NASA faces a crucial choice on a Mars spacecraft—and it must decide soon
A consequential debate that has been simmering behind closed doors at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC, must soon come to a head. It concerns the
Month: January 2026
The Anti-Trans Obsessions of “Skeptic” Michael Shermer: Hallucinating Imaginary Demons to Empower Actual Villains, Once Again.
I want to demonstrate to Michael Shermer that it’s possible for men like us to not talk about trans people constantly. If I can do
Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty after judge nixes two federal counts
Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty for allegedly fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a federal judge ruled Friday, delivering a blow to
Canadian humpback whales thrive with a little help from their friends
Humpback whales are teaching each other a feeding technique called bubble netting, and it’s helping a Canadian population recover from whaling.
Trump reveals his ‘great’ pick for US central bank boss
Tweety McTreason has revealed his pick to become the world’s most powerful central banker, declaring Kevin Warsh “may be the best” ever.
Apple buys “Silent Speech” AI startup for $2B, because talking is so 2025
Apple confirmed this week that it has acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai in a deal valued at close to $2 billion, making it one of
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy invites Putin to Kyiv for talks
Ukraine and Russia held US-mediated discussions in Abu Dhabi last week with another meeting scheduled for Sunday.
Is Israel’s current path setting it on course for collapse?
Political polarisation, economic strain and emigration challenge Israel’s future as a secure and sustainable state.
Pep Guardiola renews public support for Palestine at charity event
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wore a keffiyeh and condemned global silence of Palestinian children’s suffering.
‘I get nightmares’: Child tells BBC of botched surgery by disgraced GOSH surgeon
12-year-old Vivaan Sharma was one of 94 patients harmed by surgeon Yaser Jabbar
‘Damning’ evidence of political pressure to open scandal-hit hospital – Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader says documents prove ministers pushed for the country’s largest hospital to open early.
Tech Grapples With ICE + Casey Tries Clawdbot, a Risky New A.I. Assistant + HatGPT
In Minneapolis, it has become a battle of phone versus phone.
South Africa and Israel expel each other’s envoys in diplomatic row
South Africa accuses the Israeli envoy of insulting President Ramaphosa. Israel says the expulsion is “baseless”.