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Polar bears increasingly under threat as glaciers melt faster than ever
A new global assessment shows that the world's glaciers are melting faster in the last 10 years compared to the previous decade. Polar bears, which depend on the frozen sheets, are increasingly ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Hackers steal $1.5bn from crypto exchange Bybit in biggest-ever heist
Theft deals blow to an industry that has been reinvigorated by Donald Trump’s re-electionFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
$1.4 Billion Stolen From ByBit in Biggest Crypto Theft Ever
Plus: Apple turns off end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups in the UK after pressure to install a backdoor, and two spyware apps expose victim data—and the identities of people who installed the apps.Wired - Feb. 22 -
Hackers steal $1.5bn from crypto exchange in ‘biggest digital heist ever’
Bybit platform appeals to ‘brightest minds’ in cybersecurity for help after attacker transfers Ethereum currency . The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has called on the “brightest minds” in ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
XCOM Creator Is Ready To Return To The Franchise, If Firaxis Ever Decides To Call Him
The future of XCOM remains unknown, but if the franchise does make a return, a veteran of the series would like to take a stab at it again. In a new interview, X-COM creator Julian Gollop revealed ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
Americans' views of Israel, Ukraine, Mexico more divided than ever: Gallup
A new Gallup poll shows a deepening partisan divide in the US over Israel, Ukraine, and Mexico, with Republicans viewing Israel and Ukraine more favorably, and Democrats holding more favorable ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
'Nothing like F1 has ever done' - gearing up for new season
BBC Sport's Liam MacDevitt attends the launch event for F1's 75th anniversary season at the O2 Arena in London.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Crypto sleuths join hunt for $1.5bn stolen in biggest ever heist
ByBit is offering financial rewards to anyone who can spot criminals attempting to launder the stolen crypto.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
He’s one of boxing’s biggest stars. But will Tank Davis ever put it on the line?
The mercurial boxing savant returns to Brooklyn on Saturday with another big payday and signature knockout expected. But the real question is what comes next. Gervonta Davis leaned back from the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Nine things about Lesotho - the country 'nobody has ever heard of'
Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.BBC News - 1d -
Edwyn Collins: ‘Could an Orange Juice reunion ever be on the cards? No!’
The singer-songwriter on breaking up his band, recovering from a stroke, being too old to be a punk, and the chaos of recording with Mark E Smith . In these deeply troubled, fractured, febrile ...The Guardian - 5h -
Watch: EastEnders actors share their most iconic scenes
The actors who play Ian, Cindy, Tracey and Alfie glance back through 40 years of TV history.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
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John Oliver loves performing stand-up most
Comedian John Oliver tells 60 Minutes that performing stand-up is his "favorite place to be" and explains why bombing on stage is helpful for comedians.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Most voters want Ukraine to reach settlement with Russia
Most voters want Ukraine to reach a settlement with Russia as the war between the two countries reaches its three-year anniversary, including a majority of Republicans, Democrats and independents, ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Power outage leaves most of Chile in darkness for hours
A sweeping power blackout left most of Chile in darkness for several hoursABC News - Feb. 25 -
7 Habits of Today’s Most Highly Effective Leaders
Every leader should adopt these seven habits to go from good to great.Inc. - Feb. 27 -
Remembering Gene Hackman's most iconic roles
Iconic actor Gene Hackman has died at the age of 95. The two-time Oscar winner starred in dozens of movies, including "The French Connection" and "The Conversation." USA Today reporter Brian Truitt ...CBS News - 6d -
SEC says most meme coins are not securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance Thursday evening saying it does not deem most meme coins securities under U.S. federal law.CNBC - 6d -
Is this the most open Oscars race in recent memory?
While last year’s Academy Awards progressed with relative predictability, this year pundits are split and the four big categories are too close to call. The red carpet is being vacuumed, the ...The Guardian - 6d -
UK small caps ‘most unloved’ stocks in the world
Forward price/earnings ratio for small caps at 24 per cent below 10-year averageFinancial Times - 5d -
Iran’s vice-president and most prominent reformist resigns
Mohammad Javad Zarif implies move was endorsed by supreme leader, as his exit sends stock market into a tailspin. Middle East crisis – live updates Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s most prominent ...The Guardian - 3d -
Most approved of Trump speech: Snap polls
Most people watching President Trump’s first joint address to Congress approved of his speech according to snap polls. Seventy-six percent of people approved of the president's remarks, while 23 ...The Hill - 1d -
Why Does Game Pass Remove Games?
Launched in 2017, Xbox Game Pass is something of a paradigm shift in the world of video games. For a monthly fee, members get access to a collection of games--including new releases from ...GameSpot - 1d -
Video Shows a Rare ‘Doomsday’ Fish Off the Coast of Mexico
Oarfish are rarely documented by scientists, but one was seen this month by a group visiting a beach in Mexico.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
'Amateur and dangerous': Historians weigh in on viral AI history videos
Can AI resurrect the past, or are these videos a polished, modernised version of history designed for engagement?BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Substack boosts video capabilities amid potential TikTok ban
As TikTok's future in the U.S. remains in limbo, San Francisco startup Substack is going after video creators in a move to expand its platform.CNBC - Feb. 23 -
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AI video of Trump kissing Musk’s feet plays on TVs in HUD building
A video produced using artificial intelligence (AI) showing President Trump rubbing and kissing Elon Musk's feet played on television screens in the Department of Housing and Urban Development ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Video shows rescue of father, son from narrow Utah cliffside
The stranded father and son found a backpack of supplies left behind by a previous hiker, rescuers said.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Fake video of Trump kissing Musk's feet displayed at HUD office in Washington
The video appeared to have been created with the help of artificial intelligence and poked fun at the power dynamic between Elon Musk and Donald Trump.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
AI Video of Trump and Musk Appears on TVs at HUD Building
The video, which appeared to be generated by artificial intelligence, was emblazoned with the message “Long Live the Real King.”The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Bridge collapse in South Korea kills at least three people – video
Five 50-metre steel structures supporting a partly built highway bridge in South Korea collapsed one after another in the city of Anseong, killing at least three construction workers and injuring ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
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Alibaba makes AI video generation model free to use globally
Open-source AI tech has been thrown into the spotlight since Chinese firm DeepSeek rattled global markets in January.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
Trump shares AI video envisioning Gaza development with gold statue of president
President Trump on Tuesday evening shared a video using artificial intelligence (AI) that showcases his proposals for the potential development of the war-torn Gaza Strip, complete with a golden ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Video shows close call between plane, business jet at Chicago airport
As a Southwest plane coming from Omaha was about to touch down at Chicago Midway International Airport, the pilots pulled up and aborted the landing. Less than a half of a mile in front of them was ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Splitgate 2: Check Out The Massive New Glacier Map In This Exclusive Video
Splitgate 2 developer 1047 Games has announced new details on the game's upcoming open alpha , as well as more information on the game's massive new Glacier map, which allows for up to three teams ...GameSpot - Feb. 26 -
Trump Shares AI Video of Gaza as Luxury Resort, Drawing Scorn
One scene from the video, whose origins are unclear, shows President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sitting shirtless at a pool with drinks. Hamas condemned it as “disgraceful.”The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Instagram Reels flooded with violent videos before Meta says it fixed error
Users complained of ‘not safe for work’ videos in feeds despite some having enabled setting to filter such content. Meta Platforms said on Thursday it had resolved an error that flooded the ...The Guardian - Feb. 27
