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Military families in Germany protest against Pete Hegseth
On a visit to a U.S. military hub in Stuttgart, Germany, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was booed by around two dozen people who live at the base in an apparent demonstration against the Trump ...NBC News - 2h -
UK interest rates are too restrictive
But uncertainty and a rise in near-term inflation warrants a cautious approach to cutsFinancial Times - 2h -
Rubiales tells court Hermoso consented to World Cup kiss
The former Spanish football federation tells a court he is "absolutely sure" the kiss was consensual.BBC News - 3h -
Asencio appeal nixed in sex abuse investigation
A Spanish court has rejected an appeal by Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio to end the investigation into his alleged role in distributing a sexually explicit video of a minor.ESPN - 3h -
Vance, in First Foreign Speech, Tells Europe That U.S. Will Dominate A.I.
Speaking in Paris at an artificial intelligence summit, the vice president gave an America First vision of the technology — with the U.S. dominating the chips, the software and the rules.The New York Times - 5h -
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Your New Favorite Sex Toy Might Be a Drugstore ‘Egg’
Tenga, a sex toy company that originated in Japan, has gained an unusually loyal following. One of its most popular products is both futuristic and decidedly low-tech: disposable “eggs.”Wired - 1d -
The Love and Sex Edition
Modern romance is a web of scams, AI boyfriends, and Tinder burnout. But a smarter, more human, and more pleasure-filled future is possible.Wired - 1d -
What DeepSeek’s Success Tells Us About China’s Ability to Nurture Talent
China produces a vast number of STEM graduates, but it hasn’t been known for innovation. Cultural and political factors may help explain why.The New York Times - 1d -
What Is Down Fill Power (2025): Fill Weight, Synthetics
Whether you’re looking for extra-warm jackets or bedding, you’ve probably seen this term. Let us, er, fill you in.Wired - 2d -
Our four dogs sleep on the bed – so I haven’t had sex with my wife in 10 years
My partner doesn’t seem to care about our sex life or my needs as her husband. Should I have an affair?. I haven’t had sex with my wife for more than 10 years. We have four dogs and she has ...The Guardian - 12h -
UK family tell of nightmare of bloodstained, sex toy-filled holiday rental
The family, which included four small children, were initially told by Vrbo that the property’s issues were ‘minor’. A family who arrived at their rented holiday house to find bloodstained ...The Guardian - 14h -
What the UK’s largest freezer tells us about future of food
Automated stores run by global companies such as NewCold have become critical in keeping supermarkets stockedFinancial Times - 15h -
"American Nightmare" survivors Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn use their trauma to help retrain law enforcement
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."CBS News - 16h -
Family 'heartbroken' as missing sailor named as London father
Charles Todd issued a mayday call from his yacht as Storm Herminia hit the Bay of Biscay.BBC News - 16h -
DOJ tells prosecutors to drop case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
In September, Adams was indicted on five counts including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.CBS News - 18h -
UK must respect Trump's mandate, new US ambassador tells BBC
In his first day on the job, Lord Peter Mandelson says "we have to respect and understand what drives" the US president.BBC News - 21h -
'Billionaires own my mouldy rental property'
Families tell BBC their mould-infested homes are making them ill - Panorama investigates.BBC News - 1d -
Can America's specialty farmers fill demand if Trump's tariffs hit niche crops?
Many of the specialty foods Americans enjoy are almost entirely imported from abroad. The few growers who cultivate these items domestically say it’s a tough business.NBC News - 1d -
No more minting 'wasteful' pennies, Trump tells Treasury
The US President cites rising costs as the reason for discontinuing production of the one cent coinBBC News - 1d -
‘They were trying to do 200 different poses during power cuts’: Bridget Jones director takes on The Joy of Sex
In the 1970s a ‘nude biologist brandishing a cigar’ wrote a game-changing sex manual. Now, ‘Shazza’ is putting his story on the big screen. Sex positivity, polyamory, threesomes: they may not be ...The Guardian - 2d -
Resist City pressure to hit cash Isas, building societies tell Reeves
Curbing tax breaks on popular savings product would reduce funding for mortgages and business loans, UK chancellor warnedFinancial Times - 2d -
Bloodied Chisora beats Wallin in UK finale
Heavyweight Derek Chisora proves too much for Otto Wallin, picking up a unanimous points victory in his final fight in the UK.BBC News - 2d -
'UK's most romantic village' prepares for Valentine's Day
The small village is famed across the world for its unique postal service.BBC News - 3d -
Who is part of DOGE leader Elon Musk's family?
Elon Musk is taking an influential Washington role but remains private about his family and life out of the spotlight.The Hill - 3d -
Bereaved families asked to return pension overpayments
A former pensions minister says the DWP does not make it clear to families the repayments are voluntary.BBC News - 3d -
Trump administration tells states to stop spending on EV charging infrastructure
The Federal Highway Administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure — funds that were allocated under former President Biden.CBS News - 3d -
A Fungus That Turns Spiders Into Zombies Is a Discovery to Haunt Your Nightmares
A BBC documentary crew in Northern Ireland stumbled upon a fungus that hijacks spiders in an arachnid version of “The Last of Us.”The New York Times - 4d -
Starmer tells ministers to push ‘further and faster’ for growth
UK prime minister launches fresh attempt to reboot ailing government at six-hour cabinet meetingFinancial Times - 4d -
UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data
The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act.BBC News - 4d -
Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn use their "American Nightmare" trauma to retrain law enforcement
Critics blame antiquated interrogation training for their "American Nightmare." Aaron and Denise (Huskins) Quinn take us through Aaron's own interrogation, revealing traditional interrogation ...CBS News - 4d -
NBA trade deadline team grades: Lakers, Cavs, Spurs score high marks for bold moves in action-filled market
Let's try to make sense of a wild NBA trade deadline.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Take-Two reports $1.37B bookings for holiday quarter; no update for GTA VI launch
Take-Two didn't offer an update on the coming launch date of Grand Theft Auto VI, but it did report $1.37 billion net bookings.VentureBeat - 4d -
Every song and dance in 'Emilia Pérez' tells a story — and that was a thrill to its DP
Cinematographer Paul Guilhaume used a variety of techniques to pull off the song-and-dance numbers in 'Emilia Pérez,' working closely with director Jacques Audiard.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
'Studio sex' and 'hitman threats': Insiders speak out about Diddy's 90s music empire
Bad Boy Records staff claim troubling incidents in the rise of the rap mogul, now fighting sex trafficking charges.BBC News - 5d -
Movie Review: A deftly choreographed nightmare unspools in Norwegian film 'Armand'
A mother is called to her child’s school for an urgent meeting with his teachers in the Norwegian film “Armand," which opens in theaters FridayABC News - 5d -
Google’s holiday ad boost can’t ease AI letdown fears
Google’s digital ad sales continued to grow at a healthy clip during the holiday season, but that wasn’t enough to offset investors’ worries about whether its big bet on artificial intelligence ...ABC News - 6d