Americans do not like masked secret police. There is really no other way to put it. The reasons why are manifold: accountability, trust in law enforcement, and just plain overall vibes. More concretely, not being able to tell who’s a cop and who’s not is […]
Month: January 2026
Trump’s Approval Ratings Sink Below 40% Amid Economic Concerns and Venezuela Controversy
Ros Atkins on… How Popular is President Trump? In the style of BBC’s Ros Atkins, this analysis dives into President Donald Trump’s approval ratings as he navigates the second year of his second term. Drawing on the latest polls from January 2026, Trump’s popularity is […]
Podcast Review: 56 Days – Official Trailer | Prime Video
Welcome, dear cinephiles, to another riveting dive into the world of films and series. Today, we’re delving into the realm of romantic thrillers that are about to get a fresh coat of blood-red paint, courtesy of Prime Video’s new offering, “56 Days.” But before we […]
The great e-bike crackdown has begun
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the e-bike movement, follow Andrew J. Hawkins. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started […]
A decade of Star Trek-themed fart jokes: The Greatest Generation podcast turns 10
How two podcasters turned a Star Trek side project into a full-time career.
Sony’s first clip earbuds don’t quite hit the mark
The Sony LinkBuds Clip are the company’s first clip earbuds. They follow the innovative donut-hole LinkBuds and LinkBuds Open and, like their predecessors, allow you to listen to music or podcasts, make phone calls, or be active outdoors while still maintaining awareness of your surroundings. […]
Russia Intensifies Ukraine Assault: Impact on Civilians – Jan 25, 2026
Welcome to today’s analysis, where we explore the complex layers of a conflict that continues to shape the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe and beyond. On January 20th, Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying missiles and drones that targeted both military objectives […]
MicroSD Express cards and Anker’s travel adapter rule the deal roost this week
Welcome to the weekend, friends! We’re still in a bit of a deals lull before the Presidents Day and V-Day sales begin, the bulk of which we anticipate kicking off the first week of February. However, for now, we’re still seeing some solid discounts on […]
UK-US Bolster Arctic Security Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions, Trump Announces Historic Peace Initiative – 1/24/2026, 8:28:29 PM
UK Prime Minister holds call with US President Trump on January 24, discussing sacrifices in Afghanistan, support for Ukraine amid its fourth year of war with Russia, bolstered Arctic security as a priority, and the enduring UK-US relationship, with plans to speak again soon.[1] Russia-Ukraine […]
Russia Intensifies Ukraine Assault: Impact on Civilians – Jan 25, 2026
Welcome to today’s analysis, where we explore the complex layers of a conflict that continues to shape the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe and beyond. On January 20th, Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying missiles and drones that targeted both military objectives […]