The Senate voted on Friday evening to pass the federal budget, funding everything except for one entity: the Department of Homeland Security, which was given a two-week funding extension in order to negotiate new guardrails around Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). If no agreement is […]
Month: January 2026
Jeffrey Epstein was permanently banned from Xbox Live
Would it surprise you to learn Microsoft booted Jeffrey Epstein from its online gaming platform? As spotted by XboxEra, the latest batch of Epstein’s emails shows that in December 2013, he was “permanently suspended due to harassment, threats, and/or abuse of other players.” But it […]
There’s a social network for AI agents, and it’s getting weird
Yes, you read that right. “Moltbook” is a social network of sorts for AI agents, particularly ones offered by OpenClaw (a viral AI assistant project that was formerly known as Moltbot, and before that, known as Clawdbot – until a legal dispute with Anthropic). Moltbook, […]
You can now use Nintendo’s wireless N64 controller with the Analogue 3D
The Analogue 3D finally launched late last year with four controller ports on the front supporting the N64’s original wired gamepads. If you wanted to go wireless, your best option was the 8BitDo 64 which offered a similar button and joystick layout as the N64’s […]
U.S.-Iran Tensions Soar as More Troops Deployed; UK PM Starmer Heads to China Despite Warnings – 1/30/2026, 4:24:29 PM
Top world news as of January 30, 2026, includes escalating U.S.-Iran tensions with more American forces deploying to the Middle East following Trump’s warnings, phase 2 of the Gaza ceasefire beginning amid uncertainty, and UK Prime Minister Starmer visiting Shanghai to boost business ties despite […]
Melania documentary creators say its big price tag wasn’t bribery
The makers of Amazon’s Melania documentary have defended its exorbitant cost following accusations of bribery to appease the Trump empire. Amazon paid $40 million to Melania Trump’s production company for the film rights and another $35 million for marketing – making it one of the […]
Who’s afraid of the new TikTok?
The significant problems with the TikTok app last weekend were, according to the company, because of a technical issue stemming from a power outage at a “US data center partner.” Users could not upload new videos and view counts were all out of whack, with […]
Derek Walcott’s “Love After Love” Celebrates Self-Rediscovery and Healing Post-Heartbreak
Love After Love: Derek Walcott’s Poetic Ode to Relearning to Be at Home in Ourselves After Heartbreak Heartbreak has a way of fracturing our sense of self. When a relationship ends, we often find ourselves adrift, questioning who we are and what we’re worth. Derek […]
Walking Proven as Effective Cardio, Boosts Heart Health and Longevity
Does Walking Really Count As Cardio? Yes, walking absolutely counts as cardio—it’s a low-impact aerobic exercise that elevates heart rate, improves circulation, and delivers measurable health benefits, especially when done briskly and consistently.[1][2][3] Far from being “just a stroll,” research shows it reduces risks of […]
One of the biggest manga piracy networks has been shut down
Japan’s anti-piracy coalition says that one of the world’s largest manga piracy networks has been shut down following a coordinated investigation between Japanese publishers and Chinese authorities. The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) announced the arrest of an individual on suspicion of copyright infringement on […]