Reports of Bill Gates’ connections with Jeffrey Epstein grow more lurid with each dump of documents from the Department of Justice. The latest includes somewhat confusing emails that Epstein may have been drafting on behalf of someone named Boris, who worked at the Bill & […]
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U.S.-Iran Tensions Surge Amid Warships and Missile Destroyer Deployments – 2/1/2026, 8:28:36 PM
Top world news stories as of February 1, 2026, include escalating U.S.-Iran tensions with potential strikes, ongoing crises in Ukraine and Gaza, and diplomatic developments in Cuba-U.S. relations.[2][3][5][6] Middle East Tensions U.S. President Trump signals a narrowing window for Iran negotiations, with U.S. warships and […]
U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate: Global Impact Analysis – Feb 2, 2026
As tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, the global community is on edge. This situation, fraught with complexity and potential consequences, holds significant implications for international stability. The outcome of this crisis could shape foreign relations for years, affecting econ
You need to listen to M83’s icy post-rock record Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts
New York City got hit with a hell of a snowstorm last week. And, inevitably, when I’m watching the snow fall, wandering the oddly quiet streets after dark, people hiding inside and staying warm, I put on M83’s sophomore record, Dead Cities, Red Seas & […]
Upgrade Your Power Tools: 2026 Innovations Boost Efficiency, Power, and Longevity
Five Reasons You Should Upgrade Your Power Tools (Even If They’re Not That Old) In 2026, power tool technology has surged ahead with innovations like brushless motors, high-capacity batteries, and smart features that deliver corded-level performance in cordless designs. Even if your current tools feel […]
Shedding light on Iran’s longest internet blackout
After protests broke out in early January, the Iranian regime shut down the internet, starting the longest blackout in Iranian history. Despite this attempt to stop the protests from spreading, they did not stop. Still, the internet shutdown slowed down the spread of information both […]
U.S.-Iran Tensions Surge Amid Warships and Missile Destroyer Deployments – 2/1/2026, 8:28:36 PM
Top world news stories as of February 1, 2026, include escalating U.S.-Iran tensions with potential strikes, ongoing crises in Ukraine and Gaza, and diplomatic developments in Cuba-U.S. relations.[2][3][5][6] Middle East Tensions U.S. President Trump signals a narrowing window for Iran negotiations, with U.S. warships and […]
Fungus could be the insecticide of the future
Plant chemicals made more potent by insect pests are detoxified by the fungus.
The telephoto is the only phone camera that really matters
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Android phones, follow Dominic Preston. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Samsung’s Galaxy […]
Antigravity’s 360-degree A1 drone is 15 percent off
Antigravity’s ambitious A1 360-degree drone is 15 percent off through February 9th. The first-ever discount on this model is available across all bundles, with the most affordable option dropping from $1,599 to $1,359 at Amazon and Best Buy. Pricier bundles are also discounted and include […]