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 […]
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Why won’t anyone stop ICE from masking?
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 […]
Trusting your phone to Abxylute’s mobile controller requires a big leap of faith
As a retro gaming fan, I was thrilled when Apple opened its App Store to emulators in 2024, but I’ve yet to find a controller that makes me want to fully embrace retro gaming on my phone. Clamp-on controllers like the Backbone Pro are a […]
US Deploys Forces Near Iran; Trump Criticized Over Immigration and NATO Comments; Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Progress – 1/25/2026, 12:25:03 PM
Key world news headlines as of January 25, 2026, include escalating US tensions with Iran, deadly immigration enforcement incidents, diplomatic spats involving Trump, and potential breakthroughs in Russia-Ukraine talks.[1][3][4] US Foreign and Domestic Developments The US is deploying aircraft carriers and fighter jets in preparation […]
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 […]
The day of the second killing
Steven Garcia, as told to Gaby Del Valle: I was in the middle of a frozen lake when I got the notification from the Minnesota Star Tribune that there had been a shooting. I was on assignment at a pond hockey event, and someone who […]
ICE has killed another person in Minneapolis
Federal agents in Minneapolis repeatedly punched a man, forced him to the ground, and then shot him multiple times. The man was later pronounced dead. This is just the latest incident of deadly violence involving ICE, which has grown increasingly frequent, especially on the streets […]
The Marginalian 2025: Embrace Time’s Slow Alchemy with Nature, Creativity, and Love’s Complexities
Love, Lichen, and the Art of Trusting Time: The Best of The Marginalian 2025 In a world accelerating toward oblivion, The Marginalian remains a steadfast anchor, curating the timeless amid the ephemeral. Maria Popova’s year-end reflection, “Love, Lichen, and the Art of Trusting Time: The […]
Microsoft handed the government encryption keys for customer data
The FBI went to Microsoft last year with a warrant, asking them to hand over keys to unlock encrypted data stored on three laptops as part of an investigation into potential fraud involving the COVID unemployment assistance program in Guam – and Microsoft complied. Typically, […]