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 […]
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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, […]
Poland’s energy grid was targeted by never-before-seen wiper malware
Destructive payload unleashed on 10-year anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s grid.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
French Government Survives No-Confidence Votes; Russia-Ukraine Conflict Intensifies with Drone Strikes – 1/24/2026, 4:24:20 PM
French government survives no-confidence votes. On January 24, 2026, MPs in the French National Assembly rejected two no-confidence motions against the government: one from environmentalist and communist partners with 269 votes, and another from the far-right National Rally and allies with 142 votes—both falling short […]
Verizon Outage Over, But Phones Still Struggling: Quick Fixes Inside!
Here’s How to Fix Your Phone Now That Verizon Says the Outage Is Resolved Verizon’s massive nationwide outage that began on January 24, 2026, has officially ended, but that doesn’t mean your phone is automatically working again. If you’re still experiencing connectivity issues after the […]