A major snowstorm has slammed parts of the East Coast. On Monday, about 40 million people were under a blizzard warning in states like New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and Long Island, and more than 600,00 homes and businesses were without power. Massachusetts is the hardest hit state with nearly …
Read More »'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest
Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday. BBC News
Read More »Measles spreads to college campuses as cases rise across 17 states
[ Measles is now extending beyond families with young children, with outbreaks reported on college campuses and communities across the country. Source link
Read More »The US and Russia’s nuclear treaty is dead. What comes next?
The New START Treaty, initially signed by the United States and Russia in 2010, continued a string of nuclear arms control agreements between the two countries stretching back to 1991. But on 5 February 2026 it expired – leaving no limit on the number of nuclear weapons the US and …
Read More »Stem cell brain implants aim to replace dopamine cells in Parkinson's trial
[ Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than one million people in the United States, with approximately 90,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Although available treatments can help manage symptoms, there is currently no cure or therapy proven to slow the progression of the disease. Source …
Read More »Emails reveal plan for Jeffrey Epstein to own majority stake in Sarah Ferguson brand after child sex offence conviction | World News
Documents released by the US Department of Justice reveal plan for Jeffrey Epstein to own a majority stake in Sarah Ferguson’s women’s empowerment brand after his child sex offence conviction. In 2009, Sarah Ferguson began a year-long effort to launch Mothers Army, a company and personal brand with the mission …
Read More »Trump’s nuclear arms control push with Russia hinges on China
“Rather than extend “NEW START” (A badly negotiated deal by the United States that, aside from everything else, is being grossly violated), we should have our Nuclear Experts work on a new, improved, and modernized Treaty that can last long into the future,” Trump wrote. BBC News
Read More »Supreme Court allows California to use new voting map boosting Democrats
Typically, states redraw their voting maps ones every 10 years after new population data is released as part of the US Census. Texas became the first state to launch a mid-decade change amid pressure from Trump, setting off a race for other states to also alter their maps to help …
Read More »Growing calls in India to restrict children's social media use
Some Indian states have said they are examining Australia’s law curbing social media for children. BBC News
Read More »Pep Guardiola told to ‘focus on football’ after conflict comments
“We have repeatedly asked for prominent individuals to be mindful about the words they use given how Jewish people have had to endure attacks across the globe,” a statement posted on X read. “Pep Guardiola is a football manager. Whilst his humanitarian reflections may be well-intentioned, he should focus on …
Read More »Best Whitening Toothpaste of 2026, According to Dentists
Why we like it: Dr. Christopher Tolmie, DDS, MBA, of PDS Health, recommends this whitening toothpaste, saying, “Instead of peroxide, it uses nano‑hydroxyapatite, the same calcium‑phosphate crystal your enamel is made of, to lift surface stains. Healthier enamel means fewer bacterial highways into the rest of your body.” Tolmie also …
Read More »Details of Jeffrey Epstein post-mortem released in latest files
In a meeting with a psychologist the following day, Epstein said that he had “no interest in killing myself” and that it “would be crazy” to take his life, the document states. On 25 July he stated he was “too vested in my case to fight it, I have a …
Read More »Can Starmer keep Mandelson vetting secret? | Politics News
👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne’s on your podcast app👈 Another day and another podcast dominated by Peter Mandelson – but as the political pressure ramps up across parliament, how will Number 10 react and is the carnage over? In a frantic 24 hours, Lord Mandelson gave up his …
Read More »Inside the operation to destroy drug labs in the Colombian jungle
BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joins specialist police on a mission over Colombia’s cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle. The Jungle Commandos, a police unit armed by the United States and originally trained by Britain’s SAS, have been looking for the labs …
Read More »Ikea’s next cheap Bluetooth speaker is a playful purple mouse
Following the debut of its $10 Kallsup Bluetooth speakers at CES 2026, Ikea is introducing another wireless speaker with a playful design and an affordable price tag. The Grejsimojs Portable Bluetooth speaker probably isn’t going to wow audiophiles, but it’s designed to look like a little purple mouse with a …
Read More »North Carolina hit with historic snowstorm
A bomb cyclone struck parts of North Carolina and the mid-Atlantic states bringing heavy snow, strong winds and dangerous road conditions that brought much of the region to a standstill. The storm began late Friday and continued into the weekend, with some areas receiving up to 15 inches of snow, …
Read More »Transfer Deadline Day: When does window close in England, Scotland, France, Italy, Scotland and Saudi Arabia?
Deadline day for the Premier League and all EFL clubs is set at 19:00 GMT on Monday, 2 February. This is the same deadline for France, Italy and Germany. If a move fails to materialise after the window has closed, players and clubs will still have a few options available. …
Read More »Oscar-nominated screenwriter arrested in Iran days after criticising regime | World News
One of the screenwriters of an Oscar-nominated film has been arrested in Tehran days after signing a statement condemning Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his regime’s violent crackdown on protesters. Mehdi Mahmoudian, who co-wrote the script for the Iranian drama It Was Just An Accident, was arrested on Saturday, …
Read More »Scotland beat USA to clinch T20 World Cup place
Scotland booked their place at the Women’s T20 World Cup with a comfortable 41-run win over the United States in the final Super Six qualification game in Nepal. With the top four going through, the Scots finished third to join Bangladesh, Ireland and the Netherlands at the tournament which is …
Read More »A bomb cyclone will hit parts of the US
A bomb cyclone is expected to hit the US East Coast this weekend, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and the risk of coastal flooding. Also known as bombogenesis, this type of storm forms when a cold air mass collides with a warm air mass, rapidly intensifying the system. The most …
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