Experts see fissures despite Xi, Putin and Kim’s show of unity - CNN

When Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un all appeared together on a Beijing red carpet on Wednesday, it made for a powerful visual of unity against the West — but one that analysts say fell short of proving what Xi boasted was China’s “unstoppable” ri…

Trump calls Epstein files 'irrelevant' as Massie petition picks up steam - ABC News

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown In Chicago Expected To Last More Than A Month - Block Club Chicago

The mayor of suburban Broadview sent a letter to neighbors alerting them that "federal officials have informed us that a large-scale enforcement campaign will soon be underway."

A spine-tingling discovery: This dinosaur had spiked body armor - NPR

In a new paper, researchers describe a bizarre dinosaur with thorny spines along its neck and back that made its home in Africa more than 165 million years ago.

Florida surgeon general says state is moving to 'end all vaccine mandates' - ABC News

Hands-on: Chromebooks are in a weird place, and Acer’s latest is a perfect example - 9to5Google

I used to love Chromebooks, to the point where my main laptop was a Chromebook for a few years. But...

Epstein survivors may release unofficial client list if Justice Department stalls - Axios

Pressure is mounting after a House panel released 33,000 heavily redacted DOJ documents.

Rubio says US and Mexico will strengthen security collaboration - AP News

Mexico and the United States have agreed to continue collaborating on cross-border security issues like fighting the trafficking of drugs, guns and fuel. This announcement came during U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit Wednesday. Both countries empha…

I took photos with a Google Pixel 10 and an iPhone 16 Pro Max and one of them really surprised me - TechRadar

A battle of smartphone cameras

NFL crystal ball predictions for the 2025 season: Playoffs, Super Bowl picks - New York Post

The Serby Crystal Ball is back from extensive repairs and the Road to Super Bowl 2026 has come into sharp focus.

LA Clippers Release Statement in Wake of Bombshell Kawhi Leonard Payment Report - FOX Sports

The Clippers released a statement after a report cited Kawhi Leonard signing a $28 million endorsement deal for a "no-show job."

President Trump floats deploying National Guard troops to New Orleans - NPR

President Trump said the White House is considering whether to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago or a place with a governor who would welcome them, like New Orleans.

In a brawl over right-wing TV, Newsmax sues Fox News - NPR

Right-wing TV news outlet Newsmax sued Fox News on antitrust grounds, alleging the conservative media powerhouse had illegally sought to suppress its smaller rival's growth in cable news.

Scrolling while on the toilet linked to higher risk of hemorrhoids - EurekAlert!

Survey participants who reported using a smartphone while on the toilet had a higher risk of hemorrhoids than non-users. Chethan Ramprasad of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, U.S., and colleagues present these findings in a new study in the open-access j…

Nadler’s retirement reignites debate over advanced age of many in Congress - Politico

The 78-year-old House representative announced his plans to step down this week.

Matthew Perry’s Ketamine Dealer Pleads Guilty: ‘She Feels Horrible’ - Rolling Stone

Matthew Perry's ketamine dealer, dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" by prosecutors, pleaded guilty Wednesday. Her lawyer called Perry's death "a tragedy."