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Tara Donovan’s ‘Stratagems’ Tower Within a San Francisco Architectural Icon

ICA SF situates Donovan's towering sculptures amid a skyscraper's modernist glass gallery. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Tara D

Full Moon over Artemis II

A full moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in the early hours of February 1, 2026.

NASA Heat Shield Tech Contributes to America’s Space Industry

The Varda Space Industries W-5 capsule returned to Earth in Koonibba in South Australia on Jan. 29, 2026, with the protection of a heat shield made of C-PICA, a cutting-edge material licensed from NASA and manufactured by Varda. The capsule’s successful ret

Hubble Spots Lens-Shaped Galaxy

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 7722, a lenticular galaxy located about 187 million light-years away, features concentric rings of dust and gas that appear to swirl around its bright nucleus.

US blockade threatens ‘humanitarian collapse’ in Cuba – UN chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the US blockade of Cuba, calling the situation on the island “extremely concerning” Read Full Article at RT.com

Ex-Norwegian PM investigated over alleged Epstein corruption

Norway is investigating former Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland’s history with the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein Read Full Article at RT.com

France is plotting revenge on its former colonies

African sovereignty still seems to be perceived as a threat by Paris Read Full Article at RT.com

New world order tilting towards India – Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says leading global economies are eager to partner with India Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian general shot in suspected assassination plot – officials

Vladimir Alekseev, a senior GRU officer, has been shot outside his residence in Moscow, officials have said Read Full Article at RT.com

Martian meteorite that fell to Earth is full of ancient water, new scans reveal

A new study has revealed that the iconic Black Beauty meteorite contains much more hidden water than previously suspected. The rock, which fell to Earth from Mars, could reveal clues about the Red Planet's watery past.

Star-killing black hole is one of the most energetic objects in the universe — and it's getting brighter

Scientists say a jet from a previously studied supermassive black hole has grown brighter, becoming one of the most energetic events in the universe.

Kanzi the bonobo could play pretend — a trait thought unique to humans

Past anecdotal observations have hinted that great apes play pretend. But now, experimental research shows that our closest living relatives can keep track of imaginary objects.

Spotted lanternflies are invading the US. They may have gotten their evolutionary superpowers in China's cities.

The alarming spread of spotted lanternflies across the U.S. has been made possible by cities acting as evolutionary incubators, fine-tuning the insects and enabling them to thrive.

The 'mono' virus raises the risk of MS and cancer in some. 22 genes hint at why.

An infection with Epstein-Barr virus is a nonevent for most people. But for a subset, the virus can contribute to chronic conditions and cancer, and genes may play a role in that risk.

Trump moving to curb US reliance on Chinese minerals – Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump is reportedly set to launch a rare-earth minerals stockpile to curb reliance on China amid global supply strain Read Full Article at RT.com

Musk announces record merger

Elon Musk is combining SpaceX and xAI in a merger that reportedly values the enlarged company at $1.25 trillion Read Full Article at RT.com

Musk reaches unprecedented wealth milestone

Elon Musk’s net worth has hit $852 billion following the SpaceX-xAI merger, putting him on course to become the world’s first trillionaire Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian businessman’s remains found on British base in Cyprus

Former Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner was found dead at a British military base in Cyprus after going missing in early January Read Full Article at RT.com

Bitcoin Trump-era gains wiped out

Bitcoin has plummeted to below $63,000 on Thursday, losing all of its gains since US President Donald Trump assumed office Read Full Article at RT.com

Tennessee Democrat trolls MAGA's knockoff Super Bowl halftime show

Democratic Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones spoke on the Statehouse floor Thursday, delivering what he called a "public service announcement for the Republican side of the aisle.”  Jones suggested that conservatives who are concerned about the much-a

Rubio says farewell to one of his many no-show jobs

Marco Rubio is out of a job. Well, one of them at least. You may have forgotten that, along with being secretary of State, Rubio was also serving as the acting U.S. archivist, which is easy to overlook given that he has, at various times, held eleventy diffe

Cartoon: Like every Trump business before it

A cartoon by Pedro Molina. Related | Kennedy Center crumbles under Trump

The Recap: What it takes for the GOP to stand up to ICE, and Trump plays dumb

A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know. 23 years ago: Colin Powell lied to launch a bogus war To think it used to be truly inappropriate to base political actions on lies. Bezos guts th

Trump is popular only in Elon Musk's racist online cesspool

A new survey released on Thursday proves what many had long suspected: X, the social media network owned by far-right billionaire Elon Musk, is trapped in an ideological bubble far removed from the rest of the world. The poll from The Argument, which was fie

In defense of the “dumb redneck” defense

Jelly Roll's refusal to take a stand on ICE at the Grammys has sparked a backlash

“We’re at risk of an arms race”: US-Russian nuclear arms treaty expires

Lawmakers fear a global arms race as the last treaty comes to an end

The “Ted Lasso” way is comforting – and a counter to the hollow nationalism Americans have embraced

We yearned for comfort in 2020. This series offers something more in asking us to believe in being our best

Trump puts FBI at “complete disposal” of authorities searching for Savannah Guthrie’s mom

President Donald Trump ordered federal law enforcement to assist in the ongoing search

Is Shohei Ohtani Playing In The 2026 World Baseball Classic?

Here's everything we need to know about Shohei Ohtani's plans to play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic with Japan.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford Wins Close MVP Vote, Will Return For 2026

Matthew Stafford has won his first MVP.

4 Takeaways From Thursday's NFL Honors

Matthew Stafford should've won MVP by a larger margin, and Bill Belichick's snub overshadowed the announcement of the Hall of Fame class.

NFL Most Valuable Player: Complete List of Winners By Year

View the complete list of NFL MVPs by year, including every winner's position and team. Who has the most MVPs? Find out here!

What Are The 10 Best Super Bowl Commercials of All Time?

In some years, the Super Bowl commercials are as memorable as the game itself. Here are the 10 best Super Bowl commercials of all time.

The Haircut: Portraits of a Transformation with Actor Ian McKellen

85-year-old actor Ian McKellen let his hair and beard grow out to play the ionic role of Shakespeare’s Falstaff — after the final performance, he finally stepped out of character and back to himself.

When Words Fall Short: Torrance York Uses Photography to Navigate Life With Parkinson’s

In this LensCulture interview, Torrance York reflects on how photography became a tool for understanding, acceptance, and connection after her Parkinson’s diagnosis.

Prime Members Can Play These New Games Added to Amazon Luna in February

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants is among the available new titles.

The Best iPhone 17 Cases for 2026

I've tested dozens of iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air cases. Here are my current top picks, complete with mini reviews of each case.

Starlink Is Using Your Personal Data to Train AI. Here’s How to Opt Out

Starlink says it may also share personal data with partners to help it "develop AI-enabled tools that improve your customer experience.”

I Bought the Galaxy Z TriFold for Over $3,000. Follow Along as I Test It (Live Updates)

Samsung's buzzed-about new phone was tricky to get my hands on, but I'm excited to use it. Here are my ongoing observations.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Feb. 6

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 6

Bruno Pontiroli Tests the Boundaries of Familiarity in His Uncanny Wildlife Paintings

The scale of that whale! Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Bruno Pontiroli Tests the Boundaries of Familiarity in His Uncanny Wildl
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