Richard Stallman to Speak on Software Freedom and AI at Georgia Tech
2026-01-21
The free software pioneer returns to campus., Read More From It’s FOSSContinue Reading
HPQ Silicon lithium-ion cells earn UL 1642 certification for US commercial sales
2026-01-21
HPQ Silicon’s ENDURA+ lithium-ion battery cells have received UL 1642 certification, a US safety standard required for commercial acceptance of lithium-ion cells. The certification covers its cylindrical 18650 (4,000 mAh) and 21700 (6,000 mAh) cell formats and clears the cells for US commercial sales. The company says the UL 1642Continue Reading
How the NHS became the battleground in the trans debate facing workplaces
2026-01-21
Alison Holt Social affairs editor BBC “A moment of truth.” That was the verdict of a group of nurses in Darlington after a legal judgement that said NHS bosses had violated their dignity by allowing a trans woman colleague to use the female changing room. Yet in the highly contentiousContinue Reading
‘No King’: Protests in Davos as The Traitor arrives for World Economic Forum
2026-01-21
US President Traitor 47 faced a tense encounter with world leaders in Davos, as they united against his bid for Greenland and mocked his leadership.Continue Reading
Greenland invasion could spark US constitutional crisis, experts say
2026-01-21
A US military action against Denmark’s arctic territory would be a violation of US law, with potentially massive political consequences.Continue Reading
Netflix delivers solid 4th quarter, but stock sinks amid worries about slowing subscriber growth
2026-01-21
Netflix capped last year with another solid financial performance despite slowing subscriber growth that underscored the importance of its contested $72 billion bid to take over Warner Bros.’ movie studio and slot HBO Max into its video streaming line-up. The fourth-quarter results announced Tuesday eclipsed the projections of stock marketContinue Reading
EU plans phase out of high risk telecom suppliers, in proposals seen as targeting China
2026-01-21
LONDON (AP) — The European Union said Tuesday it plans to phase out gear supplied by companies based in “high risk” countries from critical infrastructure such as high-speed telecom networks, in a move seen as targeting Chinese companies including Huawei and ZTE. Brussels’ proposed measures to tighten up cybersecurity comeContinue Reading
EU parliament refers Mercosur free trade deal to bloc’s top court
2026-01-21
The Court of Justice of the EU will determine if the accord with South America is compatible with the bloc’s policy., The Court of Justice of the EU will determine if the accord with South America is compatible with the bloc’s policy. The European Parliament has voted to refer theContinue Reading
Syrian army takes control of camp holding thousands linked to ISIL
2026-01-21
SDF chief Abdi urged US-led coalition to ‘bear responsibilities’ for securing facilities coming under gov’t control., SDF chief Mazloum Abdi urged US-led coalition to ‘bear responsibilities’ for securing facilities coming under gov’t control. Syrian government forces have entered the vast Al-Hol camp housing thousands linked to ISIL (ISIS) after KurdishContinue Reading
Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 166: Bringing Back Supersonic Flight
2026-01-21
Andres Almeida (Host): For decades, flying faster than the speed of sound over land has been off-limits for commercial passengers. But it’s not speed that’s really the limit. It’s sound. Sonic booms, to be precise. On this episode of Small Steps, Giant Leaps, we explore how NASA is working to bring supersonic flight back quietly with the X-59 experimental plane. Our guest is DavidContinue Reading
Harry Styles Is Back: New Single “Aperture” Kicks Off a Long-Awaited New Era
2026-01-21
After years of speculation and subtle hints, Harry Styles is officially stepping back into the spotlight. The British pop star confirmed Tuesday that “Aperture,” the first single from his upcoming album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., will arrive Thursday at 7 p.m. ET, marking his first solo release inContinue Reading
Transcript: The Traitor’s Crazed NATO Tirades Rattle Experts: “Mad, Erratic”
2026-01-21
T he following is a lightly edited transcript of the January 21 episode of The Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here. Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic, produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Over the weekend, the newsContinue Reading
This new building material pulls carbon out of the air
2026-01-21
A new building material developed by engineers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute could change how the world builds. Made using an enzyme that turns carbon dioxide into solid minerals, the material cures in hours and locks away carbon instead of releasing it. It’s strong, repairable, recyclable, and far cleaner than concrete.Continue Reading