Democrats build momentum through special elections
A growing pattern of Democratic overperformance is tightening margins and reshaping the potential 2026 midterms map Published February 1, 2026 11:10AM (EST) Special elections across the country continue to show strong turnout for Democratic candidate, leaving many concerned for the 2026 midterms. (Allen J. Schaben / Getty Images) Democrats haveContinue Reading
Linux Release Roundup (January 2026)
January 2026 was a productive month for Linux app releases, with updates to VLC, GIMP, Vivaldi, and VirtualBox among those pushed out. I covered many of the month’s biggest releases, like Firefox 147, Wine 11.0 and Transmission 4.1 already. Below I roundup a selection of January’s other releases. While manyContinue Reading
Europa’s Ice Shell is Much Thicker than Previously Thought
New microwave measurements from NASA’s Juno spacecraft reveal Europa’s ice shell may stretch nearly 29 km (18 miles) deep, reshaping planetary scientists’ understanding of how the icy moon’s hidden ocean might exchange life-giving chemicals with the surface. The post Europa’s Ice Shell is Much Thicker than Previously Thought appeared firstContinue Reading
Tesla To Stop Model X And S EVs This Year
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company will begin phasing out its Model S and Model X electric vehicles this year and will retool its California factory to produce humanoid robots. This announcement marks the end of an era. The two vehicles, introduced in 2012 and 2015…Continue Reading
Where Can We Look to Find Hope?
What gives you hope in these awful times? I’ll tell you my answer: the people of Minneapolis.Continue Reading
Spirit of Lyot 6
ExEP … Meetings/Events Spirit of Lyot… ExEP Home Overview Team Missions Science Overview Decadal Surveys ExoExplorers Technology Technology Overview Needs and Gap Lists Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT) Awards ExEP Technology Colloquium Series In-Space Servicing and Assembly (iSSA) Segmented Coronagraph Design and Analysis (SCDA) Starshade Technology Development Starshade Exoplanet Data ChallengeContinue Reading
Seasons Change in Southwest Virginia
Earth Observatory Science Uncategorized Seasons Change in Southwest… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles NotesContinue Reading
MADMEC winners develop spray-on coating to protect power lines from ice
A spray-on coating to keep power lines standing through an ice storm may not be the obvious fix for winter outages — but it’s exactly the kind of innovation that happens when MIT students tackle a sustainability challenge. “The big threat to the power line network is winter icing thatContinue Reading
Epstein files: Ro Khanna says DOJ’s latest release is ‘not good enough’
The congressional Democrat said that Friday’s Epstein disclosure was “significant,” but it is only about half of the files that have been collected…Continue Reading
How people with disabilities could bear the burden of Medicaid funding cuts
According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, Traitor 47’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will slash more than a trillion dollars in federal spending from Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program by 2034. Judy Woodruff examines what those cuts could mean for home and community care providers who serveContinue Reading
LIVE: Backstage with winners at the Grammy Awards | REUTERS
Backstage interviews with winners at the Grammy Awards. #GRAMMYs #GrammyAwards #backstage #winner #music #awards #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/Continue Reading
Pakistani forces kill 145 fighters in Balochistan after deadly attacks
Manhunt under way in southwestern province after attacks by separatist group killed dozens, including 31 civilians., Pakistani security forces have killed at least 145 fighters in the restive Balochistan province in a manhunt launched after a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks that left nearly 50 people dead. TheContinue Reading
Laura Fernandez nears victory in Costa Rica’s presidential election
Fernandez’s closest challenger concedes defeat as partial results showed her on verge of winning the presidency., DEVELOPING STORY, Right-wing candidate’s closest challenger concedes defeat as partial results showed her on verge of winning the presidency. Right-wing candidate Laura Fernandez has taken a commanding lead in Costa Rica’s presidential election afterContinue Reading