Demuth, Robbins, and the Thin History of Women Running for Minnesota’s GOP Gubernatorial Nomination
The 2026 field has the most electoral experience among Republican women of any cycle in state history Minnesota State House Speaker Lisa Demuth (pictured) joined a packed field of more than a half-dozen 2026 Republican Party gubernatorial hopefuls this weekend in a bid for the nomination to unseat two-term incumbentContinue Reading
At least 17 dead as heavy rains trigger flash floods in Afghanistan
Dead include five members of a family in the Kabkan district in the province of Herat., Dead include five members of a family in the Kabkan district in the province of Herat. Heavy rains and snowfall in Afghanistan have ended a prolonged dry spell but triggered flash floods in severalContinue Reading
Peru approves emergency overhaul of state oil firm Petroperu
The move opens key assets to private investment and comes as Petroperu faces mounting losses and debt., The move opens key assets to private investment and comes as Petroperu faces mounting losses and debt. Peru’s government has approved an emergency decree allowing private investment in parts of the state-owned oilContinue Reading
The Traitor Goes After Rep. Ilhan Omar For Alleged Minnesota Fraud
The Traitor’s attacks come after a right-wing influencer posted a video claiming day cares in Minnesota were committing fraud., Read MoreContinue Reading
‘Rot In Hell’: The Traitor Blasts Governor For Not Honoring His Pretend Pardon
In a New Year’s Eve tirade, President Traitor 47 attacked Colorado officials for not pardoning and releasing Tina Peters., Read MoreContinue Reading
NYC’s Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor
The 34-year-old progressive leader begins his term vowing to tackle housing, transit and affordability challenges Published January 1, 2026 3:38PM (EST) On January 1, 2026, Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office to become the mayor of New York City. He was joined by his wife Rama Duwaji and manyContinue Reading
What Do You Want to See From Ubuntu in 2026?
It’s fair to say that 2025 delivered plenty of wins for Ubuntu and the wider Linux ecosystem. Wayland is no longer “on the way”, but settled in and feeling comfortable (for most of us); gaming on Linux is practically mainstream at this point (thanks to Valve); and Ubuntu’s desktop teamContinue Reading
Will Smith sued over allegations he retaliated against violinist who reported sexual harassment
A violinist accused Will Smith of retaliation after he said he was fired for reporting sexual harassment while on tour with the actor and rapper, according to a lawsuit filed earlier this week, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Coase’s Penguin, Or, Linux and the Nature of the Firm [pdf]
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Hyundai Set To Launch Its Largest EV At The Brussels Motor Show Next Year
Continuing its commitment to electrification, Hyundai will launch new electric vehicles in 2026, starting at the Brussels Motor Show (January 9-18) with the world premiere of its largest electric vehicle to date. The new model will feature state-of-the-art electrical technology, including an advanced 800-volt charging system…Continue Reading
Nvidia’s $4 trillion rise raises questions about financing its own customers
The concern centers on circular financial flows between Nvidia and companies that depend heavily on its chips. Nvidia has committed to invest $10 billion annually in OpenAI for the next decade, most of which will fund purchases of its own hardware. It has also arranged deals with CoreWeave…Continue Reading
How Connor Storrie Became Hollywood’s Hottest Commodity
The gay hockey romance Heated Rivalry is an overnight phenomenon. How did one of its breakout stars prepare? Deep kettlebell squats, multi-hour Russian lessons, and really, really knowing his audience…Continue Reading
Moon landings, asteroid missions and new telescopes: Here are the top spaceflight moments to look forward to in 2026
The Orion spacecraft during trans-lunar injection, to bring an Artemis mission to the moon (Image credit: NASA) From astronauts circling the moon to spacecraft reaching Mercury and asteroids near Earth, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for space exploration. Governments and private companies alike are preparing missions that could redefine how humansContinue Reading