CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool
Close the cover on the CIA World Factbook: The spy agency announced Wednesday that after more than 60 years, it is shuttering the popular reference manual. Source link
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China ramps up energy boom flagged by Musk as key to AI race
New data on China’s relentless energy installations underscore warnings from Elon Musk and Jensen Huang that the nation’s world-beating power network will deliver a major advantage…
EPA administrator outlines Trump's plan to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by L.A. wildfires
Trump administration officials traveled to Los Angeles on Wednesday to outline the president's plan to override state and local rules and speed up the permitting process for reconstruction…
Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and victims' names, despite redaction efforts
Nude photos. The names and faces of sexual abuse victims. Bank account and Social Security numbers in full view. Source link
Georgia Republican Barry Loudermilk won't seek reelection to U.S. House
Georgia Republican U.S. House member Barry Loudermilk, who has been active in efforts to discredit Democratic-led investigations into the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, announced Wednesday…
Trump taking steps toward installing a Columbus statue near the White House
President Donald Trump is taking steps toward installing near the White House a replica of a statue of famed explorer Christopher Columbus that had been tossed into Baltimore's harbor…
‘The Daily Show’ Skewers Gavin Newsom for Sex Scandal and Failure to Solve Homelessness and High-Speed Rail in New Segment (EXCLUSIVE)
Gavin Newsom is the latest figure to be roasted by “The Daily Show” in a new installment of its “Daily Showography” series — this one tracks the California governor’s personal and…
Nike Calls EEOC Action Over White Worker Discrimination Claims a ‘Surprising and Unusual Escalation’
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Wednesday filed an action for enforcement of an EEOC administrative subpoena against Nike Inc., seeking the production of…
Google parent Alphabet says it could double capital spending in 2026
The big cloud companies are expected to collectively shell out more than US$500 billion on AI this year Alphabet said on Wednesday (Feb 4) that capital expenditure could as much as…
If You Can Name These Late-Night Hosts By Their Photo, I Bet *Anything* You're A Night Owl
Late Night TV Hosts Trivia Quiz | BuzzFeed Quizzes Before PVRs, streaming, or YouTube, late-night television really was for night owls. Now, the recaps are posted to every social platform…
Hogwarts Gets Collegiate-Style Merch in New ‘Harry Potter’ Homage Collection
Now boarding at Platform 9 3/4! Ahead of the 25th anniversary of “Harry Potter,” the apparel brand Homage has just released a new lineup of graphic tees inspired by the Hogwarts Houses.…
E.l.f. Beauty Raises 2026 Forecasts as Rhode Breaks Records and New Super Bowl Campaign Debuts
E.l.f. Beauty has lifted its full-year forecasts on the top and bottom lines after a better-than-expected third quarter. The beauty company, which now also owns Hailey Bieber-founded Rhode…
House passes bill to accelerate U.S. mining of vital minerals
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would codify President Trump's executive action to increase mining of hardrock minerals, including rare earth elements, to end U.S. reliance on…
Wall Street ends down as AI worries slam tech stocks
stocks ended lower on Wednesday (Feb 4), with losses in Advanced Micro Devices, Palantir and other technology companies, as investors worried about pricey valuations and whether…
Melania Promotes Her Terrible Movie in Weirdest White House Event
The EEOC’s chair, Andrea Lucas, who first joined the agency as a commissioner after being nominated by Trump in 2020, filed a discrimination charge against Nike in 2024 under President…
Wrangler Archive Exhibit to Be on Display in NoLIta
Rikiya “Ric” Kanamaru has been collecting vintage Wrangler apparel since he was in junior high school in Japan. And he’s not shy about sharing some of the most valuable pieces in his…
Trump Admin Investigates Nike for Discrimination Against White People
The EEOC’s chair, Andrea Lucas, who first joined the agency as a commissioner after being nominated by Trump in 2020, filed a discrimination charge against Nike in 2024 under President…
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Boot Barn Raises Yearly Guidance After Strong Q3
Boot Barn raised guidance for the year after beating expectations in the third quarter as the Western craze shows no sign of slowing down. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the Irvine,…
Google parent Alphabet predicts a sharp surge in 2026 capital spending on AI
Alphabet said on Wednesday it was targeting capital expenditure of $175 billion to $185 billion this year, in yet another aggressive ramp-up in spending from the Google parent as it…
Barry Manilow Postpones Las Vegas Residency Following Cancer Treatment
Barry Manilow has postponed his February residency at the Westgate Las Vegas following treatment for stage-one lung cancer. The singer shared in a statement that he’s “doing great” and…
Pandora Looks to Platinum to Bounce Back After Weaker Holiday Trading Leaves Q4 Flat
PARIS — Pandora is moving into new territories in 2026 with the introduction of platinum-plated jewelry after skyrocketing precious metal prices, weakened consumer sentiment and global…
Reebok’s Latest Lifestyle Sneaker Is Already Selling Out, but There Are More Releases on the Way
Reebok has quietly introduced a new walking shoe which doubles as a lifestyle sneaker and quickly sold out in a limited-edition, retailer-exclusive style, but there are more colorways on…
Pizza Hut will close 250 ‘underperforming’ locations in 2026 as list of struggling restaurants grows
Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of “underperforming” locations nationwide, according to parent company Yum! Brands, which reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Wednesday. The company said…