11 Feb 2026, 3:34 pm
Sir Jim Ratcliffe spoke on a “profound and unprecedented” rise in immigration to Britain in recent years.As one of the country's richest and most influential men now residing in Monaco, the owner of chemical giant Ineos claimed the UK has been "colonised" by foreigners draining resources from the state”.He warned Britain faces “profound political, social and economic challenges", among them an “unprecedented” rise in net migration in recent years."You ca…
11 Feb 2026, 3:28 pm
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said Tuesday that he expects the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis to end in a matter of days. Walz told reporters that he spoke with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles earlier that morning and with White House border czar Tom Homan on Monday. He noted that while……
11 Feb 2026, 3:21 pm
Netanyahu's office said prior to the meeting that he wanted the US-Iran talks to include limits on Tehran's ballistic missile programme and support for militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
11 Feb 2026, 3:14 pm
The U.S. will participate in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) upcoming meeting on the composition of the influenza vaccine despite officially withdrawing from the global group last month. The WHO will meet on Feb. 26 in Turkey to discuss the composition of the 2026-2027 flu vaccine for the northern hemisphere. “The vaccine composition meeting will……
11 Feb 2026, 3:12 pm
James Van Der Beek, the actor known best for “Dawson’s Creek” and “Varsity Blues,” has died of colorectal cancer. He was 48. Van Der Beek’s death was announced with a post on his Instagram pageWednesday, Feb. 11, per USA Today. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” a caption that accompanied of a photo him read. “He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his…
11 Feb 2026, 3:09 pm
Allies that don’t align on chip controls could face US component curbs, they argue Banning sales to Chinese-government-affiliated companies, apparently, is not enough. A bipartisan group of American lawmakers this week called on the Trump administration to enact a blanket ban on the sale of equipment used in the production of advanced semiconductors to all of China.……
11 Feb 2026, 3:06 pm
Pam Bondi told members of Congress that they should be focused on the stock market during a hearing over her handling of the Epstein files.
11 Feb 2026, 3:03 pm
The Pentagon and Department of Agriculture signed a Wednesday memorandum of understanding to partner on securing American farmland vulnerabilities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins both signed the MOU allowing the department to expand its research cooperation with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as an extension of the National Farm……
11 Feb 2026, 3:02 pm
Canadian police have confirmed the "gunperson" who conducted a mass shooting in British Columbia was born as a biological male.Deputy commissioner Dwayne McDonald named 18-year-old Jesse van Rootselaar as the suspect, adding the teenager died from a self-inflicted injury.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said eight were killed, along with the shooter, at a secondary school during the mass shooting in the rural community of Tumbler Ridge.During the horrific tragedy,…
11 Feb 2026, 3:02 pm
Actor James Van Der Beek, who rose to fame as the star of "Dawson's Creek," has died after a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. He was 48.
11 Feb 2026, 3:01 pm
An anonymous reader shares a report: The U.S. economy experienced almost zero job growth in 2025, according to revised federal data. On a more encouraging note: hiring has picked up in 2026. Preliminary data had indicated that the U.S. economy added 584,000 jobs last year. But the Bureau of Labor Statistics revised that number after it received additional state data, and found that the labor market had added 181,000 jobs in all of 2025. This is far fewer than the 1.
11 Feb 2026, 3:00 pm
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has become increasingly divisive with his actions and rhetoric as the face and voice of Manchester United's leadership.
11 Feb 2026, 2:59 pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Casey Wasserman’s job as chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee is safe after the LA28 board’s executive committee met Wednesday to discuss his appearance in recently released government files on Jeffrey Epstein. Wasserman has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, but documents released by the Justice [...]…
11 Feb 2026, 2:59 pm
Unions are calling for tighter security at a popular Spanish airport after a Ryanair worker was punched in the face and “lost several teeth” during an altercation with a passenger.The incident occurred at Palma Airport, Majorca, during a confrontation over the weight of a passenger's luggage. The passenger, a South American, reportedly “erupted in fury” when told his suitcase weighed too much. Union Ccoo said the man was booked on Ryanair flight FR2062 from…
11 Feb 2026, 2:58 pm
Center: Susan Helton (Comal County Jail). Background: The makeshift cages Helton used to confine her daughter and son (Comal County District Attorney's Office). A Texas woman will spend the next several decades behind bars for a litany of prolonged child abuse meted out to her teenage daughter and son, authorities in the Lone Star State announced this week. In late January, Susan Rae Helton, 53, was convicted by a jury of her peers on four counts of injury to a chil…
11 Feb 2026, 2:57 pm
(MedPage Today) -- In a busy clinic, it's easy to imagine the scene: a clinician pastes a long consult note into a chatbot to get a clean summary, or asks it to draft an appeal letter for the fourth insurance denial of the day. Technically, the...
11 Feb 2026, 2:57 pm
Republican Texas Rep. Troy Nehls introduced legislation Wednesday that would prevent U.S. universities from selling the intellectual property (IP) rights of their research to certain foreign countries, the Daily Caller News Foundation has learned. Nehls’ Preventing Research Ownership Transfer to External Competitive Threats (PROTECT) Act would establish civil penalties for U.S. universities that sell the intellectual property rights of research conducted by their…
11 Feb 2026, 2:56 pm
The government is flirting with shutdown drama, immigration policy is in chaos, and Congress is struggling to pass basic, functional legislation. But sure — let’s launch a federal inquiry into Bad Bunny’s half-time show. …
11 Feb 2026, 2:56 pm
The House bill lacks several components that are included in the Senate bill and allows a federal law to preempt existing tough state laws, state AGs said.
11 Feb 2026, 2:56 pm
For centuries, Christians have wrestled with the tension between mercy and order, compassion and responsibility. That tension is at the heart of today’s immigration debate, where some clergy insist that Biblical commands to “welcome the stranger” (Leviticus 19:34) require support for open borders and tolerance of illegal immigration. This reading, however sincere, reflects a misuse of Scripture, Christian benevolence and the God-ordained role of civil governme…
11 Feb 2026, 2:55 pm
Speed skater Jordan Stolz surged by rival Jenning de Boo in record fashion for gold Wednesday in his 2026 Winter Olympics debut, the 1000-meter final.
11 Feb 2026, 2:55 pm
A key official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) indicated Wednesday that he believes the nation’s threshold for the declaration of major disasters is too low as various changes loom for the agency under the Trump administration. During a congressional hearing, FEMA associate administrator Gregg Phillips slammed what he described as an “artificially low threshold” for……
11 Feb 2026, 2:52 pm
Ed Miliband's net-zero drive will trigger a financial crash, a former Government scientific adviser has warned.It follows predictions electricity prices could be even higher in 2030 than during the height of the Ukraine energy crisis.Michael Kelly, Professor of Technology at the University of Cambridge and a former Government chief scientific adviser, said the scale and cost of rebuilding the UK's electricity grid is so vast the country is heading for an economic cr…
11 Feb 2026, 2:51 pm
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) brief restriction of airspace above El Paso, Texas, and southern New Mexico resulted from the Pentagon planning to test anti-drone technology despite the FAA’s reservations, according to multiple reports. Earlier Wednesday, a Trump administration official told The Hill that the temporary closure, which grounded flights for over seven hours at……
11 Feb 2026, 2:51 pm
Like a puppy, a fun new toy soon turns into an unrelenting taskmaster A Harvard Business Review study is answering the question ‘what will employees do if AI saves them time at work?’ The answer: more work.……
11 Feb 2026, 2:49 pm
James Van Der Beek, the actor known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek," "Varsity Blues" and "The Rules of Attraction," has died. He was 48.
11 Feb 2026, 2:46 pm
President Trump on Wednesday afternoon will hold an event at the White House to tout his administration’s support for coal mining. Trump in his second term has made moves to nix climate change rules and restrictions on power plants that use coal and other fossil fuels, despite experts’ warnings about the effect it will have……
11 Feb 2026, 2:45 pm
So, is the broken jawed fighter going to own up to the fact he wears a fake beard?
11 Feb 2026, 2:44 pm
James Van Der Beek, who rose to teen idol status in the show "Dawson's Creek," has died after a battle with colorectal cancer.
11 Feb 2026, 2:43 pm
Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role on TV’s “Dawson’s Creek,” has died at age 48. Van Der Beek, who played Dawson Leery in the 90s teen drama, announced a colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2023. Van Der Beek also starred in the films “Varsity Blues and “Texas Rangers.” “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” a post on the actor’s wife’s Instagram account said. “He met his final days with courage…
11 Feb 2026, 2:43 pm
As one variant of the flu virus starts to decline, another is rising to take its place.
11 Feb 2026, 2:42 pm
Turning Point USA’s YouTube channel added 1 million subscribers after its alternative half-time show Sunday. It’s a big win, regardless of whether you personally liked Kid Rock’s performance. …
11 Feb 2026, 2:42 pm
Scottish First Minister John Swinney has opened the first of fifteen walk-in GP centres as part of a push to ease the burden on the NHS.Similar to the urgent treatment centres launched in England in 2017, Scotland’s “national network” of walk-in clinics will grant patients urgent medical care on the day without the need for an appointment.The £36million pilot programme, which was announced at the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen last October, targets healt…
11 Feb 2026, 2:40 pm
“Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) on Wednesday demanded U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro preserve all evidence related to her unsuccessful effort to bring charges against him and five other Democratic lawmakers,” Politico reports.
11 Feb 2026, 2:39 pm
“Speaker Mike Johnson says he has asked retiring Rep. Neal Dunn to serve out his term amid concerns the Florida Republican might resign early,” Politico reports. “An early exit from Dunn, 72, would deal Johnson another massive blow as he tries to maintain his narrow majority. Currently, Republicans can afford to lose no more than one GOP vote on party-line measures, though they are expected to pick up a vote in a March special election.”…
11 Feb 2026, 2:38 pm
College students in New Jersey are speaking out against the rising cost of course materials…
11 Feb 2026, 2:38 pm
The federal deficit and national debt are expected to grow by trillions of dollars over the next decade, according to 10-year projections from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The CBO projected that the U.S. budget deficit will reach $1.9 trillion in fiscal year 2026 — around 5.8 percent of GDP — and roughly the……
11 Feb 2026, 2:37 pm
“The Pentagon has told a second aircraft carrier strike group to prepare to deploy to the Middle East as the U.S. military prepares for a potential attack on Iran,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
11 Feb 2026, 2:36 pm
Summary and Key Points on the Air Force’s Stealth ‘Gap’ Problem: A new Mitchell Institute report warns that current Pentagon plans for 185 F-47s and 100 B-21 Raiders are insufficient to deter China. Scholars argue that at least 500 stealth aircraft—including 200 B-21s—are required to hold inland Chinese “sanctuaries” at risk. -The study maintains that […] The post The U.S. Air Force’s Biggest Fear Just Might Be a ‘Stealth’ Gap appeared first on…
11 Feb 2026, 2:36 pm
(MedPage Today) -- A history of induced abortion or miscarriage was not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, according to a Finnish case-control study. For women with a history of one or more induced abortions compared with women...
11 Feb 2026, 2:35 pm
A vehicle being pursued by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) caused a serious traffic accident in St. Paul, Minnesota, Wednesday, an independent journalist reported. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area has seen previous violent incidents, including the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good during confrontations involving “rapid-response” to ICE operations. Video taken at the scene by “KimKatieUSA” showed the aftermath of wh…
11 Feb 2026, 2:34 pm
Under Ukraine’s constitution, holding national elections while the country is under martial law is illegal. That was declared on 24 February 2022, the day Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
11 Feb 2026, 2:34 pm
James Van Der Beek, the star of Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues, has died at the age of 48, his family have said.
11 Feb 2026, 2:31 pm
Prime Video has released a pair of new posters and the first images of their upcoming live-action superhero series "Spider-Noir," staring Nicolas Cage.
11 Feb 2026, 2:30 pm
In this week’s episode of The Ring, MEPs Juan Fernando López Aguilar (S&D) and Tomas Tobé (EPP) engage in a deep debate over how Europe should manage migration - from applying the “safe third country” concept to Spain’s large-scale regularisation plan.
11 Feb 2026, 2:30 pm
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11 Feb 2026, 2:30 pm
This week Jonathan chats with Bill Shotts about The Linux Command Line! That’s Bill’s book published by No Starch Press, all about how to make your way around the Linux command line! Bill has had quite a career doing Unix administration, and has thoughts on the current state of technology. Watch to find out more! https://linuxcommand.org/ https://nostarch.com/linux-command-line-3rd-edition Did you know you can watch the live recording of the show right on ou…
11 Feb 2026, 2:30 pm
The snack Housewife is dating a guy and it is driving her ex crazy because the new guy has real actual money. …
11 Feb 2026, 2:28 pm
This AI is so network native, the telco tells us, that it all works on existing hardware - no datacenters involved T-Mobile is claiming it's now the first wireless carrier to integrate generative AI "directly into a wireless network," and it's rolling out real-time call translation as the first feature delivered on top of its new AI-filled cellular network. ……
11 Feb 2026, 2:26 pm
The defining feature of each vertical drama mini-chunk is the rise and fall of tension over the 90- to 120-second cycle: Characters appear with subtitled descriptions of who they are, as voiceovers announce "I'm ____, and I feel ____ about ____." These characters converse, argue or flirt, a threat arises (such as the reveal of a secret identity or a potential humiliation), and then it cuts to a brief black-screen cliffhanger. The next "episode" begins, the hurdle is…
11 Feb 2026, 2:25 pm
Conservative peer and columnist Daniel Finkelstein issued a stark warning over the impact of the rise of antisemetic incidents in the UK just a few months on from the Manchester synagogue attack.He told GB News: "A part of the problem has been the rise of left wing anti-Zionism. That has been part of the issue with antisemitic attacks. "And part of it is growth in unkindness towards each other, which has come through social media use. "All of those things have playe…
11 Feb 2026, 2:24 pm
The company told victims in September about the breach, and said an investigation revealed hackers were in ApolloMD’s IT environment between May 22 and May 23.
11 Feb 2026, 2:24 pm
A traditional swordsmith in Japan says growing pop culture interest is bringing new, younger audiences to the centuries-old art of katana making.
11 Feb 2026, 2:20 pm
Experience the "Descendants/ZOMBIES Worlds Collide" tour at home! The concert special will premiere on Disney Channel and next day on Disney+.
11 Feb 2026, 2:20 pm
German carmaker BMW is to recall hundreds of thousands of cars worldwide over a potential risk of engine starters sparking a fire, a company spokesman confirmed to AFP Wednesday.
11 Feb 2026, 2:20 pm
Robots and self-driving cars could soon benefit from a new kind of brain-inspired hardware that can allegedly detect movement and react faster than a human. A new study published in the journal Nature Communications details how an international team built their neuromorphic temporal-attention hardware system to speed up automated driving decisions.
11 Feb 2026, 2:19 pm
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ended a two-and-a-half hour meeting on Wednesday with no agreement on how to move forward with Iran. “There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be consummated,” Trump said in a TruthSocial post……
11 Feb 2026, 2:17 pm
In the midst of a turbulent week for his party and his government, Keir Starmer faced the Women’s Parliamentary Labour Party this afternoon. The government has been under intense scrutiny following new revelations about the nature of the former US Ambassador Peter Mandelson’s relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. And in the past 24 hours, the Prime Minister has once again come under similar pressure over the elevation to the House of Lords of h…