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Wilmington house fire injures firefighters as Philly stays frozen; suicide warning signs and how to help; Linux jumps to 7.0 while the AI workweek sprints toward burnout; Super Bowl 60’s celebrity circus with Kelce sans Swift; Trump’s 2026 push elevates Stephen Miller; UK universities told to report foreign interference to MI5; abandoned oil tankers rise as Cambridgeshire keeps paying for Shire Hall
Wilmington house fire injures several, including firefighters
Several people were injured in a Tuesday afternoon house fire in Wilmington, including two firefighters.
Linux kernel will jump to 7.0 after 6.19, because Linus likes counting on fingers and toes
Linus Torvalds said that after Linux kernel 6.19, the next major version will be labeled 7.0, keeping his long-running preference for tidy numbers and hinting that kernel series may wrap at 19 before rolling over.
Super Bowl 60 leans hard into celebrity pageantry
Celebrities helped set the tone at Super Bowl 60, with Green Day drawing attention for an on-air f-bomb, plus pre-game performances and appearances by Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams.
Recognizing suicidal ideation, and how to respond
Suicide is a leading cause of death among Australians aged 15 to 49, and suicidal ideation can show up in everyday language. The piece distinguishes passive thoughts (wanting to be gone or not wake up) from active thoughts (intent or planning), noting the line can be blurry and both can predict attempts. It lists risk indicators like escalating frequency, hopelessness, planning, risky behavior, withdrawal, sleep or appetite changes, and putting affairs in order. Recommended responses include listening, asking direct questions about intensity and plans, checking immediate safety, connecting to professional or emergency help when needed, and following up.
Travis Kelce shows up at the Super Bowl, without Taylor Swift, while weighing his NFL future
Travis Kelce was seen at the Super Bowl watching the New England Patriots play the Seattle Seahawks, despite the Kansas City Chiefs missing the championship game. He appeared in good spirits on the sidelines, while his fiancée Taylor Swift was not seen with him. Kelce said he will use the offseason to assess his health and discuss whether to return with family and close friends, as the Chiefs hope he will play on.
Stephen Miller’s influence grows in Trump’s 2026 policy push
The Trump administration’s fast-paced start to 2026 has reportedly strengthened Stephen Miller’s standing as a key power figure, with major influence over some of the administration’s most controversial policy moves.
Abandoned oil tankers, the floating junk drawer of global shipping, are on the rise
More oil tankers and other commercial vessels are being abandoned by their owners, expanding a growing fleet of neglected ships.
UK tells universities to report suspected foreign interference to MI5
UK ministers have instructed universities to report suspected foreign interference on campus to MI5, warning that institutions are prime targets for hostile states and actors.
AI race, 72-hour work weeks, and the predictable faceplant into burnout
As competition heats up to develop and deploy AI, some tech companies are pushing employees into extremely long weeks, including 72-hour schedules. Experts warn this can drive burnout and health harms, reduce work quality, and prove unsustainable for teams.
Cambridgeshire County Council still paying for Shire Hall years after voting to leave
Cambridgeshire County Council is estimated to spend £461,000 in 2025/26 on Shire Hall in Cambridge, despite voting to leave in 2018 and relocating in 2021. The council says over 80% of the cost is business rates, with additional security, insurance, utilities, and maintenance, and expects this to be the final year of the pressure as the sale progresses. Campaigners want faster disposal of the vacant site, while the council says costs have been reduced over time and car park income helps offset expenses.
Philadelphia region stays under cold weather advisory through Monday
A cold weather advisory remains in effect for the Philadelphia region through Monday morning, with single digit temperatures expected in many areas and wind chills below zero.
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