The 'Dark Enlightenment' pundit published a transcript he says shows how easily a chatbot can be steered into echoing a userâs ideology....
Vitalik Buterin wants improved private payments, easier running of full nodes, decentralized apps that donât rely on centralized services, and more on-chain privacy....
President Donald Trump is set to meet Thursday at the White House with Venezuelan opposition leader MarĂa Corina Machado, whose political party is widely considered to have won 2024 elections rejected...
Japan's first female leader is popular with voters. She has now called for early elections to leverage their approval. The move could bolster her position, but it carries risks....
About 100 vehicles, including around 40 semi trucks, were involved in a massive chain-reaction crash just west of Grand Rapids, Michigan, according to police....
Amazon has revealed a first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the new Prime Video Tomb Raider series. The image, below, was released to coincide with the start of production. Turner, famous for p...
Trading volumes in prediction markets are higher than ever, with Monday seeing a record $814.2 million worth of trades placed on Kalshi, Polymarket and other platforms....
Last updated January 19, 2026 - Checked for new Hunty Zombie codes! Hunty Zombie is a Roblox experience that sees you go up against hordes of... well, zombies. You can play solo or in a group of up to...
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In an attempt to combat certain uses of AI, Matthew McConaughey has trademarked himself, including his catchphrase, "Alright, alright, alright," to prevent anyone from stealing his likeness....
Police say a manipulated emergency exit, that shouldn't open from the outside, gave thieves access in last month's major bank heist in Gelsenkirchen. They warned customers that investigations would li...
Article URL: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/introducing-apple-creator-studio-an-inspiring-collection-of-creative-apps/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46601157 Points: 55 # ...
For those looking to stock up on new movies to add to their physical media library, Amazon has kicked off a ' Get any 2 for ÂŁ26 ' sale on select 4Ks, so you can pick up something new to watch while sa...
Airlines have been diverting flights to avoid using Iranian and Iraqi airspace. Meanwhile, Iran's top diplomat denied any plans of hanging, amid earlier reports suggesting swift executions. Follow DW....
Airlines have been diverting flights to avoid using Iranian and Iraqi airspace. Meanwhile, Iran's top diplomat denied any plans of hanging, amid earlier reports suggesting swift executions. Follow DW....
After more than 10 years in development, Hytale early access is here! If youâre just getting started, weâre writing a variety of early-game guides on smelting , setting up servers for friends , and pl...
After about 10 hours in Hytale, the new survival crafter from some former Minecraft modders, there really isn't a better way I could describe it other than to say it's basically Minecraft 2. From the ...
Article URL: https://www.openculture.com/2026/01/discover-michelangelos-first-painting.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46646263 Points: 15 # Comments: 6...
A record number of 11 candidates are running in Sunday's presidential elections in Portugal, with a populist leader set to bring another political breakthrough to Europe's rising far-right parties....
In a recent interview, Aaron Arnold of Altcoin Daily broke down his crypto market outlook for 2026, drawing parallels with past market cycles and outlining bull, base and bear scenarios....