Waymo is under investigation by the NHTSA after repeated failures to stop for school buses in Austin, TX, despite a software update intended to fix the issue. This raises concerns about the safety of Waymo's autonomous driving system as it prepares for wider deployment and highlights the challenge of balancing assertive driving with strict adherence to traffic laws in complex environments. The ongoing incidents suggest the need for further refinement of Waymo's object recognition and decision-making algorithms, particularly in sensitive areas like school zones.

Waymo is under investigation by the NHTSA after repeated failures to stop for school buses in Austin, TX, despite a software update intended to fix the issue. This raises concerns about the safety of Waymo's autonomous driving system as it prepares for wider deployment and highlights the challenge of balancing assertive driving with strict adherence to traffic laws in complex environments. The ongoing incidents suggest the need for further refinement of Waymo's object recognition and decision-making algorithms, particularly in sensitive areas like school zones.

Leaked plans reveal Microsoft's strategy to revitalize the Xbox platform in 2026, focusing on key franchises like Forza, Halo, Fable, and Gears of War to drive hardware sales and reaffirm its commitment to gaming. The strategy follows a period of uncertainty after the decision to release Xbox games on competing consoles. The company aims to re-establish its vision for the future of Xbox.

Leaked plans reveal Microsoft's strategy to revitalize the Xbox platform in 2026, focusing on key franchises like Forza, Halo, Fable, and Gears of War to drive hardware sales and reaffirm its commitment to gaming. The strategy follows a period of uncertainty after the decision to release Xbox games on competing consoles. The company aims to re-establish its vision for the future of Xbox.

Deividas Skebas has been found guilty of the murder of nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte, who was fatally stabbed in a random attack in July 2022. Despite Skebas's claim of diminished responsibility due to his mental state, the jury convicted him, bringing a close to a case that deeply impacted the community.

Deividas Skebas has been found guilty of the murder of nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte, who was fatally stabbed in a random attack in July 2022. Despite Skebas's claim of diminished responsibility due to his mental state, the jury convicted him, bringing a close to a case that deeply impacted the community.

In a stunning upset, console streaming is facing a major setback as Hulu axes its Nintendo Switch app and Netflix pulls the plug on PlayStation 3 support! This marks the end of an era, reminiscent of the rise and fall of physical media, as smart TVs and modern devices now dominate the streaming landscape.

In a stunning upset, console streaming is facing a major setback as Hulu axes its Nintendo Switch app and Netflix pulls the plug on PlayStation 3 support! This marks the end of an era, reminiscent of the rise and fall of physical media, as smart TVs and modern devices now dominate the streaming landscape.

Guerrilla Games is upping the ante with Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new co-op action title for PS5 and PC that lets up to three players team up as heroic Hunters to protect a world under threat from deadly machines. Players will select from a roster of Hunters with different play styles, customizing them with different roles and roguelike-style perks and upgrades, and engage in challenging and replayable hunts. With a narrative campaign and game modes like Machine Incursion and Cauldron Descent, this release marks a bold step in PlayStation's live service strategy, reminiscent of the shift seen with the Halo franchise.

Guerrilla Games is upping the ante with Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new co-op action title for PS5 and PC that lets up to three players team up as heroic Hunters to protect a world under threat from deadly machines. Players will select from a roster of Hunters with different play styles, customizing them with different roles and roguelike-style perks and upgrades, and engage in challenging and replayable hunts. With a narrative campaign and game modes like Machine Incursion and Cauldron Descent, this release marks a bold step in PlayStation's live service strategy, reminiscent of the shift seen with the Halo franchise.

Based on multiple reports, the price of silver has significantly increased since early 2025, although it experienced a slight dip in early February 2026, presenting an investment opportunity as gold prices have also risen considerably. Experts suggest that historically precious metal prices tend to increase over time, making silver a potentially lucrative investment for those who missed out on gold's initial growth.

Based on multiple reports, the price of silver has significantly increased since early 2025, although it experienced a slight dip in early February 2026, presenting an investment opportunity as gold prices have also risen considerably. Experts suggest that historically precious metal prices tend to increase over time, making silver a potentially lucrative investment for those who missed out on gold's initial growth.

Multiple news sources indicate that Democrats are threatening to block a spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security, which needs to be passed by February 13th, unless new restrictions are placed on federal immigration agents, specifically regarding the removal of masks and the use of body cameras. Republicans, who control Congress, have largely rejected these demands, creating a stalemate and jeopardizing the department's funding.

Multiple news sources indicate that Democrats are threatening to block a spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security, which needs to be passed by February 13th, unless new restrictions are placed on federal immigration agents, specifically regarding the removal of masks and the use of body cameras. Republicans, who control Congress, have largely rejected these demands, creating a stalemate and jeopardizing the department's funding.

Multi-source news update

Multi-source news update

Drawing from multiple news sources, President Trump contacted the family of Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis to announce his posthumous Medal of Honor for his bravery in Afghanistan, while in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized for appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador due to newly revealed details of Mandelson's close ties to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to Mandelson's dismissal and ongoing investigations.

Drawing from multiple news sources, President Trump contacted the family of Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis to announce his posthumous Medal of Honor for his bravery in Afghanistan, while in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized for appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador due to newly revealed details of Mandelson's close ties to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to Mandelson's dismissal and ongoing investigations.

Multiple sources report that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the war with Russia, a figure higher than his previous update in December 2024, while acknowledging many are also missing. Simultaneously, US envoys are engaged in ongoing, albeit difficult, peace negotiations with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators, focusing on territorial disputes, particularly regarding the Donbas region, with both sides expressing a desire for progress.

Multiple sources report that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the war with Russia, a figure higher than his previous update in December 2024, while acknowledging many are also missing. Simultaneously, US envoys are engaged in ongoing, albeit difficult, peace negotiations with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators, focusing on territorial disputes, particularly regarding the Donbas region, with both sides expressing a desire for progress.

Multiple news sources report that UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), facing government pressure to prioritize and focus its spending, is pausing new grants and preparing for significant funding changes that will impact various research areas. While overall research funding is expected to increase with a focus on commercialization, "curiosity-driven" research will effectively see a decrease, and some research councils like the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) are being instructed to find significant savings.

Multiple news sources report that UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), facing government pressure to prioritize and focus its spending, is pausing new grants and preparing for significant funding changes that will impact various research areas. While overall research funding is expected to increase with a focus on commercialization, "curiosity-driven" research will effectively see a decrease, and some research councils like the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) are being instructed to find significant savings.

Politics Trump officials propose testing a citizenship question amid a push to alter the census February 5, 202611:03 AM ET Hansi Lo Wang New U.S. citizens recite the Pledge of Allegiance during their naturalization ceremony in Mount Vernon, Va., in 2022.

Politics Trump officials propose testing a citizenship question amid a push to alter the census February 5, 202611:03 AM ET Hansi Lo Wang New U.S. citizens recite the Pledge of Allegiance during their naturalization ceremony in Mount Vernon, Va., in 2022.