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Propane Tank Cars Derail Into Connecticut River Corridor, Prompting Shelter-in-Place

A freight train derailed in Mansfield, Conn., sending propane tank cars toward the Willimantic River. No injuries or propane leaks were detected. ...Read more

#connecticut, #trainderailment, #hazmat, #propane, #railroads

First ‘Extreme Cold Warning’ Under New NWS System Hits Washington-Baltimore as Arctic Blast Drives Subzero Wind Chills

Arctic air and 60-mph gusts push wind chills below zero in the Washington-Baltimore region, triggering the first Extreme Cold Warning under new NWS alerts. ...Read more

#extremecold, #washingtondc, #maryland, #nationalweatherservice, #poweroutages

Senior Russian Military Intelligence Officer Shot in Moscow Stairwell, Officials Say

Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, deputy head of Russia’s GRU, was shot in his Moscow apartment building and is in critical condition as investigators hunt a suspect. ...Read more

#russia, #ukrainewar, #gru, #moscowattack, #intelligence

India’s NSE Takes Key Step Toward Long-Awaited IPO After Regulator Clears Path

NSE’s board approved a long-delayed IPO via offer for sale and reconstituted its listing committee after SEBI’s no-objection, targeting a 2025 debut. ...Read more

#india, #nse, #ipo, #sebi, #stockmarket

Apple expands silent security updates on iPhone, speeding fixes—and raising transparency questions

Apple’s “Background Security Improvements” quietly patches Safari and system libraries between iOS releases, as Australia emergency-call fixes spotlight the stakes. ...Read more

#apple, #iphone, #ios, #cybersecurity, #softwareupdates

Horror and Streamers Rule the 2026 AACTA Awards as YouTube Twins Take Top Film Prize

RackaRacka’s Danny and Michael Philippou win best film for “Bring Her Back” as streamers dominate TV honors at the 2026 AACTA Awards. ...Read more

#aacta, #australiancinema, #horror, #streaming, #goldcoast

Thailand’s Feb. 8 Vote Puts Post-Coup Order on Trial With Election and Constitution Referendum

Thai voters will choose a new parliament and decide whether to draft a new constitution, testing the legacy of the 2014 coup and the power of unelected institutions. ...Read more

#thailand, #election, #referendum, #constitution, #southeastasia

Illinois and New York City Join WHO Outbreak Network After U.S. Withdrawal

Illinois and New York City join WHO-coordinated GOARN after the U.S. exit, seeking direct global outbreak data and support—following California. ...Read more

#who, #publichealth, #outbreakresponse, #goarn, #usstates

Netflix’s $82.7 Billion Bid for Warner Bros. and HBO Draws DOJ Second Request and Senate Scrutiny

Netflix’s planned purchase of Warner Bros. studios and HBO faces a deep DOJ antitrust probe, Senate grilling and a hostile rival bid from Paramount Skydance. ...Read more

#streaming, #antitrust, #netflix, #warnerbros, #mergers

Justice Department Opens Civil Rights Probe Into Baltimore Health Department’s Race-Based Training

DOJ launches a Title VII investigation into Baltimore’s health department after reports staff were split into “white” and “people of color” caucuses. ...Read more

#civilrights, #titlevii, #dei, #baltimore, #doj

Storm Leonardo Triggers Mass Evacuations and Flooding Across Spain, Portugal and Morocco

Days of torrential rain from Storm Leonardo flood Iberia and northern Morocco, forcing 150,000+ evacuations, disrupting rail and elections, and raising dam fears. ...Read more

#stormleonardo, #flooding, #spain, #portugal, #morocco

Banxico Pauses Rate Cuts at 7%, Citing New Taxes and Tariffs That Could Delay Inflation Target to 2027

Mexico’s central bank held its benchmark rate at 7%, ending 12 cuts, and warned new excise taxes and import tariffs may push inflation back to target by 2027. ...Read more

#mexico, #banxico, #interestrates, #inflation, #tariffs

A New Proposal Would Train AI on Brain Signals — and Raise the Stakes for Mental Privacy

A neuroscientist’s preprint argues AI could learn from neuroimaging, not just clicks and text—promising better alignment while intensifying neurorights debates. ...Read more

#artificialintelligence, #neurotechnology, #brainprivacy, #machinelearning, #ethics

Strike on Sudan hospital kills 22 as famine-level malnutrition spreads in North Darfur, aid groups warn

At least 22 die in a hospital strike in South Kordofan as new IPC data show famine-level child malnutrition in North Darfur and aid access tightens. ...Read more

#sudan, #famine, #humanitariancrisis, #darfur, #warcrimes

NBC bets on a ‘Legendary February’ as Winter Olympics, Super Bowl and NBA All-Star share the spotlight

Milano Cortina 2026 opens as NBC and Peacock juggle the Winter Olympics, Super Bowl LX and the NBA All-Star Game in a 17-day sprint. ...Read more

#olympics, #superbowl, #peacock, #nbc, #sportsmedia