U.S. Fighter Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Amid Heightened Tensions
A U.S. fighter jet shot down the Iranian drone after it “unnecessarily maneuvered” toward the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
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These beetle larvae lure in bees by mimicking flowers
Like wily perfumers, a parasitic beetle’s larvae create floral aromas to lure in bees. Plants are known to cosplay as animals, but this rare discovery could be the first known example of an animal chemically mimicking a plant. Larvae of the European blister beetle (Meloe proscarabaeus) emerge from the ground in spring, climb up grasses…
2026 plans: What’s next for Startup Battlefield 200
TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 is the flagship early-stage startup competition held at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, spotlighting the world’s most promising young companies. Each year, thousands of applicants from around the globe vie for one of 200 slots in the cohort, which provides unparalleled visibility, access to top-tier investors, and opportunities to grow. Early-stage startups from around the world…
Sean McVay shares why Tutu Atwell hardly played despite his $10M deal
This past season was supposed to be Tutu Atwell’s breakout year. After four seasons of being a role player who mostly contributed when a starter was injured, Atwell was in line for his biggest opportunity yet. The Los Angeles Rams committed to him in a big way with a $10 million contract last offseason, all…
Disney Chair Says Board Ruled Out Co-CEO Option Rather Quickly
Disney chairman James Gorman said the board’s decision to name Josh D’Amaro sole chief executive and Dana Walden President and Chief Creative Officer was a thorough process but one where consideration of co-CEOs was over rather quickly. The former Morgan Stanley chair known for overseeing a buttery smooth CEO transition at the giant investment bank,…
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Weeks of Heavy Snowfall in Japan Kills at Least 30
Snowfall in parts of Japan has also left about 200 people injured. One city recorded 72 inches of snow, the highest in almost 40 years.
Elon Musk fuses SpaceX with xAI
February 3, 2026 1 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Elon Musk fuses SpaceX with xAI Acquiring xAI could boost SpaceX’s plans to launch a one-million-strong satellite constellation to act as an orbital data center network By Jackie Flynn Mogensen edited by Claire Cameron Kevin Lamarque /Pool/Getty Images Elon Musk’s SpaceX has acquired xAI,…
JP Morgan buys Sri Lankan fintech startup WealthOS
WealthOS was founded in 2019 and built in the UK, providing software for digital wealth management.
Where is Super Bowl 2026? Date, time, location, TV channel, streaming for Seahawks vs. Patriots
Somehow another NFL season is almost complete and in just a few days a champion will be crowned. Super Bowl 60 will be played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, home of the San Francisco 49ers. The big game, known as Super Bowl LX for the purists, will take place on Sunday, Feb. 8, with…