Dawson's Creek Star James Van Der Beek Dies At 48 [11 Feb 26, 8:01pm] James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in "Dawson's Creek" and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He w…
Will Remove Illegal Bangladeshi Hawkers From City Footpaths: Mumbai Mayor [11 Feb 26, 7:55pm] Newly anointed Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Wednesday said removing illegal Bangladeshi hawkers who have encroached upon footpaths, strengthening healthcare, and improving solid waste management will be her key focus areas.
Minor Jailed, Misses Board Exams, Administration Says He Was Freed On Time [11 Feb 26, 7:35pm] A 17-year-old student in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol missed his Class 12 English board exam on Tuesday after being jailed as an adult. Satyam Prajapati, a Congress worker, claims he was released only hours before the test began.
Trump Says "Insisted" To Netanyahu That Iran Talks Continue [11 Feb 26, 7:31pm] US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a meeting at the White House that nuclear talks with Iran must continue.
Cops Recover Phone Father Sold Before Suicide Of 3 Daughters In Ghaziabad [11 Feb 26, 7:05pm] Police here have recovered a mobile phone that the father of the three sisters, who died by suicide in Ghaziabad, sold to a shopkeeper a fortnight before the horrific incident and sent it for forensic examination, an official said on Wednesday.
Dev Chat Agenda – February 11, 2026 [11 Feb 26, 7:36am] The next WordPress Developers Chat will take place on in the core channel on Make WordPress Slack. The live meeting will focus on the discussion for upcoming releases, and have an open floor section. The various curated agenda sections below refer…
Performance Chat Summary: 10 February 2026 [10 Feb 26, 7:22pm] The full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. WordPress Performance Trac tickets Performance Lab Plugin (and other performance plugins) Open Floor Our next chat will be held on in the #core-performance channel in Slack. #core-performance, #…
Summary, Dev Chat, February 4, 2026 [6 Feb 26, 7:38am] Start of the meeting in Slack, facilitated by @audrasjb 🔗 Agenda post. Announcements 📢 Nominations for Core Team Reps 2026 The nomination process for Core Team Representatives for 2026 is over. We are putting together the nominations, then a…
What’s new in Gutenberg 22.5? (04 February) [4 Feb 26, 3:54pm] “What’s new in Gutenberg…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-new tag) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways t…
Water-based electrolyte helps create safer and long-lasting Zn-Mn batteries [11 Feb 26, 8:40pm] Many countries worldwide are increasingly investing in new infrastructure that enables the production of electricity from renewable energy sources, particularly wind and sunlight. To make the best of these energy solutions, one should also be able to…
BMW recalls hundreds of thousands of cars over fire risk [11 Feb 26, 7:20pm] German carmaker BMW is to recall hundreds of thousands of cars worldwide over a potential risk of engine starters sparking a fire, a company spokesman confirmed to AFP Wednesday.
Bio-inspired chip helps robots and self-driving cars react faster to movement [11 Feb 26, 7:20pm] Robots and self-driving cars could soon benefit from a new kind of brain-inspired hardware that can allegedly detect movement and react faster than a human. A new study published in the journal Nature Communications details how an international team…
Q&A: Could light-powered computers reduce AI's energy use? [11 Feb 26, 7:00pm] A key problem facing artificial intelligence (AI) development is the vast amount of energy the technology requires, with some experts projecting AI datacenters to be responsible for over 13% of global electricity usage by 2028. According to Xingjie N…
Mid-week Android app deals: Game Dev Story goes FREE, Planet of Lana, Endurance, more [11 Feb 26, 7:48pm] Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals awaits below, including titles like Game Dev Story, Planet of Lana, Psychofunk, Tokyo Debunker: Urban Legends, Endurance: dead space, and more. On your way down be sure to dive into the now…
Moto Tag 1-pack returns for $20 ahead of the Android Find Hub tracker’s sequel [11 Feb 26, 6:55pm] The Motorola Moto Tag is the one and only Android Find Hub tracker with UWB, and in general just one of the best options out there. But actually buying one is a pain, as Motorola mainly sells the tracker through its website and the 1-pack is rarely i…
Mint Mobile’s $15/mo Unlimited deal is the best plan for your Pixel or Galaxy [11 Feb 26, 6:19pm] The old adage that “you get what you pay for” shouldn’t necessarily have a negative connotation. Take, for instance, NYC’s famous dollar slice, which locals and tourists have trusted for decades as a reliable and delicious after-hours dinner.…
[Update: Delayed] Google launches Android 17 Beta for Pixel [11 Feb 26, 6:00pm] Given the continuous Android Canary channel, the next major version of Google’s mobile OS is debuting as a Beta release. Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out today to Pixel devices. more…
Nevada Unveils New Statewide Data Classification Policy Months After Cyberattack [11 Feb 26, 7:50pm] Officials said data will now be classified as one of four categories: “public,” “sensitive,” “confidential” or “restricted.” The post Nevada Unveils New Statewide Data Classification Policy Months After Cyberattack appeared first on…
Webinar Today: Identity Under Attack – Strengthen Your Identity Defenses [11 Feb 26, 3:05pm] Gain practical insights on balancing security, user experience, and operational efficiency while staying ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats.The post Webinar Today: Identity Under Attack – Strengthen Your Identity Defenses appeared first o…
GitGuardian Raises $50 Million for Secrets and Non-Human Identity Security [11 Feb 26, 2:11pm] The secrets security company has raised more than $100 million since its creation in 2017.The post GitGuardian Raises $50 Million for Secrets and Non-Human Identity Security appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Conduent Breach Hits Volvo Group: Nearly 17,000 Employees’ Data Exposed [11 Feb 26, 1:41pm] The Conduent data breach affects at least 25 million individuals, up from 10 million estimated a few months ago. The post Conduent Breach Hits Volvo Group: Nearly 17,000 Employees’ Data Exposed appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Zast.AI Raises $6 Million for AI-Powered Code Security [11 Feb 26, 1:29pm] The startup relies on AI agents to identify software vulnerabilities and validate them before reporting.The post Zast.AI Raises $6 Million for AI-Powered Code Security appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic deliver big results but face big questions [11 Feb 26, 3:01pm] Three major reviews commissioned by the World Health Organization find that GLP-1 drugs including tirzepatide (sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound), semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), and liraglutide (Victoza and Saxenda) can lead to substantial weight loss…
Life may have started as sticky goo clinging to rocks [11 Feb 26, 2:39pm] Life may have started in sticky, rock-hugging gels rather than inside cells. Researchers suggest these primitive, biofilm-like materials could trap and concentrate molecules, giving early chemistry a protected space to grow more complex. Within these…
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is spraying water across the solar system [11 Feb 26, 2:08pm] For millions of years, a frozen wanderer drifted between the stars before slipping into our solar system as 3I/ATLAS—only the third known interstellar comet ever spotted. When scientists turned NASA’s Swift Observatory toward it, they caught the…
Almost every forest bird in Hawaiʻi is spreading avian malaria [11 Feb 26, 1:04pm] Avian malaria is spreading across Hawaiʻi in a way scientists didn’t fully grasp until now: nearly every forest bird species can help keep the disease alive. Researchers found the parasite at 63 of 64 sites statewide, revealing that both native ho…
Astronomers shocked by how these giant exoplanets formed [11 Feb 26, 12:30pm] A distant star system with four super-sized gas giants has revealed a surprise. Thanks to JWST’s powerful vision, astronomers detected sulfur in their atmospheres — a chemical clue that they formed like Jupiter, by slowly building solid cores. Th…
Are Ram Prices Slowing Down? Here's What We Found [11 Feb 26, 7:45pm] PC builders have watched memory prices rise far faster than expected, raising questions about what is driving the market and where it goes next.
Public Pooper Flushed Out By High-Tech Police Drone [11 Feb 26, 5:45pm] Drone photography has given us stunning birds-eye views of our planet, but this particular drone made the news for capturing a far less salubrious sight.
Which Toyota Is The Lexus GX 550 Most Similar To? [11 Feb 26, 3:45pm] Some trims of the Lexus GX 550 are packed with features including dynamic electronic stabilizer bars, but which Toyota is the GX550 closest to?
Can India be a “third way” AI alternative to the U.S. and China? [11 Feb 26, 11:00am] The AI Impact Summit in India, the first in a developing country, proposes an option that focuses on public good and development. But can it deliver without capitulating to Big Tech?
Morocco wants to build AI that speaks for Africa [10 Feb 26, 10:11am] Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition on governing AI when the rules keep changing, building language models for Africa, and why regulation can coexist with innovation.
Streetwear Legend NIGO Lands a Major Museum Retrospective [11 Feb 26, 5:26pm] The Japanese icon's three-decade career will be unpacked at London's Design Museum.The post Streetwear Legend NIGO Lands a Major Museum Retrospective appeared first on Artnet News.
A New Video Game Lets Players Reclaim Africa’s Stolen Treasures [11 Feb 26, 4:22pm] "Relooted" sees a group of vigilantes reclaim looted African artifacts from Western museums.The post A New Video Game Lets Players Reclaim Africa’s Stolen Treasures appeared first on Artnet News.
What’s Driving China’s New Private Museum Boom? Curator You Yang Weighs In [11 Feb 26, 2:30pm] And cross-cultural 'exchanges, even when messy, are where the most interesting things can happen,' the X Museum director says.The post What’s Driving China’s New Private Museum Boom? Curator You Yang Weighs In appeared first on Artnet…
How Rebecca Manson Transforms Thousands of ‘Menial’ Gestures Into Radiant Sculptures [11 Feb 26, 8:00am] In her solo show at Jessica Silverman, the artist pushes forward with her simultaneously monumental and minute explorations of nature, movement, and the boundaries of ceramics.The post How Rebecca Manson Transforms Thousands of ‘Menial’ Gestures…
Glowing Gradient `hr` [10 Feb 26, 10:55pm] I ran across this website Very Good Components the other day and thought it was a neat idea to have a design gallery that wasn’t whole websites but individual components. They actually went a bit further and have configurable code for them. Here’…
Background Patterns with CSS `corner-radius` [9 Feb 26, 4:21pm] You might need to know this someday: you can style a div, put the div into SVG, then put the SVG in to CSS and use it as a repeating background.
The Browser Hates Surprises [6 Feb 26, 3:52pm] To avoid page loading jank, there are things we can do to avoid content from shifting around, even if repainting is still necessary.
Convert & Compress [3 Feb 26, 3:05pm] My go-to local app image optimizer has long been ImageOptim. It’s Mac-only (and free), but they suggest alternatives for other platforms. I reach for ImageOptim usually when I want to optimize a whole bunch of images in a batch. For one-offs, you c…
#204 – Russell Aaron on the Hidden Settings Page You Never Knew Existed options.php [11 Feb 26, 3:00pm] In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Russell Aaron about the little-known WordPress admin page “options.php.” Russell Aaron explains what the page does, displaying and allowing edits to the entire wp_options table, and discusses its usefuln…
#203 – Miriam Schwab on Elementor’s Decade of Growth and the Future With AI [4 Feb 26, 3:00pm] In this episode, Miriam Schwab discusses her journey in the WordPress space, from running an agency to founding Strattic, which was later acquired by Elementor. Now serving as Elementor’s Head of WordPress, she shares insights on Elementor’s grow…
#202 – Charly Leetham on Using WordPress to Enable a Digital Nomad Life [28 Jan 26, 3:00pm] In this episode of WP Tavern, Nathan Wrigley chats with Charly Leetham about her journey as a digital nomad using WordPress. Charly shares how evolving technology allowed her to build a flexible, location-independent tech support business. She discus…
#201 – Marc Benzakein on How Life Has Changed During the Internet Era [21 Jan 26, 3:00pm] In this episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, Nathan Wrigley and Marc Benzakein reminisce about the early days of the internet, sharing personal stories from dial-up and BBS boards to today’s always-connected world. They discuss how internet us…
#200 – Corey Maass on His Real-Life AI Tools and Workflows in WordPress Development [14 Jan 26, 3:00pm] In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Corey Maass about how AI tools have transformed web development, especially for client projects. Corey Maass shares his ever-changing tech stack, the impact of AI on productivity and creativity, and how tool…
Is anyone using AI for good? [11 Feb 26, 5:00pm] In a world where AI is replacing human workers, using up energy and water, and deepening disconnect, is AI for humanitarian good even possible? The answer is yes. In the first part of this two part series, we're taking a look at just a few AI do…
The logos, ethos, and pathos of your LLMs [10 Feb 26, 8:40am] Ryan is joined by Professor Tom Griffiths, the head of Princeton University’s AI Lab, to dive into findings from his new book The Laws of Thought, which explores the history of the philosophy, mathematics, and logic that underlie artificial intelli…
Fire-footed rope squirrels identified as a natural reservoir for monkeypox virus [11 Feb 26, 8:40pm] Researchers at the Helmholtz Institute for One Health (HIOH), a site of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), together with an interdisciplinary team of partners, have identified the fire-footed rope squirrel (Funisciurus pyrropus) as a…
Stiff gels slow germs: Mapping the hydrogel properties that control bacterial growth [11 Feb 26, 8:36pm] Hydrogels are soft, jelly-like materials that can absorb large amounts of water. They are widely used in medical technologies such as contact lenses and wound dressings, and are also a staple of laboratory research, where they are used to grow bacter…
Management practices can enhance soil microbiome functions in plant defense [11 Feb 26, 8:15pm] The soil microbiome is critical for the ecosystem, and agricultural practices that promote microbial diversity can support plant health and help protect against pests. But it is unclear which practices are most beneficial, and what motivates farmers…
Seeing how atoms vibrate at the Ångström scale [11 Feb 26, 8:13pm] Probing the vibration of atoms provides detailed information on local structure and bonding that define material properties. Tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) offers extremely high resolution to probe such vibrations. Krystof Brezina and Mariana…
Widespread loss of marine sponges possible if heat waves intensify by just 1°C [11 Feb 26, 8:08pm] New research shows the effects of marine heat waves on sponges could be much more severe as temperatures rise. More intense marine heat waves as a result of climate change could lead to the mass loss of a sponge species found around Aotearoa New Zeal…
Ancient DNA suggests hunter-gatherers in Europe's lowlands endured until 2500 BCE [11 Feb 26, 8:03pm] Researchers at the University of Huddersfield have used ancient DNA to reveal that hunter-gatherers in one part of Europe survived for thousands of years longer than anywhere else on the continent—and have uncovered the pivotal role of women in the…
Hines Furlong Line Introduces M/V Sawtooth [11 Feb 26, 4:46am] Hines Furlong Line, Inc. introduced the M/V Sawtooth as the fourth vessel in its 11-boat new construction program powered by Mitsubishi marine engines...
All the Easter Eggs You May Have Missed in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show [10 Feb 26, 9:15pm] All the Easter Eggs You May Have Missed in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime ShowEmbed from Getty Images Bad Bunny made history at the Super Bowl, becoming the first headliner to perform entirely in Spanish at the halftime show. In just over 13 minu…
Stunning Photo Captures Vibrant Plumage of Bird Mid-Flight Over the Himalayas [10 Feb 26, 8:20pm] Stunning Photo Captures Vibrant Plumage of Bird Mid-Flight Over the HimalayasIn 2011, Dr. Sudhir Hasamnis was a self-described workaholic. With almost 12-hour work days, he had devoted 39 years of his life to one of the most respected industrial hou…
New Exhibition Chronicles the Evolution of Chicano Photography Across Six Decades [10 Feb 26, 6:30pm] New Exhibition Chronicles the Evolution of Chicano Photography Across Six DecadesSince its opening in 2022, The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum has been a beacon for Mexican-American art. On top of housi…
Valentine’s Day Sale: Save 15% on Classes at My Modern Met Academy [10 Feb 26, 10:55am] Valentine’s Day Sale: Save 15% on Classes at My Modern Met AcademyWhen it comes to gift-giving, it’s said that experiences are more valuable than things. An experience creates memories, making it a gift that keeps on giving. If you’re still in…
Continuous AI in practice: What developers can automate today with agentic CI [5 Feb 26, 5:00pm] Think of Continuous AI as background agents that operate in your repository for tasks that require reasoning.The post Continuous AI in practice: What developers can automate today with agentic CI appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
Pick your agent: Use Claude and Codex on Agent HQ [4 Feb 26, 5:00pm] Claude by Anthropic and OpenAI Codex are now available in public preview on GitHub and VS Code with a Copilot Pro+ or Copilot Enterprise subscription. Here's what you need to know and how to get started today.The post Pick your agent: Use Claud…
What the fastest-growing tools reveal about how software is being built [3 Feb 26, 5:00pm] What languages are growing fastest, and why? What about the projects that people are interested in the most? Where are new developers cutting their teeth? Let’s take a look at Octoverse data to find out.The post What the fastest-growing tools reve…
How to maximize GitHub Copilot’s agentic capabilities [2 Feb 26, 5:00pm] A senior engineer's guide to architecting and extending Copilot's real-world applications.The post How to maximize GitHub Copilot’s agentic capabilities appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
Hidden HTTP Page Can Cause Site Name Problems In Google via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern [11 Feb 26, 3:11pm] Google's John Mueller explains how a leftover HTTP homepage invisible to Chrome users can cause site-name and favicon problems in search results. The post Hidden HTTP Page Can Cause Site Name Problems In Google appeared first on Search Engine J…
From Article to Short-Form Video That Holds Attention via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern [11 Feb 26, 2:45pm] Effective article-to-video workflows prioritize what to cut, what to keep, and how to structure 150 words that actually hold attention.The post From Article to Short-Form Video That Holds Attention appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Arcjet release v1 of its SDK for enabling security capabilities in JavaScript apps [11 Feb 26, 5:00pm] Arcjet has announced the release of version 1 of its JavaScript SDK designed to enable security capabilities like bot detection, email validation, attack protection, and data redaction across JavaScript apps. “Shipping v1.0 is a clear signal to dev…
The Cost of AI Slop in Lines of Code [10 Feb 26, 8:58pm] Decades ago, we abandoned the practice of measuring developers for the number of lines of code they developed. We realized it was too easy to game the system by writing bloated code that reduced value rather than increased it. The best developers…
Security professionals express concern over OpenClaw [10 Feb 26, 8:46pm] OpenClaw is an AI agent designed to act like a personal assistant, managing your email, calendar, social media accounts, and more, all from a messaging app like WhatsApp or Signal. While it has amassed a great deal of popularity — at the time of th…
Group Note Drafts: Cognitive Accessibility Research Modules [5 Feb 26, 4:23am] This set of modules looks at different Web technologies and provides a detailed analysis of accessibility issues for people with disabilities that may require cognitive accessibility supports, user needs, areas for further research and directions for…
Group Note Draft: Cryptography usage in Web Standards [29 Jan 26, 6:41am] This document serves as a clear, practical, and standards-compliant guide for recognized cryptographic algorithms and their appropriate applications in various scenarios.
APT36 and SideCopy Launch Cross-Platform RAT Campaigns Against Indian Entities [11 Feb 26, 2:52pm] Indian defense sector and government-aligned organizations have been targeted by multiple campaigns that are designed to compromise Windows and Linux environments with remote access trojans capable of stealing sensitive data and ensuring continued ac…
Over 60 Software Vendors Issue Security Fixes Across OS, Cloud, and Network Platforms [11 Feb 26, 1:28pm] It's Patch Tuesday, which means a number of software vendors have released patches for various security vulnerabilities impacting their products and services.Microsoft issued fixes for 59 flaws, including six actively exploited zero-days in var…
Exposed Training Open the Door for Crypto-Mining in Fortune 500 Cloud Environments [11 Feb 26, 11:30am] Intentionally vulnerable training applications are widely used for security education, internal testing, and product demonstrations. Tools such as OWASP Juice Shop, DVWA, Hackazon, and bWAPP are designed to be insecure by default, making them useful…
Microsoft Patches 59 Vulnerabilities Including Six Actively Exploited Zero-Days [11 Feb 26, 10:22am] Microsoft on Tuesday released security updates to address a set of 59 flaws across its software, including six vulnerabilities that it said have been exploited in the wild.Of the 59 flaws, five are rated Critical, 52 are rated Important, and two are…
Anxiety over aging may make women age faster [10 Feb 26, 7:18pm] "Aging-related anxiety is not merely a psychological concern, but may leave a mark on the body with real health consequences."
Hair shows banning lead in gas worked [10 Feb 26, 3:33pm] A new analysis of hair samples spanning about 100 years shows big drops in lead levels since 1916.
Trump DOJ Launches Bunk Investigation Of Netflix Merger As a Favor To Larry Ellison [11 Feb 26, 1:21pm] We told you this was coming months ago. The Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) says it has initiated a broad investigation of Netflix’s business practices and it’s planned $82.7 billion merger with Warner Brothers. The Trump DOJ’s pretense is th…
herzog & de meuron arrives in dubai with lush, mixed-use tower for aman group [11 Feb 26, 8:45pm] herzog & de meuron's residential and hotel tower 'janu dubai' will bring lush, tactile architecture to contrast dubai's glassy skyline.The post herzog & de meuron arrives in dubai with lush, mixed-use tower for aman group…
sculptural installations animate zU-studio’s hotel redesign in spain [11 Feb 26, 6:50pm] material clarity and clean lines guide lasala plaza hotel’s renovation.The post sculptural installations animate zU-studio’s hotel redesign in spain appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
gustaf westman translates curling stone into snack bowl in time for 2026 winter games [11 Feb 26, 5:01pm] cast in a high-gloss pastel blue, the bowl adopts the rounded mass and elevated handle of a traditional curling stone.The post gustaf westman translates curling stone into snack bowl in time for 2026 winter games appeared first on designboom | archi…
pitched thatched roof tops conical white-bricked sarchina villa [11 Feb 26, 11:10am] a transparent glazed facade combined with dark structural framing outlines the elevated living volume.The post pitched thatched roof tops conical white-bricked sarchina villa appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
