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Elon Musk’s SpaceX officially acquires Elon Musk’s xAI, with plan to build data centers in space
The merger creates the world’s most valuable private company, and paves the way for Musk to try and prove out the usefulness of space-based data centers. Source link
Palantir beats fourth-quarter estimates on the strength of AI and defense demand
Palantir topped Wall Street’s fourth-quarter estimates as more businesses and the U.S. government race to buy its artificial intelligence tools. Source link
Late Singer Luther Vandross' Team Reacts to Cher's 2026 Grammys Blunder
Luther Vandross’ team had a lighthearted response to Cher accidentally announcing the late singer as the Record of the Year winner at the 2026 Grammys. The official Instagram account for Vandross, who died at age 54 in 2005, shared a clip of Cher, 79, reading the “Dance With My Father” artist’s name at the awards […]
China is leading the fight against hidden car door handles
The Chinese government issued a new rule that goes into effect January 1, 2027. Source link
Peter Attia, CBS News Contributor, ‘Ashamed’ After Epstein Files Made Public
The longevity influencer said he “never witnessed illegal behavior” but would not defend his crude remarks about women and comments on Jeffrey Epstein’s “outrageous” life. Source link
N.I.H. Worker Who Criticized Trump Seeks Whistle-Blower Protection
Jenna Norton, a National Institutes of Health employee, has been an outspoken critic of the administration’s research cuts and has been on paid leave. Source link
Adobe Animate is shutting down as company focuses on AI
Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI. Source link
Kid Rock To Headline Turning Point USA’s MAGA-Friendly Super Bowl Halftime Show
The conservative organization first announced its plans for a halftime show alternative following right-wing backlash to Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. Source link
Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelerator for students nationwide
“Breakthrough’s purpose is to fill in the funding and opportunity gap that exists in many of these ecosystems because students have historically lacked access to capital and the networks required to launch their entrepreneurial pursuits,” co-founder Roman Scott said. Source link
Ants attack their nest-mates because pollution changes their smell
Ants rely on scent to recognise their comrades, and when they are exposed to common air pollutants, other members of their colony react as if they are enemies Source link