Inside the toxic legacy of America’s multibillion-dollar carpet empire
A new investigation shows how chemicals used for decades to make carpets stain resistant have contaminated swaths of the South.
Day: February 5, 2026
Ukrainian Defense Ministry says Starlink terminals used by Russia in Ukraine are ‘cut off’ – CNN
Ukrainian Defense Ministry says Starlink terminals used by Russia in Ukraine are ‘cut off’ CNNMusk’s Starlink Blocks Russian Troops’ Internet Access, at Ukraine’s Request The New York TimesUkraine war: Elon Musk praised after rest…
‘They killed my sons’: chief of Nigerian village where jihadists massacred hundreds recounts night of terror
Umar Bio Salihu, 53, the local head of Woro in Kwara state, says gunmen ‘just came in and started shooting’The traditional chief of a village in western Nigeria where jihadists massacred residents earlier this week has recounted a night of terror durin…
Russia kicks out another diplomat amid ‘spy mania’ claims
Security services have warned of a growing threat from Russian intelligence agencies
Thousands Displaced by Military Operation in Pakistan – The New York Times
Thousands Displaced by Military Operation in Pakistan The New York TimesThousands flee northwest Pakistan after mosques warn of possible military action ReutersJirga urges govt to facilitate Tirah IDPs, ensure dignified return&nbs…
A Giant, 10 Skulls, and Rope-Bound Corpses: This Viking-Era ‘Execution Pit’ Has Stories to Tell – Gizmodo
A Giant, 10 Skulls, and Rope-Bound Corpses: This Viking-Era ‘Execution Pit’ Has Stories to Tell GizmodoSkeletons found in mysterious pit died violent deaths in Anglo-Saxon-era England cnn.comWandlebury’s Viking-era mass grave find…
How a thrifty couple filled their home with 99% secondhand goods
Except for a few family heirlooms and some small dressers from IKEA and West Elm, nearly everything in Tess van Hulsen’s and Andrew Chait’s condo is thrifted.
Noah Donohoe ‘missed’ in initial search of CCTV footage, inquest told
The inquest has heard from a detective constable who was part of the first 48-hour search for Noah Donohoe in 2020.
Common Crypto Scams and How to Protect Your Funds in 2026
Crypto scams are surging worldwide, from pig butchering to fake trading platforms and deepfakes, draining victims while fraud teams struggle to keep up.
Bishops, schism, and the SSPX – The Pillar
Bishops, schism, and the SSPX The PillarTraditionalist Catholic society announces bishop consecrations in defiance of Rome National Catholic ReporterMeeting scheduled between Society of St. Pius X and Prefect of the DDF  …