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.
Month: February 2026
Nigeria sends troops to villages attacked by jihadist fighters
President says army will ‘checkmate barbaric terrorists’ who attacked Woro and Nuku in Kwara state, killing 170 peopleNigeria will deploy an army battalion to a district in the west of the country where suspected jihadist fighters killed 170 people in …
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…
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.
Trump’s building a new world order, and there’s a method to his ‘madness’
His goal is to replace international law with the rule of the bully. And he’s getting there.
Charterers on the hunt for period VLCC deals as ‘the aggregator’ eyes more assets
DHT Holdings CEO says information flow could change alongside pricing dynamics
Why is Musk so opposed to Spain banning social media for under-16s?
The world’s richest man has called Pedro Sánchez a “tyrant” and a “fascist totalitarian” after Spain’s prime minister announced a planned social media ban for teens. Why is the tech billionaire – and father of 14 children – so opposed to t…