Why Elon Musk and Trump Won’t Break Up Any Time Soon

The headlines all seemed to be some version of Musk annoying Trump. But it simply hasnt happened yet. Trump insisted that its just the media trying to drive the two men apart and it wont work. Donald Trump and Elon Musk sit down for an interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News scheduled to air Feb. 17, 2025.Screenshot: Fox News Elon called me, he said, you know, theyre trying to drive us apart....

February 18, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Eric Deleon

X Briefly Blocked Then Unblocked Signal Links as Federal Workers Seek Security

On Sunday night, security researcher Mysk noticed something strange happening on X. It noticed it couldnt send links to its signal account across X, either via DM or public post. When they tried, they got an error alert telling them that the request looked like it was automated. I can’t send a link to my Signal account through X DM. It says: “This request looks like it might be automated.”...

February 18, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Ricky Stevens

‘Uber for Armed Guards’ Rushes to Market Following the Assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Right now its only available in NYC and LA. According to its marketing, every guard is either active duty or retired law enforcement and military. Protector is currently #7 in Travel on Apples App Store. Marketing material from the Protector App.© Image via Protector App’s X account. Its not available for people who use Android devices. The marketing for Protector, which lives onits X account, is surreal. They describe careers in SWAT teams and being deployed to war zones....

February 18, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Benjamin Garcia

An Ode to President Lisa Simpson

from Treehouse of Horror VII. Alas, here we are, and results have varied day to day in this dystopia. Future Bart might have more in common with those in power than he could have imagined. © 20th Century Television Growing up alongside the show, Lisa has always been the voice of reason in the Simpsons family. HerTell-tale HeartIts the beating of that hideous heart! line delivery in Lisas Rival lives rent free in my head and got me into Poes works....

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Michael Best

Cobra Kai’sCreators Answer Your Big, Post-Series Finale Questions

Maybe youve even watched them two times or three times. Whatever the case, if youve seen them you certainly have a lot of questions. Dont worry, weve got you covered. Creators Josh Heald, Hayden Schlossberg and Jon Hurwitz talk Cobra Kai.© Netflix Germain Lussier, io9: Before I get into my nerdy specifics, I want to go big picture. Can you guys even grasp what youve done? You made a six-season sequel to your favorite movie franchise....

February 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1456 words · Jennifer Myers

Group Claims Washington Post Wouldn’t Run ‘Fire Elon Musk’ Advertisement

Tuesdays edition of the Washington Post was supposed to feature a very straightforward message: Fire Elon Musk. Common Cause said it already has amassed 60,000 signatures on a petition objecting to Musks unelected role in government. Surely unrelatedly, Post owner Jeff Bezos and Musk have been getting along swimmingly lately. Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk during the Inauguration of Donald Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda....

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Deborah Smith

Meet Trailblazer: A Spunky NASA Probe on a Mission to Map the Moon’s Water

The Lunar Trailblazer could provide answers. The Trailblazer is outfitted with two instruments. The LTM will also map minerals, but also the thermal properties of the Moons surface. A mockup of NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer, with the Moon in background.Illustration: Lockheed Martin Space We are really punching above our weight. The team plans to insert the spacecraft into lunar orbit on July 7. Its the most fuel-efficient way to get to where we need to go....

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Teresa Thompson

NASA Just Fired up Its Quiet Supersonic Jet—and It Looks Like Pure Speed

We were getting smooth and steady airflow as predicted from wind tunnel testing. We didnt have any structural or excessive vibration issues. And parts of the engine and aircraft that needed cooling were getting it. The X-59’s Mach diamonds during maximum afterburner testing.Photo: Lockheed Martin/Gary Tice The Concordes final flight took place in 2003. First, the X-59 team tested out the aircrafts hydraulics and its electrical and environmental control systems....

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Brittany Brown

Severance‘s Views on Grief Are Raw, Real, and Dystopian All at Once

Grief was a key theme inSeveranceseason one, but it was mostly confined to the outtie storyline. Why would Lumon facilitate what looks like it’s such a diabolical and elaborate conspiracy? We dont know yet. © Apple TV+ He doesnt share his outties grief, but the strangeness of the situation tugs at him. (Severanceis now five episodes into season two, and Ms. Casey has yet to appear.) Thats why innie Peteys death is harder for innie Mark than Peteysactualdeath is for outtie Mark....

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Crystal Mejia

The Genki Moonbase Power Strip Is a 7-in-1 Powerhouse That You Need in Your Life

The Moonbase is in the final days of a successfulIndiegogo campaign. The first models are due to ship sometime in April. The Moonbase Gives Strong NASA-Punk Vibes One of my favorite things about the Moonbase is the design. ©Photo: Adriano Contreras/Gizmodo Unlike the boring slabs of plastic you typically see with power strips, this hub gives space station chic. Most of my Moonbases housing is a bright white that Genki calls Moonlight....

February 17, 2025 · 2 min · 264 words · Lisa Richardson

The Mask of FearIs theStar WarsBook for the Political Moment

The Mask of Fearsits at almost the exact opposite end of that chronological spectrum. ButMask of Fearis, at its core, an intensely political book. What that means is not necessarily thatMask of Feartrades scenes of covert action for rigorous debate about policy. © Marko Menev/Penguin Random House Star Wars: Reign of the Empire The Mask of Fearhits shelves February 25. An advanced copy was provided for review. Want more io9 news?...

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Scott Simon

Trump Administration Wants to Help Get Professional Misogynist Andrew Tate out of Romania

So, okay, thats one potential explanation of what happened to the Tates. Lets try another one, just to see if it might make a little more sense. But maybe theres an extremely elaborate international conspiracy afoot! Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate© Andreea Campeanu (Getty Images) Hard to say which is more likely. Occams razor is pretty dull these days. As prosecutors continue to attempt to move the case forward, the Tates are prevented from leaving Romania....

February 17, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Cheryl Martinez

Argentine President Javier Milei Faces Impeachment Threat After Backing Crypto Pump and Dump

Now,according to Reuters, Mileis opposition is threatening impeachment over the scheme. And then the bottom fell out. And jump ship they did. Argentina President Javier Milei outside of the Holocaust Museum© LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images As Mileis followers poured in, the insiders got out. In about five hours, nearly$4.5 billion of market capwas wiped out. Around the same time the collapse was happening, Milei was trying to distance himself from the whole thing....

February 16, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Dustin Bond