Technology

Hundreds of vulnerable children placed in illegal care homes amid ‘broken system’

Ofsted said it had begun nearly 900 investigations into potential unregistered homes

Jan 16, 2026

Criminals using AI to create ‘frightening’ number of child sexual abuse videos

Internet Watch Foundation found the majority of the AI-generated videos fell into Category A, the most extreme classification

Jan 16, 2026

£200 million to be spent on teacher Send training in bid to create a ‘truly inclusive education system’

There will also be a new expectation for all staff in every school, college and nursery to receive training on Send

Jan 16, 2026

Tour de France 2027 routes revealed as famous race returns to Britain for first time since 2014

Edinburgh will host the men’s Grand Depart before the peloton head south via Liverpool to Wales, while the women’s edition will begin in Leeds and take in Manchester, Sheffield and London

Jan 16, 2026

Sadiq Khan warns AI could become ‘weapon of mass destruction of jobs’

The Labour politician highlighted the significant threat the burgeoning technology poses to the capital's workforce.

Jan 16, 2026

Ashley St. Clair sues Elon Musk’s xAI for alleged Grok-generated nude and explicit photos of her

A new lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair targets Elon Musk’s Grok over sexually-explicit images

Jan 16, 2026

Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard's marriage

Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema allegedly had a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail, leading to the breakup of his marriage

Jan 16, 2026

Federal immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car in Minneapolis

A U.S. citizen says in a statement that she was dragged from her car and detained by immigration officers in Minneapolis

Jan 16, 2026

Photos show daily life along Venezuela’s oil coast after Maduro’s capture

Less than two weeks after a U.S. military operation captured former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and as his successor, acting President Delcy Rodriguez, announced plans to reform Venezuela’s...

Jan 16, 2026

Senate Republicans want to protect a majority, but Trump won’t give them a break

Trump’s MAGA purity tests could endanger Republicans running in key battles that could decide the fate of his Senate majority, writes John Bowden

Jan 16, 2026

Trump nominee for Southern Command pressed on Latin America military operations

The general admitted he does not know how long the heightened focus will endure

Jan 16, 2026

What is the new ‘Millionaire For Life’ lottery and how much can you win?

The Multi-State Lottery Association says new game will debut in February in 30 lottery jurisdictions across the country

Jan 16, 2026

‘Animal control officers’ get more training than new ICE agents, former DHS official claims

ICE recruits reportedly only need 47 days of training as Trump is the 47th president

Jan 16, 2026

Lessons for Artists From Ursula K. Le Guin

The insidious ubiquity of application fees, a bill to fund the arts advances to the Senate, and a sexual history of the internet.

Jan 14, 2026

United States Artists Awards $50K Grants to 50 Fellows

Visual artists Edra Soto and Eric-Paul Riege are among the recipients of this year’s unrestricted award.

Jan 14, 2026

Grow as an Artist Without Pressing Pause: SVA’s Online MFA Art Practice

Interdisciplinary, online, and connected to New York’s art ecosystem. Applications are due on January 15.

Jan 14, 2026

Remembering Beatriz González, Arnulf Rainer, and Franco Vaccari

This week, we honor a painter of Colombian national memory, a founder of Art Informel, and an Italian conceptual photographer.

Jan 14, 2026

Ana Mendieta’s Injured Earth

Although many of her earthworks have been erased by time, the late Cuban-American artist’s interventions attest to her continued presence, etched into the land.

Jan 14, 2026

Reports of Artists Killed by Iranian Regime Draw Outrage and Grief

Sculptor Mehdi Salahshour and filmmaker Javad Ganji are among the members of Iran’s creative community reportedly killed during anti-government protests.

Jan 14, 2026

Black Artists Create New Universes in “Unbound”

The exhibition at the Museum of the African Diaspora moves between history and futurity without settling on a singular narrative of the universe, instead prompting reflection.

Jan 14, 2026