Taste buds: From flavor explosions to muted meals—why our taste changes as we age
Ever bitten into a hot pie, yelped "Hothothot!" then had your taste buds go on strike for the next week? Taste buds are a sensitive bunch.
Ukraine says 19 wounded in Russian strike on Kharkiv housing area
A six-month-old baby was among the injured.
Family Goes to Spread Dad's Ashes by Lake—Then Everything Goes Wrong
Eva Buzo told Newsweek: "We're quite a chaotic family as it is, and my dad was certainly a contributing member."
Tesla annual sales decline 9% as it’s overtaken by BYD as global EV leader
Tesla annual sales have fallen for the second year in a row, a drop fueled by the removal of the federal tax credit in the U.S. and competition from Chinese automakers.
Man, 51, dies trying to rescue woman in sea off Brighton beach
Death of man from Kettering comes shortly after disappearance of two men during a Christmas Day swim in DevonA 51-year-old man has died after attempting to rescue a woman who was struggling to swim at Brighton beach on New Year’s Day, police have confirmed.Sussex police were alerted at 10.35am on ...
A Horny Winter’s Night With the Tom of Finland Crowd
“As long as you’re not advocating for our rights to be taken away, you can wear some assless chaps,” said New York City council member Chi Ossé, one of the starry partygoers among a sea of leather-clad lads.
Netflix’s Desired Theatrical Window Length For WB Movies Revealed In Potentially Devastating Move For Theaters
New reports say that Netflix is planning on concerningly short theatrical releases for Warner Bros. movies following its planned acquisition.
Stop trying to "future-proof" your PC, it's a waste of money
Buy smart, not big.
Yellowstone quiz: How much do you know about the first national park?
Crammed full of epic scenery, steaming geysers, plants and animals, Yellowstone National Park is a spectacular place to visit, but how hot is your knowledge on it? Take our quiz to find out.
Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Just Went All in on AI, Buying Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet. Could AI Stocks Still Deliver Big Returns in 2026?
Druckenmiller has proven his expertise over the long term.
Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
In announcing the appointment of Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs to focus on security issues, developing its defense and security forces, and peace talks -- areas that are overseen by the office of the president.
Could Tears Of The Kingdom’s Best Ability Be The Key To The Next Zelda Game?
Also: the voice of Adam Jensen calls the people in charge of Deus Ex psychopaths The post Could <i>Tears Of The Kingdom’</i>s Best Ability Be The Key To The Next <i>Zelda</i> Game? appeared first on Kotaku.
Dell could bring back XPS laptops powered by Intel Panther Lake at CES 2026
According to unnamed insider sources cited by VideoCardz, the first batch of XPS laptops will be powered by Intel's next-generation Core Ultra 300 "Panther Lake" processors, which are scheduled to be officially announced on January 5. Dell is also tipped to launch XPS laptops powered by AMD and Qual...
D.E. Shaw Keeps Profits After Gains
It's a rare move from a hedge fund giant. D.E. Shaw posts double-digit gains—but won’t return a dollar to investors. Bloomberg's Nishant Kumar joined Bloomberg TV and radio to discuss why the firm is breaking tradition, what it signals about markets, and what it means for clients. (Source: Bloom...
AI stocks jump amid broadly positive outlook for 2026 markets
U.S. stocks are starting 2026 in a similar fashion to 2025
Mustard, Alex Warren, Bon Iver Among Honorees at NMPA & Billboard Grammy Week Songwriter Awards
The event, set to be held Jan. 28 in Hollywood, is the largest songwriter-focused event hosted during Grammy Week.
Potential biomarker linked to multiple sclerosis progression and brain inflammation
A new University of Toronto-led study has discovered a possible biomarker linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) disease progression that could help identify patients most likely to benefit from new drugs.
Northern lights may be visible in 18 states tonight
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection could disrupt Earth's magnetic field and trigger geomagnetic storm conditions.
4-Star Alabama RB Hits Transfer Portal After Worst Bowl Loss in School History
One of the top players from Alabama's 2023 recruiting class entered the transfer portal one day after its CFP loss to Indiana.
Best diaries and planners to level up your organisation in 2026
Get your ducks in a row with help from Papier, Smythson and more
FBI says potential New Year's Eve terror attack was thwarted in North Carolina
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
Brit lands invite-only Aussie visa after uncovering vuln in government systems
Jacob Riggs is set to swap London for Sydney some time in the next year A British security researcher has secured Australia's strictest, invite-only visa after discovering a critical vulnerability in a government system.…
Angelina Jolie meets Palestinian refugees, aid workers at Rafah crossing
The Rafah border crossing was set to reopen under the ceasefire in effect in Gaza since October, but has so far remained closed.
Netflix Reportedly Wants to Keep Movies in Theaters for Just 17 Days After It Buys Warner Bros.
Netflix reportedly wants to keep movies in theaters for just 17 days after it buys Warner Bros.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy flirts again with the danger threshold at which his company is worth less than his Bitcoin
Why hold a stock that is worth less than the underlying asset it represents?
Chadian victims of 2007 French false adoption scandal still seeking compensation
Eighteen years after the scandal of false African adoptions involving the French NGO Zoe's Ark, many of the Chadian victims are still fighting for compensation. FRANCE 24's Harold Girard and Fadile Bhayat report.
How juvenile lobsters fall into a deadly natural trap in the Florida Keys
In the shallow waters of the Florida Keys, juvenile Caribbean spiny lobsters are unwittingly meeting their doom by stumbling into naturally occurring ecological traps, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The ‘Stranger Things’ Finale Already Told Us What the Spinoff Will Be About
One mysterious thread from the finale will provide an inroad for the future of 'Stranger Things'.
Pebble Round 2 is a gorgeous revival of a classic with smarter display tech
Pebble’s revival has stirred plenty of enthusiasm, especially among smartwatch fans looking for a retro-minimalist wearable that can get the basics right without a digital overload. The company, now operating as RePebble, is bringing back another hot favorite from a decade ago — the Pebble Time ...
UK Sets New Heat and Sunshine Records in Boost for Solar Power
The UK just wrapped the warmest and sunniest year ever recorded.
MP abused by trolls loses 10 stone after taking Mounjaro
MP Carolyn Harris has lost nearly 10 stone on Mounjaro, but warns others wanting to slim down.
PS5 jailbreak rumor explodes the price of an old Star Wars game
Physical copies of the PS4 version of Star Wars Racer Revenge are going for hundreds of dollars on eBay as fans chase the possibility of PS5 piracy
Colombia Mulls Price Controls as Wage Hike Rattles Markets
Colombia’s government is considering price controls following a sharp increase in the minimum wage as it seeks to curb inflationary pressures that have rattled investors.
These new Samsung Wi-Fi speakers could quietly become 2026's best audio buy
Alongside a new flagship and all-in-one soundbar, Samsung has unveiled a duo of Wi-Fi-enabled smart speakers.
Taylor Swift divides fans with dazzling gold look for Este Haim’s wedding
Some Swift fans deemed the singer’s gown appropriate for a wedding on New Year’s Eve
Ja'Marr Chase says issues Bengals need to change are 'pretty obvious'
Ja'Marr Chase knows what the team needs to do to improve.
DoorDash bans driver over alleged AI delivery scam: ‘Zero tolerance for fraud’
A delivery driver for DoorDash has been ousted from the platform after allegedly attempting to trick a customer into thinking their order had been delivered to their door with an AI-generated image.
Tuxedo Cat’s Reaction After Being Left Outside Has Internet in Stitches
“If [she] had thumbs [she]’d have been throwing pebbles at your window," one user said.
Understanding Iran’s protest chants: What are demonstrators’ demands?
Iran has entered the sixth day of protests that began with shopkeepers decrying the rising cost of living, but have become increasingly political as students have joined the demonstrations. The most popular protest chants are now directed at the country’s law enforcement and leadership – FRANCE ...
An extraordinary life comes down to these two choices
After years of “career experiments,” two clear life paths stand out to me. Just two choices people make, sometimes without realising it. Decisions that define almost every area of our lives. The most successful people pick one of these paths early. And stick around long enough for it to work. Ev...
D&D's most famous vampire is also the secret behind the game's success
Strahd Von Zarovich's appearance in D&D shaped the game into what we know today, and Curse of Strahd remains a big reason behind 5e's success
Amazon Offloads eero 7 Wi-Fi 7 Router at All-Time Low, Supporting 120+ Devices and Up to 6,000 sq. ft. of Coverage
Save money and improve your home Wi-Fi at the same time. The post Amazon Offloads eero 7 Wi-Fi 7 Router at All-Time Low, Supporting 120+ Devices and Up to 6,000 sq. ft. of Coverage appeared first on Kotaku.
Trump shops for marble for White House ballroom
President Trump shopped for marble and onyx for the new White House ballroom in Florida on Friday. Trump visited Arc Stone & Tile in Lake Worth, Fla., in Palm Beach County, a short drive from his Mar-a-Lago resort. “President Trump is purchasing marble and onyx, at his own expense, for the Wh...
Claims firm investigated by watchdog over car finance sales tactics
The FCA has repeatedly said consumers do not need to use a claims management company or a law firm to access its scheme.
World Darts Championship live: Luke Littler faces Ryan Searle in first semi-final before Van Veen v Anderson
Littler faces Ryan Searle before Gian van Veen plays Gary Anderson in the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship
Parents who delay baby's first vaccines also likely to skip measles shots
As the U.S. copes with ongoing measles outbreaks and possible changes to the childhood vaccine schedule loom, a new report shows the risks of delaying vaccines.
Berkshire Hathaway shares dip as Warren Buffett exits and Greg Abel era begins
Investors digested the formal end of Warren Buffett's six-decade tenure as chief executive and the start of a new era under successor Greg Abel.
Samsung launches reservation campaign for next-gen TVs ahead of CES 2026, complete with $100 store credit
Samsung's reservation campaign is back - this time on the brand's upcoming next-generation of TVs, monitors, and home appliances.
Nardwuar appointed to The Order Of Canada: “I am in awe”
“I can’t even explain myself so I can’t imagine how people would explain me to the committee” The post Nardwuar appointed to The Order Of Canada: “I am in awe” appeared first on NME.
Trump Stops Motorcade at Shopping Center to Buy Marble, Onyx for Ballroom
Trump stopped his Florida motorcade to purchase marble and onyx “at his own expense” for the ballroom, a pool report says.
Over 10K Fortinet firewalls exposed to actively exploited 2FA bypass
Over 10,000 Internet-exposed Fortinet firewalls are still vulnerable to attacks exploiting a five-year-old two-factor authentication (2FA) bypass vulnerability. [...]
5 Top Stocks to Buy In January 2026
Here are four stocks to buy now that could offer investors upside in both the short and long term.
Champagne sparklers likely cause of fatal Crans-Montana bar fire that killed 40
Investigators said on Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year’s Eve revellers. Authorities planned to look into whether the material on the ceiling that was...
Elon Musk's Grok AI alters images of women to digitally remove their clothes
The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.
Ryan Day issued Nick Saban warning after Ohio State’s Cotton Bowl collapse
The Buckeyes aren't close at this point and need adjustments.
MSI teases new power supplies with 'instant protection' against melting RTX 5090 cables — promises to solve 12V-2x6 connector woes by monitoring individual wires
Modern GPUs have a voracious appetite and the mighty Nvidia's RTX 5090 is no exception, often causing fiery outcomes. Many companies have tried to solve this issue, including MSI once before with its yellow-tipped connectors, but now it's back with two new power supplies that promise next-level safe...
Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 2026)
Please state the location and include REMOTE for remote work, REMOTE (US) or similar if the country is restricted, and ONSITE when remote work is not an option.Please only post if you personally are part of the hiring company—no recruiting firms or job boards. One post per company. If it isn't a h...
Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (January 2026)
Share your information if you are looking for work. Please use this format: Location: Remote: Willing to relocate: Technologies: Résumé/CV: Email: Please only post if you are personally looking for work. Agencies, recruiters, job boards, and so on, are off topic here.Readers: please only email the...
Crunchyroll’s Worst Demon Slayer Fear Is Now Reality
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is the biggest Japanese film of all time, and unfortunately for Crunchyroll, their nightmare has become a reality.
Pokémon Ocean Blue Promises The "Ultimate" Kanto Experience
Pokémon ROM hacks are a dime a dozen, but this upcoming new take on the Kanto region looks like it could be one of the definitive ones.
GTA 7's Release Date Roasted Before GTA 6 Has Even Released
Fans joke about GTA 7's release date, despite GTA 6 not being out yet. Rockstar's lengthy development cycles have gamers speculating about GTA 7's distant future launch.
All the big new video games in January 2026
January is historically a quiet month for video games, but that's far from the case in 2026. Here are all the big new video games in January 2026.
5 things I wish I knew when I first learned programming
Learn from my mistakes.
Final Fantasy's Briana White on Voicing Aerith, Streaming, Rise of AI and More! - Character Select
In today's interview, we sit down with Briana White, the talented voice behind Aerith in the most recent Final Fantasy games. We asked her about everything from booking her first voice acting role, to her experience as a streamer and building a community, to her thoughts on AI in acting and gaming.C...
ARC Raiders May Have Just Even the Odds Between PC and Console Players
An unexpected ARC Raiders update may have just leveled the playing field between consoles and PC players with this one major change.
The 53 Most Anticipated New and Returning TV Shows Coming in 2026
Please, streamers, stop announcing the dates for 2026 TV shows! This is what we’ve been saying to each other for the past week or so — but nevertheless, they have persisted. Yes, yes, we know, Peak TV has peaked, and yet, there is still so much television coming our way in 2026. And this list o...
‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ Sets February Premiere for Season 14 | Exclusive
"When it rains, it pours," reads the teaser for the upcoming installment The post ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ Sets February Premiere for Season 14 | Exclusive appeared first on TheWrap.
Nvidia’s AI empire: A look at its top startup investments
Over the last two years, Nvidia has used its ballooning fortunes to invest in over 100 AI startups. Here are the giant semiconductor's largest investments.
Former Nirvana Drummer Chad Channing Recalled ‘Losing Inspiration’ Before Being Fired From the Band
For the first few years of their career, Nirvana went through quite a few drummers. Chad Channing stuck around for a while, though. He even ended up playing on the band’s debut studio album, Bleach. The working relationship between him and guitarist/vocalist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic...
How Netflix delivered a $30 million gift to movie theater owners with ‘Stranger Things’ finale
Netflix’s screening of the final episode of ‘Stranger Things’ in around 600 theaters was a big hit for cinema owners over New Years.
The 1st full moon of 2026 rises tonight! Here's what to expect from January's supermoon Wolf Moon
Don't miss January's Wolf Moon rise over the eastern horizon tonight, as the first full moon of 2026.
Microsoft wants to resurrect Three Mile Island. It will never happen.
I fear Three Mile Island may not be able to turn the lights on at a Microsoft data center if it can’t turn its own lights on first.
The Best Vanguard ETF to Invest $1,000 In Right Now
Among the sea of investment products out there, this one stands out.
Starlink is quietly moving its satellites closer to Earth and there’s a reason
SpaceX plans to lower Starlink satellites to a safer orbit in 2026. This move aims to reduce collision risks and space debris. Satellites will burn up faster at the end of their life. This decision follows a recent satellite failure. SpaceX is the world's largest satellite operator. The change focus...
Peloton Is Having a Big Sale to Kick Off the New Year
Start 2026 right with a new piece of workout equipment.
‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ Sets February Premiere for Season 13B | Exclusive
"When it rains, it pours," reads the teaser for the upcoming installment The post ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ Sets February Premiere for Season 13B | Exclusive appeared first on TheWrap.
Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico
The strong earthquake interrupted President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded.
Sam Darnold’s revenge: Seahawks QB chases redemption in division title clash vs. 49ers
Sam Darnold choked this time last year when the division was on the line. Can he lead the Seahawks past his former 49ers squad on Saturday, and win the NFC's No. 1 seed?
