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President Donald Trump the U.S. is moving the "armada" toward Iran “just in case” he wants to take action.
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How cuts to federal climate funds could threaten polar vortex research
Tens of millions of people are in the path of a major winter storm. Federal cuts threaten efforts to understand the causes of such weather.
Zelensky criticises the EU"s lack of "political will" in countering Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on January 22 blasted the EU's lack of "political will" in countering Russian leader Vladimir Putin, during a fiery address criticising some of Kyiv's top allies at the World Economic Forum. In a marked departure from his usual warm rhetoric towards the EU, he ...
Vietnam’s Leader Consolidates Power, Pledging ‘New Era of Prosperity’
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European stocks head for loss after Trump’s Greenland threats
Markets were jolted by US President Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs on eight European countries
Mom accused of murdering daughter by poisoning her wine with cyanide during Thanksgiving dinner
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I'm raising my kids on '90s and retro-style tech. From VHS tapes to a typewriter, here's how it's helping us slow down and connect.
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Indian state investigates killings of hundreds of stray dogs
Police say they have confirmed at least 354 killings so far and arrested nine people.
Pokémon Day 2026 TCG Collection Is Back in Stock With a Major New Discount at Amazon
Ahead of Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations, the immensely popular Pokémon Day 2026 TCG Collection is back in stock at Amazon for $26.99, a major discount compared to its $60 market price right now.
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Ahead of Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations, the immensely popular Pokémon Day 2026 TCG Collection is back in stock at Amazon for $26.99, a major discount compared to its $60 market price right now.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for under $200 at Best Buy — 24 hours to save $50
As of Jan. 23, the AirPods Pro 3 are $50 off at Best Buy as part of the retailer's Deal of the Day, bringing their price down from $249.99 to $199.99.
Eli Lilly Soared by 39% in 2025, but Here's Another Healthcare Stock to Buy in 2026
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Opening the Göteborg Film Festival on Jan. 23 with “The Quiet Beekeeper” is not only an honor for “Love & Will” director Marcus Carlsson and “The Ugly Stepsister” actor Adam Lundgren – it’s a long-awaited homecoming. The two met at the festival several years ago and vowed to one day...
Sinners’ Delroy Lindo reveals sweet way son told him about Oscar nomination
Sinners star Delroy Lindo has revealed the sweet way he discovered that he had been nominated for an Oscar.
AI luminaries at Davos clash over how close human level intelligence really is
Anthropic's Dario Amodei says it's coming soon. DeepMind's Demis Hassabis and former Meta chief scientist Yann LeCun think it's a more distant prospect
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Styles appeared on BBC Radio 1's Breakfast show to discuss his comeback song "Aperture" and hitting the road.
EU remains on its guard despite Trump backing down on tariff threats
Us President Donald Trump has backed away from his threats of tariffs on European countries to push them to agree to a US purchase of Greenland. he also launched the plan for his Board of Peace, although a long list of countries has rejected the invitation to join as it appears to want to rival the ...
What's the Unfortunate Truth About Maxing Out Your 401(k)?
That money can be better used taking advantage of multiple types of retirement accounts.
Everything announced at the first Xbox showcase of 2026
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Volvo's new EX60 electric SUV promises to 'end range anxiety' — and is built with Nvidia and Google tech
The Volvo XC60 is the company's best-selling car of all time. Its new sibling, the EX60, goes electric with 400 miles of range and Google's Gemini.
I landed a job at Snap after guessing the recruiter's email address. Here's my advice for other recent graduates looking for tech roles.
A Gen Zer landed an engineering role at Snap without a tech internship, thanks to a networking trick and support from her friends.
Peru’s President May Be Ousted over Secret Meetings with Chinese Businessmen
Leaked videos have prompted a scandal involving President José Jerí and two Chinese men under investigation.
‘Stranger Things’ fans are asking Google how to visit the show’s fictional locations
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Dana White hits back at Justin Gaethje’s UFC pay claim: ‘He was offered more money’
Gaethje said his pay has not increased, despite his headline slot at the UFC’s first event of a $7.7bn broadcast deal
French Prime Minister faces dual no-confidence votes over budget
On January 20, French Prime Minister used the controversial 49.3 legal instrument that allowed him to push the 2026 budget through Parliament, triggering two votes of no-confidence from the far-left and the far-right. Those challenges are unlikely to be successful, but the debate is still going to t...
What’s it Like to Climb a Skyscraper?
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'I Think It's F***ing Great' — Chris Pratt Has a 'Really Strong Vision' for Star-Lord's Future in the MCU and Has Pitched It to Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 ended with a clear message: Star-Lord / Peter Quill will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But how, and when? Actor Chris Pratt has revealed he has pitched Marvel on his vision for the future of the character — and he certainly sounds confident in it.
Stock up on food and bullets: Greenlanders told how to prepare for invasion after Trump threat
The government released an 11-page manual with ‘practical and simple advice’ for households on the same day Trump ruled out a takeover by force
France to hold call with G7, Nordics on urgent Ukraine energy support
PARIS, Jan 23 - France will hold a call on Friday with G7 countries as well as Nordic and Baltic states to coordinate support for Ukraine’s energy grid after Russian bombings left hundreds of thousands of people without power and heating, its foreign minister said.
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Witness describes moment 5-year-old was detained by ICE
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Meet one of the most fashionable people at Davos: a CEO bringing minidresses and a Birkin to the World Economic Forum
Jolie Hunt is the CEO of Hunt & Gather, a communications firm. She's also fashionable, bringing her style to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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We found the best indoor TV antennas for free over-the-air channels to keep you up to date on local news, sports, and entertainment.
How Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor returned him to the 'real world'
The Vivek Ramaswamy running for governor of Ohio in 2026 is different from the one you might remember running for president in 2024.
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Having the right GPS watch on your wrist whether you’re going for your first ever run or your umpteenth run can make all the difference. The best GPS running watches not only keep track of how far you’ve run, but they track pace and other real-time metrics, advanced training features to help you...
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The company’s mega-constellation is having to perform a huge number of manoeuvres to prevent a collision in Earth orbit
Trump says China is a threat to Greenland. What’s Beijing doing in the Arctic?
China has no plans or ability to conquer Greenland, analysts say. But it does have wide-ranging ambitions to expand its presence across the Arctic region.
No Rest for the Wicked Beginner's Guide
It's easy to get lost and frustrated in the early parts of No Rest for the Wicked, so here's something to point you at the right direction.
1 soldier, 200 drones: China showcases rapid launch and agility in swarm warfare tactics
The People’s Liberation Army has released fresh details of its tests of AI-enabled drone swarm warfare, saying a single soldier can control a swarm of more than 200 drones. In a defence news programme aired on Tuesday, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV released details of a drone swarm test conducted...
NFL conference championship game picks: do the No 1 seed Broncos have any chance of victory?
The Super Bowl match-up will be set this weekend as a weakened Denver take on New England and two NFC West rivals clash in SeattleWhat New England need to do to win: Clean up their act. Last week against the Houston Texans, Drake Maye was blindsided too often by edge rushers Will Anderson and Daniel...
Why biological clocks get our 'true age' wrong – and how AI could help
Your chronological age can’t always tell you the state of your health, which is why biological clocks have been developed to show our risk of developing diseases or dying – but they’re not all they are cracked up to be, says columnist Graham Lawton
Mary Berry, and now Prue Leith. Retiring in your 80s is the new 60s | Simon Jenkins
As long as you want to work and have wisdom to offer, you should continue to do so. Although some on the world stage outstay their welcome So Prue Leith is standing down from The Great British Bake Off. She has done nine years and feels it to be “the right time to step back” and “spend summers...
China woman with bone cancer grieves loss of family support after mum calls her a ‘burden’
A woman from eastern China courageously battled bone cancer alone after her parents severed ties with her upon learning of her illness, prompting widespread reactions online. Xia Shiwei, 23, hailing from a village in Anhui province, fainted while taking her college entrance exams in 2021. Despite he...
The Traitors’ Roxy admits she was ‘shook’ after shock reveal
Roxy, who was murdered on Thursday’s episode, also expressed regret over her suspicions of fellow Faithful James
America's wedding budgets are on the chopping block
Brides and grooms are resetting their sights, and their budgets, after seeing current wedding price tags
Warmest vacations for families that won't break the bank
These warm winter vacations deliver sunshine, family-friendly fun, and smart value without blowing the budget
40 years of tree-tracking records reveal how global change is impacting Amazon and Andean Forest diversity
New research published in Nature Ecology and Evolution reveals significant recent shifts in tree diversity among the tropical forests of the Andes and Amazon, driven by global change.
The Pentagon is going to Silicon Valley for its next recruits
Undersecretary of Defense Emil Michael said the Defense Department is "hoping to get thousands of people out of college for a two-year stint" in government.
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The early winners of the legal tech boom are gobbling up smaller competitors.
How much are Super Bowl tickets 2026? Here are the cheapest & most expensive seats for Santa Clara
Tickets for Super Bowl 60 are available, and they’re certainly not cheap. Here’s a look at the get-in price as well as the most expensive seats.
Elon Musk's X suddenly has a lot of 'articles.' I'm not sure I want to read them.
Do you want to read long essays on Elon Musk's X? I'm not sure it's the venue, but it's offering $1 milion — and the results so far are ... telling.
Snake Milkers, Queer Iranian Mozart in Exile, Cursed Toilets, ‘Sicko’ and Orgies: A Look at Envelope-Pushing Films at Rotterdam
IFFR keeps "championing filmmakers forging new paths in cinema," such as a creative tortured for his participation in a pro-democracy movement, who uses the pseudonym Socrates Saint-Wulfstan Drakos.
Hanabie makes metalcore cute and chaotic
Hanabie’s “Harajuku-core” sound proves that metal doesn’t have to fit one mold.
A year later, ‘General Hospital’ star Cameron Mathison talks about losing his home in L.A. fires
“General Hospital” star Cameron Mathison shared a heartbreaking video of the devastation caused when the blaze ripped through his home last year.
An ocean the size of the Arctic once covered half of Mars, new images hint
Mars may have been a "blue planet" with an ocean the size of today's Arctic Ocean, a new study suggests.
Alex Honnold's Brain: What fMRI Study Revealed About Climber's Lack of Fear
Climber Alex Honnold is set to scale one of the world's tallest buildings without any ropes or safety nets.
The best mattresses, according to Consumer Reports
You're going to sleep on it every night — so you want to make the right decision
'Pain, betrayal, sadness': Danish veterans describe shock of Trump admin rhetoric
Danish veterans say the rhetoric from the Trump administration has been painful. They describe feeling betrayed and abandoned by an ally after standing shoulder to shoulder with American soldiers.
“Sometimes you’re a fetish for someone”: Artist Jill Scott on breaking away from toxic relationships with men
Legendary Grammy-winning US artist Jill Scott returns with her first album in a decade, the extraordinary To Whom This May Concern. In this clip from the latest episode of Good Vibrations, she and Roisin dive into their mutual experiences in relationships.
America’s coming war over AI regulation
MIT Technology Review’s What’s Next series looks across industries, trends, and technologies to give you a first look at the future. You can read the rest of them here. In the final weeks of 2025, the battle over regulating artificial intelligence in the US reached a boiling point. On December 1...
Measles is surging in the US. Wastewater tracking could help.
This week marked a rather unpleasant anniversary: It’s a year since Texas reported a case of measles—the start of a significant outbreak that ended up spreading across multiple states. Since the start of January 2025, there have been over 2,500 confirmed cases of measles in the US. Three people ...
How Minnesota became the center of a political crisis
In the days leading up to Renee Macklin Good's death, the political situation in Minneapolis had turned combustible. Her shooting has exposed how colliding forces set the stage for the ongoing crisis.
Trump administration admits even more ways DOGE accessed sensitive personal data
New court documents reveal even more ways DOGE improperly accessed and shared sensitive personal data last year — and how that data appears to have been used to advance dubious fraud claims.
How President Trump has challenged a constitutional foundation
In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has presided over a sweeping expansion of executive power while eroding democratic norms.
Trump pushes his power to new heights with help from loyal lieutenants
As President Trump finishes the first year of his second term, it is clear there are fewer guardrails than last time.
Ice may be more hazardous than snow this weekend. What to expect and how to prepare.
A major winter storm is expected to impact more than 200 million people in United States this weekend. Freezing rain and ice is a particular concern.
Small-Cap Stocks Are Flashing the Anti-Recession Dignal
The Russell 2000 is booming against the S&P 500.
SEO Isn’t Enough Anymore—Here’s How to Make Your Brand AI‑Visible
Search hasn’t disappeared—but AI visibility is now the new layer of discovery. Here are five strategies to make sure your brand shows up in AI‑generated answers.
My 2026 Prediction for XRP (Ripple) Might Shock You
XRP is down sharply from its recent high, and history suggests that there's more downside ahead.
America has a looming highway budget crisis
We can’t afford to maintain the roads we have, so why do we keep building more? The Highway Trust Fund is the primary federal mechanism for surface transportation. It receives revenue mainly from the federal fuel tax (18.4 cents per gallon on gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon on diesel) plus taxe...
The ‘big bazooka’: How Europe could hit the U.S. tech industry if the Greenland trade war blows up
While it seems that some agreement has been reached to placate Donald Trump’s obsession with taking over Greenland, details are still being revealed. So the possibility that the nascent trade war over the issue that was heating up before the announcement of an agreement could restart. If it does, ...
What to Know About Myanmar’s ‘So-Called Election’
Myanmar’s military junta has billed the election as a return to democracy. International observers, however, have widely dismissed it as illegitimate.
Meet the 36-year-old founder of Gen Z stationery brand Papier, who avoids stocks and shares: ‘A financial rollercoaster I can’t control’
The 36-year-old Papier boss starts his day at 8 a.m. often in the back of a London taxi. But you won’t catch Taymoor Atighetchi checking his stocks on the way in to work.
AI isn't delivering the gains it asked for just yet - but most bosses don't mind
Although businesses aren't seeing returns from AI, many are moving from pilots to real-world deployments, so they must be confident.
Storm Ingrid hits UK with heavy downpours and 60mph winds
Three people have had to be rescued from cars in Scotland while rail and ferry travel is expected to be disrupted
