Minneapolis Woman Shot By ICE in the Head, Witness Says: 'Blood All Over'
The witness said a passenger, believed to be the woman's wife, was kneeling on the ground covered in blood.
Fortnite Meets South Park as Official Trailer Reveals 5-Player Quints Playlist and a Free Mini Pass
The Fortnite South Park trailer is (officially) here, revealing an all-new short as Butters, Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny all drop in for five-player battle royale matches – a.k.a. Quints.
Did Ben Affleck Quit Wearing Sneakers?
Hollywood’s biggest sneakerhead hasn’t worn a pair of rare kicks in ages. What gives?
Exxon Says Oil Slump Cut $1 Billion From Fourth-Quarter Results
Exxon Mobil Corp. said lower oil prices reduced fourth-quarter results by $800 million to $1.2 billion, one of the first signs that Big Oil is facing a tough earnings season.
RFK Jr. shares his stance on saturated fats, emphasizes protein consumption
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. disagreed with the American Heart Association's long stance that saturated fats are a primary driver of cardiovascular disease as he vowed to end the "war on saturated fats" and emphasized protein in new dietary guidelines for Americans.
City drop points again in game filled with HUGE chances against Brighton
FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Manchester City's draw against Brighton in the Premier League.
Cardi B to Serve as ‘Saturday Night Live’ Musical Guest After Teyana Taylor Makes Hosting Debut
Geese is also set to make its debut on the show as a performer.
Google, AI firm settle lawsuit over teen’s suicide linked to chatbot
A Florida mother claims a Character.AI chatbot led to the suicide of her 14-year-old son.
Shaq appointed to chief role in Georgia police department
Shaquille O'Neal has yet another job to add to his resume: chief of communications at a small police department in Georgia.
Shedeur Sanders Gets Surprising Endorsement as Browns’ Future QB1
Following a difficult rookie year and limited opportunities, Shedeur Sanders receives a strong QB1 endorsement from Mel Kiper Jr.
CES 2026: The Ultraloq Bolt Sense Smart Lock Uses Palm Vein and Facial Recognition to Unlock Your Door
The Xthings Ultraloq Bolt Sense is a smart lock that incorporates biometric authentication and Matter support. The Bolt Sense is able to identify a person through 3D facial recognition and palm vein authentication. Xthings says the dual biometric approach is meant to be more secure than traditional ...
Tracking the oil tankers seized by the US
The US has announced the seizure of two oil tankers: the Marinera formerly known as the Bella 1 in the North Atlantic and the Sophia in international waters near the Caribbean.
Democrats and Republicans react to Venezuela attacks after Senate briefing – video
Democrats Chris Murphy and Chuck Schumer decried the forcible capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, while Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth defended the military operation. Speaking on Wednesday after briefing US senators on the Trump administration's plan for the Latin American country, Rubio...
‘Dream Military’: Trump proposes $1.5 trillion defence outlay for 2027, up from $1 trillion
President Donald Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027, an increase from the previously discussed $1 trillion. He stated this expanded allocation is crucial for building a "Dream Military" to ensure national security amidst global instability. Trump also linked this increased d...
Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit China next week as Canada pivots away from the US
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China next week where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as Canada looks to reduce its over reliance on the United States
The Therabody Relief Is All Killer, No Filler
The brand's new standard model skips the bells and whistles so you can soothe muscle aches at the right price.
Trump says ICE officer who killed woman "seems to have shot her in self-defense"
President Trump on Wednesday defended an ICE agent who shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, saying the agent, "seems to have shot her in self-defense." CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Cucurella sees red as Fulham get the better of Chelsea!
FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Fulham's win against Chelsea in the Premier League.
What we know about U.S. seizures of oil tankers tied to Venezuela
The U.S. is targeting the so-called "shadow fleet" of ships that the government says illegally transports oil from sanctioned nations like Russia, Iran and Venezuela. Overnight, the U.S. carried out seizures of two oil tank vessels. CBS News' James LaPorta has more.
Johnson invites Trump to deliver State of the Union address on Feb. 24
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sent a letter to President Trump on Wednesday inviting him to deliver his State of the Union address to Congress on Feb. 24. This will be Trump’s first time delivering a State of the Union address in his second term. He delivered remarks to a joint session of Congress ...
Suns owner shut down trade talk involving Dillon Brooks
The Suns appear to be high on Dillon Brooks.
Antoine Semenyo nets late winner against Spurs in likely Bournemouth farewell
The Ghana international is expected to join Manchester City in this transfer window
New US food pyramid recommends very high protein diet, beef tallow as healthy fat option, and full-fat dairy
The federal government has released new dietary guidelines, introducing an emphasis on consuming meat and dairy and avoiding highly processed foods.
Burkina Faso' junta claims to have foiled 'yet another attempt at destabilisation'
In tonight's edition, Burkina Faso points the finger at Ivory Coast claiming funds from its neighbour were channelled into an allegedly foiled plan to assassinate Burkina's junta leader Ibrahim Traoré. Also, the United States has added Nigeria and over twenty other African countries to its visa bon...
Study highlights link between eviction rates and gun violence
Violent crime has fallen to historic lows in Chicago, although gun violence continues to plague neighborhoods with concentrated poverty. A 2023 study of five major cities showed that more than 55% of shootings occurred in just 9% of total census tracts, and that small increases in things like povert...
Solar physicists discover long-hidden source of gamma rays unleashed by flares
Solar physicists say they have found a key source of intense gamma rays unleashed when Earth's nearest star produces its most violent eruptions.
Nothing to separate Palace and Villa in entertaining draw
FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Crystal Palace's draw against Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Civilians flee Aleppo as clashes between Syrian government and Kurdish forces escalate
The Directorate of Social Affairs and Labor in Aleppo reported over 46,000 people displaced. Clashes and shelling left several dead and dozens wounded.
The 3 most advanced smart glasses we tried so far at CES - that truly impressed us
What's more futuristic and innovative than technology you wear on your face? These are our top picks at this year's show so far.
RFK Jr. reacts to Trump Kennedy Center name change
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he wasn't involved in the decision to add President Trump's name to the Kennedy Center and it's not one of his top concerns. "I have bigger fish to fry," he told CBS News' Nancy Cordes.
Grok Is Generating Sexual Content Far More Graphic Than What's on X
A WIRED review of outputs hosted on Grok’s official website shows it’s being used to create violent sexual images and videos, as well as content that includes apparent minors.
Why Super Micro Computer Stock Fell In December
The air is coming out of the stocks adjacent to the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout.
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
Where’s ‘Death by Lightning’? How One TV Snub at the Actor Awards Illustrates a Bigger Issue
The event formerly known as the SAG Awards typically anoints new fall TV shows as bonafide Emmy contenders. But what happens when the actors ignore them instead?
Parents say Geico refused claim after car crash because their baby and toddler weren’t listed on insurance policy
The Michigan parents were on the hook for up to $15,000 worth of damage
Should AMD Stock Investors Be Worried After the Company's Latest Keynote Announcements Failed to Impress the Market?
Advanced Micro Devices shared numerous new products for the AI market.
Sophie Turner's Post-Game of Thrones Career: From X-Men To Thrillers
Exploring Sophie Turner's diverse acting career after Game of Thrones, from blockbuster roles like Jean Grey in X-Men to new psychological thriller.
Critical jsPDF flaw lets hackers steal secrets via generated PDFs
The jsPDF library for generating PDF documents in JavaScript applications is vulnerable to a critical vulnerability that allows an attacker to steal sensitive data from the local filesystem by including it in generated files. [...]
Blue Jays Veteran Pitcher Predicted To Sign 1-Year, $16M Deal With Tigers
The Detroit Tigers could bolster their pitching staff by signing veteran pitcher Chris Bassitt from the Toronto Blue Jays.
Walz issues warning order to Minnesota National Guard after fatal ICE shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said that he has issued a “warning order” to prepare the Minnesota National Guard after a woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. “[President] Donald Trump and his administration may not c...
Nick Saban Breaks Silence on Curt Cignetti’s Possible NFL Future
Nick Saban recently addressed the speculation surrounding Curt Cignetti's potential future as an NFL head coach.
‘9-1-1’ Showrunner On Oliver Stark & Ryan Guzman’s “Buddie” & Why It’s Different Than ‘Heated Rivalry’: “This Will Probably Piss Off People”
9-1-1 showrunner Tim Minear is talking about “Buddie” and knows it will make some fans unhappy with what he has to say. In a recent interview, Minear talked about the fan fiction surrounding Buck and Eddie, played by actors Oliver Stark and Ryan Guzman, respectively. Fans examine the dialogue be...
How ‘In Your Dreams’ Crafted Its Dream Montage Set to Eurythmics Classic
TheWrap magazine: "There’s so much energy and this hard-driving momentum to that song,” director Alex Woo says of "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" The post How ‘In Your Dreams’ Crafted Its Dream Montage Set to Eurythmics Classic appeared first on TheWrap.
Thiago's fine form continues as Brentford punish Sunderland
FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Brentford's win against Sunderland in the Premier League.
Why Salesforce Rose 16% in December
The cloud stock gained after a better-than-expected earnings report.
LA fire victim reveals heartbreaking reason he needed home rebuilt ‘at record speed’
For nearly a year, Koerner raced against time to rebuild his home
Trump sends defense stocks spiraling after he demands an end to buybacks and dividends
It’s unclear how Trump would restrict a company’s ability to purchase its own stock or pay dividends to shareholders
25 Gifts to Get Your Girlfriend This Valentine’s Day
This gift guide is comprised of a ton of products that we're sure your girlfriend will love.
Netflix’s 5-Season Crime Thriller Is a Narcos Replacement Worth Binge-Watching
Netflix's 5-season crime thriller Queen of the South is a perfect show to binge-watch for all Narcos fans. A hidden gem that deserves to be viral now.
‘Weapons’: Read The Screenplay For Zach Cregger’s Horror Mystery That Turns A Community’s Grief Into A Nightmare
Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the scripts behind the awards season’s most talked-about movies continues with Warner Bros’ Weapons. Writer-director Zach Cregger described the writing process for the horror mystery as “writing on a tightrope,” entering the script witho...
SAG-AFTRA accused of ‘xenophobia’ after foreign-language films shut out of 2026 Actor Award nominations
All foreign-language films were excluded from this year’s Actor Award nominees
Chelsea pay price for Marc Cucurella red card in defeat at Fulham
Raul Jimenez and Harry Wilson were the Fulham scorers either side of an equaliser in the second half from Liam Delap.
This haptic wristband pairs with Meta smart glasses to decode facial expressions
It's only been a few months since Meta announced that it would open its smart glasses platform to third-party developers. But one startup at CES is already showing off how the glasses can help power an intriguing set of accessibility features.Hapware has created Aleye, a haptic wristband that, when ...
Manchester City drop more points in title race as Brighton earn draw
Erling Haaland’s penalty put City on course for a return to winning ways but Kaoru Mitoma’s first goal since September brought more frustration.
Finn Wolfhard To Host Saturday Night Live After Stranger Things Finale
Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard will host SNL on January 17 with musical guest A$AP Rocky, following the Netflix series' conclusion.
Photos show the Pacific Palisades one year after the Los Angeles wildfires, from empty lots to rebuilt storefronts
Aerial photos show the scale of the devastation across the Pacific Palisades one year after the fires.
New PlayStation Collection Announcement Is Dividing Fans
As the PlayStation brand enters its 31st year, Sony is releasing a new collection for the brand, but the announcement is dividing fans.
Kevin Love explains why LeBron James is the 'smartest player' he ever played with
LeBron James and Kevin Love played together for four seasons during their time with the Cavaliers. This allowed the latter to have a firm label on his former co-star.
Minneapolis mayor rips ICE after fatal shooting: "Get the f*** out"
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey disputed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's attempt to frame the shooting that killed a 37-year-old woman as an act of self defense by ICE.
Stephen A. Smith warns Oregon QB Dante Moore about one NFL team
The Ducks QB is a projected top-two passer this year.
Chiefs urged to reunite Patrick Mahomes with former college coach
A reunion could be on the cards.
2026 Predictions Scorecard
Article URL: https://rodneybrooks.com/predictions-scorecard-2026-january-01/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46533343 Points: 3 # Comments: 1
PlayStation’s YouTube Channel Shares The Good News About Ebola Village, Which Definitely Isn’t A Bad Resident Evil Knock-Off
Resident Evil Requiem has some unexpected competition The post PlayStation’s YouTube Channel Shares The Good News About <i>Ebola Village</i>, Which Definitely Isn’t A Bad <i>Resident Evil</i> Knock-Off appeared first on Kotaku.
Only 7% of Americans Want Their Next Car to Be Electric, Survey Finds
A new Deloitte survey finds price, driving range, and charging concerns are slowing EV adoption.
Netflix And True Detective Creator Adapt Cold Zero From Bestselling Author
Netflix and True Detective creator are moving forward with a film adaptation of a novel written by New York Times bestselling author.
Aston Villa forced to settle for share of spoils against Crystal Palace
Victor Lindelof hit the woodwork late on for Villa.
THz spectroscopy system bypasses long-standing tradeoff between spectral and spatial resolution
Terahertz (THz) radiation, which occupies the frequency band between microwaves and infrared light, is essential in many next-generation applications, including high-speed wireless communications, chemical sensing, and advanced material analysis.
Warming winters and storm-driven dispersal facilitate northward mangrove expansion along the US Atlantic coast
In recent decades, mangroves along the Atlantic coast of North America have expanded into areas traditionally dominated by salt marshes. This shift shows that climate change is already reshaping temperate coastal ecosystems, with consequences for biodiversity, carbon storage, and shoreline protectio...
‘Marty Supreme’s Odessa A’Zion Reacts To Actors Award Nomination And Her Hair Going Viral: “I Didn’t Know There Was Such A Stigma Behind Wigs”
On Wednesday morning, Marty Supreme‘s Odessa A’Zion awoke to the news she had received an Actors Award nomination — a turn of events that seemed to actually shock her. “What the hell?” she told Deadline shortly after the announcement. “My brain is still loading because I just woke up.”...
Senate Republicans Push Back on Trump’s Aspirations to Seize Greenland
Opposition was stacking up to the United States buying the semiautonomous island or taking it by force.
How NXP Semiconductors Stock Gained 11.4% Last Month
What drove NXP Semiconductors stock up by 11.4% last month? The honest answer might surprise you.
Kai Trump Undergoes Surgery: What to Know
Donald Trump's granddaughter, Kai, thanked everyone for support after the successful surgery.
Michael Keane and Jack Grealish sent off as Everton are held by Wolves
Grealish’s second yellow card resulted in his first Premier League dismissal.
How much will a $100,000 home equity loan cost monthly in 2026?
Home equity loan costs have declined over the past year. Here's how much a $100,000 home equity loan costs now.
My first paper: A practical implementation of Rubiks cube based passkeys
I'm not super experienced with cryptography but I had some spare time on my hands so I decided to make CubeAuthn and turn it into a paper.Repo here: https://github.com/Acorn221/CubeAuthn. Feel free to ask questions!---Abstract:We present a novel authentication system that transforms a Rubik's cube i...
Happy 14th Birthday, Blue Ivy! Here Are Her 7 Best Music Moments
From Billboard hits to a Grammy win, Blue Ivy is already following in the footsteps of her superstar parents.
Roku’s $3 streaming service Howdy will be coming to other platforms, CEO says
At CES 2026, Anthony Wood, Roku's founder, chairman, and CEO, offered a hint about the future of the company's newest streaming channel, Howdy, and its ambition to become a broader competitor in the market.
Yungblud’s “more cynical” new album ‘IDOLS’ part two will be arriving “imminently”
"The next bit is the real realism — how do you live in the real world as this person you’ve discovered?" The post Yungblud’s “more cynical” new album ‘IDOLS’ part two will be arriving “imminently” appeared first on NME.
Earthquakes Deep Below Antarctic Waters Seem to Have Surprising Effects on Life at the Surface
Shaking caused by quakes may cause ocean floor vents to release more nutrients, triggering blooms in plant-like organisms called phytoplankton in the Southern Ocean
The Abercrombie Sale Is Packed With Sub-$200 Style Upgrades
The Moose is loose.
Lenovo reveals the most stylish PC I’ve ever seen and it easily outshines the iMac
The Lenovo Yoga AIO i Aura Edition boasts serious substance to outshine the iMac, including a sharper 4K OLED, 165Hz screen. It packs Intel's latest Core Ultra X7 358H, 32GB RAM, and a 16MP webcam with face unlock. The post Lenovo reveals the most stylish PC I’ve ever seen and it easily outshines ...
Manchester City drop more points in title race as Brighton earn draw
Erling Haaland’s penalty put them on course for a return to winning ways but Kaoru Mitoma’s first goal since September brought more frustration.
Bruno Mars’ Decade-in-the-Making New Album Gets Release Date
The 16-time Grammy winner is set to further cement his status as one of the all-time great pop stars with his long-awaited LP.
Red Sox Projected To Sign Veteran Superstar Despite Bo Bichette Rumors
The Boston Red Sox have been connected to Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette in free agency, but who will they sign?
Dow gets off to its best yearly start since 2018 despite Wednesday’s 466-point drop
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is having its best start to any new year since 2018, bolstered by financial and industrial names like Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Caterpillar Inc., despite pullbacks in the blue-chip index and both companies’ shares on Wednesday.
Watch Your Team Try (and Mostly Fail) to Change a Health Habit
As CEO, support healthier habits by changing your culture and expectations.
Here’s What Experts Expect From AI in 2026
What to look for as AI’s influence continues to spread in the new year.
Breaking law will lead to deportation, US warns students against visa violations
The US embassy in India has warned student visa holders that violating laws can lead to visa revocation, deportation, and permanent ineligibility for future US visas. This follows a similar warning for H1B and H4 visa applicants. Recent changes also mandate in-person interviews for most non-immigran...
Vegas casino and railway company sued by tourist who needed double amputation after being hit by train
The man is pursuing over $75,000 in damages for past and future medical costs, punitive compensation, and other losses
Rangers Trade Idea Swaps Josh Jung For Pirates Top Pitching Prospect
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Texas Rangers could come together on a big offseason trade involving a star in the coming weeks.
Senior AMD executive suggests consumers buy cheap CPUs to combat memory pricing squeeze — says ‘consumers have a wide assortment of choice available for all kinds of price points’
An AMD executive says that they're not too concerned about the memory shortage, points out that AMD has a wide range of CPUs available "for all kinds of price points."
Is RAM the new Bitcoin? DDR4 memory prices are rising so fast, some tracker graphs are running out of space - and I fear 2026 could well see a 10x price rise
Is RAM the new Bitcoin? DDR4 prices jump from under $100 to several hundred dollars in a matter of months and the worrying trend shows no signs of slowing.
The Motorola Razr Fold could open up a new era for folding phones – if the price is right
Motorola could be the one to lead the charge on mid-range foldables by adding the Razr Fold to its lineup of existing flip phones.