Honduras politician injured after bomb thrown at her head during TV interview
A politician was injured after an explosive device was thrown at her head during a television interview in Honduras.
Two people shot by US federal agents in Portland | First Thing
Portland’s mayor called for ICE to pause operations in the city. Plus, Emmylou Harris on her unlikely life as a country starGood morning.US federal agents shot two people outside a hospital in Portland a day after an ICE officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis.What do local officials say? Port...
Alibaba logistics unit Cainiao opens US-Mexico cross-border service
Cainiao, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group Holding, is stepping up its overseas push with a new service crossing the US-Mexico border. The cross-border logistics service, a first for Cainiao in the Americas, was designed to handle parcel flow between the two countries, which was one of the region�...
Indian state considers new ‘honour killing’ law after brazen murder of young pregnant woman
Six months pregnant, the student had returned home briefly after marrying a Dalit man despite facing threats from her family
Samsung warns of TV price hikes as AI eats all the chips
‘No company is immune to its impact’: Samsung warns the ongoing DRAM shortage will mean pricier TVs
13 best video doorbells, tried and tested by a home security expert
These are the best video doorbells for answering the door wherever you are
Flagship Reform council plans to raise tax by almost 4% – despite pledging cuts
In real terms, an average Band D household will see council tax increase by an estimated £67.47 per year under the changes
X Limits AI Chatbot Grok’s Image Generation, Editing to Subs After Uproar Over Sexualized Deepfakes
The functions of the tool created by Elon Musk's xAI "are currently limited to paying subscribers," read messages to users of the social network.
iPhone Fold to Pave Way for Thinner, Brighter Display on iPhone Air 2
The iPhone Fold will be the first Apple device to adopt a Samsung-made OLED technology called CoE (Color Filter on Encapsulation), which could make the display brighter and thinner than previous panels, reports The Elec. In a traditional OLED panel, a polarizing film sits above the display to cut re...
These are the 10 fastest-growing jobs in the US, LinkedIn says
AI-related roles rank among the fastest-growing jobs in the U.S., LinkedIn's annual rankings show.
Reform UK accused of ‘betraying’ election pledges after council tax rises
Four out of five councils controlled by party have proposed 5% council tax rises, the maximum permitted by lawNigel Farage’s Reform UK has been accused of “betraying” election promises to cut council tax after several councils it controls said they planned to increase rates close to the maximu...
Munich Security conference head defends inviting German far-right party
BERLIN, Jan 9 - The head of the Munich Security Conference defended a decision to invite the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to this year's meeting in February after repeated U.S accusations that European states and institutions were suppressing free speech.
Digested week: How potatoes dauphinoise took a chunk of my thumb … and with it my new year optimism
Now I can truly face the year with the brutal honesty, courage and low expectations it needsSome berk has invented “longevity scales”. You step on to them and the tech packed into them by said berk scans 60 biomarkers – including your blood oxygen, heart’s rhythm and pumping efficiency, the ...
Gabby Logan pays tribute to Welsh football legend dad
The presenter describes her dad as a "generous man" who instilled a "lifelong love of sport" in her.
From ‘senpai’ to ‘love hotel’: 11 new Japanese words enter the Oxford dictionary
Japanese culture keeps reshaping the English language — sometimes in unexpected ways.
Xbox’s Avowed is coming to PS5, and you can pre-order it today
Avowed is coming to PlayStation 5 on February 17, 2026, and pre-orders are live now. Here’s the price, what’s confirmed so far, and why Standard may be the smarter pick. The post Xbox’s Avowed is coming to PS5, and you can pre-order it today appeared first on Digital Trends.
Netflix Stock Is Pricey Even After Warner Bros.-Induced Selloff
Shares of Netflix Inc. have tumbled since October, when the streaming giant became one of the presumed suitors for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. But despite a 27% plunge in less than three months, the stock still appears to be too expensive to entice investors.
The tech investment bubble is going to end — and what comes next may be surprising, this strategist says
History suggests AI investment will falter in 2026, says BCA Counterpoint strategist. But the investment implications are notable.
Woot's 'reconditioned' MSI PC deals might be your ticket to an affordable upgrade — For $719, get an RTX 5060-based 14400F PC with 16GB of DDR5 and 1TB of storage
Woot is flogging a range of reconditioned MSI pre-built PCs.
EU envoys provisionally approve signing of record Mercosur trade deal
BRUSSELS, Jan 9 - EU ambassadors gave provisional approval on Friday to the signing of the bloc's largest ever free trade accord with South American group Mercosur, over 25 years since negotiations began and after months of wrangling to secure key member states' backing, according to three EU diplom...
A former Navy SEALs commander shares the secrets of mental toughness and well-being
Resilience is not an inherited trait. It is a disciplined practice—a way of showing up that is cultivated over time through deliberate training of the body, mind, and spirit. In high-stress environments, whether on the battlefield, in the boardroom, or in the quiet turmoil of daily life, the abili...
Meet the Spectacular Vanguard ETF With 46.7% of Its Portfolio Invested in Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet
This Vanguard ETF is packed with America's most prominent growth stocks, and it can supercharge a diversified portfolio.
Microsoft introduces Copilot Checkout to help you shop and pay without leaving the chat
Microsoft's Copilot assistant is getting a checkout experience to help users browse, compare, and buy products without leaving the chat. The post Microsoft introduces Copilot Checkout to help you shop and pay without leaving the chat appeared first on Digital Trends.
Why sticking with the same bank for years could be a costly mistake
Why its worth shopping around to get the best banking deal as millions miss out on thousands of pounds
Our New Year 2026 gaming resolutions - "I want to see how close I can get to 100 percenting the game in 24 hours"
January is the month that, where I live, in the south of England, everyone gets serious again. All the paraphernalia of Christmas - all the merriment and cheer and colourful lighting - is cleared away in favour of sobering goals for the year ahead. It's never something that's appealed strongly to me...
Greens could join pact with Labour to stop Farage – but only if Starmer is replaced as leader, Polanski says
Exclusive: Zack Polanski tells The Independent that doing a deal with a Starmer-led Labour Party would ‘lead to a worse version of Nigel Farage’
Stop manually hiding Excel rows and columns for meetings: Use this hidden tool instead
Excel's Custom Views tool lets you create a snapshot of your spreadsheet, allowing you to toggle between layouts.
2025’s Highest Rated Anime Has Now Officially Been Revealed
2025 was a great year for anime, but this series stood on top when it came to fan ratings.
Open-World Games That Are Unabashed Masterpieces
These open-world games were quick to impress, leading to immense confidence that they would be nothing short of masterpieces.
'We've Got Creativity, Money, and Time' — Star Wars Superfans Refuse to Give Up Trying to Convince Disney to U-Turn on Scrapped The Hunt for Ben Solo Movie
Star Wars superfans are still trying to convince Disney to make canceled movie The Hunt For Ben Solo a reality — and they’re putting their money where their mouths are.
Last time Bears played Packers in playoffs: Revisiting 2010 NFC championship game featuring Jay Cutler, B.J. Raji
Green Nay and Chicago added another classic to its rivlary history in 2010 when the two foes met in the 2010 NFC Championship.
Brooks Winter Sale 2026: Shop Editor-Tested Sneakers Up to 30% Off
My favorite city walking shoes are $40 off.
Uncommon Knowledge: Trump Loves Gold—and Venezuela’s Got Plenty
Liquid gold, meet the real thing, including a London vault worth billions—roughly a midsize oil field.
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‘Physical AI’ Is Coming for Your Car
What the latest tech-marketing buzzword has to say about the future of automotive.
Iran’s military might break with the regime
Authoritarian regimes that rule by force fall when the people with guns decide they should.
For Many Startups, CES Is a Prime Hunting Ground For Funding
From the Startup World Cup to Shark Tank auditions, the Consumer Electronics Show has become a destination for raising capital.
Naz 'regrets' falling out with Brendan Ingle – 'This man was a huge part of my life'
'Prince' Naseem Hamed has admitted he 'regrets' how his relationship deteriorated with iconic trainer Brendan Ingle.
Is Meta Stock a Buy for 2026?
Meta Platforms had a rough end to 2025.
Fans melt over Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods’ custom engagement cards
New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns proposed to Jordyn Woods on Christmas. The couple announced their engagement on Instagram. Custom trading cards celebrating their proposal were revealed, drawing warm fan reactions. Towns also shared details about the engagement ring's meaning. Their relations...
Save $30 on the Apple Watch SE 3 right now at Amazon
As of Jan. 9, the Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) is on sale at Amazon for $219. This is 12% off its list price of $249.
Trump's 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Chances 'Quickly Decreasing'
A bookmaker said Trump's actions in Venezuela and Greenland are "quickly decreasing" his odds of getting the Nobel Peace Prize.
8 best indoor pizza ovens for your home, tried and tested by an expert
Many models can be used to cook different types of food, too
Live Updates: Trump Says More U.S. Attacks on Venezuela ‘Will Not Be Needed’
President Trump cited cooperation from the country’s new leaders, who began releasing political prisoners on Thursday in an apparent concession after the U.S. capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
Intel's new handheld gaming chip rumoured to be called 'Core G3 Extreme' and rocks a full-spec Xe3 iGPU with 12 graphics cores
It's the Panther Lake laptop chip, just slightly tweaked.
Husband Begs Wife for Third Baby—Everyone Gets More Than They Can Handle
Life already felt full for the Wheeler family with their 6-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter, the mom told Newsweek.
Developers of beloved horse game, Umamusume, confirm plans to establish AI-focused sub-studio
Cygames, the Japanese video game developer responsible for a variety of popular games including Umamusume: Pretty Derby, has announced its intention to create an AI-focused subsidiary company. Read more
How 60,000-year-old arrows change what we know about human’s history of hunting
New research has found the oldest evidence yet of poison on stone arrow tips in South Africa
1 dead, 38 missing in Philippines landfill collapse after garbage avalanche
An avalanche of garbage and debris buried or trapped workers in low-slung buildings at a landfill in the Philippines, killing one person, injuring a dozen and leaving 38 others missing, officials said on Friday. Dozens of rescuers retrieved 13 people alive overnight and were searching for the missin...
'Inaccurate': MEA rebuts Trump aide's 'PM did not call' remarks; cites 8 Modi-Trump calls in 2025
Ministry of external affairs has refuted US secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick's claims regarding trade deal negotiations. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Lutnick's remarks were inaccurate, highlighting multiple rounds of talks and the closeness of a deal on several occasions. He also...
Andreessen Horowitz’s shiny, new $15 billion reveals where the firm sees the biggest opportunities
Andreessen Horowitz has raised over $15 billion across various funds, as venture firms raise more and more.
ChatGPT Health sounds promising — but I don’t trust it with my medical data just yet
ChatGPT Health promises convenience and insight, but I don't trust OpenAI with my medical data.
Ex-Obama Adviser Reviews RFK Jr.’s Food Pyramid—the Good, Bad, and Missing
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel called out parts of the new food pyramid and said that fiber and fermented foods are missing.
Rare twin mountain gorillas born in Congo
Rare twin mountain gorillas born in Congo
Supreme Court set to issue rulings as Trump awaits fate of tariffs
WASHINGTON, Jan 9 - The U.S. Supreme Court could issue at least one ruling on Friday as several major cases remain pending including litigation testing the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.
Everton 'surprised' after Keane red card upheld
Everton say they are "surprised and disappointed" after their appeal against Michael Keane's red card against Wolves is rejected.
Tesla Bull criticises Musk: Gerber warns autonomy claims unsustainable; Robotaxi goals not met
Tesla bull Ross Gerber has sharply criticized CEO Elon Musk's claims regarding the company's autonomous driving ambitions, calling them 'hallucinations' that fail to materialize. Gerber highlighted Tesla's missed Robotaxi launch goal and the persistent issues with the Full Self-Driving system, stati...
When will it snow next in the UK after Storm Goretti?
Storm Goretti will ease away on Friday, but it won’t be long until the UK sees snowfall again
Trump to receive Colombian president Gustavo Petro in Washington
In a post on social media, Trump said: "It was a great honor to speak with the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, who called to explain the situation of drugs and other disagreements that we have had. I appreciated his call and tone, and look forward to meeting him in the near future." Petro desc...
Crackdown on illegal camping in Lake District after anti-social tourist behaviour
Fines will be issued to tackle fly-camping, irresponsible alcohol use and unsafe barbecues
US immigration agency under srutiny after shooting: What is ICE ?
The snow-lined street in the midwestern city of Minneapolis where Renee Nicole Good was gunned down by an immigration agent Wednesday lies less than a mile from the site of another slaying that shook Americans.
How to watch ‘Hijack’ season 2: Release date, cast and everything we know
From planes to trains, Idris Elba’s high-stress hostage thriller returns 14 January
Musk's Grok chatbot restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualized deepfakes
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has stopped allowing most users to generate or edit images after backlash over sexualized deepfakes
InPost Catapulted From Laggard to Leader After Takeover Proposal
A takeover approach has propelled shares of Polish parcel-locker operator InPost SA to their strongest weekly gain on record, turning one of Europe’s biggest underperformers of 2025 into its leading stock.
Grand Theft Auto 6 might not release this year after all as the game is reportedly 'not content complete'
Could we be looking at another GTA 6 delay? A reliable reporter claims that the game is not quite finished.
President Macron says France to vote against EU-Mercosur deal
President Emmanuel Macron says France will vote against the European Union's trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, after farmers rolled into Paris on tractors in a show of anger against the pact. "France will vote against signing the agreement," he said on X, a day before member states were ...
Xbox Developer Direct May Have A ‘Secret’ Fourth Game
Everything we know about the January 22 Xbox direct, featuring Fable, Beast of Reincarnation, Horizon 6, and a rumored secret fourth title. The post Xbox Developer Direct May Have A ‘Secret’ Fourth Game appeared first on VICE.
Elon Musk’s Grok curbs AI image editing usage after deepfakes backlash
The tool is now limited to paying users.
Jensen Huang is calling it: Human-like robots arrive in 2026
During a Q&A session on Tuesday, Huang didn't hesitate when asked how long it would take for humanoid robots to match human-level ability. "This year," he said. His confidence drew attention, especially as several nearby demonstrations revealed just how unfinished the field still looks.Read Entire A...
Cardano Has High Hopes for 2026. Can It Deliver?
Midnight, Cardano's privacy-focused partner chain, may boost its ecosystem, but it is too soon to tell.
Switzerland honors the victims of the deadly fire in a national day of mourning
Olivia Bizot, France 24 journalist, has more.
When is FA Cup fourth round draw? Start time and how to watch on TV
Everything you need to know as Premier League, EFL and non-league teams discover their next match
The Nintendo Switch 2 may have been the fastest-selling console at launch, but its first Christmas sales disappoint
Nintendo Switch 2's first Christmas sales fall short of the original Switch by 35% in the US, showing markedly less of an appetite over the Holidays.
When is the Next Golden Blitz in Monopoly GO? (January 2026)
Golden Blitz is a special event in Monopoly GO that many players look forward to. Here’s the schedule for the Harry Potter GO season.
Trump's Venezuela focus frustrates top aides worried about midterm elections
WASHINGTON, Jan 9 - President Donald Trump's focus on the brazen U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is frustrating some White House aides and Republican lawmakers, who want him to address economic and healthcare concerns in an election year, according to three people familiar with the ...
Trump’s Venezuela focus frustrates top aides worried about midterm elections
They wanted Mr Trump to address economic and healthcare concerns in an election year.
AFCON 2026 quarter-finals: Morocco under pressure against Cameroon
Selina Sykes has more.
Meloni rules out U.S. military move on Greenland, urges strong NATO Arctic presence
ROME, Jan 9 - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday she did not believe the United States would use military force to seize Greenland, warning that such a move would have grave consequences for NATO.
Himachal: 8 dead as private bus rolls down the hill in Sirmaur - video
A private bus carrying 30-35 passengers rolled off a hilly road in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, killing at least eight people. The bus was traveling from Kupvi to Shimla when it lost control in the Haripurdhar area. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the death toll is feared to rise as sever...
China cites Biden’s message to Xi that Japan could build nuclear weapons ‘overnight’
China released an official report on Thursday stating that Japan “may already have produced weapons-grade plutonium in secret” and “has the technological and economic capabilities to achieve nuclear armament in a short period of time”. The report assessing Japan’s nuclear threat cited form...
Pope blasts how countries are using force to assert dominion in major foreign policy address
Pope Leo XIV has denounced how nations are increasingly using force to assert their dominion worldwide
The Peaky Blinders have arrived in ‘PUBG Mobile’
Nick Cave's 'Red Hand Right' soundtracks the event The post The Peaky Blinders have arrived in ‘PUBG Mobile’ appeared first on NME.
Iran leader vows regime will "not back down" after night of huge protests
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei strikes a defiant tone against the U.S. after a night of massive anti-government protests.
US: Anger grows after women shot dead by ICE agent in Minneapolis
Fraser Jackson, our correspondent in Washington, has more.
The Legend Of Zelda Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 4K Trailer Is So Gorgeous I Could Cry
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 4K is everything we need for Zelda's 40th anniversary, please Nintendo, give this to us immediately.