With Its Google Gemini Deal, Apple Just Made Its Most Intelligent Move Yet
The deal to power Siri makes sense for everyone involved, even if it goes against Apple’s usual playbook.
Northern Powerhouse Rail is the worst example of kicking a can down a track I’ve ever seen
Opinion: Rishi Sunak sealed the destruction of sensible transport planning in October 2023 when he gleefully scrapped the HS2 link from Birmingham to Crewe and onwards to Manchester
John Forté, Fugees Collaborator and Grammy-Nominated Artist, Dies at 50
John Forté, known for his work with the Fugees and Wyclef Jean, passed away at 50. His contributions to iconic 90s hip-hop albums left a lasting impact on the genre and music industry.
Black cab rapist John Worboys to face public parole hearing
Black cab rapist John Worboys will face a public parole hearing in his latest bid to be released from prison.
Gaza: Hypothermia kills 5 as blockade hinders aid
Despite the ceasefire, conditions in Gaza remain perilous for many residents, with UNICEF reporting that more than 100 children have been killed by military action since the truce began. Large numbers of people are living in makeshift tent camps that offer little protection from harsh weather, while...
Greenland latest: JD Vance to lead Trump team in White House showdown with Denmark and Greenland PMs
JD Vance will lead the US in talks over Greenland, despite making an uninvited official visit to the island last yer
I left California for Austin and have no regrets. Moving to Texas is one of the best things I've done.
Rick Havacko decided to move to a new state after working remotely during the pandemic in California. He narrowed his choices to Austin or Nashville.
Greenland: Meeting set in Washington as Trump mulls taking the island
Talks are set to take place today between Danish and US officials over the future of Greenland, following remarks by Donald Trump suggesting the Danish territory should become part of the United States. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and his Greenlandic counterpart, Vivian Motzfeldt, ...
Kiefer Sutherland accused of assaulting ride-share driver
Kiefer Sutherland accused of assaulting ride-share driver
‘When admitted to the hospital’: Iyer recalls ‘excruciatingly painful’ injury
Shreyas Iyer revealed he only realised the seriousness of his spleen injury from the Australia ODI after being hospitalised, calling the pain “excruciatingly painful”. The setback forced him to slow down and reflect. Following medical advice, he recovered well and returned strongly, scoring 49 a...
Federal Agents Fire Flashbangs at Anti-ICE Protesters: 'It's Terrorizing'
Federal agents fired flashbang grenades at protesters gathered outside a federal building in Minneapolis.
Collegium Pharmaceutical EVP Sells COLL 17,600 Shares Amid Strong Close of 2025
An executive vice president at a top pharmaceutical company sold shares towards the end of 2025, while the company's shares reached record numbers that year.
JD Vance, Rubio to meet Greenland officials
The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers are set to visit the White House on Wednesday in a high-stakes effort to ease tensions over Greenland, after President Donald Trump said the territory “needs” to become part of the United States. Denmark’s foreign minister had initially sought talks...
Venezuela Announced the Release of Political Prisoners. Families Are Still Waiting.
Hundreds of families are hoping their loved ones will be freed by the Venezuelan government, which has said little about who would be released or when.
Billionaire Google co-founder Larry Page shells out $173 million on Miami mansions
Page purchased two opulent homes in the tony Miami enclave of Coconut Grove, reports say.
An Emboldened Trump Makes Big Bets in Venezuela, Iran and Beyond
President Trump has left himself plenty of room for maximal intervention. But there are a host of potential wild cards, each with risks for the president.
The best USB-C hub for 2026
Having fewer ports makes laptops and tablets lighter and more affordable — but that also cuts down on your connectivity options. If you’ve got a MacBook Air, a slim Chromebook or a tablet you’d like to get more utility out of, a USB-C hub can help. Using just a single port on your device, thes...
How have prices changed in a year? NPR checked 114 items at Walmart
We found the effects of tariffs and extreme weather, relief (finally!) in the egg cooler, plus one case of shrinkflation.
I'm a creator and my new favorite Linux distro is multimedia perfection - here's why
Several Linux distributions are specifically geared towards multimedia creators, but Modicia OS stands out to me for several reasons.
NASA astronauts prepare to leave the space station due to a medical issue
Four astronauts, including two from NASA, are set to leave the International Space Station on Wednesday, weeks earlier than planned, due to a medical issue.
Venezuelans in U.S. facing immigration limbo feel it's still not safe to return
Multiple Venezuelan migrants and asylum-seekers said that the country is still far too dangerous and unstable for them to return.
We must completely change the way we build homes to stay below 2°C
Construction generates between 10 and 20 per cent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, but cities can slash their climate impact by designing buildings in a more efficient way
A Russian city gets a taste of the cold devastation to Ukraine’s power grid
Russia’s Belgorod is experiencing the power and heat outages that are normally inflicted by Russian forces on neighboring Ukraine.
Russia watches as ally Iran edges closer to collapse. Here's why it matters for Moscow
The prospect of another ally falling in the Middle East will be a worrying one for Moscow, particularly after it has seen other alliances collapse recently.
Turkey’s Inflation Crunch Spurs Rise of Salvage Grocery Chain
Turkey’s cost-of-living crisis has given rise to the country’s first salvage grocery chain, as shoppers squeezed by years of high inflation hunt for cheaper food.
Donald Trump warns of "very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
US President Donald Trump has warned that “very strong action” could follow if Iranian authorities carry out threatened executions of protesters, as international outrage continues to grow over a crackdown that rights groups say has killed thousands. While France 24 has been unable to independen...
Fallout Introduces The Forced Evolutionary Virus: What It Is & How It Connects To The Games
As the world in Prime's Fallout begins to align with the vast canon of the games, it's worth diving into what exactly the Forced Evolutionary Virus is
Demand for high-achiever visas fuels pay-to-play market for credentials
Demand has risen for the EB-1A visa, creating a cottage industry of services for vanity awards, ghostwritten research papers and "profile building" services. USCIS is investigating potential fraud.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
It’s Time to Admit Diablo 4 Season 11 Knocked it Out of the Park with This Feature, and It Needs to Make a Comeback Next Season
I didn't expect to enjoy this part of Diablo 4 Season 11 as much as I did, and I'll be sad to see it go when the season ends.
China factory production error gives toy horses’ mouths pouty curves, wins hearts, boosts sales
A production blunder at a factory in eastern China has turned toy ponies into viral crying-faced horses which have become popular mascots for the Year of the Horse. In January, a netizen shared a picture of a pony with a crying face and the retailer, amused by the mistake, offered to exchange it. Th...
Iran’s opposition is clamoring for leaders but hobbled by divisions
As anti-government protests spread amid a lethal crackdown, Iran’s opposition and its most prominent leader, Reza Pahlavi, face differences within its ranks.
Pregnancy-related high blood pressure varies among Asian, Pacific Islander subgroups, study finds
The risk of pregnancy-related high blood pressure varies markedly among subgroups of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander people, highlighting the need for tailored prevention and treatment, according to research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Blood metabolite signature offers improved prediction of type 2 diabetes risk
Diabetes, a metabolic disease, is on the rise worldwide, and over 90% of cases are type 2 diabetes, where the body does not effectively respond to insulin.
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The best SUVs under $40,000, according to Consumer Reports
All these Consumer Reports picks deliver all-wheel drive without pushing the price past $40,000
Crop droughts set to worsen—even as rainfall increases
Europe and western North America will experience more frequent and severe crop droughts as Earth warms, even in places where yearly rainfall increases.
Measuring movement creates a new way to map indoor air pollution
University of Birmingham scientists have developed a new way of measuring and analyzing indoor air pollution that—in initial trials—has established a clear link between office occupancy, physical activity, and air quality.
Why AI is becoming the hottest cost-cutting tool in corporate legal departments
Corporate legal teams are becoming eager adopters of AI tools that cut tasks from days to minutes.
My anticlimactic return to Animal Crossing: New Horizons four years after I last logged in
Somewhere in my head, I was expecting the worst. I've been playing Animal Crossing long enough across its various iterations to remember a time when villagers would wish violent ill on your existence if you displeased them enough, and when abandoning your town for just a few days would cause a weed ...
Beijing reportedly limiting H200 purchases to those with ‘special circumstances’ — sources suggest only university R&D labs can acquire Nvidia GPUs in China
After weeks of deliberation, sources suggest that China will only allow companies to purchase H200 GPUs for "special circumstances," although Beijing has yet to define exactly what that means.
10 airports to avoid this year
Discover 10 major U.S. airports where disruptions tend to snowball. At these hubs, travelers may want extra buffer time this year
AI is cheating on the test
"Scheming" behaviors are showing up in tests, and the models are getting better at something troubling — knowing when they're being watched
How in-demand Wolves wonderkid Mane changed the mood at Molineux
There was an outrageous pass with the outside of his boot for Wolves' sixth goal in their FA Cup win over Shrewsbury, the sort of skill that would have had fans excited about Mateus Mane a month ago. Too late. It was not even the best thing he did that week.
Unhoused women on Skid Row face dire health outcomes. This doctor wants to change that
Homeless women face unique health challenges with few dedicated resources. And as the number of women experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles continues to grow, Dr. Mary Marfisee hopes to bring them lifesaving resources.
Young men want to get big. For some, it's becoming an obsession
Some teen boys are determined to grow more muscular to match their social media idols. Gym-going and manipulating their diet can become compulsive — and dangerous.
NASA set to bring astronaut (and the rest) of Crew-11 home early for medical reasons
In an unprecedented move, NASA is bringing an astronaut crew home early from the International Space Station because one astronaut has an undisclosed medical condition.
Ben Roethlisberger Reacts to Mike Tomlin Stepping Down as Steelers Head Coach
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback reacts to head coach Mike Tomlin stepping down after 19 seasons with the organization.
AI Reality Check: What Business Leaders Think of Artificial Intelligence
Executives share the myths and truths around AI in the workplace, from employees’ fears to economic returns.
How Trump Can Fix America’s Housing Crisis: 7 Possible Options
Seven proposals made by Donald Trump to solve the ongoing U.S. housing affordability crisis this year—and their potential impact.
Vance steps in to host White House talks on Greenland’s future
Visiting officials appeared unnerved by the vice president’s planned involvement after they had sought a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Wondering what you’re missing out on? Here are our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
Readers Respond to the December 2025 Issue
Your feedback on the Best Friends Animal Society and an archaeological site along the Silk Road
The story of 'synergy,' the word we love to hate
It's not just the quintessential corporate jargon word. "Synergy" goes back hundreds of years, with history in Christianity, medicine and psychology.
How the feud between Trump and Minnesota is impacting the probe into the ICE shooting
The FBI is solely leading the inquiry into the killing of Renee Macklin Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross without help from Minnesota authorities. Legal experts explain why the move is unusual and why joint investigations are the norm.
The long-term health impacts from the LA wildfires are just becoming clear
The fires affected millions of people in the region. It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing research is helping to prepare people to weather the next fires more safely.
Buying Greenland could cost as much as $700 billion
WASHINGTON — The U.S. could have to pay as much as $700 billion if it were to achieve President Donald Trump’s goal of buying Greenland, according to three people familiar with the cost estimate
In the U.K., Reddit is king
Reddit is now the fourth most visited social media platform in the U.K., overtaking TikTok. The online discussion platform has seen immense growth over the past two years, reaching 88% more internet users in the U.K., thanks to a combination of shifting search algorithms and social media habits. ...
Why Levi’s is teaching high schoolers how to mend their clothes
Amanda Lee McCarty, sustainability consultant and host of the Clotheshorse podcast, remembers fixing a tear on her Forever 21 shirt with a stapler—just long enough to get through the workday before tossing it out. In the early 2000s, when fast-fashion brands began flooding the market, clothing bec...
Why it feels so good when a meeting gets canceled, according to science
You know the feeling: You’re replying to emails, navigating open tabs, responding to direct messages, when suddenly, it happens—your standing weekly 2 p.m. gets canceled abruptly. “Giving everyone 30 minutes back today,” the organizer says. A rush courses through your nervous system: You’r...
Why Anthropic’s new ‘Cowork’ could be the first really useful general-purpose AI agent
Anthropic’s Claude Code tool is having a moment: It’s recently become popular among software developers for its use of agents to write code, run tests, call tools, and multitask. In recent months the company has begun to stress that Claude Code isn’t just for developers, but can let other kind...
Rising cost of basic necessities could widen a gap between the well-off and everyone else
The price of basic necessities rose in December, even as overall inflation held steady.
Could Buying XRP Today Set You Up for Life?
Should you buy this token while it's just $2?
Massive News: Nebius Launches AI Cloud 3.1 With Blackwell Ultra
Discover whether Nebius' explosive AI growth outweighs the rising risks, or if the cash burn makes it too early to buy.
Turn your iPhone or iPad into a scanner for less than $40
Scan anything, anywhere with a lifetime subscription to the iScanner App, now only $39.99 (reg. $199.90)
Start 2026 strong with this deeply discounted Microsoft Office license
Give yourself a whole new set of tools with this lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac or PC, now just $99.97 (reg. $249.99).
South Korea-Japan summit exposes ‘strategic’ divide amid great-power tensions
The summit between South Korea and Japan has exposed a growing divergence in how the two neighbours are responding to a more volatile regional order, as supply chains harden into strategic tools and great-power rivalry sharpens, analysts have said. During a meeting in Nara, the hometown and electora...
Iran: Activists report more than 2,500 dead after brutal crackdown
Activists report that more than 2,400 people have been killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, according to updated figures from the Human Rights Activist News Agency, which says most of the victims were protesters, though over 140 members of security forces and government supporters ha...
Disney+ Strikes U.K. First-Look Deal With Stephen Graham, Hannah Walters’ Matriarch Productions
“Stephen and Hannah have proven they know how to tell bold, impactful stories and our vision also aligns with them around providing a platform for underrepresented voices in the UK.”
A New Video Game Traps Players in an Online Scam Center
“Blood Money: Lethal Eden” taps into a rising anxiety in China by simulating the experiences of people trafficked for the scam industry.
'Mamata seized records, committed offence': ED trains guns on CM; I-PAC raid row in HC
The Calcutta High Court has restricted courtroom entry for hearings concerning the ED's raid on I-PAC director Pratik Jain's premises. Both the Trinamool Congress and the Enforcement Directorate filed petitions following the January 8 incident. The court will live-stream proceedings to manage access...
Actress Olivia Wilde sells L.A. home at a loss for $5.23 million
Olivia Wilde is living up to her name by taking some bold steps with her real estate portfolio amid rumors that her romance with British art dealer Caspar Jopling is heating up.
The art of upcycling: Experts reveal their tips for transforming old furniture
How to transform old furniture into pieces with brand-new purposes
Jollibee Looks to Tap Deep US Investor Base for Overseas Unit
Philippine fast-food group Jollibee Foods Corp. plans a US listing in order to tap into the nation’s deep investor base that offers the company more opportunities than its anemic home market.
China sees record $1.19 trillion trade surplus in 2025 in spite of US tariffs
China's customs administration unveiled its latest trade data this Wednesday and announced that the country saw a record trade surplus last year, topping $1.19 trillion, which is about 20 percent higher than in 2024. Exports continued to surge, showing the Chinese economy's reliance on supplying ext...
Google’s Veo just got better at making videos for your social feeds
Google's AI-powered video generation tool now lets you create native portrait videos in a 9:16 aspect ratio. The post Google’s Veo just got better at making videos for your social feeds appeared first on Digital Trends.
Rachel Reeves confirms pubs will get ‘more temporary support’
It follows pressure from landlords and industry groups over a major hike in business rates.
Trump’s Threats to Greenland Raise Serious Questions for NATO
The treaty that created NATO did not contemplate an attack by one ally on another. A seizure of Greenland by President Trump would test the endurance of the mutual-defense pact.
Microsoft: Windows 365 update blocks access to Cloud PC sessions
Microsoft confirmed that a recent Windows 365 update is blocking customers from accessing their Microsoft 365 Cloud PC sessions. [...]
This is the most underrated US state for outdoor adventure
Home to Appalachian mountains, stalactite-adorned caves and rugged rock faces, Kentucky is something of a haven for adventurers. Annabel Grossman shares the best spots to soak up nature and get your adrenaline pumping
‘One of a kind’: tributes pour in for David Webb, Hong Kong’s voice of integrity
Hong Kong activist investor David Webb, who has died aged 60, has been remembered for his integrity, courage and rigour as a “true pioneer” of the city’s corporate governance. Tributes have poured in online for Webb, who died in Hong Kong on Tuesday of metastatic prostate cancer. He revealed h...
Trump says his power is only limited by ‘very high grade of morality’
Donald Trump asserted that his authority over international operations is limited not by law, but by his personal "morality” in an exclusive interview with CBS News on Tuesday, 13 January.
Disney+ Strikes Deal With ‘Adolescence’ Co-Creator Stephen Graham’s Indie
Adolescence co-creator Stephen Graham is getting into business with Disney+. Graham and Hannah Walters’ Matriarch Productions has struck a two-year first-look deal in the UK with Disney+, which will “span original scripted and unscripted series, bringing compelling British stories to audiences a...
Caledonian Sleeper connecting London to Highlands will now stop at Birmingham
It will open up a new direct connection between the Midlands and the Highlands
China’s record trade surplus is as big as the GDP of most countries
China was able to offset a slump in exports to the U.S. by redirecting them to Africa, India, Europe and Southeast Asian countries.
Who are Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and what is their role in the crackdown on protesters?
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, is the ideological arm of Tehran’s military, answering to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and stands accused by Western countries of orchestrating and perpetrating the crackdown on protesters. Who are they? The Guards, known as “Pasdara...
Ukraine: Zelensky Rival Claims Election 'Purge' After Corruption Raid
Ukraine is overdue presidential elections, but they are on hold due to Russia's ongoing war.
Worker killed, 2 others injured by falling gas cylinders on Hong Kong building site
A worker was killed and two others injured after three gas cylinders fell from height and struck them at a construction site in Tsuen Wan on Wednesday afternoon. Police received a report at about 1.34pm that the cylinders fell as they were being hoisted by a crane and hit the three workers at the si...
Alauda Ruiz De Azúa’s ‘Los Domingos’ Leads 2026 Goya Award Nominations
Los Domingos, the latest feature from Alauda Ruiz De Azúa, leads this year’s Goya Award nominations. Los Domingos debuted at last year’s San Sebastian Film Festival, where it won the top prize. Shot in De Azúa’s native Bilbao, the film follows the story of Ainara, an intelligent 17-year-ol...