Americans’ take on Trump’s second term remains unchanged, poll reveals
Four in 10 U.S. adults approve of Trump’s performance, a figure virtually unchanged since March 2025
CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms
Two new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show wastewater monitoring of measles can flag measles spread days to weeks in advance
Top 3 Must-Watch Apple TV Shows This Weekend: January 16–18, 2026
Discover the top 3 must-watch Apple TV shows to binge this weekend, January 16–18, 2026. Critically acclaimed series and new hits worth watching now.
Ravens Could Target Elite College Coach to Replace John Harbaugh
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti revealed a top-tier college head coach could possibly be a successor to John Harbaugh.
Ravens Could Target Elite College Coach to Replace John Harbaugh
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti revealed a top-tier college head coach could possibly be a successor to John Harbaugh.
BFI Infinity Initiated a Position in First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure. Is This ETF a Buy?
This ETF targets companies leading electric grid modernization and smart energy management within the infrastructure sector.
Mother of one of Elon Musk’s sons sues over Grok-generated explicit images
Ashley St Clair files lawsuit in state of New York over deepfakes that appeared on social media platform X The mother of one of Elon Musk’s children is suing his company alleging explicit images were generated by his Grok AI tool, including one in which she was underage.Ashley St Clair has filed a...
Magnets produced at room temperature using lasers could one day produce better HDDs, faster non-silicon processors — and at 20nm, they are so thin that they could be used almost anywhere, even in the human body
Magnets tuned with lasers at room temperature could lead to faster hard drives and a new generation of computer chips.
Beats' Latest Ad Campaign Features Baseball Superstar Shohei Ohtani
Apple's Beats brand is no stranger to collaborations with big-name celebrities on marketing campaigns, and the brand's latest effort involves Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. The new campaign created in collaboration with photographer Daniel Sannwald features a massively oversized Ohtani...
Stock Market Today, Jan. 15: Taiwan Semiconductor's Strong Outlook Dampens AI Bubble Fears
On Jan. 15, 2026, Taiwan Semiconductor’s record quarter pulled major U.S. indexes out of their tech slump.
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy to step down
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy will step down from the "Star Wars" company. She'll be replaced by Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni and Lucasfilm Business President and General Manager Lynwen Brennan, who will co-lead the company.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Modders Are Keeping the Game Alive With New Content
The official development for Star Wars Battlefront 2 has ceased, with no new updates planned in the foreseeable future. However, this hasn’t stopped the game from living on. Thanks to the dedication of modders, the fanbase is still thriving and enjoying all sorts of new content and changes. For fa...
Why Senior Engineers Let Bad Projects Fail
Article URL: https://lalitm.com/post/why-senior-engineers-let-bad-projects-fail/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46640366 Points: 19 # Comments: 7
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz asks Trump to "turn the temperature down" amid Insurrection Act threat
In the wake of the latest wave of unrest in Minneapolis, President Trump is threatening to use the Insurrection Act to deploy troops to the city. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is now making a direct appeal to the president. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has the latest.
Bluesky's 'Live Now' badge is available to everyone
After testing the feature in a limited beta, Bluesky is making its "Live Now" badge for streamers available for everyone on the social network to try. Live Now is included as part of Bluesky's v1.114 update, alongside "cashtags," a separate type of hashtag for collecting conversations about publicly...
Man Faces 18 Months in Jail for Attempting to Open Plane Door Mid-Flight
A disruptive passenger on a Delta flight who tried to open the emergency door mid-air has been sentenced to 18 months in jail and supervised release.
Trump presented with Nobel Peace Prize by its Venezuelan winner at White House
Donald Trump has been presented with a Nobel Peace Prize medal by Maria Corina Machado, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, who won the award last year.
Dave Filoni Is Taking Over Lucasfilm From Kathleen Kennedy
The 'Clone Wars' and 'Rebels' creator will share 'Star Wars' duties with Lynwen Brennan.
Is Sam Darnold playing vs. 49ers? Latest news on Seahawks QB listed as questionable ahead of divisional game
Here are the latest updates on whether or not Seahawks QB Sam Darnold will play in the Divisional Round against the 49ers.
Senators scramble as crypto fissures threaten key bill
Senators are scrambling to find a way forward on key cryptocurrency legislation after the Senate Banking Committee postponed a highly anticipated markup following the loss of a major industry player’s support. Late Wednesday, Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced he was delaying Thursd...
Criminals in hospital to lose benefits as Labour closes ‘loophole’
Families of victims of the Nottingham attacks have welcomed the plans
Health Leaders Say Cross-System Collaborations Make Up for Gaps in Access
"Health care is the ultimate team sport, and as a result, we're better together," Hartford HealthCare's Jeff Flaks said.
How HBO Max's #3 Movie Made On A $1M Budget Conquered Streaming Charts
Unravel the mystery behind the masked menace terrorizing a small town as one teen's quiet relocation turns into a nightmarish fight for survival.
Marvel Rivals’ Season 6 Battle Pass Breaks Tradition For The First Time In The Game’s History
Marvel Rivals Season 6.0 is so thrilling due to Deadpool and a new battle pass arriving that fans may not immediately see a role disparity present.
Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Is Setting Up Yuji Itadori’s Darkest Role Yet, And Fans Are Scared
Fans are scared of Yuji Itadori in JJK Modulo, as they have never seen him this dark and edgy in the original series.
Number of foreign students at US colleges drops for first time in years after Trump’s crackdown
The decrease is most pronounced in graduate studies programs, where enrollment dropped by 6 percent
ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
Star Wars Shake-Up: Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as George Lucas Protégé Dave Filoni, Exec Lynwen Brennan Take Over Lucasfilm
The change in leadership may mean a new hope for the storied franchise or it could be an attack of the clones by giving fans more of the same.
Star Wars Shakeup: Dave Filoni & Lynwen Brennan New Lucasfilm Presidents As Kathleen Kennedy Returns To Producing
In a long expected transition, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as President of Lucasfilm this week, after nearly 14 years leading the studio. She will continue as producer of the studio’s next two theatrical films, The Mandalorian and Grogu (5/22/26) and Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter...
Lucasfilm Replacing Kathleen Kennedy With Dave Filoni, Lynwen Brennan as New ‘Star Wars’ Bosses
Kathleen Kennedy will end her 14-year run at Lucasfilm. She will be replaced by not one, but two executives when she leaves the Walt Disney Company this year. Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni and President and General Manager Lynwen Brennan will both lead the company behind “Star Wars” and “...
Kathleen Kennedy to Exit Lucasfilm as Dave Filoni, Lynwen Brennan Take Over
The veteran Lucasfilm leaders have worked closely with Kennedy over her 14-year tenure, paving the way for a smooth transition The post Kathleen Kennedy to Exit Lucasfilm as Dave Filoni, Lynwen Brennan Take Over appeared first on TheWrap.
Taye Diggs Is Hollywood’s Newest Vertical Drama Star, Playing a Man Romancing His Best Friend’s Daughter in CandyJar Original (EXCLUSIVE)
Taye Diggs is entering the vertical drama space, a growing industry around content made to be watched on smartphones. CandyJar, which bills itself as the first microdrama streaming platform out of the U.S., has set Diggs as the star and executive producer of a series titled “Off Limits & All Mine....
Who Would Start at QB for Seahawks if Sam Darnold Can't Play in vs 49ers?
Sam Darnold is officially questionable for Saturday's playoff game vs the 49ers. Who would start at QB if he can't play?
Kalshi Promo Code NEWSWEEK: Snag $10 Sign Up Bonus For NBA, NFL Prediction Markets
The Kalshi promo code NEWSWEEK will bring new players a $10 sign up bonus to use for NBA and NFL predictions.
FanDuel Promo Code: Claim $300 Bonus For Thunder-Rockets, Any NBA Game
Claim the FanDuel promo code offer for NBA games like Thunder vs. Rockets and more this weekend.
How to Watch Texas vs South Carolina: Live Stream NCAA Women's College Basketball, TV Channel
The South Carolina Gamecocks look to avenge their lone loss of the season on Thursday night as they host the Texas Longhorns.
The best noise-cancelling headphones for flying: 8 picks to improve your travel experience
We tested the most popular noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds to find the best for flying — here are our top 8 picks.
These 3 Blue Chip Dividend Stocks Are Trading Near Their 52-Week Lows
The stocks have been raising their payouts for years and have solid underlying businesses.
This Entry-Level Samsung OLED TV Just Got Even Cheaper
The Samsung S85F is a great entry-level OLED TV, especially for gamers looking for a big screen at a bargain.
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley see double-digit profit jumps
A surging stock market and a flurry of deal-making padded the profits of Wall Street’s two big investment banks, which both saw a double-digit jump in profits in the fourth quarter. Goldman Sachs’s net earnings rose 12% from a year earlier, posting a profit of $4.62 billion, or $14.01 a share....
Long-term mortgage rate drops to lowest point in more than 3 years
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate is now down to its lowest level in more than three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate eased to 6.06% this week, down from 6.16% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the rate averaged 7.04%. The last time the average...
Stephen Miller: Minnesota officials staging ‘insurgency against the federal government’
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller on Thursday claimed Minnesota state officials are staging “an insurgency against the federal government” as they push back on expanding federal immigration operations in Minneapolis. Miller appeared on “The Charlie Kirk Show” on Real America�...
Public sceptical over new Grok safeguards as Ofcom launches investigation
The Independent asked the public how artificial intelligence should be regulated, as Elon Musk’s X introduced new safeguards on its AI chatbot Grok following pressure from UK regulators.
Trump administration apologizes for deporting college student flying home for Thanksgiving
The Trump administration during court proceedings earlier this week apologized for deporting a student attempting to fly home for Thanksgiving break last year. Babson College student Any Lucia Lopez Belloza was detained on Nov. 20 at Boston Logan International Airport before boarding a flight to sur...
£1.4m payout to chief executive of NHS trust where Letby worked
A former chief executive of the Countess of Chester NHS Trust, where Lucy Letby worked, has been awarded £1.4m in damages.
Legendary Sells $150 Million Stake to Japanese Broadcast Giant TBS in Strategic Tie-Up
The broadcaster and 'Alice in Borderland' producer has ambitions to adapt Japanese IP for global audiences.
Stock Market Today, Jan. 15: ImmunityBio Surges After Anktiva Revenue Jumps 700%
On Jan. 15, 2026, investors took note of Anktiva's explosive sales ramp, its geographic expansion potential, and a possible new indication.
Emilia Clarke Says She Broke a Rib Filming ‘Ponies’ Sex Scenes | Video
"It didn't like, fully break, it just popped out a little bit," the actress says The post Emilia Clarke Says She Broke a Rib Filming ‘Ponies’ Sex Scenes | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
Trump press secretary launches tirade against reporter who asked about ICE
Karoline Leavitt brands journalist who asked about deaths in ICE custody and killing of Renee Good ‘a leftwing activist’The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, accused a reporter of being a “leftwing activist” during a heated confrontation on Thursday over the killing of Renee Goo...
Aid workers cleared of human trafficking charges in Greece
The former volunteers, who were facing lengthy jail terms, worked for an NGO that rescued asylum-seekers.
How Activists in Iran Are Using Starlink to Stay Online
Activists spent years preparing for a communications blackout in Iran, smuggling in Starlink satellite internet systems and making digital shutdowns harder for the authorities to enforce.
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 16, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 16, 2026.
Browns' Shedeur Sanders worst QB in two key stats which doesn't bode well for future in NFL
These two stats are not a good look for Shedeur Sanders.
Silicon-carbon is just the start: these battery technologies could make your phone last even longer
There are loads of exciting battery technologies under development, and one day some of them could make their way to phones.
5 Rare Pontiacs That Are Worth Six Figures
Pontiac is iconic in the world of muscle cars, and some of the brand's rarest vehicles can fetch very high prices. In fact, these models are worth six figures.
Ex-U.S. ambassador to Venezuela makes case for Machado: "Trump needs somebody popular on the ground"
President Trump has said he's skeptical that opposition leader María Corina Machado can lead Venezuela's military, control its vast oil supply and rally public society to help rebuild the country. Charles Shapiro, who served as the U.S. ambassador to Venezuela during the George W. Bush administrati...
Trump, Schumer meet on frozen New York tunnel project
President Trump met with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Wednesday at Trump’s request to discuss the hold that the president put on the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project linking New York City and New Jersey. Schumer emphasized to Trump the urgent need to promptly release his hold...
Athletics should prioritize a reunion with this starting pitcher
Signing this intriguing pitcher could be the next step for the A's.
You can save over $1,500 on LG’s 65-inch C5 OLED TV
LG might have just revealed its new C6 OLED TVs at CES 2026, but we still don't know when they'll actually hit stores. If you don't want to wait - or spend a couple thousand dollars on a brand new model - the current-gen LG C5 OLED is a fantastic option now the 65-inch model […]
Man accused of shooting at New Hampshire country club indicted on first-degree murder, other charges
A man accused of opening fire at a New Hampshire country club in September has been indicted on murder, attempted murder and assault charges
Judge allows offshore wind farm halted by Trump to resume construction
Setback for president, who has called wind farms ‘losers’, as Empire Wind project allowed to move forwardA federal judge Thursday cleared the way for a New York offshore wind project to resume construction, a victory for the developer who said a Trump administration order to pause it would likel...
Trump aims to keep everyone guessing over Iran action
There were growing signs that US military action on Iran might be imminent, then the US president suddenly changed his tune.
Trannie Anderson Talks Revealing More of Her Heart on ‘Heart Like a Songwriter’ & Picking ‘Songs That Introduce Who I Am’
Grammy nominee Trannie Anderson is set to release her songwriting project and make her Grand Ole Opry debut.
US says reached deal with Taiwan to lower tariffs, boost investments
Under the deal, US will lower tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15 per cent, down from a 20 per cent.
US says it has reached deal with Taiwan to lower tariffs, boost investments
Under the deal, the US will lower tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15 per cent, down from 20 per cent.
Bottled Water Recall as Warning Issued for People in 6 States
Nearly 40,000 gallons of water were recalled after a "floating black foreign substance" was discovered in the product.
Elon Musks X bans InfoFi crypto projects for posting AI slop and reply spam
X is banning crypto apps that reward users for posting on the platform.
10 Greatest Sci-Fi Movie Masterpieces Of The Last 100 Years, Ranked
These sci-fi masterpieces reshaped cinema.
Coyote, bobcat sightings are on the rise in parts of Dallas-Fort Worth; here's how to stay safe
Amid a recent spate of reported sightings of bobcats and coyotes in Frisco, local experts are encouraging North Texas residents to be aware and to take precautions to avoid negative encounters between pets, people and wildlife.
How to Get Zelda Villagers & Items in Animal Crossing New Horizons
Players can get Tears of the Kingdom villagers and other Zelda goodies in Animal Crossing: New Horizons - here's how.
The best alternatives to Spotify for listening to music
Spotify is probably one of the most well-known music services available (if not the most popular) around - and it seems that the company it taking advantage of that. As of this month, Spotify announced that it was raising its prices, the third time since 2023. If that concerns you (especially if you...
Former Miramax & WME Independent Heads Yvette Zhuang & Zach Glueck Launch Manifest Pictures
EXCLUSIVE: Former heads of sales for Miramax and WME Independent, Yvette Zhuang and Zach Glueck are opening the doors to Manifest Pictures, a new international sales agency based in Los Angeles. The Co-CEO’s are joined by former WME executive Cory Lynch as EVP of Finance. Manifest will be launchin...
Bam Margera Says ‘Jackass’ Movie Will Use “Gnarly” Archival Footage But He Doesn’t “Want Anything To Do With It Anymore”
Following reports of his return to the Jackass franchise, Bam Margera has clarified that the new movie will only feature archival footage of him. When asked about co-creators Jeff Tremaine and Johnny Knoxville, the veteran skater said his “feelings toward them are still ‘f*ck you'” after going...
Pamela Anderson ‘Felt Yucky’ Sitting Near Seth Rogen at Golden Globes and Demands Apology Over ‘Pam & Tommy’: That Series ‘Pissed Me Off’
Pamela Anderson told Andy Cohen during an SiriusXM radio interview (via TMZ) that it was “yucky” being in such close proximity to Seth Rogen at the Golden Globes earlier this month. Rogen won two prizes at the ceremony for his Apple TV comedy “The Studio,” including best actor in a comedy se...
Angels sign 6-foot-7 pitcher with 4.24 career MLB ERA
This is a possible bullpen addition.
Sidelining of DOJ's Civil Rights Division in ICE shooting is unusual, experts say
Though DOJ says there's "no basis" for criminal civil rights probe in ICE shooting case, some legal experts say the division's lack of involvement here is unheard of.
‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Premiere Ratings Soar
HBO Max says more than 7 million people have watched the debut episode in its first week.
A rare desert plant shows benefits of sustainability efforts at a large solar array in the Mojave Desert
Although sunlight is one of the cleanest forms of renewable energy available, clearing large swathes of desert habitat to build solar arrays has consequences for the plants and animals it displaces. Researchers are trying to find better ways to preserve desert landscapes without impeding solar energ...