Farm in Nagano Prefecture works to save disappearing Kiso horse breed
Although about 7,000 Kiso horses existed in the region during the Meiji Era, only about 140 remain in Japan today.
China’s FX Conversion Jumps to Record as Firms Rush Back to Yuan
Chinese banks helped clients sell a record amount of foreign currencies back into the yuan in December, supercharged by expectations of appreciation and increased seasonal demand.
Venezuela’s acting president pushes major shift toward foreign oil investment
The move challenges deeply rooted beliefs within her government
The Pitt Season 2 Hints at Potential Romance Between Dr. Langdon and Dr. King
The latest episode of The Pitt season 2 may have given fans a clue about a budding romance between Dr. Langdon and Dr. King. Their close friendship and chemistry have been a focal point of the series, and with Langdon's return to the hospital, the possibility of a relationship seems more plausible t...
Chris Mason: Is Farage's Reform really Conservatives 2.0?
Reform UK is showing 'momentum and magnetism', but faces a familiar critique of being dubbed the Conservatives 2.0, the BBC's political editor writes.
Spurs former lottery pick cited as potential trade candidate
Jeremy Sochan mentioned as possible trade candidate for Spurs ahead of 2026 NBA trade deadline.
The frequency of injuries for Victor Wembanyama is becoming concerning
Injuries aren't good in general, but they can't happen often for a player like Wembanyama.
US citizen sues after federal agents in Minnesota threw him in unmarked car and refused to let him go despite seeing passport
Lawsuit accuses federal officials of using ‘police-state tactics’ and carrying out mass racial profiling of Somalis and Latinos
Draymond Green Gets Honest on Caleb Williams’ Playoff Debut
After an impressive NFL playoff debut, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams earned respect from Draymond Green.
Gwar Rages Through Chappell Roan’s ‘Pink Pony Club’ and Its Spectacular
The Scumdogs of the Universe deliver a thrilling rendition of the Grammy winner's smash hit
‘Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie Gives Season 2 Filming Update
As Season 1 continues to take the world by storm, Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie expects to be spending the summer on ice. The actor, who plays Ilya Rozanov on the LGBTQ hockey romance series, gave an update on the Season 2 production timeline, predicting that the Jacob Tierney-adapted Crave/HBO...
The Pitt Season 2's Dr. Collins Replacement Continues A Worrying Dr. Robby Trend
Dr. Robby is making some new connections in The Pitt season 2, and with his former spark, Dr. Collins, moving from PTMH, it appears he has moved on.
Venezuela oil fetching 30% higher price, U.S. energy chief says, after first sale worth $500 million
America is securing prices about 30% higher for Venezuelan crude than those obtained before President Nicolas Maduro's capture, said U.S. Energy Secretary.
Shang-Chi's Exciting Evolution in Avengers: Doomsday | Simu Liu Teases Hero's Growth
Despite being absent in all four Doomsday teasers released thus far, a new update has been very excited about one MCU hero's return in particular.
Trump announces ‘board of peace’ formed for Gaza
He said members of the body will be announced “shortly.”
Takaichi Cabinet approval rises to 61%
The Cabinet has been able to maintain its public support rate at around 60% since it was launched in October last year.
The Pitt Season 2's Patient Log: All 15 Medical Cases Explained
The Pitt season 2 is already off to an intense start with numerous patients arriving at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital as the day shift starts
Depression might signal brain disease risk among seniors
Depression in old age could be an early sign of serious brain disease, a new study says.
Trump announces Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ has been formed
President Trump on Thursday announced that the “Board of Peace” to oversee Gaza has been formed, months after Israel and Hamas reached a fragile ceasefire following two years of conflict. “It is my Great Honor to announce that THE BOARD OF PEACE has been formed,” Trump posted on Truth Social...
Show HN: Reversing YouTube’s “Most Replayed” Graph
Hi HN,I recently noticed a recurring visual artifact in the "Most Replayed" heatmap on the YouTube player. The highest peaks were always surrounded by two dips. I got curious about why they were there, so I decided to reverse engineer the feature to find out.This post documents the deep dive. It sta...
Director Eden Wurmfeld And E.P. Edward Norton On Why Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Classroom 4’ Brings People To Tears
Professor Reiko Hillyer has taught at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR for over 20 years, but it’s a course she conducts away from campus that has put her at the center of an award-winning documentary, the Oscar-shortlisted short film Classroom 4. The classroom of the title is located within ...
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 2 Recap: Dr. Robby's New Love Interest & Rivalries
This recap of The Pitt season 2, episode 2 reveals Dr. Robby's potential new love interest, introduces rivalries among the doctors, and highlights key patient developments.
Clearing the hurdle at Gillette still stands between the Texans and history
From their first win under the lights in 2002 to another January test in Foxborough, the Texans are still chasing the moment that finally moves them forward.
Japan and ASEAN agree to cooperate on AI development
Japan and ASEAN aim to join hands at a time when the United States and China are boosting their presence in the artificial intelligence sector.
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Trump administration exempts World Cup and Olympics from visa ban
Foreign spectators, media and corporate sponsors intending to attend these events remain barred
CNN pollster points out the struggles Trump faces in polls and delivers jab to NFL team as well
Polls showing voters concerned with Trump’s economic record are a particular worry for the GOP going into 2026
Meta has discontinued its metaverse for work, too
Two months before it changed its name to "Meta," Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally introduced us to his metaverse for work: Horizon Workrooms, envisioned as a virtual space for workers to collaborate. Today, the company announced it's shutting that space down: "Meta has made the decision to di...
Trump news at a glance: The medal may be in Trump’s hands, but peace prize is not his, Nobel officials say
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado ‘presented’ her Nobel prize to Trump in White House meeting – key US politics stories from Thursday 15 January at a glanceIn an apparent attempt to win back Donald Trump’s favour, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado told repor...
This $28 Million Asia ETF Bet Now Makes Up 17% of One Portfolio -- Here's What to Know
The iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF tracks a diversified basket of Asian equities, spanning both developed and emerging markets.
These 15+ Roku TV shortcuts unlock the system's best features - and I use them daily
You're not getting the most out of your Roku - these hidden menus and settings can help.
China National Team ETFs Log Record Outflows Amid Cooling Signal
Some of the exchange‑traded funds heavily owned by China’s so‑called national team saw record outflows on Thursday, a development that aligns with broader efforts to temper the stock market rally.
Cyberpunk 2077 8K Graphics Overhaul Is So Gorgeous It Hurts
Cyberpunk 2077 isn't even close to reaching its full potential on PC, as its visuals are constantly shattering new ceilings with high-end graphics.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Players Are Still Missing a Popular Arceus Item
Pokemon Legends: Z-A fans are unhappy about this missing Pokemon Legends: Arceus item, even three months post-launch and after DLC.
‘9-1-1’ Season 9, Episode 8 Recap: Hen’s Tragic Diagnosis and Maddie’s War With AI
Eddie also gets a big rescue with the help of a “Friday Night Lights” alum in Thursday’s all new episode The post ‘9-1-1’ Season 9, Episode 8 Recap: Hen’s Tragic Diagnosis and Maddie’s War With AI appeared first on TheWrap.
The Pitt season 2 episode 2’s new trauma is more disastrous than any medical emergency — and it’s all thanks to AI
Not even a doctor can fix the mess The Pitt season 2 episode 2 has got itself into — but maybe Sam Altman at OpenAI could.
How to Watch Knicks vs Warriors: Live Stream NBA, TV Channel
The New York Knicks (25-15) travel to Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors (22-19) in this Thursday night NBA matchup.
The Internet Just Resurrected 2016—Here’s What Brought It Back to Life
New trend has influencers finding inspiration in nostalgia.
This Popular AI's Stock Bubble Could Burst in 2026
Palantir's stock has decoupled from its business.
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for January 16 - check list
Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research recommends RBL Bank, and UPL as the top stock picks for January 16, 2026. It also shares its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:
John Oliver Says Warner Bros. Acquisition “Very Hard to Justify Legally,” But “We’re Not Going to Change”
The 'Last Week Tonight' host made the comments on Trevor Noah's podcast Thursday.
Hokkaido megaquake probability rises to around 90%, says panel
The panel estimated the probability of an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8-8.5 occurring along the Chishima Trench off the city of Nemuro in Hokkaido within 30 years.
Laptop makers have about a year of memory stock to ride out the RAM crunch, Intel says
In a recent interview, Intel said the laptop market is likely to emerge mostly unscathed from the memory chip shortage driven by the AI data center craze. Some analysts had predicted sharp price increases or the possibility of downgraded specs for upcoming laptop models. According to Intel, however,...
One official fatally stabbed during forced eviction in Tokyo
The resident suspected of stabbing two officials, one of whom later died, reportedly told police “I didn’t intend to kill them, but I thought it wouldn’t matter if they died.”
Breaking Down the Shocking Ending of <i>Ponies</i>
The Peacock spy thriller comes to a gripping end.
GameStop Comes for Sophie Turner’s ‘Tomb Raider’ Reveal: ‘This Is Not Lara Croft’
"Had my doubts but she certainly looks the part," one user says as social media debates Turner's game-accurate debut The post GameStop Comes for Sophie Turner’s ‘Tomb Raider’ Reveal: ‘This Is Not Lara Croft’ appeared first on TheWrap.
See how Victoria’s bushfires spread: a visual guide to the scale of devastation
Authorities and firefighters say the Victorian fires of January 2026 were unlike anything seen before in speed, scale and destruction. And they came much earlier than normalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new fight for Victorian farmers – saving livestock that survived...
Houston riding two waves as Cougars welcome Arizona State to the Fertitta Center
With the city buzzing and the Cougars rolling, Sunday night brings another grind-it-out test inside the Fertitta Center.
Japan is right to rethink its immigration approach
In the past decade, arrivals have surged as the population ages. The number of foreigners has doubled since 2012 to top 4 million.
‘Dune’ studio sells stake to Japan’s TBS at $4 billion valuation
Legendary aims to capitalize on the growing market for Japanese stories as Netflix and other global services make it easier for stories in any language to reach audiences abroad.
The Papers: 'Sacked Jenrick defects' and 'Traitories'
Former Conservative shadow minister Robert Jenrick joining Reform UK hours after he was sacked by Kemi Badenoch, is the main focus of Friday's papers.
Hedge funds hire talent scouts in Japan to tap comeback
Identifying the right portfolio manager or pod member has been described as finding a future NBA superstar from a large pool of college basketball players.
Show HN: I built a text-based business simulator to replace video courses
I am a solo developer, and I built Core MBA because I was frustrated with the "video course" default in business education.I wanted to build a "compiler for business logic"—a tool where I could read a concept in 5 minutes and immediately test it in a hostile environment to see if my strategy actua...
AliExpress Has a 500W 375Wh Adult Electric Bike for Just $231 with Free Delivery
This electric assisted bike can go up to 23mph with a range of up to 45 miles.
The Samsung P9 256GB MicroSD Express Nintendo Switch 2 Memory Card Drops to $35 on Amazon
Doubles your Switch 2 storage capacity.
A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon a bloody red next month. This is why
NASA says the celestial event is set for March 3 and best viewed in California
Texas A&M' Mike Elko visits Cooper Witten, son of NFL legend and Oklahoma assistant
Texas A&M is turning up the heat on the latest round of 2027 prospects.
Radio Free Asia to resume Korean broadcasts to reach North Korea
Korea Service broadcasts would begin later this month.
China Clamps Down on High-Speed Traders, Removing Data Servers
China is pulling the plug on a key advantage held by high-frequency traders, removing servers dedicated to those firms out of local exchanges’ data centers, according to people familiar with the matter.
Armed suspects rob Manhattan Pokémon store
Armed suspects rob Manhattan Pokémon store
FBI: 1 arrested after protesters smash into unmarked federal vehicles
The FBI says that a suspect is in custody after protests in north Minneapolis Wednesday evening culminated in vandalism and the apparent compromising of federal documents.
NBA insider says Jonathan Kuminga would 'make sense' for Lakers
The Lakers keep being mentioned in Kuminga trade chatter.
US peace plan for Gaza: Trump announces ‘board of peace’— what it means
US President Trump announced the formation of a Gaza “board of peace,” a key step in the second phase of a US-backed plan to end the war. This board will supervise a Palestinian technocratic committee tasked with Gaza's administration post-conflict. The plan also includes an International Stabil...
Absolute Universe Heroes Enter DC K.O. Tournament
Thanks to DC's ongoing K.O. crossover, brand-new contenders are entering the major contest of heroes and villains...from The Absolute Universe!
Many Fiery Remarks, Little Clarity on What’s Next at Security Council Meeting on Iran
Iran’s representative denied the country had killed protesters, as the U.S. ambassador said President Trump had made clear “all options are on the table” to stop the killing.
A $3.9 Million Buy Just Pushed This Closed-End Fund to 19% of an Advisor’s Portfolio
The SRH Total Return Fund delivers a diversified mix of equities and bonds with a focus on value and income generation for investors.
China’s slowing growth, bilateral tensions top American business concerns in 2026
Concerns about China’s slowing economic growth and “strained” Beijing-Washington relations rank as the top two concerns among members of the American Chamber of Commerce in China this year, according to a chamber survey released on Friday. The growth concern was raised by around two-thirds of ...
The Most Anticipated Apple Products Launching in 2026
Here are the most anticipated Apple products of the year, including iPhones and MacBooks.
US Firms Regain Optimism on China After Trump-Xi Trade Truce
US companies are more upbeat about doing business in China after a trade truce between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China.
Better Fintech Stock: SoFi Technologies vs. Upstart
Both of these businesses are finding tremendous success in different corners of the financial services industry.
How to Get Strawberries in Heartopia
Strawberries are a delicate and sweet fruit that you can find in Heartopia, and here's their exact location and what they can do.
Florida Republican candidate suggests ‘sin tax’ for OnlyFans creators
"...young women who could otherwise be mothers raising families, rearing children, I don't want them to be selling their bodies to sick men online."
NFL rankings show Chiefs' biggest issue heading into offseason
This isn't good.
Top 3 Must-Watch HBO Max Shows This Weekend: January 16–18, 2026
Discover the top 3 must-watch HBO Max shows to stream this weekend, January 16–18, 2026. From buzzworthy new releases to critically acclaimed winners.
Bears 'Moving Quickly' Toward Indiana Stadium Plan
The Chicago Bears appear to be moving quickly toward building a new stadium in Northwest Indiana with a recent development.
Braves predicted to sign $61 million All-Star ace to create dynamic 1-2 punch with Chris Sale
This move would definitely give the Braves' rotation the facelift it needs.
Insights into the logistics of cellular waste disposal
Protein aggregates, damaged organelles, and invading bacteria are identified and removed in healthy cells. An international research team led by Professor Konstanze F. Winklhofer from the Institute of Biochemistry and Pathobiochemistry at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, has deciphered a critical me...
Flu cases surging in California as officials warn of powerful strain
California officials are issuing warnings about a new flu strain that is increasing flu-related cases and hospitalizations statewide, with public health experts across the nation echoing the alerts.
Flu deaths have doubled in NC since week of Christmas: Has the season peaked?
The number of people who have died from complications of the flu in North Carolina more than doubled in the last two weeks to 134, according to state health officials.
Trump’s first Venezuela oil sale deal goes to megadonor’s company
Senior Vitol trader met US president at White House last week and gave millions to his re-election campaign
Armed Men Rob Pokemon Card Store
Armed men hit a Manhattan Pokemon card shop during a fan event, with staff estimating a staggering loss and police now searching for suspects.
Fortnite: How to Get Adventure Time Skins
It's time to go to distant lands where the fun never ends with this Fortnite x Adventure Time collab that brings the heroes of Ooo into the fight!
The Deals: Marc Cuban Invests in ‘Emo Night’ Producer; Coachella Promoter Bringing ‘Large-Scale’ Music Festival to Santa Monica
Other recent deals include Cutting Edge Group's acquisition of a prolific composer's catalog and Musical AI's latest fundraise.
Daniel Stern Exits ABC Pilot ‘Do You Want Kids?’ After Prostitution Solicitation Charge
The "Home Alone" actor was set to star alongside Rachel Bloom and Rory Scovel The post Daniel Stern Exits ABC Pilot ‘Do You Want Kids?’ After Prostitution Solicitation Charge appeared first on TheWrap.