Trump once trashed this obscure bank. Now he may need it badly in Venezuela
The long-maligned Export-Import Bank could serve a key role in Trump's push to drum up private-sector financing for Venezuela's oil sector
FDA-cleared brain stimulation device for ADHD is not effective, new clinical trial finds
A large multicenter clinical trial led by King's College London with 150 children and adolescents has shown that a device cleared by the US FDA to treat ADHD is not effective in reducing symptoms.
Experts provide policy roadmap to reduce dementia risk
A national panel of experts has issued the strongest call yet for the Department of Health and Social Care to overhaul how it approaches dementia prevention, pointing to vital evidence that dementia risk can be reduced and providing a framework for the development of new government policy that could...
Why Broncos passed on Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL Draft: John Elway explains Bradley Chubb 'regret'
One of the NFL's best dual-threat quarterbacks of all-time could have been a Bronco.
Where to watch Hoophall Invitational 2026: Schedule, TV channel, live stream for high school basketball tournament
Some of the top high school teams from around New England and beyond will face off this weekend. Here's how to watch.
'Task' versus 'purpose': Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang explains why AI won't kill jobs.
AI may automate tasks, but your job's purpose may be immune from AI disruption. This applies to radiology, law, coding, and even waiting tables.
I'm not sure Animal Crossing: New Horizons' busted megaphone and other Switch 2 bits are worth £4.19, but 3.0's a welcome nudge back into Nintendo's lovely world
I cannot begin to tell you how much I was looking forward to hoisting megaphone and bellowing insults at Chops from halfway across my island in Animal Crossing: New Horizon's Switch 2 Edition, but the whole voice recognition thing is so flakey - so prone to drawing the attention of entirely the wron...
Is the stock market open on MLK Day? Does the post office deliver mail?
The Monday holiday commemorates the birth of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
David Jonsson and Aimee Lou Wood to Host BAFTA Film Awards Nominations (EXCLUSIVE)
Two of the U.K.’s fastest rising stars are set to reveal the full line-up of 2026 BAFTA film awards nominations. David Jonsson and Aimee Lou Wood are on hosting duties for the nominees announcement, which will start at 12.00 p.m. U.K. (4.00 a.m. PT) on Jan. 27 at the British Academy’s headquarte...
The best cruise lines, according to Consumer Reports
If you're going to be stuck on a boat for a long period of time, you want to make sure you choose the ship for your vacation
It’s not just Beyoncé: The rare club of billionaire musicians
Explore five of the wealthiest msuic artists, how they built their wealth, and what sets each apart in music, business, and ownership
Harmful Chemicals Found in Major Bottled Water Brands
A study found 10 popular bottled water brands contained disinfection by-products, which have been found to increase cancer risk.
With Maduro in U.S. custody, his lieutenants warm to Trump
Attacked by the U.S. military, Venezuela’s socialist regime is now working with the Trump administration to harness the world’s largest proven oil reserves.
FEMA is getting rid of thousands of workers in areas recovering from disasters
Thousands of employees whose contracts end this year will lose their jobs, FEMA managers said at personnel meetings this week. The cuts could hobble the nation's disaster agency.
Minnesota shows what happens when governing and content creation merge
As President Trump approaches one year back in office, the policies his administration pursues — and how those policies are communicated — have been increasingly shaped by social media.
With limited political power, Minnesota Democrats navigate resistance to Trump
From public pleas to lawsuits, Minnesota's Democratic leaders are trying to stop the surge of federal agents on their streets.
House Republicans are investigating Jan. 6. NPR fact-checked the first hearing
A Republican-led congressional subcommittee is leading a new investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. Do their claims add up?
The AI Trade Looks More Reliable After U.S.-Taiwan Deal
The new trade agreement reduces tariff uncertainty around semiconductors.
E-Commerce Marketing Mistakes: Why Discounts Alone Don’t Drive Loyalty
Copy these brands’ tactics that keep customers coming back for more.
Fake Online Ads Are Impersonating Small Businesses. Watch Out for These Red Flags
Fraudsters have used AI-generated images to create websites that have an aura of artisanal authenticity.
Are we ready for OpenAI to put ads into ChatGPT?
Imagine you’re talking to someone and they suddenly start to add advertising to the exchange. What might that look like? In a 1965 episode of the classic sitcom I Dream of Jeannie, the protagonist uses her magical powers to create fake parents for herself in order to impress a date. She crafts th...
The world is getting tougher on kids’ online safety in 2026
The new year is a time for resolutions. This year, governments, platforms, and campaigners all seem to have hit on the same ones: Children should spend less time online, and companies should know exactly how old their users are. From TikTok’s infinite scroll to chatbots like xAI’s Grok that can ...
This classic Microsoft Office suite is back — and only $20
Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows — including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint — for a one-time $19.97.
Three technologies that will shape biotech in 2026
Earlier this week, MIT Technology Review published its annual list of Ten Breakthrough Technologies. As always, it features technologies that made the news last year, and which—for better or worse—stand to make waves in the coming years. They’re the technologies you should really be paying att...
This Vanguard ETF Holds More Assets Than Its iShares Rival. Is It a Better Buy?
In one category, Vanguard has the size advantage, but does that make it better?
Skip Bayless accuses LeBron James of trying to push Austin Reaves out
LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, sparked controversy by suggesting a trade for Austin Reaves, a move James denies involvement in. Despite James' insistence, analysts like Skip Bayless question his influence, citing past patterns. Meanwhile, the Lakers grapple with defensive issues as Reaves, sideline...
The Global Story: The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?
Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?
Foldable iPhone Set to Debut A20 Pro Chip With 2nm Performance Leap
Apple's foldable iPhone will share the same next-generation A20 Pro chip as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models when it debuts this September, according to industry analyst Jeff Pu. In his latest investor note, Pu outlined the projected specifications for all three premium devices that wi...
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act over protests in Minnesota
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke an emergency law that allows the domestic deployment of the military, after federal agents killed one person and injured another in Minnesota, sparking mass protests. Protesters have denounced the aggressive tactics of Trump's broad-reaching...
‘Fallout’ is getting a ‘Big Brother’-inspired spin-off
Casting is now open for ‘Fallout Shelter’ The post ‘Fallout’ is getting a ‘Big Brother’-inspired spin-off appeared first on NME.
Is the Australian Open on TV? Channel, live stream and how to watch tennis grand slam
Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys are the defending champions as the opening grand slam of the year gets underway in Melbourne
LEGO Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Final Battle Set Leaks, Features Link and Zelda Fighting Ganon
LEGO's upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time set featuring Link and Zelda's climactic battle with Ganon has leaked online, alongside its pricing and release details.
OpenAI's IPO: Market commentator warns of risk, says Musk's lawsuit 'not good one'
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging a departure from its non-profit mission for commercial gain, is heading to trial this spring. Market commentator Jim Cramer believes this legal battle could significantly impact OpenAI's future public offering. Musk claims the company, particularly its pa...
US delegation seeks to reassure Denmark and Greenland amid Trump seizure threats
A bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers will meet with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland on Friday to reassure them of congressional support despite President Donald Trump's threats to seize the Arctic island. Trump has said Greenland is vital to US security because of its strategic location a...
Ukraine has fuel reserves for more than 20 days, energy minister says
KYIV, Jan 16 - Ukraine has fuel reserves for more than 20 days, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal told parliament on Friday, describing the overall energy situation in the country as very difficult following a series of Russian drone and missile attacks on power infrastructure.
Number of registered companies in Hong Kong reaches record 1.56 million in 2025
Hong Kong’s corporate landscape expanded to unprecedented levels last year, with the total number of local registered companies reaching a record of nearly 1.56 million by the end of 2025. “By the end of 2025, the total number of local companies and redomiciled companies registered under the Com...
Why this Traitors season is tougher to watch when the men blend together
The latest season of ‘The Traitors’ is teeming with twenty and thirtysomething men who all look pretty similar, and it’s making the backstabbing and double-crossing in the castle even more impenetrable than usual, says Katie Rosseinsky
Norway stunned after Machado gifts Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump
The award cannot be shared or transferred, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said in a statement last week.
One Year Into Trump 2.0, Global Survey Shows More People See China Rising
Most respondents in almost all the surveyed countries believed that, a year into Trump’s second term, China is on the verge of becoming even more powerful.
Madison Keys pictures herself as a champion again at the Australian Open
Madison Keys plans to go quietly into the player tunnel at Rod Laver Arena before the season-opening major to take a photo of her name among the Australian Open champions and send it home to her mom
'Why does this happen?': Ashwin questions Arshdeep exclusion under Gambhir
Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced strong criticism of the team management's handling of Arshdeep Singh, who has been overlooked for the first two ODIs against New Zealand. Ashwin emphasized the detrimental impact on a player's confidence and argued Arshdeep's consistent performances war...
Australian Open order of play and tournament schedule
Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Venus Williams and Emma Raducanu are all in action on the opening day of the tournament on Sunday
NASA brings Crew-11 home early in rare medical evacuation
SpaceX Crew-11 splashed down safely in the Pacific after more than five months in orbit aboard the International Space Station. The four astronauts completed over 140 experiments and traveled nearly 71 million miles around Earth. NASA brought the crew home earlier than planned due to a medical conce...
Cold War nuclear bunker just ‘days away’ from falling into sea as it teeters on the edge of a cliff
The structure is clinging onto the cliff, with little of it left to support it
Past Wordle answers – every solution so far, alphabetical and by date
Knowing past Wordle answers can help with today's game. Here's the full list so far.
Iran deploys riot police to shut down protests
Iranian authorities deployed riot police Thursday evening on Tehran's main square and avenues to prevent protests, FRANCE 24's correspondent Siavosh Ghazi said. Ghazi also reported that Iran has not yet responded to the White House claim that it has halted executions for some 800 protesters.
How Manchester United’s behind-the-scenes reset heaps the spotlight onto their next permanent manager
Old Trafford’s hierarchy are looking for a strong personality to lead the team, says Miguel Delaney in the latest Inside Football newsletter, confident that a quiet but significant transformation behind the scenes has finally changed the environment they are stepping into
Police defend extraditing TikToker on private jet that cost taxpayer £16,000
Surrey Police confirmed it spent £15,990 on the chartered flight to bring HSTikkyTokky back from Malaga Airport
HSBC reviews Singapore insurance unit amid focus on high growth in Hong Kong, China
HSBC Holdings’ exploration of options for its insurance business in Singapore may lead to a sale of the unit as the group reallocates resources to its insurance business in Hong Kong and mainland China, according to analysts. “It makes sense for HSBC to consider an exit from Singapore’s insura...
South Korea sentences ex-president to five years in first martial law verdict
Yoon Suk Yeol’s conviction for obstructing own arrest separate from main trial that could lead to death penaltyA South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for mobilising presidential security forces to block his own arrest and abusing his powers. It is...
Anker SOLIX C2000 Sees Massive 52% Price Drop (Now $719)
Anker SOLIX C2000 drops to $719 on Amazon. Save $780 on this 2400W portable power station with solar charging and 58-minute fast recharge. The post Anker SOLIX C2000 Sees Massive 52% Price Drop (Now $719) appeared first on Phandroid.
Next Star Wars Trilogy Is "Not There" Yet As Kathleen Kennedy Provides Next Deadline
A new Star Wars trilogy from Simon Kinberg has been in the works for some time, but now Kathleen Kennedy has provided a detailed update on its status.
Why Trump still isn’t a Nobel Peace Prize winner despite being gifted Machado’s medal
White House sources said Machado had committed the ‘ultimate sin’ by accepting the award in the first place
Roborock Qrevo Drops to $399.99: Save $250 on This Vacuum and Mop Combo
Roborock Qrevo drops to $399.99 on Amazon. Save $250 on this robot vacuum and mop combo with 8000Pa suction and auto-empty dock. The post Roborock Qrevo Drops to $399.99: Save $250 on This Vacuum and Mop Combo appeared first on Phandroid.
Taiwan hails its ‘best’ trade deal with US, as China protests
Taiwan’s premier has hailed a new trade deal with the United States as the “best tariff deal” enjoyed by countries with trade surpluses with Washington, while an official in Beijing condemned the accord
Indian Rupee Slides to One-Month Low as Stock Outflows Rise
The Indian rupee fell to a one-month low amid persistent foreign outflows from domestic equities and muted central bank support.
AI Destroys Institutions
Article URL: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5870623 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46644779 Points: 7 # Comments: 6
Get the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE for Just $509 Before This Deal Ends
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE drops to $509.99 on Amazon. Get 28% off this 256GB AI smartphone with 4900mAh battery and triple cameras. The post Get the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE for Just $509 Before This Deal Ends appeared first on Phandroid.
Water finally restored to some of 30,000 customers hit by week of disruption
South East Water has faced intense criticism from MPs and the public
Health and safety rules ‘don’t really apply’ to Michelin-starred restaurants, says critic
Giles Coren said that food inspection rules need to ‘modernise’ after restaurant Ynyshir received a one star rating
'It's Such a Miracle It Lasted That Long' — Fans Bid Farewell as Nintendo Deletes Animal Crossing: New Horizons Japanese Adults-Only Island
This week, Nintendo finally removed an infamous, adults only-themed island from Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Existing since 2020, the suggestive fan creation was almost as old as the game, and gained much attention from Japanese streamers for its distorted, humorous world view and huge level of de...
Satellite Imagery Reveals US Ally's Aircraft Carrier Upgrades
Japan is converting two naval vessels into aircraft carriers to bolster its defense posture in its southwestern islands.
The 11 best headphones of 2026 — see the top contenders from Sony, Apple, Bose, and Beats
We tested the best headphones from Sony, Bose, Apple, Marshall, and Bowers & Wilkins. See all the wireless and noise-cancelling cans we personally recommend.
CTO fired, rehired in an hour: CEO Murati ousts co-founder; OpenAI hires him
In a stunning AI talent war development, Barret Zoph has returned to OpenAI just 58 minutes after his exit from Thinking Machines Lab was announced. The move, alongside two other former colleagues, follows a reported amicable split, with OpenAI stating they "do not share" concerns about misconduct. ...
Vying for his support, Nobel laureate María Corina Machado meets with President Trump
NPR's A Martinez talks to Eduardo Gamarra, a politics and international relations professor at Florida International University, about María Corina Machado's meeting with President Trump.
Political science professor talks about María Corina Machado's meeting with Trump
NPR's A Martinez talks to Eduardo Gamarra, a politics and international relations professor at Florida International University, about María Corina Machado's meeting with President Trump.
Woman remembers the age-defying love she shared with her husband
A woman who was married to a man twice her age remembers their relationship, and the important question she asked him when they spoke to StoryCorps 20 years ago.
How much could a London tourist tax generate for the capital?
Local authorities are hoping they can retain half of this revenue to reinvest in their boroughs
Winter Storm Warning as 24 Inches of Snow To Strike
Severe impacts, including up to 2 feet of snow and 50 mph winds, are forecast from Alaska to the Great Lakes through Saturday.
This 2026 Social Security Change Is Going to Hurt the Worst
Some workers are going to have less money in their paychecks due to a change in Social Security rules in 2026.
How small steps can help you feel in control of finances from a mindset coach
Author Roxie Nafousi breaks down how to get on top of your money sustainably
Greek rice growers fear Mercosur deal will price them out of business
CHALASTRA, Greece, Jan 16 - Rice growers in northern Greece had braced for a tough 2026 season as competition from non-EU exporters heated up but many of them now worry that a controversial free trade deal between the European Union and South America's biggest Mercosur economies might put them out o...
Why millennials are yearning for 2016 all over Instagram
Millennials are posting pictures of themselves from a decade ago, in all their skinny-jeans, winged-eyeliner glory.
How to get big Eighties hair – without the crunch or damage
Celebrities are bringing back big bouncy hair on the red carpet – here’s how you can conquer volume at home
Disney's sluggish stock threatens to dent CEO Bob Iger's legacy
Disney's stock is lagging despite CEO Bob Iger's comeback tour. Analysts broke down the reasons and the potential impact his successor could have.
Sudan food aid expected to be ‘depleted’ by end of March, UN warns
The United Nation’s food agency on Thursday warned that its food stocks in Sudan will be depleted by the end of March, and that it urgently needs funding to help prevent an imminent catastrophe. According to the UN, food rations have already been cut to an absolute minimum and millions of children...
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Lego set leaks, and Ganon looks fierce
The recently teased Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Lego set has leaked. Read more
Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations
In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me".
I tried the new Digg beta, and it's the friendlier Reddit alternative I've been waiting for
This week's public beta removes the paywall and opens signups to everyone.
Motley Fool Data: Why AI Infrastructure Players Could Be the Next Big Stock Market Winners
What if the best data center investments aren't the headline grabbers? Two infrastructure giants are quietly powering the AI revolution.
BTS reveal new album title ‘ARIRANG’
Like the folk song of the same name, the new record is expected to carry themes of connection, distance, and reunion The post BTS reveal new album title ‘ARIRANG’ appeared first on NME.
A millennial quit a 6-figure job at Google to pursue more meaningful work: 'I wanted more out of my career and my life.'
Job quitters have become outliers in a frozen hiring market. Those who do it say the uncertainty was worth it to take some agency over their lives.
U.S. attempt to seize Greenland could hurt trade with the EU, French finance minister says
Economic ties between the U.S. and Europe could be damaged if Trump moves to take the Danish territory.
Nintendo shuts down user-created Animal Crossing ‘adults-only’ island
The island featured strip clubs and other nightlife spots.
2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Hold Forever
These are companies you can regularly add to without thinking twice.
Robbie Williams surprise releases long-awaited new album ‘BRITPOP’
"It's been long enough. I've decided that I wanna go now" The post Robbie Williams surprise releases long-awaited new album ‘BRITPOP’ appeared first on NME.