NASA to Provide Live Coverage of Crew-11 Return, Splashdown
NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 5:05 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 14, for the undocking of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station, pending weather condi...
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Trump Supports the Protesters, Except Those Protesting Him
The split-screen television images of mass demonstrations in Minneapolis and Tehran have highlighted the president’s disparate views of democracy and popular dissent.
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What’s at stake in Uganda’s presidential election?
Yoweri Museveni's main challenger is musician Bobi Wine.
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US to end deportation protections for Somalis
The decision is expected to affect about 1,100 people and is likely to face legal challenges.
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Claudette Colvin, Who Refused to Give Her Bus Seat to a White Woman, Dies at 86
Claudette Colvin in 1998. When she was ordered to move to the back of a bus in 1955, she refused: “History had me glued to the seat,” she said.
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Rosenior to talk to Sterling and Disasi about Chelsea exile
New Chelsea manager has pledged to speak to Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, who were left in limbo by the previous boss.
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Labour revives Northern Powerhouse Rail project with pledge of £45bn funds
Plan will start with TransPennine upgrade with new line connecting Liverpool and Manchester in second phaseLong-awaited plans for better railways across the north of England have been given governm...
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New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception
New York City will be a notable exclusion from proposed legislation to legalize commercial robotaxis across the state.
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Kim 'good to go' for Winter Olympics despite dislocated shoulder
Olympic champion snowboarder Chloe Kim says she will be fit to compete at the Winter Olympic Games next month despite dislocating her shoulder last week.
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NASA’s Pandora Small Satellite Launched
In this photo from early January 2026, teams prepare to encapsulate NASA’s Pandora small satellite, NASA-sponsored Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat (SPARCS), and the Black Hole Coded Aperture...
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Man City overcome VAR controversy for first-leg win at Newcastle
Antoine Semenyo scored again for Manchester City as his new club took control of their Carabao Cup semi-final against holders Newcastle - but was controversially denied another goal by VAR.
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A Timeline of Protests in Iran
Amid a near-total communications blackout, witness footage trickling out of Iran paints a picture of how the country’s largest uprising in decades spread — and turned deadly.
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More than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says 'help is on its way'
A US-based rights group says it has confirmed the killing of 1,850 protesters during a crackdown by authorities, as the US president urges Iranians to keep demonstrating.
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'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran
An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.
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NASA, Department of Energy to Develop Lunar Surface Reactor by 2030
NASA, along with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced Tuesday a renewed commitment to their longstanding partnership to support the research and development of a fission surface power sys...
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Jenner and Richardson suffered 'unsurvivable injuries'
Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson suffered "unsurvivable injuries" during a British Supersport Championship event, their inquests hear.
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Amazon pushes suppliers for cuts ahead of Supreme Court tariff ruling
Tech giant moves to reverse concessions made to limit the shock of US President Donald Trump’s trade levies
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Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
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Microsoft announces glut of new data centers but says it won’t let your electricity bill go up
The tech giant has pledged to be a "good neighbor" as it continues to invest in AI infrastructure throughout the country.
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UK government rolls back key part of digital ID card plans
Workers will be able to use other identification for right to work, meaning digital form not mandatoryMinisters have rolled back on a main element of the proposed digital ID plans, leaving open the...
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South Korea prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-President Yoon
Prosecutors say Yoon, who was impeached over a failed 2024 martial law declaration, threatened 'constitutional order'.
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Tomlin steps down as Steelers head coach after 19 years
Steelers president Art Rooney confirmed Tomlin asked to step down from the role after their play-off defeat to the Houston Texans on Wildcard Weekend.
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Keir Starmer offered place on Trump’s Gaza ‘peace board’
Prime minister is yet to receive a formal invitation, but the Guardian has been told that Starmer is expected to acceptKeir Starmer has been offered a place on the Gaza “peace board” set up by Dona...
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Trump says Iran protest death toll too high
US President Donald Trump said the death toll from protests in Iran is too high.
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A consumer watchdog issued a warning about Google’s AI agent shopping protocol — Google says she’s wrong
A consumer economics watchdog says Google's new Universal Commerce Protocol is ripe for misuse where consumers could pay more for items. Google denies this.
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Uganda Cuts Internet Days Before Presidential Election
Supporters of Yoweri Museveni cheer during his party’s closing campaign rally on Tuesday ahead of the election in Kampala.
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Arrest Made in Toronto Airport Gold Heist as Police Seek 2 Others
A shipment of gold and money from Switzerland went missing in April 2023 after it was placed in an airport warehouse in Toronto.
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Ammobia says it has reinvented a century-old technology
The startup has a new take on the Haber-Bosch process used o make ammonia. If Ammobia can deliver, it could change industries from power generation to maritime shipping.
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Scottish budget: SNP government cuts taxes for lowest earners
Ministers will hope package of measures can aid efforts to retain power in May’s Holyrood electionsMinisters in Scotland have cut taxes for the lowest earners by a modest £11 a year, as the governm...
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Ring founder details the camera company’s ‘intelligent assistant’ era
AI is ushering in Ring’s next chapter, as the Amazon-owned video doorbell maker shifts toward becoming an “intelligent assistant.”
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Man to plead guilty to hacking US Supreme Court filing system
A 24-year-old from Tennessee is expected to admit to accessing the Supreme Court’s electronic filing system without authorization dozens of times throughout 2023.
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Everything Is Content for the ‘Clicktatorship’
For the second Trump administration, the world of online conspiracies is shaping real-world policies like never before.
wired.com
Roblox’s AI-Powered Age Verification Is a Complete Mess
Kids are being identified as adults—and vice versa—on Roblox, while age-verified accounts are already being sold online.
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Doctors think AI has a place in healthcare – but maybe not as a chatbot
OpenAI and Anthropic have each launched healthcare-focused products over the last week.
techcrunch.com
Dispatch from Tehran: the week Iranians revolted against the regime
Cut off from the outside world, Iran has been convulsed by some of the worst violence since the 1979 Islamic revolution
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Curbing sexual deepfakes is a moral imperative
Musk has mischaracterised the dispute with the UK and others over indecent AI images as censorship
ft.com
Uganda cuts internet days before presidential election
The blackout comes as President Yoweri Museveni, criticised for cracking down on opponents, vies for his seventh term.
aljazeera.com
What does Trump's foreign policy mean for World Cup?
As a group of cross-party MPs calls on Fifa to consider expelling the USA from the World Cup, BBC Sport analyses what Donald Trump’s foreign policy means for the tournament.
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The Guardian view on long waits for disability benefits: the system should not push people closer to poverty | Editorial
It takes a year for some personal independence payment claims to be processed, creating the perfect storm for vulnerable applicantsLong delays in processing personal independence payment (Pip) clai...
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China’s London super-embassy almost certain to get go-ahead next week
Approval shortly before Keir Starmer’s trip to Beijing would come despite widespread concern among Labour MPsA vast new Chinese embassy complex in east London is almost certain to be formally appro...
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Chelsea and Scotland legend McCreadie dies aged 85
Former Scotland and Chelsea player Eddie McCreadie, who was once hailed by Tommy Docherty as the best left-back in Europe and went on to manage the London club, dies at the age of 85.
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‘Day of reckoning, retribution’ coming to Minnesota amid ICE outrage: Trump
US president issues latest threat to midwestern state, where protests have continued after ICE agent killed woman.
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Wes breaks cover to challenge Keir – without even mentioning him | John Crace
In a keynote speech, Streeting, the natural salesman, made one thing clear: he was ready whenever the call might comeThere must be a happy medium somewhere. Some ministers you can’t get to shut up,...
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End of western alliance means UK must be bolder, says Chatham House director
Bronwen Maddox says Trump’s rejection of international law leaves UK and Europe facing huge dilemmaDonald Trump has ended the western alliance, requiring the UK to adopt a bolder, more independent...
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Football fan died after being targeted by 'predatory' gambling sites
A coroner concludes that a 36-year-old Liverpool fan took his own life after he was enticed to use illegal gambling websites to bet on football matches.
bbc.com
Musk v Starmer: will UK ban X over Grok nudification? – The Latest
The UK government is threatening Elon Musk’s X with the nuclear option: a ban. The social media platform is under pressure from ministers over the use of the Grok AI tool to manipulate images of wo...
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Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68
His ex-wife announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast.
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New proposed Ukip logo compared to iron cross used by Nazi regime
Anti-racism campaign group Hope Not Hate warned that the logo was ‘echoing Nazi-style imagery’A proposed new Ukip logo likened to the black military cross associated with the German empire and late...
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Ravens owner eyeing new deal for Lamar by March
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti told reporters Tuesday that he's told star quarterback Lamar Jackson he wants a new deal done by the start of free agency in March, one that would significant...
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Starting gun fired on crucial election as Wales' parliament returns
There were heated exchanges in the Senedd as party leaders sketched out their election campaigns.
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Neo humanoid maker 1X releases world model to help bots learn what they see
1X released a new world model that it says is a solid step toward its robots being able to teach themselves new tasks.
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‘A very tough moment’: how Trump has put museums in jeopardy
A study has shown the devastating impact of arts funding cuts on institutions across America and many within the industry are concerned for what’s nextFrom Times Square to the Washington Monument,...
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Trump Says London is Unsafe. Its Murder Rate Just Hit a Historic Low.
Mounted police on the streets of Harlesden, London, last week.
nytimes.com
Hillsborough law to be delayed over security services concerns
Ministers hope to reach compromise after MPs and families said bill went too far in shielding intelligence officersThe government is to delay the progress of the Hillsborough law while ministers th...
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Joseph Beuys review – the grotesque bathtub containing all the horrors of modern history
Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery, LondonThere’s no escape from the torments of the past in this show, which celebrates the German artist at his most Wagnerian, enchanting and sickening you simultaneouslyBor...
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NASA Back for Seconds with New Food System Design Challenge
NASA is getting ready to send four astronauts around the Moon with Artemis II, laying the foundation for sustainable missions to the lunar surface and paving the way for human exploration on Mars....
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Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.
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Rejuvenated Wilson reaches Masters quarter-finals
Former world champion Kyren Wilson puts his UK Championship disappointment behind him with some superb snooker to defeat China's Si Jiahui 6-2 and move into the Masters quarter-final.
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UK announces ‘full and further sanctions’ amid Iran killings and arrests
Sanctions to target finance, energy, transport, software and other significant industries, Yvette Cooper tells MPsIran crisis live – latest updatesThe UK has announced “full and further sanctions”...
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Trump administration prepares to unveil new Gaza leadership
US and Israeli officials who will shepherd fragile ceasefire were linked with contentious Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
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Starmer considers joining Trump's Gaza peace board
The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas.
bbc.com
Starmer under pressure amid growing talk of leadership challenge
Labour Party awash with talk of coup against prime minister in run-up to May elections
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Zoe Saldaña becomes highest-grossing actor of all time
Star overtook Scarlett Johansson after success of third Avatar – her films have now made more than $15.46bn worldwideZoe Saldaña has become the highest-grossing actor of all time.The 47-year-old Os...
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ElevenLabs CEO says the voice AI startup crossed $330 million ARR last year
The company said it took only five months to go from $200 million to $330 million in annual recurring revenue.
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How Trump may act on Iran — and why
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks to former National Security Adviser John Bolton about the protests in Iran.
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Kim 'good to go' for Olympics despite labrum tear
Snowboarder Chloe Kim says she's "good to go" for the Olympics despite tearing the labrum in her shoulder during a training run last week.
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Labour MPs plan to oppose move to restrict protest at animal testing sites
Campaigners warn proposals being voted on in Commons are threat to ‘long and legitimate history’ of peaceful actionLabour MPs are among those planning to vote against a move to restrict protest out...
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Leah Williamson and Richard Osman back National Year of Reading
The footballer and author are supporting a nationwide campaign, Go All In, which aims to reverse the ‘worrying decline’ in reading for pleasure among children in the UKLeah Williamson, Michael Morp...
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Salah-Mane rivalry renewed in Afcon semi-finals
Mohamed Salah's Egypt will face Senegal in the Afcon 2025 semi-finals, offering the chance of revenge against his old Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane.
bbc.com
From roadworks to making debut in front of 90,000
Former Tyrone goalkeeper Lorcan Quinn says he is taking inspiration from New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth as he chases his own dream of playing in the NFL.
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From 24 to Danger Mouse: it’s TV’s all-time top spies!
A spy with a superhumanly good bladder, a crime-fighting rodent who lives in a postbox, and piles of dodgy 80s wigs … we rate the best small-screen spooks. Who comes out on top?With Tom Hiddleston...
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Scott Adams, Audacious Creator of the ‘Dilbert’ Comic Strip, Dies at 68
Scott Adams in 2014 in his home office in Pleasanton, Calif. For more than 30 years, his comic strip, “Dilbert,” chronicled the absurdities of the high-tech workplace and skewered management.
nytimes.com
Trump Urges Iranians to Keep Up Antigovernment Protests
A burned-out building in Tehran on Saturday.
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Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Former South Korea President
Commuters watched South Korea’s ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on television, at a train station in Seoul, the capital, in December.
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FBS coaches' vote favors 9-game redshirt rule
FBS coaches voted unanimously Tuesday to adjust the redshirt rule to allow players to participate in up to nine games while preserving a full year's eligibility in the sport.
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Koepka benefits from new rule 'loophole' as divide grows between rival tours
Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley reflects on what Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour means for men’s golf and explains why it’s wrong to write-off LIV Golf’s futur...
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Gloucester sign World Cup-winning Springbok Kleyn
Gloucester sign World Cup-winning South African lock Jean Kleyn for the 2026-27 season, after 10 years playing for URC side Munster.
bbc.com
Simpson prepares for Winter Paralympics with podium finish
Winter Olympic gold medallist Neil Simpson secured his first World Cup podium finish since 2024 by finishing third in the men's downhill Para-alpine (vision impaired) event in Austria.
bbc.com
Economic pressure could hurt Iran more than a military strike
A struggling currency sparked the protests and Trump’s new tariffs on Tehran’s trade partners will only increase the pain
ft.com
Microsoft Has a Plan to Keep Its Data Centers From Raising Your Electric Bill
In response to a growing backlash, Microsoft said it would take steps to ensure that data centers don't raise utility bills in surrounding areas and address other public concerns.
wired.com
Trump announces new 25% tariff: How will it impact Iran’s trading partners?
US president threatens a 25 percent tariff on countries that do business with Iran as he piles pressure on Tehran.
aljazeera.com
Study: Ex-NFL player suicide rates rose in 2010s
Suicide rates among former NFL players rose between 2011 and 2019 compared to NBA and MLB players, according to a Harvard study.
espn.com
Temple assistant, ex-Cornell coach Courtney dies
Temple assistant and ex-Cornell coach Bill Courtney has died at age 55 in what the Owls called a "sudden passing."
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Mark Ruffalo’s howl of frustration was the Golden Globes’ finest hour
The actor’s sober note of sanity on Sunday night was the latest courageous move from a man who seems more invested in activism than actingAt times like these, when the world teeters on the brink of...
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‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body
Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’High-profile studies reporting the presence of microplastics throughout the human bo...
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Video: Hundreds of thousands in northern Kenya face catastrophic drought
Three consecutive seasons of drought have left people in Northern Kenya facing an emergency.
aljazeera.com
Why was Alonso sacked by Real Madrid, and who’s their new manager Arbeloa?
A Supercopa final loss to Barcelona proves final nail in the coffin and ends the Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid.
aljazeera.com
Marine Le Pen Is Appealing a Decision to Bar Her From Office.
Supporters with pictures of Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, last year after a court barred her from running for office for five years.
nytimes.com
Show some gratitude, people – Nadhim Zahawi has joined Reform for our benefit, apparently | Marina Hyde
The current crop of politicians are constantly telling us they don’t have to be doing this. Aren’t we lucky?Sorry to call it early, but the worst trend of 2026 is politicians who are graciously doi...
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Makers of Peaky Blinders ‘in advanced talks’ to merge with The Traitors producer
Merger between Paris-based Banijay Group and RedBird IMI-owned All3Media would create a European TV production giant The world’s largest independent television production group, which is behind sho...
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Bangladesh won’t play T20 World Cup matches in India, BCB reaffirms
Bangladesh reiterates its request to the ICC to relocate its fixtures, citing player safety and security concerns.
aljazeera.com
Meet the merpeople: ‘Once I put the tail on, my life was changed forever’
Professional mermaids risk hypothermia, seasickness and the cling of skin-tight silicone, but the reward is becoming an ‘ocean ambassador’ – and a bit more colour in the worldPropelled by a shimmer...
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O'Neill believes Celtic signings are 'relatively close'
Martin O'Neill insists Celtic are "working hard" to add to the squad and believes new signings are "relatively close."
skysports.com
Home Office TikTok account posting deportation footage accused of turning ‘brutality into clickbait’
Video of raids and migrant arrests shared by profile with slogan ‘restoring order and control to our borders’A Home Office TikTok account posting footage of deportations and arrests set to dramatic...
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Vikings' Addison arrested; 3rd incident since '23
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison was arrested early Monday morning and charged with misdemeanor trespassing in Tampa, Florida, according to police records.
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Spanish author lambasts linguistic academy over social media influence
Arturo Pérez-Reverte says ‘an illiterate pundit, YouTuber or influencer’ has more impact than a literary prize winnerOne of Spain’s best-known novelists has launched a withering attack on the count...
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Hubble Nets Menagerie of Young Stellar Objects
A disparate collection of young stellar objects bejewels a cosmic panorama in the star-forming region NGC 1333 in this new image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. To the left, an actively forming...
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Bolts fire OC Roman, OL coach after playoff exit
The Chargers have fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin after their playoff exit, the team announced Tuesday.
espn.com
US inflation held steady at 2.7% in December
Figure meets expectations but experts warn of distorted data
ft.com
What countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
bbc.com
Deepgram raises $130M at $1.3B valuation and buys a YC AI startup
Deepgram is raising its Series C round at a $1.3 billion valuation.
techcrunch.com
Can we cheat death?
Is ageing a natural stage of life to be honoured or a biological flaw that humanity should overcome?
aljazeera.com
AFCON Senegal, Ivory Coast fans react to Trump’s World Cup 2026 travel bans
Football fans at AFCON are dismayed with US president's travel ban on select African nations before World Cup in June.
aljazeera.com
UK Sport eyeing record Winter Olympics medal haul
UK Sport believes Team GB could win a record-breaking eight medals at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
bbc.com
Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-South Korean president Yoon
Yoon is accused of leading an insurrection when he tried to impose martial law in 2024.
bbc.com
New Birmingham-Manchester rail link planned
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.
bbc.com
Mapped: how the world is losing its forests to wildfires
Wildfires now destroy twice as much tree cover per year as two decades ago – a crisis fuelled by climate changeThe world is losing forests to fire at an unsustainable rate, experts have warned.Wild...
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Slackbot is an AI agent now
Salesforce unveils Slackbot, a new AI agent that allows users to complete tasks across multiple enterprise applications from Slack.
techcrunch.com
Urevo SpaceWalk 5L Walking Pad Review: Compact and Affordable
Urevo’s affordable new walking pad is cheaper than a round-trip ticket to hike in Iceland.
wired.com
Sex giggles! Nail clippings on the sofa! The new TV romance so realistic it’s close to perfect
Fans of Normal People and One Day will adore The New Years, which follows a relatable on-off couple in Madrid. It is the best relationship drama you haven’t seen yetIt is rare to watch a fictional...
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Klopp a candidate for Real Madrid head coach role
Jurgen Klopp is a candidate for the head coach position at Real Madrid should the club decide to appoint a new boss in the summer.
skysports.com
Cover-up law delayed after concerns it will not apply fully to MI5
The law would create a new legal duty on public bodies to tell the truth during investigations.
bbc.com
Team GB confident of record Winter Olympics medal haul
Never before have Team GB Winter Olympic athletes been selected for a Games with the expectation of winning more medals than in the previous 102 years of competition.
skysports.com
D-backs acquire Arenado in trade with Cardinals
The Diamondbacks have acquired veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado, an eight-time All-Star, in a trade with the Cardinals.
espn.com
Iran-US diplomacy won’t succeed if “focus on nuclear issue”
“I don’t think the prospects look particularly good for diplomacy to succeed.”
aljazeera.com
Stop making excuses and blaming the system, says Streeting
The health secretary warns a growing "excuses culture" is damaging Labour in a speech to a think tank.
bbc.com
How US sanctions crippled lives of Iranians Trump says he wants to ‘help’
US sanctions have damaged Iran's economy, which was the reason the protests broke out in the first place.
aljazeera.com
The cost of taking orders from Trump
The administration’s war on the Federal Reserve illustrates the threat of fiscal dominance
ft.com
Brazil orders Meta to suspend policy banning third-party AI chatbots from WhatsApp
Brazil's competition watchdog has ordered WhatsApp to put on hold its policy that bars third-party AI companies from using its business API to offer chatbots on the app. The agency has also started...
techcrunch.com
‘We are living in an age of cruelty’: George Clooney rebukes Tarantino for insulting Paul Dano
The Jay Kelly star says he would be honoured to work with Dano, Owen Wilson and Matthew Lillard after all three actors were criticised by the director George Clooney has said he would be “honoured”...
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UK hunger striker Heba Muraisi: ‘I think about how or when I could die’
Palestine Action-linked prisoner, 31, says she is suffering with pain as her protest reaches a critical stage.
aljazeera.com
Former ECB chief executive Collier dies aged 70
David Collier, the former England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive, has died aged 70.
skysports.com
Punchdrunk’s new mission: inside ‘live action video game’ Lander 23 – in pictures
The celebrated immersive theatre company has launched a new multiplayer stealth game at its headquarters in Woolwich, south-east London. Photographer Tristram Kenton was granted special access Con...
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Ministers to announce new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester
Government will reveal much-delayed plans for major new and upgraded rail links in north of England
ft.com
Converge Bio raises $25M, backed by Bessemer and execs from Meta, OpenAI, Wiz
AI drug discovery startup Converge Bio raised $25 million in a Series A led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with additional backing from executives at Meta, OpenAI, and Wiz.
techcrunch.com
Atonemo Streamplayer Review: Make Old Speakers New Again
Can this discrete audio puck really drag any old speakers into the streaming age?
wired.com
Investigation of Fed chief Jerome Powell: What Trump has said about him
Justice Department probes Fed Chair Jerome Powell as tensions with President Trump over interest rates continue.
aljazeera.com
Rain delays Raducanu in Hobart first round
Britain's Emma Raducanu will have to return to the court after rain delays her first-round match against Camila Osorio in Hobart.
bbc.com
‘Protect the vote’: Bobi Wine, opposition brace for tense Uganda election
Does the main opposition candidate looking to unseat long-serving President Yoweri Museveni have any hope of winning?
aljazeera.com
Eight die in Gaza as storm brings extreme cold, collapses buildings
Civil Defence has warned of catastrophic repercussions from the storm for Gaza’s population, who lack adequate shelter.
aljazeera.com
Texans beat Steelers to take final play-off spot
The Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 to take the the final spot in the Divisional Round of the NFL play-offs.
bbc.com
Trump Declared a Space Race With China. The US Is Losing
If you want to put people back on the moon, don’t gut the agency in charge of getting them there.
wired.com
World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.
bbc.com
Cacace's 'crazy' Wrexham celebration after injury woes
Liberato Cacace is targeting a stronger second half to his debut season at Wrexham following an injury-hit opening five months with the Championship club.
bbc.com
Which countries made the biggest deals with Israel in 2025?
Israel signed several record multibillion-dollar gas, technology and military deals with its trading partners last year.
aljazeera.com
Tensions flare in Minnesota as protesters, federal agents square off
US state sues Trump over ICE raids after fatal shooting of mother of three sparks nationwide protests.
aljazeera.com
‘Shoot to Kill’: Accounts of Brutal Crackdown Emerge From Iran
An image taken from social media and verified by The New York Times shows people looking for relatives as bodies piled up outside Tehran’s forensics laboratory on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Son of Deposed Shah of Iran Seeks Center Stage Amid Protests
A demonstration in London on Sunday called on the British prime minister to support the Iranian people. Some Iranian protesters have rallied around Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last shah of...
nytimes.com
Music executive LA Reid settles sexual assault lawsuit on day civil trial was due to begin
The former Arista Records chief executive had faced allegations that he derailed the career of former employee Drew Dixon after she rejected his advancesThe Grammy-winning music executive LA Reid s...
theguardian.com
'I'll get him yet' - Rock on Littler showdown
Northern Ireland's Premier League newcomer Josh Rock anticipates a febrile atmosphere when he faces double world champion Luke Littler in Belfast on 26 February.
bbc.com
Best Baby Gear (2026): Baby Monitors, Strollers, Crib Mattresses
From baby monitors and sound machines to smart bassinets and car seats, here’s the baby tech we’ve tested and recommend.
wired.com
World reacts to Iran protests, US military threats against Tehran
Global leaders have been divided on the protests, with the US and its allies backing the protesters.
aljazeera.com
Biffy Clyro review – triumphant set marks a thunderous renewal
Motorpoint Arena, NottinghamComing off the back of a rough period, the Scottish band find reconnection, renewal and purpose in their singular mix of pop, rock and metal‘With a little love, we can c...
theguardian.com
BBC seeks to get Trump’s $10bn lawsuit thrown out of court
Broadcaster argues that ‘Panorama’ documentary at centre of president’s claim was not available in the US
ft.com
What are Trump’s options in Iran?
US president has threatened another military intervention in the protest-hit country but his objectives are unclear
ft.com
Constitution Hill could make Flat bow at Southwell in February
Constitution Hill could have his prep run for the Champion Hurdle in a new £40,000 mile-and-a-half novice contest on the Flat at Southwell on February 20.
skysports.com
‘Uncomfortably relatable’: writers on their favourite unlikeable movie characters
With debate still swirling over the unlikeable nature of Marty Supreme’s careless protagonist, Guardian writers have picked their all-time love-to-hate leadsSpoilers aheadI can remember seeing As G...
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Cold weather and data centres drive up US greenhouse gas emissions
US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years.
bbc.com
At This Office Park, Scamming the World Was the Business
The Shunda Park scam complex in Karen State, Myanmar, in December.
nytimes.com
Wes Streeting attacks centre-left for ‘excuses culture’ of blaming civil service
In remarks that will be seen as criticism of Starmer, health secretary says own side are helping right ‘roll the pitch’UK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has criticised the centre-left...
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A Times Reporter Goes Inside a Cyberscam Center in a War Zone
Hannah Beech, a New York Times reporter, gained rare access to one of Myanmar’s notorious cyberscam centers to see how Chinese criminals have been targeting Americans in the middle of a war zone.
nytimes.com
NASA’s Webb Delivers Unprecedented Look Into Heart of Circinus Galaxy
The Circinus Galaxy, a galaxy about 13 million light-years away, contains an active supermassive black hole that continues to influence its evolution. The largest source of infrared light from the...
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Iran, US at possible precipice of renewed conflict as protests continue
Amid rising tensions, Iran’s intelligence agency says it has seized US arms and explosive equipment from 'militants'.
aljazeera.com
Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Would that work?
Capping borrowing costs in the US has bipartisan support, but experts warn of unintended consequences.
aljazeera.com
Itauma injury means Franklin bout off until March
Moses Itauma's fight against American Jermaine Franklin is rescheduled for March after the British heavyweight picks up an injury while training.
bbc.com
Israeli soldier dances as homes demolished in occupied West Bank
An Israeli soldier was filmed dancing at what activists say was the site of a Palestinian home demolition in Hebron.
aljazeera.com
Itauma fight with Franklin postponed after injury sustained in camp
Moses Itauma's fight with Jermaine Franklin has been postponed until March 28 after the British heavyweight suffered an injury in training.
skysports.com
Live updates on Supreme Court transgender athlete cases
Live updates from oral arguments at the Supreme Court in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J.
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The Knife review – audaciously taut film about police encounter is intense drama of mutual suspicion
A crime committed in the home of a regular black American family results in paranoia on all sides in this 81-minute film from Nnamdi AsomughaHere is a compact drama that twists itself like a tourni...
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The EPA is changing how it considers the costs and benefits of air pollution rules
The EPA won't consider the economic costs of harms to human health, at least for now. Legal and health experts are concerned that the change could make it easier for the agency to roll back rules.
npr.org
This AI spots dangerous blood cells doctors often miss
A generative AI system can now analyze blood cells with greater accuracy and confidence than human experts, detecting subtle signs of diseases like leukemia. It not only spots rare abnormalities bu...
sciencedaily.com
Home Office says illegal-working raids and arrests at record level – UK politics live
Almost 9,000 people arrested and over 1,000 deported in 2025, Home Office saysGood morning. British politics in 2026 has to a large extent been preoccupied with foreign affairs, and Donald Trump’s...
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An Australian writers’ festival cut a Palestinian author in the wake of a terror attack. Then it fell apart
Randa Abdel-Fattah, who is Palestinian Australian, has faced criticism for controversial comments on Israel, including alleging Zionists had ‘no claim or right to cultural safety’When the board of...
theguardian.com
NHL 'pleased' with test event for Winter Games
The NHL will continue to monitor the situation regarding Winter Olympic hockey venue in Milan but says it is pleased with a test event held at the Santagiulia Arena.
bbc.com
‘We’re a hot button topic’: is intimacy coordination the most misunderstood job in film-making?
Specialists in choreographing sex scenes have come under fire from the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Mikey Madison – is there any weight to their complaints?When intimacy coordinator Adelaide Waldro...
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Le Pen's political fate rests on appeal trial opening in France
The head of her far-right party, Jordan Bardella, warns banning her running for president would be "deeply worrying" for democracy.
bbc.com
Updated 2026 NBA mock draft: Which new names enter the first round?
Which new names enter Jeremy Woo's updated 2026 NBA mock draft and who slid into the top 30 picks or out of the first round?
espn.com
US sailor sentenced to 16 years in prison in Chinese espionage case
Prosecutors accused sailor Jinchao Wei of selling information about US Navy ships to Chinese intelligence operatives.
aljazeera.com
Landmines destroy limbs and lives on Bangladesh-Myanmar border
Bangladesh border villagers maimed by Myanmar landmines as conflict spills over into their forests and farms.
aljazeera.com
How Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson emerged from nowhere
The architect of the Hurricane offense began his career grinding for a job at Southeastern Louisiana.
espn.com
Let's predict who will land all eight open NFL coaching jobs: Which team will hire Kevin Stefanski?
Could three coaches who were just fired immediately find new teams? With interviews taking place this week, we projected candidates to fill open jobs.
espn.com
Japan’s new PM Takaichi eyes parliament dissolution for snap polls: Report
Country's first female prime minister hopes a bigger majority will help her implement her political and fiscal agenda.
aljazeera.com
What would a Russian Olympic hockey team look like in 2026?
The Games will be missing one of the sport's top countries. Here's what the group could look like if they were competing.
espn.com
Russian drone attack kills 4 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv as peace remains elusive
The attack came shortly after the US accused Russia at the UN Security Council of escalating the conflict.
aljazeera.com
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Rúben Neves as Carrick's first signing
A move for Al Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves is being lined up by Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest.
espn.com
Iran since 1979: A timeline of crises
From a hostage crisis, a years-long war, and a nuclear dispute, Iran's struggles remain pivotal to its identity.
aljazeera.com
Love Machines by James Muldoon review – the risks and rewards of getting intimate with AI
The sociology professor is suitably comfortable with AI helpers that he creates his own – it’s their inventors’ motives and unregulated environment he argues we should be concerned aboutIf much of...
theguardian.com
State of Statelessness review – Dalai Lama presides over intimate dramas about Tibetans’ life of exile
Tibetan directors, who all live outside Tibet, deliver a quartet of films that explore the pain of separation and migrationThe wrench of exile is the theme of this quartet of short films from Tibet...
theguardian.com
Wellcome Trust builds cash pile as it warns on record high equity markets
One of the world’s wealthiest charitable foundations notes ‘exceptional levels’ of market concentration in tech stocks
ft.com
'Wrong to mention Azim on Smith's level, Dalton smashes him to bits'
Newly-crowned world champion Dalton Smith has assumed a level above Adam Azim and would "smash him to bits" in the ring, according to promoter Frank Smith.
skysports.com
Spacecraft capture the Sun building a massive superstorm
Scientists have pulled back the curtain on one of the most extreme solar regions seen in decades, tracking it almost nonstop for three months as it unleashed powerful space weather. By combining vi...
sciencedaily.com
US faces war crime allegation for ‘disguising’ aircraft in drug boat attack
The New York Times says US allegedly painted its military aircraft like a civilian plane to conduct a September strike.
aljazeera.com
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This January
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
wired.com
Australia captain, women’s cricket great Alyssa Healy to retire
Record-breaking wicketkeeper-batter to quit the game after the ODI and Test series against India in March.
aljazeera.com
Iran protests live: Tehran says it’s prepared for any move by Trump
Iranian FM Araghchi brushes aside threats of US military action, saying it's prepared for any scenario.
aljazeera.com
‘Takaichi trade’ roars back in Japan on election speculation
Stocks hit all-time high while yen weakens to lowest in 19 months as finance minister expresses concern
ft.com
TV tonight: police crack a global criminal phone network
24 Hours in Police Custody gets exclusive access into the EncroChat investigation. Plus, Jon Richardson causes chaos in the classroom. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 4In 2020, author...
theguardian.com
Raducanu's match suspended due to rain at Hobart International
Emma Raducanu's opening match against Camila Osorio at the Hobart International has been suspended for the day due to rain.
skysports.com
'No need to always be negative' - F1 chief Domenicali wants 'strong' Ferrari
Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali says Ferrari "need to have a plan" and the "right energy" for the new 2026 F1 season.
skysports.com
Australian author Craig Silvey charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material
Jasper Jones and Runt writer charged after search warrant issued at his Fremantle home on MondayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily...
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This strange form of water may power giant planets’ magnetic fields
At extreme pressures and temperatures, water becomes superionic — a solid that behaves partly like a liquid and conducts electricity. This unusual form is believed to shape the magnetic fields of U...
sciencedaily.com
Court says Trump illegally blocked clean energy grants to Democratic states
A US district judge ruled that Trump's decision singled out states that voted for Democrats in the 2024 elections.
aljazeera.com
‘A nightmare’: Fear grips Indian students in Bangladesh amid unrest
As anti-India sentiments soar in Bangladesh, Indian medical students in the country fear for their safety and degrees.
aljazeera.com
How a Syrian Hiking Club Is Rediscovering the Country
The nearly 14-year civil war prevented Syrians from traveling freely to many parts of their own country. After the conflict ended a year ago, a group of outdoor enthusiasts began exploring newly ac...
nytimes.com
China’s ‘Dr. Frankenstein’ Thinks Time Is on His Side
He Jiankui, a researcher in gene editing, at his home in Beijing. He argues that his only crime was being ahead of his time in a world not yet ready for his vision.
nytimes.com
A Plume of Bright Blue in Melissa’s Wake
The category 5 hurricane stirred up carbonate sediment near Jamaica in what scientists believe is the largest such event in the satellite record.
nasa.gov
Microsoft warns that China is winning AI race outside the west
DeepSeek’s technology is being rapidly adopted across Africa and beyond, tech group’s research shows
ft.com
Trump heads to Detroit to give a speech refocusing on the American economy
The speech at the Detroit Economic Club comes after major foreign policy moves have overshadowed domestic policy.
npr.org
Trump administration to shutter an immigration court, adding to judges' backlog
The planned closure of the San Francisco Immigration Court comes as immigration judges spent the last year facing pressure to move through their caseloads faster and streamline deportations.
npr.org
Berry nice to meet you: bumper fruit crop could lead to huge mating season for NZ’s endangered kākāpō
After a four-year wait, the abundant fruiting of the rimu tree could inspire the world’s heaviest parrots to boost their population It has been four long years, but the world’s heaviest parrots, th...
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US slams Russia’s ‘dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine amid new deadly strikes
The Trump administration denounces Russia's use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile in a UN Security Council meeting.
aljazeera.com
Meta-backed Hupo finds growth after pivot to AI sales coaching from mental wellness
Hupo, backed by Meta, pivoted from mental wellness to AI sales coaching for banks and insurers, and secured a $10M Series A led by DST Global
techcrunch.com
MP's school visit cancelled over pro-Palestine protests
Damien Egan, Labour MP for Bristol North East and vice chair of Labour Friends of Israel, cancelled the appearance.
bbc.com
Extreme heat is breaking honey bees’ natural cooling system
Honey bees can normally keep their hives perfectly climate-controlled, but extreme heat can overwhelm their defenses. During a scorching Arizona summer, researchers found that high temperatures cau...
sciencedaily.com
How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author
Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.
bbc.com
Scientists discover what’s linking floods and droughts across the planet
Scientists tracking Earth’s water from space discovered that El Niño and La Niña are synchronizing floods and droughts across continents. When these climate cycles intensify, far-apart regions can...
sciencedaily.com
Elle Simone Scott, Chef and Cooking Show Stalwart, Dies at 49
She was the first Black cast member on the PBS show “America’s Test Kitchen,” and used her influence to help other female chefs of color.
nytimes.com
Rodgers backs Tomlin: 'Absolute joke' if on hot seat
On Monday, as the Pittsburgh Steelers dropped a fifth straight playoff game by double digits, coach Mike Tomlin endured angry "Fire Tomlin" chants from fans during his club's 30-6 loss to the Hous...
espn.com
Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse rises to 11
Hopes of finding survivors have dimmed as more than 20 people remain missing in the debris.
bbc.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,419
These are the key developments from day 1,419 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
This new sugar tastes like the real thing without the usual downsides
Scientists at Tufts have found a way to turn common glucose into a rare sugar that tastes almost exactly like table sugar—but with far fewer downsides. Using engineered bacteria as microscopic fact...
sciencedaily.com
More than 100 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 — here they are
Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the VC-backed startups that became unicorns so far this year.
techcrunch.com
The Indian superstar taking a shot at political greatness
Vijay draws Gen Z crowds and fan devotion, but analysts question whether movie stardom can convert into votes.
bbc.com
Harden passes Shaq for 9th on all-time scoring list
Clippers star James Harden passed Shaquille O'Neal for ninth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
espn.com
Most of Uganda's population is under 17 - will they give an 81-year-old another term?
Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.
bbc.com
In potential Toronto finale, 76ers' Lowry lauded
76ers guard Kyle Lowry, 39, a six-time All-Star and former Raptor, received an ovation when he checked in for the final 1:57 of Philadelphia's 115-102 win at Toronto Monday in what could be his fin...
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New Proposed Legislation Would Let Self-Driving Cars Operate in New York State
New York governor Kathy Hochul says she will propose a new law allowing limited autonomous vehicle pilots in smaller cities. Full-blown services could be next.
wired.com
OpenAI buys tiny health records startup Torch for, reportedly, $100M
AI health records startup Torch will be using its tech for OpenAI's new ChatGPT Health, according to co-founder Ilya Abyzov.
techcrunch.com
Coal power generation falls in China and India for first time since 1970s
‘Historic’ moment in biggest coal-consuming countries could bring decline in global emissions, analysis says Coal power generation fell in China and India for the first time since the 1970s last ye...
theguardian.com
Wildlife targets will be missed in England and Northern Ireland, watchdog says
Seven out of 10 targets have little likelihood of being met by 2030, Office for Environmental Protection saysThe government will not meet its targets to save wildlife in England and Northern Irelan...
theguardian.com
Hands-on with Bee, Amazon’s latest AI wearable
We tried Amazon's new AI wearable Bee. It's not for pro users yet, but more features are expected this year.
techcrunch.com
Why Putin Still Prefers War
Russia's growing resolve to fight on in Ukraine.
foreignaffairs.com
A World Without Rules
The consequences of Trump’s assault on international law.
foreignaffairs.com