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Regional - CBC NEWS - 43 minutes ago

Health Canada warns about fake or unauthorized versions of GLP-1 drugs

Health Canada is warning people not to buy or use fake or unauthorized versions of GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy. The health agency says it has found retailers in Canada selling unauthorized GLP-1 products sometimes referred to as "fauxzempic" both in stores and online.

Tech - Engadget - 55 minutes ago

Marshall's new Heddon hub adds multi-room audio to speakers with Auracast

Marshall plans to add seamless multi-room audio to its Bluetooth speakers via a newly announced music streaming hub called Heddon. The $300 hub makes it possible to connect and synchronize multiple older Marshall speakers together, not unlike Sonos' audio devices.Rather than use Wi-Fi to get multiple speakers playing the same audio, though, the Marshall Heddon uses Auracast. The hub connects to services like Spotify Connect or Tidal over Wi-Fi, or other devices through Google Cast and AirPlay, a...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Season 2 Is All But Confirmed

Fans have been waiting for official word on whether HBO's Stephen King adaptation from co-creators Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs will return.

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Apple is reportedly overhauling Siri to be an AI chatbot

Apple has been spinning its wheels for many months over its approach to artificial intelligence, but a strategy finally appears to be emerging for the company. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported today that Apple's long-awaited Siri overhaul will allegedly involve transforming the voice assistant into an AI chatbot, internally called Campos. Sources have reportedly told Gurman that Apple chatbot will completely replace the current Siri interface in favor of a more interactive model similar to those...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Director Has a Theory on Why Visual FX Suck So Much Now

Gore Verbinski says the software behind modern blockbusters may be the real problem.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

You’d Be Surprised How Few Companies Are Behind Half the World’s CO2 Emissions

Fortunately, emissions data is increasingly being used to hold these companies accountable.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Eli Manning implores teams to 'lose with grace' after Miami's postgame antics: 'Doing nothing is OK'

Sadness about losing the national championship turned into frustration for at least one member of the Miami Hurricanes.After the clock hit zeroes, Canes star Mark Fletcher Jr. was caught on the ESPN broadcast taking a swing at Hoosiers defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker. Players and personnel from both schools had to come between the competitors before the issue escalated further.Carson Beck was also criticized for his postgame actions. Beck was seen running off the field without meeting his oppon...

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Apple is reportedly developing a wearable AI pin

Apple will reportedly try to succeed where Humane failed (miserably). On Wednesday, The Information reported that the iPhone maker is working on an AI pin. The wearable is said to resemble a slightly thicker AirTag and include multiple cameras, a speaker, microphones, and wireless charging.The report coincides with another from Bloomberg that claims that Apple will revamp Siri as a ChatGPT-style chatbot. When combined with the recent announcement that Google's Gemini will power Siri AI, it looks...

Trump says ‘framework’ agreed for Greenland deal

The US President says he will scrap new tariffs on European allies from February 1.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Luigi Mangione case: If stalking and assault aren’t ‘crimes of violence,’ death penalty vanishes

Luigi Mangione's fate could hinge on a legal technicality as his defense team argues that a recent federal court decision could potentially pull the rug out from under the Justice Department's murder charge.In the new filing, Mangione's lawyers cited the Ninth Circuit's Jan. 13 decision in United States v. Gomez — which found that a California law on assault with a deadly weapon does not meet the "crime of violence" threshold due to legal technicalities. The panel found that armed assaults can b...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

House takes step closer to referring Clintons for criminal charges with Democratic support

The House of Representatives could soon consider whether to refer former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for criminal charges for not complying with congressional subpoenas.Republicans on the House Oversight Committee voted to advance a pair of contempt resolutions against the Clintons on Wednesday after they did not appear for depositions as part of the committee’s Jeffrey Epstein probe earlier this month.The committee voted 34-8 to advance one contempt reco...

Israel says it has struck Syria-Lebanon border crossings used by Hezbollah

More than 350 people have died in Lebanon from Israeli fire since the truce.

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2026)

Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago
World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Michele Tafoya says Minnesota needs political outsider 'with a spine' in Republican Senate bid

Former sportscaster Michele Tafoya announced her bid for the U.S. Senate as a Republican, stating that Minnesota needs an outsider "with a spine who's going to hold politicians accountable."Tafoya said Minnesota has sustained "a failure of leadership at just about every level," blaming career politicians for allowing fraud to flourish and letting "the far left" turn the state into a "war zone.""This isn't really right versus left. This is right versus wrong. And I want to get us back to that com...

Eco - The Economist - 1 hour ago

American decay versus American dynamism

Only a decline in corporate America’s vigour will dent the country’s dominance of financial markets

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Oklahoma man charged with threatening to kill ICE agents, MAGA Republicans online

An Oklahoma man has been federally charged with threatening to kill U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, "MAGA Republicans" and politicians in a series of comments posted on YouTube, the Justice Department said.Taylor Ryan Prigmore, 30, was arrested Monday after being accused of posting the comments in several videos between May 9, 2025, and Jan. 17, federal prosecutors said. "As attacks on law enforcement rise around the country, this Department of Justice will continue to ide...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Supreme Court appears ready to keep Lisa Cook on Federal Reserve board despite Trump efforts to fire her

The Supreme Court appeared poised to give President Donald Trump one of his biggest legal setbacks in office, offering strong support Wednesday for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook remaining in her leadership position -- at least for now.The justices debated in their packed courtroom whether Trump has broad unilateral executive authority to fire someone from the central bank, despite its special status as a stand-alone federal agency.During nearly two hours of oral arguments, a majority seemed...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Florida maniac attacks child with knife at school bus stop days after jail release, police say

A Florida man who had been released from jail just days earlier is accused of choking a child and threatening bystanders with a knife at a school bus stop, an attack that was stopped by good Samaritans before police arrived, authorities said.The DeLand Police Department arrested Christopher Steven Schwable, 36, on Tuesday after multiple witnesses reported seeing him grab a juvenile by the throat and later pull a folding knife during a confrontation with adults who stepped in, according to FOX 35...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Ted Cruz’s 2026 game plan: Lose weight, skip the drinks, read the Bible daily

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Ted Cruz has three New Year’s resolutions — and he’s making it his 2026 mission to stick to them.In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Cruz, R-Texas, laid out his 2026 promises.PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SHARES HIS NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION"The first is one that a lot of people make in the New Year, which is hard to deliver on — to lose some weight," Cruz said. "In particular, to drop 30 pounds this year."Cruz told Fox News Digital he weighed in at 236 pounds Jan. 1, 2026."My ...

More than 175 million people in US face winter storm forecast to strike huge expanse of country

More than 175 million people face the prospect of power outages and travel disruptions.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

TikTok can operate in Canada for now, federal court rules, telling Ottawa to review the case

Canada's federal court has overturned a ​government order to close TikTok's Canadian operations, allowing ​it to continue to ⁠operate for the time being.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

TikTok can operate in Canada for now, federal court rules

Canada's federal court has overturned a ​government order to close TikTok's Canadian operations, allowing ​it to continue to ⁠operate for the time being.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

U.S. officials say a Toronto man posed as a pilot for years, but not to fly the planes

A former flight attendant from Toronto posed as a commercial pilot for four years to take hundreds of free flights, according to U.S. authorities.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Toronto man charged with posing as a commercial pilot for free flights

A former flight attendant from Toronto posed as a commercial pilot for four years to take hundreds of free flights, according to U.S. authorities.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

If You’re Not Watching ‘Frieren,’ You’re Missing Out on the Best Fantasy Anime in Ages

The second season of 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' is poised to be a quintessential must-watch anime in 2026.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

CNN guest apologizes after falsely claiming Trump was part of ‘human sex trafficking network’

Gun control activist Cameron Kasky issued an apology, albeit a seemingly sarcastic one, Tuesday for falsely claiming live on CNN that President Donald Trump was part of a "human sex trafficking network," insisting he said it "by accident and didn’t mean it." Kasky appeared on "CNN NewsNight" Monday during a panel discussion about Trump’s reported interest in Greenland and whether it was tied to the Nobel Peace Prize. During a conversation about how Trump has been transparent about the Nobel Priz...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Fired under Trump, former military officers launch Democratic bids for Congress

Two officers who were pushed out of the military during President Donald Trump's first year back in the White House have launched new missions this week, running for Congress as Democrats.A retired U.S. Space Force colonel who was forced out of the military under the Trump administration's ban on transgender service members announced a run for Congress in Northern Virginia. And a senior Navy official removed from her post last year by War Secretary Pete Hegseth launched a congressional bid in So...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Bills quarterback's wife pens heartfelt social media post to fired coach Sean McDermott's family

Hillary Trubisky, the wife of Buffalo Bills backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky, posted a heartfelt message on social media following the firing of head coach Sean McDermott.Trubisky credited McDermott and his wife, Jamie, for making Buffalo feel like home."Jamie and Sean are a huge reason why Buffalo has always felt like home to us," Trubisky captioned on her Instagram story. "So thankful for you both and everything you have done for our family on and off the field. Wherever you go next is very l...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Trump says framework of 'future deal' on Greenland reached after NATO talks as tariffs put on hold

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will not impose tariffs that were set to take effect Feb. 1, citing a "framework of a future deal" with NATO involving Greenland and the Arctic region."Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region," Trump wrote on Truth Social.Trump said the deal, if finalized, "will be a great one for the U...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Thirty-year Harvard health study finds that variety is the spice of life when it comes to exercise

Harvard experts tracked more than 111,000 people over more than three decades.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Rand Paul says personal experience with YouTube and Google changed his mind about platform liability

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said a personal experience with Big Tech has led him to change his thinking, and he now believes companies should be liable for the content posted on their platforms.Paul asserted that YouTube and its parent Google had refused to remove a video that falsely claimed that he had taken money from Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro."I’ve formally notified Google that this video is unsupported by facts, defames me, harasses me and now endangers my life. Google responded that they don’t...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago
World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Trump cites Minnesota fraud cases to warn against migration from ‘failed’ societies

President Donald Trump took a shot at Somalia and claimed that the investigations Minnesota faces into alleged fraud schemes are a reminder that the West cannot allow mass migration from "failed" societies. Minnesota has encountered heightened scrutiny in recent months as the state faces investigations into multiple alleged fraud schemes plaguing the state’s social services system. The majority of those charged are part of Minnesota’s Somali population, and Trump unveiled plans in November 2025 ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

2 hikers in Olympic National Forest killed after tree falls on popular trail

Two hikers were killed when a tree fell on a popular trail in Washington state’s Olympic National Forest last week, according to a local report.Christine Mutchler, 70, Kathy Pickard, 76, and Kathy Todd, 74, were hiking to Lena Lake on Thursday when part of a dead fir tree broke and fell onto the trail, Todd told the Kitsap Sun."We heard a big crack that I'll never forget," Todd told the newspaper on Monday. "I ran as fast as I could, and I'm sure they did too."Todd said that when she turned arou...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Gabbard slams Democrats' 'hostility towards God,' condemns anti-ICE agitators who stormed church

Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard said the incident involving anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agitators who descended on Cities Church in St. Paul, Minn., is an example of what made her leave the Democratic Party."One of the main reasons I left the Democrat Party was because of their hostility towards God and those who have faith in or are trying to cultivate their love for God," Gabbard wrote in a post on X. "Those so-called 'protestors' who tried to intimidat...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

New mass kidnapping, initially denied by police, shakes Nigeria

US airstrikes in the African nation last month have not slowed the mass abductions.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

US President to be offered ‘toolbox’ of European security options in bid to de-escalate tensions

Mix of troops, military exercises, air surveillance and stepped-up intelligence on offer.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Dozens sickened as potentially deadly fungus spreads in southern state

A potentially deadly fungus has been spreading throughout Tennessee, health officials have warned.Over 35 cases of histoplasmosis, a lung infection caused by exposure to the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, have been confirmed in a three-month period in the Murray and Williamson County area, according to numbers presented on Jan. 12 by the Tennessee Department of Health.A family has also spoken out with claims that one woman died after contracting histoplasmosis, with a positive test result return...

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Sexual Abuse Case Involving Basketball Legend Is Settled, Decades Later

Numerous lawsuits have now been filed against Riverside Church over sexual abuse allegations involving Ernest Lorch, who led its prestigious basketball team in Harlem.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

US begins transferring ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq amid security transition

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Wednesday it has begun moving ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraqi-controlled facilities as part of a broader effort to prevent the terror group's resurgence and maintain long-term security in the region.CENTCOM said U.S. forces transported 150 ISIS fighters who were being held at a detention facility in Hasakah, Syria, to a secure location in Iraq, with up to 7,000 detainees potentially slated for transfer."We are closely coordinating with regio...

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

Fight over L.A. County's oldest cafe boils over in trademark claims, court filings

The Original Saugus Cafe, which closed on Jan. 4, has already reopened under new management. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, a dispute over the cafe's ownership has boiled over into a lawsuit.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

FBI solves Colonial Parkway murders thanks to new technology, bureau says

After nearly four decades of unanswered questions, federal investigators announced they have finally identified the killer behind one of Virginia’s most haunting cold cases. The FBI Norfolk Field Office announced Tuesday that advances in forensic science have linked the 1986 murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski, victims of the infamous Colonial Parkway murders, to a deceased suspect allegedly responsible for at least six killings.FBI investigators determined Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. murdere...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

FBI solves 'Colonial Parkway' murders thanks to new technology, bureau says

After nearly four decades of unanswered questions, federal investigators announced they have finally identified the killer behind one of Virginia’s most haunting cold cases. The FBI Norfolk Field Office announced Tuesday that advances in forensic science have linked the 1986 murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski, victims of the infamous "Colonial Parkway Murders," to a now-deceased suspect who was allegedly responsible for at least six killings.FBI investigators determined Alan Wade Wilm...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Yankees sign All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger to massive $162.5 million deal: reports

The New York Yankees have taken a big swing in free agency.The Yankees and outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger have agreed to a five-year, $162.5 million contract, according to multiple reports. The deal includes opt-outs after the second and third seasons, a $20 million signing bonus and a full no-trade clause, according to the report.The Yankees acquired Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs in a trade last offseason, and the 2019 NL MVP was a great fit.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOX...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Microsoft ports the Xbox app to Arm-based Windows PCs

Microsoft has announced that the Xbox app is now available on all Arm-based Windows 11 PCs. The app's release follows an update Microsoft made to its Prism emulator in December 2025, which translates x86 and x64 apps to Arm, and now includes support for AVX and AVX2. Both extensions play a role in making games run efficiently on Windows.Windows on Arm users will be able to use the Xbox app to purchase, download and stream PC games, and Microsoft says that "more than 85 percent of the Game Pass c...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

US begins IS prisoner transfer as Syria govt, Kurds trade attack blame

The US says it plans to transfer 7000 IS prisoners from Syria to Iraq.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

62 Nigerian hostages rescued, 2 militants killed, army says

Nigeria’s military announced Wednesday that 62 hostages were rescued, and two militants were killed in a pair of operations against armed groups, a report said. The development comes after more than 160 worshippers were kidnapped from two churches in Nigeria Sunday by gangs. It's unclear if any of the worshippers were among the hostages rescued. Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, an Army spokesperson, told Reuters that Nigerian forces raided a location in the northwestern Zamfara state after receiving tips...

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Lawmakers’ Push for Epstein Files Access Is Dealt Legal Setback

A federal judge denied a request for an independent monitor, saying he did not have the authority to supervise the Justice Department’s release of the documents.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Nick Shirley reveals how trip to Minnesota turned into viral reporting on alleged daycare fraud

Viral footage of empty daycare buildings appeared to blow the lid off a long-simmering childcare fraud scandal in Minnesota, but independent journalist and YouTuber Nick Shirley's findings may have only pointed to one strand of a much more intricate web of fraud.The story began when Shirley traveled to Minnesota to report on demographic changes in the state, only to stumble upon something far bigger."We went to Minnesota to make a video on what was happening with the demographic change and the r...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Israeli strike kills three journalists in Gaza

The military said it struck 'suspects' operating a drone.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Cruz Beckham appears to send subtle dig with Spice Girls song about forgetting family 'roots' amid rift

Cruz Beckham has quietly entered the Beckham family drama chat. On Wednesday, the 20-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham took to social media to send a seemingly subtle dig after his older brother, Brooklyn, made scathing claims about their parents. Since Brooklyn's social media rant on Monday, Cruz has stayed active on Instagram while promoting his upcoming U.K. concert, but hasn't directly responded to his brother's claims. In a post shared to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Cruz th...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Ex-Lakers owner was frustrated with LeBron James’ ‘ego,’ ungratefulness after team drafted son Bronny: report

The Los Angeles Lakers have a much different look today than even a few months after the Buss family sold a majority stake in the franchise.Jeanie Buss sold her stake to the current chairman and controlling owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers in June after owning the majority of the franchise since 1979.However, an extensive report from ESPN made it seem as though the writing had been on the wall amid tensions inside the front office and between Buss and LeBron James.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVE...

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

What We Know About the Winter Storm About to Hit the US—and What We Don’t

A huge portion of the United States is going to be hit with snow or freezing rain this weekend. Exactly where, what, and how much remains uncertain.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Your Takeout Meal Might Be Packing More Salt Than Advertised

A new study finds nearly half of labeled takeout meals contain more salt than what the menu claims.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Federal judge blocks lawmakers' effort to force DOJ release of Epstein files

A federal judge on Wednesday ruled that he lacks jurisdiction to appoint an outside expert to ensure the Justice Department complies with a law to make all files pertaining to the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein available for public view.The seven-page ruling by U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer halts an effort by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Thomas Massie, R-Ky., to participate in the Ghislaine Maxwell case. The pair wanted to participate as amici curia, or "friends of the court" in an effor...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

‘Fallout’ Just Dropped a Very Intriguing Bombshell

Episode 6 of the Amazon adaptation's sophomore season points to the arrival of another major faction from the games, with the help of Easter eggs within Easter eggs.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

The US and China Are Collaborating More Closely on AI Than You Think

WIRED analyzed more than 5,000 papers from NeurIPS using OpenAI’s Codex to understand the areas where the US and China actually work together on AI research.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

‘Excruciating pain’: Family grieves loss of young girl killed in hit and run on Alberta highway

A family and community in northern Alberta remember the life of Lilith, a five-year-old girl killed in a hit and run in northern Alberta last week. Police said they believe vehicle that collided with the family was stolen.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Kavanaugh warns Trump case could 'shatter' Federal Reserve independence in Supreme Court hearing

Justice Brett Kavanaugh voiced concern during oral arguments on Wednesday that a Supreme Court case involving Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook could erode the central bank's independence if the justices were to side with President Donald Trump in it.Kavanaugh asked Solicitor General John Sauer, who argued on behalf of the administration, about his position that Trump alone can decide what "cause" means when firing a Federal Reserve governor."That’s your position, no judicial review, no process...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Trump rules out force against Greenland but demands ‘immediate’ talks

He branded Denmark 'ungrateful' and said only the US could secure the island.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

L.A. mayoral candidate Austin Beutner's daughter dies at 22; cause is unknown

Beutner, in a statement, asked for privacy, saying his family had experienced 'the unimaginable loss of our beloved daughter.'

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

L.A. mayoral candidate Austin Beutner's daughter dies at 22; no cause released

Beutner, in a statement, asked for privacy, saying his family had experienced 'the unimaginable loss of our beloved daughter.'

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Washington Post urges government return materials seized from reporter during FBI search

The Washington Post demanded on Wednesday that federal law enforcement officials return electronic devices that were seized last week when the FBI executed a search warrant on reporter Hannah Natanson's home. Natanson was at her Virginia home on Jan. 14 when it was searched as part of a probe into "a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified government materials." Federal agents seized two phones, two laptops, a recorder, a portable hard drive and a Garmin watch, according ...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Meta is expanding Threads ads to all users globally

Threads has grown enough for Meta to fully integrate it into its advertising machine. On Wednesday, the company said that, with the platform now hosting 400 million monthly active users, ads are expanding globally to all users. The inevitable move follows a test in 30 countries early last year.Ads on Threads are powered by Meta's AI-powered advertising system. They'll use the "same level of personalization" (i.e., tracking and profiling) as Facebook and Instagram. Image, video and carousel ad fo...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Michelle Obama says she would 'actively work against' Barack running for hypothetical third term

Former first lady Michelle Obama said Wednesday during an interview on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast that she would actively work against her husband, former President Barack Obama, running for a hypothetical third term.Asked by host Alex Cooper if Obama would consider running for a hypothetical third term, the former first lady said she hoped he wouldn't."I hope not," the former first lady responded. "I would actively work against that.""I would be at home working against it," she added.Presiden...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Railway safety questioned as Spain reels from twin train disasters

Catalonia’s main commuter rail services are halted for urgent safety checks.

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

She’s a Billionaire. He’s a Socialist. Can They Get Along?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch have little in common. But both their political futures hinge on the safety of the city.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

For All Mankind returns on March 27 for a fifth season

Apple TV+ has become one of the best streaming services for sci-fi, with hits like Pluribus, Severance, Foundation and many more. There are so many shows that it's easy to forget the one that started it all. For All Mankind was the platform's very first attempt at sci-fi and it's finally coming back after two years for season five on March 27. The next season will run for ten episodes on a weekly basis. It concludes on May 29, with new installments dropping each Friday. What follows are some sl...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

EU parliament refers Mercosur trade deal to bloc’s top court

The court review could delay or even sink the 25-year-old trade pact.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

It’s Time for Nvidia to Prove It Can Do More Than Graphics Cards for PCs

This may be the moment when ARM really takes off on PCs, though it couldn't come at a worse time.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

DHS alleges criminal illegal alien 'rammed law enforcement' in California operation, agent fired weapon

A federal agent opened fire in southern California Wednesday after a criminal illegal immigrant "weaponized his vehicle and rammed law enforcement" during an attempt to evade arrest, the Department of Homeland Security told Fox News Digital. A spokesperson said the incident happened Wednesday morning in Compton as DHS law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted operation "to arrest a violent criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, William Eduardo Moran Carballo, who is involved in a hum...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Joy Behar wants her legacy to be getting Trump out of office

"The View" co-host Joy Behar revealed what she wants her legacy to be, saying Tuesday she hopes to be remembered for helping get President Donald Trump out of office."I want my legacy to be that I helped get Trump out of office. That’s what I really care about," Behar said on "Behind the Table," a podcast hosted by "The View" executive producer Brian Teta.Teta noted that the co-host had done it once before."I did. I want to do it a second time. This time he's much more dangerous than he was befo...

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

TCL Knocks $1,000 Off One of Our Favorite Midrange TVs

The 65-inch QM8K sees a massive discount, with equally generous markdowns on larger models.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

TCL Knocks $1,000 off One of Our Favorite Mid-Range TVs

The 65-inch QM8K sees a massive discount, with equally generous markdowns on larger models.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

TCL Knocks $1,000 Off One of Our Favorite Mid-Range TVs

The 65-inch QM8K sees a massive discount, with equally generous markdowns on larger models.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

This Adorable Good Boy Just Got Rare, Life-Saving Brain Surgery

Six-year-old Woody has recovered well enough to take his daily walks again.

eco - Wolf Street - 3 hours ago

Pending Home Sales Plunge across the US. Midwest Sees Worst Sales on Record, Northeast 2nd Worst

For the US overall, worst sales for any December on record. The housing market took a bad turn, another one.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Hamilton steel giant refuses to tell public when $2-billion decarbonization plan will happen

"To share information that the project will be done in 2050 is irresponsible," said a Dofasco representative at a community meeting Tuesday night. The plan to power the plant with natural gas instead of coal was supposed to be done by 2028 with the help of hundreds of millions of public dollars.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Hamilton steel giant refuses to tell public when $2B decarbonization plan will happen

"To share information that the project will be done in 2050 is irresponsible," said a Dofasco representative at a community meeting Tuesday night. The plan to power the plant with natural gas instead of coal was supposed to be done by 2028 with the help of hundreds of millions of public dollars.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Nigeria admits more than 160 Christians kidnapped as Trump calls for coordinated terror fight

Nigerian authorities have admitted that more than 160 Christians were kidnapped during worship services Sunday after initially denying the simultaneous attacks on three churches."Subsequent verification from operational units and intelligence sources has confirmed that the incident did occur," Benjamin Hundeyin, the police spokesperson for the unit in northwestern Kaduna, Nigeria, state, said in a statement.A state lawmaker, Usman Danlami Stingo, had told The Associated Press that 177 people wer...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

US Supreme Court hears case involving Trump bid to fire Fed governor

The US President has accused Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud, which she denies.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Amazon is adding AI-powered assistant to One Medical

Amazon is introducing an AI-powered assistant to One Medical, the tech-forward primary care provider it acquired in 2023. Dubbed 'Health AI,' Amazon says the tool "provides 24/7 personalized health guidance based on your medical records." The company says Health AI can explain lab results, help manage medications, and book appointments for patients. Amazon also says it can "analyze images" but doesn't specify whether this means medical imaging or user uploaded photos. While the company specifica...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Dramatic Michigan apartment fire rescue seen on helmet cam

Firefighters rescued two adults, a child and a cat from a burning third-floor apartment in Michigan as crews raced to save trapped residents during a fast-moving blaze and subzero temperatures Tuesday night.The Wyoming Fire Department responded around 8:45 p.m. to a reported structure fire near and arrived to find heavy smoke and fire at the rear of the building, with flames moving toward the roof, the city of Wyoming said in a news release. Firefighters were told multiple residents were trapped...

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Surveillance and ICE Are Driving Patients Away From Medical Care, Report Warns

A new EPIC report says data brokers, ad-tech surveillance, and ICE enforcement are among the factors leading to a “health privacy crisis” that is eroding trust and deterring people from seeking care.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

Man charged in 'largest jewelry heist in U.S. history,' avoids trial by getting deported

A defendant in federal custody for what authorities have called the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history was deported to Ecuador late last month, according to court filings, effectively ending the case against him. Jewelers who lost nearly $100 million in merchandise are indignant.

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

Netflix Just Made All Your James Bond Dreams Come True

Basically every Bond film, from 'Dr. No' to 'No Time to Die,' is now on the streamer.

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake among six games canceled by Ubisoft

Two high-profile upcoming Ubisoft games have been starting to look more and more like vaporware with each passing year. One of them is Beyond Good and Evil 2, which we were assured is still in development last year. The other is the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, which is now officially canceled, along with five other games on Ubisoft’s release slate. The news came in a media briefing attended virtually by VGC, in which the French company also announced delays to seven other games a...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

World's most famous museum slams doors to visitors as employee revolt continues

A crown jewel of Paris, the Louvre Museum, shut its doors to tourists visiting from all over the world on Monday.The closure came amid a prolonged employee strike that has been going on since last summer, with a major heist in October further exacerbating the situation. "Dear visitors, due to a social movement, the Louvre Museum is exceptionally closed today," the museum posted on its site.LOUVRE HEIST IN BROAD DAYLIGHT AMID APPARENT SECURITY LAPSES PUTS GLOBAL MUSEUMS ON ALERT"Visitors who have...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

State Dept official confirms 'limited number' of personnel in Caracas working to resume diplomatic relations

FIRST ON FOX: A "limited number" of U.S. personnel are operating in Caracas as Washington looks to resume diplomatic relations with Venezuela after the historic capture of Nicolás Maduro, Fox News has learned.A senior State Department official told Fox News that the Trump administration plan to resume official diplomacy with Venezuela is under way. This is the first time a State Department official has commented on reporting about the diplomatic team on the ground."A limited number of U.S. diplo...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

State Dept official confirms 'limited' diplomatic team in Caracas to possibly restore US-Venezuela relations

FIRST ON FOX: A "limited number" of U.S. personnel are operating in Caracas as Washington looks to resume diplomatic relations with Venezuela after the historic capture of Nicolás Maduro, Fox News has learned.A senior State Department official told Fox News that the Trump administration plan to resume official diplomacy with Venezuela is under way. This is the first time a State Department official has commented on reporting about the diplomatic team on the ground."A limited number of U.S. diplo...

Eco - The Economist - 4 hours ago

Japan’s bond-market tremble reflects a fiscal-monetary clash

As investors worry about budgetary laxity, the central bank prepares for more rate hikes

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

Volvo’s EX60 Promises 400-mile Range in a More Competitive EV Climate

HugInCore, integrated AI, and Nvidia-powered infotainment are some of the features in Volvo's new electric SUV.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

'Disturbing' video of dog being dragged away by Corona animal control officers sparks outrage

Some residents and animal activists are outraged after Corona Animal Service officers were filmed dragging away a dog.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Johnson changes tune on judicial impeachments after 'egregious abuses' of Trump agenda

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said he would back a push to impeach judges blocking President Donald Trump's agenda on Wednesday.While it's never something Johnson explicitly ruled out, his support comes after House GOP leaders signaled opposition to such a move last year. At the time, leaders argued impeachment was not a practical punishment for what Republicans widely saw as activist judges trying to influence the administration's policy.But he told reporters at his weekly press conference that ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

'Are You Dead?' app taps into global loneliness crisis

A new mobile app from China is going viral for a reason that feels both unsettling and familiar. It exists to answer one basic question for people who live alone: Are you still alive? The app is called "Are You Dead?" and it has surged to the top of China's paid app charts. It also climbed into the top ten paid apps in the United States. Its popularity reflects more than curiosity. It highlights how many people now live by themselves and worry about what happens if something goes wrong.Sign up f...

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

Volvo EX60 Electric SUV: Range, Specs, Availability, and Price

The Swedish brand’s latest computer-packed EV hopes to take on and beat the BMW iX3. But we’re more excited about the new seat belt.

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Volvo EX60 SUV preview: 400-mile range, 670 hp and Google Gemini onboard

Volvo hasn't exactly had a great run of EVs lately. The rollout of its flagship EX90 was stymied out of the gate by a bevy of software glitches. The EX30, meanwhile, was too expensive when it launched the promised $35,000 model was incompatible with the currently chaotic global tariff situation.Now, it's time for a new generation of EV from Volvo, one that's radically different at its core with a gigacast frame, a much higher-density battery and enough digital and literal horsepower to impress t...

Tech - It's FOSS - 4 hours ago

I Ran the Famed Affinity Designer on Linux. Here's How It Went

While compatibility isn't perfect, it's sufficient for getting a feel of the program (if that's your desire) and even potentially for using it to do real work.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Noem says 'arrests coming' after anti-ICE mob targeted Minnesota church

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem declared that arrests are coming after an anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) mob targeted a church in Minnesota over the weekend. In a post on X, Noem said the individuals were "emboldened by the reckless rhetoric from Minnesota's sanctuary politicians and the media," and that, "The First Amendment protects speech and peaceful assembly – not rioting." "Arrests coming," she wrote, sharing a clip of a Newsmax appearance Tuesday during which Noem ...