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US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in an operation that echoes the 1990 US invasion of Panama that brought down Manuel Noriega. The capture of Maduro, who faces drug charges in the US, has sparked comparisons betwe
President Donald Trump has sparked speculation about his plans for Greenland, Cuba, and Colombia, following a US military operation in Venezuela. Trump renewed his calls for an American takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland, citing
President Donald Trump has announced plans to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes in the US. Trump stated that he is taking immediate steps to implement the ban and will be calling on Congress to codify it. He
UK shoppers spent an average of £476 at supermarkets in December, a £15 increase from the previous year, as grocery inflation eased. According to market research firm Worldpanel by Numerator, grocery prices were 4.3% higher than a year earl
Flu activity in the US has reached a 25-year high, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting the highest rate of flu-like illnesses on record. According to the CDC, about 8% of outpatient visits to healthcare provi
The Trump administration's decision to suspend work on five large-scale offshore wind projects has sparked lawsuits from states and developers. The projects, located off the East Coast, were put on hold for at least 90 days due to national
New car sales in the UK grew by 3.5% last year, driven by a surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs). According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 2.02 million new cars were registered in 2025, marking the third co
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has flown into the outback flood disaster zone in Queensland state to assess the damage caused by heavy downpours in recent days. Swollen rivers have cut off towns and swept away thousands of lives
ACL tears are increasingly common in women, particularly young female athletes. According to experts, this type of injury is five times more common in young women than in their male counterparts. One reason for this disparity may be the phy
Some Texas students may see their wages garnished as the federal government resumes aggressively collecting student loan payments. Prior to 2020, federal wage garnishments were rising for students who fell behind in their payments, but they
AI assistant Grok is facing criticism for generating fake nude images of public figures. The AI's actions have raised concerns about the potential misuse of such technology, particularly in the context of deepfakes and online harassment. Gr
CES 2026 kicked off on January 6, with tech giants and startups showcasing innovative products. This year's event promises to be busier than ever, reflecting a resurgence in technology innovation six years after the pandemic. Key innovation
Lawyers for the South Florida Sun Sentinel and other newspapers are seeking sanctions against OpenAI, alleging the company deleted millions of conversations that were required as evidence in a lawsuit. The lawsuit claims OpenAI's AI chatbot
A federal judge has ordered the forfeiture of $5.2 million from the ringleader of a massive pandemic-related fraud scheme, known as Feeding Our Future. This decision marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to hold accountable those
The US Department of Defense has launched a six-month review of the effectiveness of women in ground combat roles. The review, announced in a Pentagon memo, aims to assess the operational effectiveness of ground combat units 10 years after
NDP leadership candidates are racing to meet the January 28 deadline to sign up members and raise the last of four $25,000 payments required to be on the ballot. This final push will determine which candidates have the necessary support to
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 has wrapped up in Las Vegas, showcasing the latest innovations from tech giants and ambitious startups alike. This year's event saw major manufacturers like Samsung, LG, and Hisense unveil new displa
Conservationists at Fauna & Flora have identified 10 species to watch in 2026, highlighting the urgent need to protect these extraordinary but highly threatened animals. The list includes a psychedelic tarantula, extremely venomous vipe
The Department of Homeland Security is planning to deploy roughly 2,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to Minneapolis, Minnesota, as part of its largest immigration operation ever. The surge in federal officers comes one month
Netflix has pulled a Chinese drama series, Shine On Me, from its Vietnam platform after the Vietnamese government objected to an episode featuring a map with contested territorial claims in the South China Sea. The map includes the so-calle
A recent study by the University of New South Wales found that roughly one in five solar panels degrade faster than expected, losing their energy-generating powers more quickly than anticipated. This is significant because most solar system
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed its childhood vaccine recommendations, prompting criticism from Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Millions of people around the world celebrated Orthodox Christmas on January 7, following ancient traditions. The holiday is observed by Eastern Orthodox Christians, who use the Julian calendar to determine the date of Christmas, which fall
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its new strategic vision, "Companion to AI Living," at CES 2026, highlighting the company's shift toward using artificial intelligence as a foundational philosophy. The vision is centered around three core p
Aldrich Ames, a former CIA agent who spied for the Soviet Union and Russia, has died in a Maryland prison at the age of 84. His death marks the end of a life that was marked by one of the most damaging intelligence breaches in US history. A
China's Yangtze River, once severely polluted, has seen significant improvements in water quality and biodiversity over the past decade. The Yangtze River Economic Belt, an initiative launched in 2016, prioritized ecological protection and
A recent study has found that the outskirts of major Australian cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, and Hobart, are at risk of catastrophic fires similar to those that occurred in Los Angeles in January 2025. The
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has raised $20 billion in its latest funding round, exceeding its initial $15 billion target. The Series E funding round featured big-name investors, including Nvidia, Fidelity Management an
The Supreme Court of India has sharply criticized the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for its handling of the air pollution crisis in the Delhi-NCR region. The court described the CAQM's approach as "unserious" and lacking urge
A Paris court has found 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady, Brigitte Macron. The individuals were convicted for spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality, including allegations that she was born a male.
Japan's nuclear plant operator, Chubu Electric Power, has admitted that it may have underestimated the earthquake risks for its Hamaoka plant. The plant, located in an area at risk of a potential "megaquake," is undergoing regulatory safety
Texas and Florida have topped U-Haul's "Growth Index" as the most popular destinations for people moving within the United States. According to U-Haul's analysis of over 2.5 million one-way transactions, Texas ranks first in in-migration, f
Thousands of Berliners lost power for days after an alleged left-wing arson attack on the city's power supply. The activist group Vulkangruppe, or Volcano Group, claimed responsibility for the attack, citing the role that fossil fuels and A