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What does 2026 hold for Northamptonshire politics?

Council tax rises, solar farms and regeneration are set to be on the agenda.

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Jan 5 • 1:00 AM EST • Politics • bbc.com
Code Vein II Tells A Time-Traveling Story That Will Tug On Your Heartstrings

The next installment of Bandai Namco's anime souls-like mixes rousing gameplay with raw emotion.

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Jan 5 • 1:00 AM EST • Technology • gamespot.com
What to expect in Norfolk politics in 2026

While major building projects will move forward, elections may be postponed again.

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Jan 5 • 12:59 AM EST • Politics • bbc.com
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What to expect in Norfolk politics in 2026

While major building projects will move forward, elections may be postponed again.

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Jan 5 • 12:59 AM EST • Politics • bbc.com
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What's next for Ravens? Big questions for Lamar Jackson, John Harbaugh

The Ravens entered the season as Super Bowl favorites but didn't even make the playoffs.

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Jan 5 • 12:23 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Elon Musk dines with Donald Trump during a packed weekend

Elon Musk joined Donald Trump for dinner during the weekend that the White House announced a US military operation in Venezuela.

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Jan 5 • 12:02 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Thieves steal hundreds of sports and Pokémon cards from Simi Valley shop

A Simi Valley card shop was burglarized early Sunday morning costing the business thousands in damages and depleting its inventory. Officers responded to the card shop around 3:38 a.m at a shopping center on Erringer Road, according to Simi Valley police. The owner of Simi Sportscards says that burglars stole sports and Pokémon cards from the glass cases, resulting in…

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Jan 4 • 11:19 PM EST • Business • nbclosangeles.com
Samsung Unveils New Supersized, Color-Rich TVs With More AI

Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled its 2026 home theater lineup, aiming to cement its position as the leading TV maker amid intensifying competition and what it described as a shift toward jumbo televisions.

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Jan 4 • 10:00 PM EST • Technology • bloomberg.com
Sweekar turns the Tamagotchi into a physical AI pocket pet that won't die on you

Sweekar is a palm-sized, egg-shaped device with its own unique personality.

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Jan 4 • 9:35 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
The new Ultraloq smart lock uses both your face and your palm to let you in

Xthings is launching a smart lock that reads your palm and a new camera that works on HaLow Wi-Fi for extended range at CES

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Jan 4 • 9:00 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
SwitchBot turned up to CES with an AI wearable that records everything you say

SwitchBot's AI transcription clip keeps a log of everything you say.

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Jan 4 • 8:49 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Lockin's everlasting vein-recognizing smart lock doorbell cam combo is peak CES

The Lockin V7 Max smart lock is also a doorbell cam that charges wirelessly via an infrared emitter.

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Jan 4 • 8:34 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
Local health officials identify first pediatric flu death in Ohio

"This is a sad and serious event that breaks our hearts.”

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Jan 4 • 8:27 PM EST • Health • whio.com
What Ravens vs. Steelers means for Detroit Lions draft order

Here’s what SNF between the Steelers and Ravens means for the Detroit Lions’ 2026 draft order.

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Jan 4 • 7:45 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Illinois political leaders react to U.S. capture of Venezuela’s president

President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that the U.S. "successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolás Maduro,” and that U.S. law enforcement assisted in the operation.

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Jan 4 • 7:35 PM EST • Politics • ipmnewsroom.org
7 moments that defined the Patriots’ win over the Dolphins

Relive the biggest moments from the Patriots’ Week 18 win.

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Jan 4 • 7:17 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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What’s New in Statesboro: 2025 Business Openings, Expansions, and Coming Soon

Hey, Statesboro, you’ve been busy. From new openings and expansions in 2025 to projects already lined up for 2026, here’s a look at what came to the Boro and what’s still ahead.

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Jan 4 • 7:13 PM EST • Business • griceconnect.com
Why some people really struggle to lose weight more than others

Thousands of genes that have an influence on weight, say experts - which means weight loss isn't a level playing field

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Jan 4 • 7:03 PM EST • Health • bbc.com
Ex-McKinsey consultant had to unlearn habits to build his startup

A former McKinsey consultant shares what he had to unlearn from consulting to succeed in startup life.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Ambitious entertainment destination in Peoria abandoned

A high-end entertainment destination that was planning to bring an elevated experience to the P83 Entertainment District in Peoria has been abandoned, the owners recently announced in a news release.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • yourvalley.net
Delta Air Lines Named Official Airline Partner of Sphere

Delta Air Lines Will Entitle Sphere’s First Branded Hospitality Space – The Delta SKY360° Club At Sphere Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR ) today announced Delta Air Lines as the Official Airline of Sphere. As part of a multi-faceted partnership, the Delta SKY360° Club also becomes the first branded hospitality space in the immersive entertainment venue. “Delta and Sphere share a commitment to innovation, technology and connecting people through world-class experiences,” said Marcus Ellington, Executive Vice President, Ad Sales and Sponsorships, Sphere. “We are proud to welcome Delta as our partner on two firsts for Sphere – our first official airline and first branded hospitality space – and we look forward to building on this collaboration, offering guests an elevated experience, and showcasing the best of each of our brands.” “At Delta, our mission is to make every journey matter, and that extends beyond the flight,” said Alicia Tillman, Chief Marketing Officer at Delta Air

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Entertainment • investor.sphereentertainmentco.com
Everyday chemicals are quietly damaging beneficial gut bacteria

A large study has revealed that dozens of widely used chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria. Many of these substances, found in pesticides and everyday industrial products, were never thought to affect living organisms at all. When gut bacteria are stressed by these chemicals, some may also become resistant to antibiotics. The research raises new questions about how chemical exposure could be influencing human health behind the scenes.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
This CRISPR breakthrough turns genes on without cutting DNA

A new CRISPR breakthrough shows scientists can turn genes back on without cutting DNA, by removing chemical tags that act like molecular anchors. The work confirms these tags actively silence genes, settling a long-running scientific debate. This gentler form of gene editing could offer a safer way to treat Sickle Cell disease by reactivating a fetal blood gene. Researchers say it opens the door to powerful therapies with fewer unintended side effects.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Earth has been feeding the moon for billions of years

Tiny bits of Earth’s atmosphere have been drifting to the moon for billions of years, guided by Earth’s magnetic field. Rather than blocking particles, the magnetic field can funnel them along invisible lines that sometimes stretch all the way to the moon. This explains mysterious gases found in Apollo samples and suggests lunar soil may hold a long-term archive of Earth’s history. It could also become a valuable resource for future lunar explorers.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Discovering the laws behind complex networked systems

Nature Computational Science - A recent study shows that neural symbolic regression offers a route to automated discovery of governing equations for network dynamics across high-dimensional complex...

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nature.com
Physicists found hidden order in violent proton collisions

Inside high-energy proton collisions, quarks and gluons briefly form a dense, boiling state before cooling into ordinary particles. Researchers expected this transition to change how disordered the system is, but LHC data tell a different story. A newly improved collision model matches experiments better than older ones and reveals that the “entropy” remains unchanged throughout the process. This unexpected result turns out to be a direct fingerprint of quantum mechanics at work.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists find a safer way to make cells burn more calories

Researchers have developed experimental compounds that make cells burn more calories by subtly tweaking how mitochondria produce energy. Older versions of these chemicals were once used for weight loss—but were banned for being deadly. The new approach fine-tunes the effect, allowing cells to burn extra fuel safely. If successful, this could pave the way for new obesity treatments with added health benefits.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
A missing flash of light revealed a molecular secret

Scientists have found a way to see ultrafast molecular interactions inside liquids using an extreme laser technique once thought impossible for fluids. When they mixed nearly identical chemicals, one combination behaved strangely—producing less light and erasing a single harmonic signal altogether. Simulations revealed that a subtle molecular “handshake” was interfering with electron motion. The discovery shows that liquids can briefly organize in ways that dramatically change how electrons behave.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Maldives Health Financing Progress Matrix Assessment Report

The WHO Health Financing Progress Matrix (HFPM) is the standardized qualitative assessment of the health financing system of a country. The assessment builds on an extensive body of conceptual and empirical work, and summarizes “what matters in health financing for universal health coverage (UHC)” into a set of desirable attributes, which form the basis of the assessment. By identifying areas of strength and weakness in the current health financing system, along with priority policy directions, HFPM assessments complement monitoring of key quantitative indicators on service coverage and financial protection, now enshrined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda. HFPM assessments can be implemented within a short period and provide close-to-real-time information for policy-makers. Findings support the development of health financing strategies and technical alignment across government and external technical assistance agencies, while also providing the basis for monitoring progress over time. This allows for systematic tracking of the development and implementation of health financing policies that matter for UHC. HFPM assessments have been conducted in several countries, including in the South-East (SE) Asia Region; some have been published (Bangladesh and the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India) while others have remained unpublished (Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka)

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Health • who.int
From Charlie Kirk to redistricting fights, a look at the biggest political stories of 2025

From the assassination of Charlie Kirk to fights over congressional maps, here are the biggest stories that shaped Utah politics in 2025.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Politics • ksl.com
The politics of asylum: How local exposure reshaped UK voting

The UK has seen a sharp rise in asylum applications since the Covid-19 pandemic. This column examines how exposure to asylum seekers affects voter behaviour. The authors find that increases in dispersed asylum seekers – who are provided with accommodation but cannot choose their destination – lead to a sizeable rightward shift in local election outcomes. While migration has become more salient for both of the UK’s main political parties, only Conservative MPs appear to effectively channel local discontent, helping explain why these rightward electoral shifts occur despite little observable change in public attitudes.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 PM EST • Politics • cepr.org
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Myles Garrett shows that records don't change, but the games do

A proper accounting doesn't take away from Garrett's greatness, but it's increasingly needed in our conversation about sports records.

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Jan 4 • 6:56 PM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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Mar-a-Lago is a familiar place for Trump to manage high-stakes military operations

Hours after declaring from underneath the tented ceiling of Mar-a-Lago’s Tea Room that Venezuela’s leader was in American custody and the US was running the country, President Donald Trump emerged victorious onto his club’s crowded patio as dinner-goers cheered the audacious mission he’d ordered up from a few yards away.

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Jan 4 • 6:55 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Tricorder Tech For Everyone: NASA's STELLA Open Science Instrument

Keith’s note: NASA has just authored a paper on a new way for people with a wide variety of interests to use – and build – sensor technology that is a preview of the devices we will use to explore other planets. How will we develop these instruments – sensors, tricorders, scanners, smartphones – call them what you will is now underway at NASA. There is a vibrant citizen science […]

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Jan 4 • 6:11 PM EST • Science • nasawatch.com
Tricorder Tech For Everyone: NASA's STELLA Open Science Instrument

NASA has just authored apaper on a new way for people with a wide variety of interests to use - and build - sensor technology that is a preview of the devices we will use to explore other planets.

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Jan 4 • 5:55 PM EST • Science • astrobiology.com
Assessing Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) has quietly climbed about 5% over the past month, even as its past 3 months performance is still down double digits, a setup that has value focused investors taking a closer look. See our latest analysis for Flutter Entertainment. That recent 4.7% 30 day share price return, at a latest share price of $218.27, comes after a tough stretch where the 1 year total shareholder return is still almost 15% lower. Sentiment looks like it is stabilizing rather than...

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Jan 4 • 5:11 PM EST • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Scientists Discover How the Uterus “Feels” Its Way Through Childbirth

Molecular discoveries may help improve treatments for labor and pain. When labor starts, the uterus must produce steady, precisely timed contractions to allow a safe delivery. Hormones such as progesterone and oxytocin are known to drive this process, but researchers have long believed that physi

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Jan 4 • 5:07 PM EST • Science • scitechdaily.com
Epstein, health care and a shutdown fight: Here’s what the House faces in January

The House will return from a holiday break to face sagas that have vexed the chamber for months. Debates on health care and attempts to revive expired ObamaCare subsidies will stretch into January …

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Jan 4 • 5:00 PM EST • Health • thehill.com
Belkin announces a wireless HDMI dongle that doesn't need Wi-Fi access

The ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter will be released early this year.

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Jan 4 • 4:55 PM EST • Technology • engadget.com
18 Things That The Pandemic Ruined Way, Way, Way More Than We Realized

Everything from nightlife to the quality of products is now different.

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Jan 4 • 4:46 PM EST • Technology • buzzfeed.com
Businesses helping businesses: Local BBQ business steps in after smoker breaks down

Both owners hope the experience serves as a reminder that lending a helping hand, especially during tough moments, can make a difference.

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Jan 4 • 4:37 PM EST • Business • wgem.com
Govee's New Smart Ceiling Light Gives You AI Art to Look Up To

The Govee Ceiling Light Ultra sounds like a needlessly extravagant smart home light, but that's pretty on-brand for Govee.

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Jan 4 • 4:10 PM EST • Technology • gizmodo.com
You Can Switch HDMI Inputs Using Your Apple TV Remote - Here's How

Though Apple TV provides quality entertainment, the remote has one issue: an inability to switch HDMI inputs. Fortunately, here's a trick to get around that.

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Jan 4 • 3:47 PM EST • Technology • bgr.com
'Today' cohost Sheinelle Jones grieves new family loss just months after husband's death

'Today' cohost Sheinelle Jones shared that her grandmother died on New Year’s Eve at 96. The sad news comes just seven months after the death of the journalist's husband, Uche Ojeh, after a cancer battle.

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Jan 4 • 3:32 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Desi ghee and garlic on empty stomach prevent cancer, heart disease, and hair loss; here’s what science says | - The Times of India

For years, desi ghee and garlic have been prized in Indian kitchens, not only for adding flavour to food but for their perceived medicinal benefits. S.

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Jan 4 • 3:30 PM EST • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Trump’s Former Venezuela Envoy Torches His Takeover Plans

“It’s too complex for us to run,” said Elliott Abrams, theorizing that Trump’s decision to announce the U.S.’s takeover of Venezuela was wholly spontaneous.

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Jan 4 • 2:47 PM EST • Politics • thedailybeast.com
What is Delta Force? An elite special operations unit

The US's highly elite but secretive Delta Force captures and eliminates high-value targets. They reportedly helped capture Venezuela's Maduro.

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Jan 4 • 1:27 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Yes, aggression-matchmaking is now a thing in Arc Raiders

If you've found you've been coming up against tougher players in Arc Raiders just recently, that could well be because …

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Jan 4 • 1:26 PM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
What your butt shape could reveal about your health, according to...
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Jan 4 • 1:02 PM EST • Health • nypost.com
5 Of The Most Overlooked Free Apps Actually Worth Installing

Yuka, Transit, MyNoise, Listonic, and Merlin Bird ID are five of the most overlooked free apps that are actually worth installing on Android or iOS.

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Jan 4 • 12:47 PM EST • Technology • bgr.com
Flu cases surging in northern Virginia, health officials say

Get the flu shot, wash your hands and stay home if you’re sick — that’s the message coming from Virginia’s Health Department as data shows flu cases soaring in northern Virginia.

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Jan 4 • 12:38 PM EST • Health • fox5dc.com
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Belkin’s new Qi2 Modular Charging Dock looks perfect for your Pixel Watch

Belkin is kicking off CES with a slate of new accessories, including a new charging dock that should be on...

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Jan 4 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
What To Expect From Nintendo in 2026

With a new Mario movie and Pokemon's 30th anniversary on the way, 2026 will be a big year for Nintendo fans - here's what to expect across the next 12 months.

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Jan 4 • 12:00 PM EST • Technology • ign.com
Berlin power outage blamed on political extremists

A fire that left over 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses in southwest Berlin without electricity was a politically motivated attack by left-wing extremists, city officials have said

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Jan 4 • 11:45 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Sen. Cotton on Trump saying US will ‘run’ Venezuela: ‘It means that the new leaders… need to meet our demands’
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Jan 4 • 11:32 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Plaud launches a new AI pin and a desktop meeting notetaker

Plaud is going after the likes of Granola to launch a desktop app that records online meetings

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Jan 4 • 11:28 AM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
Venezuelan President Maduro is out of power. Now what?
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Jan 4 • 11:25 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Former Patriots Fan-Favorite Among Scouts Prepping For New England

The New England Patriots are hosting some special guests at Gillette Stadium. ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported that the seven teams vying for playoff spots in the AFC will have scouts in attendance for Sunday’s regular season finale with the Miami Dolphins. Shane Vereen — who was with the organization during its win in Super Bowl […]

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Jan 4 • 11:17 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dana Bash to Rep. Jim Jordan on Trump’s attacks in Venezuela: ‘How is that America first?’
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Jan 4 • 11:15 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Could Change the World. Here’s How.

13 experts on what comes next in Latin America and beyond.

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Jan 4 • 10:00 AM EST • Politics • politico.com
What viruses an infectious-disease doctor is watching for in 2026

I research virus outbreaks around the world. Here’s what I’ll be keeping an eye on in 2026 that could cause infections in unexpected places or cases.

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Jan 4 • 9:51 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Colorado political science expert weighs implications of U.S. arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro

The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces is raising questions about what comes next for Venezuela and the United States.

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Jan 4 • 9:48 AM EST • Science • kktv.com
MeatEater founder links wild game to exercise and better health: 'High-protein diet'

MeatEater's Steven Rinella of Montana reveals why he believes wild game is the "healthiest food," arguing that the physical effort of harvesting it and avoiding processed ingredients delivers benefits beyond what Americans typically consider.

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Jan 4 • 9:03 AM EST • Health • foxnews.com
Science 4 Everyone: Why do we have leap years?

Did you know that the Earth takes longer than 365 days to orbit around the sun? Storm Team4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller explains why it makes leap years.

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Jan 4 • 9:01 AM EST • Science • nbcwashington.com
Narwal’s Flow 2 robovac might help you find that earring you lost

This robovac isn’t just for mopping and vacuuming.

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Jan 4 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
This 10,000 mAh Qi2 battery bank for Pixel 10 is thin without compromise [Gallery]

Qi2 battery banks are perhaps one of the best accessories for a Pixel 10 owner, but finding one that’s compact...

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Jan 4 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Washington's tribes boost state economic activity

The scope of Washington's tribal economies is expanding its reach — and the tribes' reasoning is that's to the aid of all.

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Jan 4 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • seattletimes.com
Ballantyne business owners ask for support following break-in

The owners of a Ballantyne business shared on social media that their cookie and soda shop had been broken into on Dec. 28.

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Jan 4 • 8:38 AM EST • Business • yahoo.com
Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans

Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances. Experts say there is one area that touches on each of those resolutions — home…

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Jan 4 • 8:02 AM EST • Health • wtop.com
Govee's CES lineup includes a ceiling lamp that simulates skylights

An updated floor lamp can reproduce over 281 trillion colors.

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Jan 4 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • engadget.com
CES 2026: Govee Announces New Matter-Connected Ceiling and Floor Lights

Govee today introduced three new HomeKit-compatible lighting products, including the Govee Floor Lamp 3, the Govee Ceiling Light Ultra, and the Govee Sky Ceiling Light. The Govee Floor Lamp 3 is the successor to the Floor Lamp 2, and it offers Matter integration with the option to connect to HomeKit. The Floor Lamp 3 offers an upgraded LuminBlend+ lighting system that can reproduce 281 trillion colors, and it supports 1000K to 10000K light temperature range.

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Jan 4 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Govee’s latest smart lights can make your ceiling more interesting

Maybe a faux skylight is just what your room needs.

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Jan 4 • 8:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Politics chat: How Trump's MAGA supporters see the operation in Venezuela

We have analysis on President Trump's decision to topple Venezuela's leader, and how it will be viewed by his MAGA supporters.

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Jan 4 • 7:57 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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A look at the metro-area businesses poised to open in 2026

NRG Adventure Park, Wingstop, Target: What's the status of these projects and others heading into 2026?

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Jan 4 • 7:41 AM EST • Business • inforum.com
Samsung to Costco: All the big projects coming to Central TX in 2026

Here's what Central Texans can expect this year.

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Jan 4 • 7:06 AM EST • Business • mysanantonio.com
A natural evolution of cruelty

It’s not always the best-adapted animal that survives. Sometimes, it’s the one that exploits its fellow creatures

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Jan 4 • 7:01 AM EST • Science • english.elpais.com
AI may not need massive training data after all

New research shows that AI doesn’t need endless training data to start acting more like a human brain. When researchers redesigned AI systems to better resemble biological brains, some models produced brain-like activity without any training at all. This challenges today’s data-hungry approach to AI development. The work suggests smarter design could dramatically speed up learning while slashing costs and energy use.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
The invisible microbes that help keep us healthy

Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that tracks beneficial bacteria and natural compounds linked to immune strength, stress reduction, and resilience. The findings challenge the long-standing obsession with germs as threats and instead highlight the hidden health benefits of biodiversity. This shift could influence everything from urban design to environmental restoration.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • sciencedaily.com
A simple chemistry trick could end forever plastic

Seeing plastic trash while hiking inspired a Rutgers chemist to rethink why synthetic plastics last forever while natural polymers don’t. By mimicking tiny structural features used in DNA and proteins, researchers designed plastics that remain durable but can be triggered to fall apart naturally. The breakdown speed can be precisely tuned, from days to years, or switched on with light or simple chemical signals. The discovery could reshape everything from food packaging to medicine delivery.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
China’s “artificial sun” just broke a fusion limit scientists thought was unbreakable

Researchers using China’s “artificial sun” fusion reactor have broken through a long-standing density barrier in fusion plasma. The experiment confirmed that plasma can remain stable even at extreme densities if its interaction with the reactor walls is carefully controlled. This finding removes a major obstacle that has slowed progress toward fusion ignition. The advance could help future fusion reactors produce more power.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
A New Bridge Links the Strange Math of Infinity to Computer Science

Descriptive set theorists study the niche mathematics of infinity. Now, they’ve shown that their problems can be rewritten in the concrete language of algorithms.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • wired.com
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Wellness trends worth taking into the new year (and some that aren't)

We reported on all sorts of products and practices promising to make you healthy last year. Here are the ones that stood up to science, and those that were mostly hype.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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California vs. Trump: 5 decisions that could reshape the fight in 2026

California’s roller-coaster relationship with President Donald Trump is poised to shift again in 2026 as the state elects a new governor and Gov. Gavin Newsom weighs a run for the White House.

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Jan 4 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • sfchronicle.com
Donald Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles

“The estimate is that in order for Venezuela to increase from one million barrels per day — that is what it produces today — to four million barrels, it will take about a decade and about a hundred billion dollars of investment,” an energy expert said.

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Jan 4 • 6:45 AM EST • Politics • nola.com
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US Conducted Operation Resolve in Venezuela. Here’s What Satellite Images Reveal

New satellite images show extensive damage to Venezuela's military complex from recent US airstrikes targeting President Maduro's regime.

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Jan 4 • 6:14 AM EST • Business • united24media.com
The ultimate price Ford is paying to overhaul its business strategy

Ford and other carmakers must shift gears in their business plans away from EVs, a costly endeavor. Here is what it could mean for the industry.

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Jan 4 • 6:01 AM EST • Business • freep.com
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Trump tests appetite for regime change ahead of midterms

Democrats immediately argued that U.S. military action in Venezuela was an abandonment of the president’s promise to focus on improving lives at home.

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Jan 4 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Science & Medicine: Sleep disorders in the military are complex, common, and treatable

Research from an expert in sleep disorders at UT Health San Antonio has revealed that sleep disorders are common in the military, and the most common disorder impacts men and women in the military equally. It's COMISA, which is an acronym for comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea.

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Jan 4 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • tpr.org
3 science-backed tips for making New Year’s resolutions more fun

You may think that you just need to work harder to reach your goals — but research shows you’re more likely to stick with good habits if they’re enjoyable.

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Jan 4 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • washingtonpost.com
Economic, business and technological predictions for 2026: Michael Weidokal

2026 will be another crucial year for our Northeast Ohio region, our country and the world. While there is a great deal of trepidation entering 2026 (with good reason), there are also many reasons to hope that this can be a year in which we reduce the level of political and economic risk in the world. Hopefully, our political and business leaders will work together to tackle the challenges we will inevitably face in 2026, and to take advantage of the opportunities that the new year will bring, writes guest columnist Michael Weidokal.

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Jan 4 • 5:44 AM EST • Business • cleveland.com
Is health care ready for impersonal AI to take over?

UMass Amherst students and professionals are weary AI will lack what a human can offer in patient care.

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Jan 4 • 5:35 AM EST • Health • masslive.com
BizTips from SCORE: Setting goals for the New Year

Goal setting is a strategic practice that shapes the year ahead. Take time to think about your business and personal goals.

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Jan 4 • 5:02 AM EST • Business • capecodtimes.com
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What the Noriega case can tell us about Maduro’s upcoming legal battle

Over three decades ago, the US government executed the shocking arrest of the leader of a foreign country: Panama’s Manuel Noriega. The dictator’s case may prove to be a guide for the prosecutors, defense attorneys and judges now involved in the case against Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro.

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Jan 4 • 4:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Three free agents Barcelona should consider signing in the summer

As Barcelona look ahead to the summer transfer window, planning is already centred around realism rather than luxury. Financial limits remain tight, and that means free agents will once again be a ke...

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Jan 4 • 4:00 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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New Aspen business upcycles luxury designer brands

Killeen Brettman is combating overconsumption one designer piece at a time. With her newly founded company Deja Nu, Brettmann is upcycling brands that include Dior, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and more, transforming them into vests and jackets that blend the luxury Aspen lifestyle with a newfound sustainability.

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Jan 4 • 4:00 AM EST • Business • aspentimes.com
Why Highly Gifted Minds Start Their Day Differently—The Morning Habit Science Explains

Ever wondered what happens in the minds of highly gifted individuals during those first sleepy moments of the day? For people with a very high IQ (130 and above), mornings don’t start like everyone else’s. Their minds, ever restless and buzzing, set the tone for how they face the early light—often with a morning habit…

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Jan 4 • 3:30 AM EST • Science • chronik.fr
Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans

Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plansBy CHEYANNE MUMPHREYAssociated PressThe Associated Press Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances. Experts say there is one area that touches on each of those […]

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Jan 4 • 3:28 AM EST • Health • accesswdun.com
NY touts new mandates for health insurers. Here's what they must cover

New York laws that took effect Jan. 1 require health insurers to cover breast cancer screening, EpiPens and scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients.

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Jan 4 • 3:00 AM EST • Health • lohud.com
Asus Unveil the ROG Swift PG27UCWM with a 27" 4K Tandem WOLED Panel and RGB-stripe Pixel Layout

Share this contentAsus teased the arrival of this screen recently on their social media channels and we can now unveil official information about this exciting new OLED monitor that will....[click link for more]

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Jan 4 • 3:00 AM EST • Technology • tftcentral.co.uk
Inside California Politics: Jan. 3, 2026

(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — This week on Inside California Politics, correspondent Eytan Wallace looks at the past and upcoming legislative year and then speaks with Rep. Kevin Kiley about what&…

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Jan 4 • 2:30 AM EST • Politics • fox40.com