NASA astronaut Suni Williams, who stayed in space for 9 months after spacecraft problem, retires

NASA astronaut Suni Williams has retired after 27 years, concluding a career that included three missions to the International Space Station and a total of 608 days in space—the second-longest cumulative time in NASA history. Williams, a former Navy pilot, joined NASA in 1998 and logged 62 hours and 6 minutes of spacewalks, the most by any female astronaut and fourth-most overall. Her final mission … Continue reading NASA astronaut Suni Williams, who stayed in space for 9 months after spacecraft problem, retires

Blue Origin to deploy thousands of satellites for new communications network

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin announced plans Wednesday to deploy 5,408 satellites for a high-speed communications network called TeraWave, targeting data centers, governments, and businesses. Deployment is set to begin in late 2027, with the network aiming to deliver data speeds up to 6 Tbps and serve about 100,000 customers. The constellation will use optical communications and is designed to support large-scale AI data processing, which … Continue reading Blue Origin to deploy thousands of satellites for new communications network

Introducing ‘Coco,’ Jersey City’s new delivery robot

Jersey City is launching a pilot program for Coco Robotics, a California-based company that delivers pizza, groceries, and other items using autonomous robots. Coco, a 100-pound, zero-emission robot with AI navigation and remote human oversight, can carry up to four grocery bags or six extra-large pizzas and travel at up to 15 mph in bike lanes, though it will stay on sidewalks in Jersey City. … Continue reading Introducing ‘Coco,’ Jersey City’s new delivery robot

Japan to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant after 15-year shutdown

Japan is preparing to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, more than a decade after the 2011 Fukushima disaster forced a nationwide reactor shutdown. Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) plans to bring one of the plant’s seven reactors online Wednesday, with full operations eventually generating 8.2 gigawatts of electricity. The move reflects Japan’s shift back to nuclear power to improve energy security and … Continue reading Japan to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant after 15-year shutdown

Dow surges 550 points, S&P 500, Nasdaq

U.S. stocks surged Wednesday after President Trump announced that the U.S. and NATO had “formed the framework of a future deal” on Greenland and called off threatened tariffs on European nations. The Dow Jones jumped about 1.2% (550+ points), while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 each gained roughly 1.2%, pushing the S&P back into positive territory for the year. Trump’s announcement followed a calmer tone … Continue reading Dow surges 550 points, S&P 500, Nasdaq

Trump signs executive order barring Wall Street investors from buying single-family homes

President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday prohibiting large Wall Street investors from buying and owning single-family homes, aiming to make housing more affordable for American families. The order cites competition from corporate investors as limiting access to homeownership, particularly for first-time buyers, and calls for Treasury, Justice, and other agencies to define “large institutional investors” and enforce antitrust rules against coordinated pricing or vacancy … Continue reading Trump signs executive order barring Wall Street investors from buying single-family homes

ICE funding bill draws fire from left and right as shutdown deadline nears

Congress faces uncertainty over a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill expected to be voted on this week, threatening efforts to prevent a government shutdown by Jan. 30. Progressive Democrats argue the bill lacks meaningful reforms to curb ICE confrontations with the public, while some Republicans say it doesn’t fully support President Trump’s immigration priorities. The bill includes body cameras for ICE officers, new … Continue reading ICE funding bill draws fire from left and right as shutdown deadline nears

House Oversight panel votes to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress

The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in criminal contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Republicans on the panel argued the Clintons repeatedly refused to appear despite being given multiple opportunities, while the Clintons called the subpoenas legally invalid and said they had shared all relevant information. … Continue reading House Oversight panel votes to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress

Trump & Newsom clash in Switzerland as potential California fraud probe looms

Tensions between President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom escalated at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, where Trump criticized Newsom’s leadership while Newsom urged world leaders to resist Trump’s policies. Trump suggested California could benefit from federal intervention, claiming his administration has helped Los Angeles and hinting that the state could face investigation for alleged fraud. Newsom mocked Trump’s remarks on social media and … Continue reading Trump & Newsom clash in Switzerland as potential California fraud probe looms

Trump challenges Carney at Davos, asserts Canada should be ‘grateful’ for Golden Dome missile defense

President Donald Trump said the U.S. should control Greenland to build a large-scale “Golden Dome” missile defense system, claiming it would also protect Canada. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he argued that Canada benefits from U.S. security and should be grateful, though it is unclear if Canada will participate in the project. The Golden Dome, unveiled in May, is estimated to cost … Continue reading Trump challenges Carney at Davos, asserts Canada should be ‘grateful’ for Golden Dome missile defense

Trump drops tariff threat, says he won’t use force to take Greenland

President Donald Trump has abandoned his threat to impose tariffs on European countries opposing his plan to take control of Greenland and ruled out using force to seize the territory. The decision came after Trump met with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Davos, where they agreed on a “framework” for future cooperation on Greenland and the Arctic, though details were not disclosed. The framework reportedly … Continue reading Trump drops tariff threat, says he won’t use force to take Greenland

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

A federal agent fired shots Wednesday in Compton, California, after a criminal illegal immigrant, William Eduardo Moran Carballo, allegedly used his vehicle to ram law enforcement while trying to evade arrest. Carballo, from El Salvador, was targeted for involvement in human smuggling and prior domestic violence arrests. The DHS said the agent fired in self-defense, and while Carballo was unharmed, a CBP officer was injured. … Continue reading DHS alleges criminal illegal alien ‘rammed law enforcement’ in California operation, agent fired weapon

A massive winter storm will hit large parts of the U.S. through the weekend

A massive winter storm is expected to sweep from Central Texas to the Northeast this weekend, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The National Weather Service warned of dangerous travel conditions, power outages, and tree damage, urging residents to avoid travel and prepare. Cold air from Canada mixing with warmer southern air could produce significant snow and ice, with wind chills dropping below minus … Continue reading A massive winter storm will hit large parts of the U.S. through the weekend

FBI can’t examine devices it took from Washington Post reporter, judge rules

A federal judge has temporarily barred the FBI from reviewing electronic devices seized from the Virginia home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson. The ruling orders the government to preserve but not examine the materials until the court can further review the case. Natanson and the Post argued the seizure of her phone, laptops, and other devices threatens press freedom and confidential newsgathering. The judge … Continue reading FBI can’t examine devices it took from Washington Post reporter, judge rules

Man pleads guilty in North Carolina mass shooting that killed 5

An 18-year-old, Austin David Thompson, pleaded guilty to murder and other charges for a 2022 mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, that killed five people, including his older brother and a police officer. Thompson, who was 15 at the time, admitted to five counts of first-degree murder along with attempted murder and assault charges, avoiding a trial that was set to begin soon. Prosecutors said … Continue reading Man pleads guilty in North Carolina mass shooting that killed 5

Jury clears former Uvalde police officer of child endangerment or abandonment charges

A jury acquitted former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales on Wednesday of all 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment related to the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting. The verdict came after about seven hours of deliberations and stemmed from charges tied to Gonzales’ actions in the early minutes of the attack, which killed 19 children and two adults. Gonzales did not testify, and his … Continue reading Jury clears former Uvalde police officer of child endangerment or abandonment charges

Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in Israel’s attacks on Gaza

At least 11 Palestinians, including two children and three journalists, were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. The journalists were photojournalists working for the Egyptian Committee for Gaza Relief and were killed when their vehicle was struck in central Gaza near the Netzarim Corridor. They were reportedly documenting conditions on the ground, including a newly established displacement … Continue reading Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in Israel’s attacks on Gaza

Europol busts Europe-wide drug ring in ‘largest-ever’ operation

European police have dismantled a major synthetic drug manufacturing network operating illegal labs across several EU countries. Polish authorities said more than 9.3 tonnes of drugs were seized, over 100 suspects arrested, and 24 large-scale laboratories shut down. The yearlong operation, coordinated by Europol, involved police from six countries and targeted a network centred in Poland. Investigators also seized around 1,000 tonnes of chemicals imported … Continue reading Europol busts Europe-wide drug ring in ‘largest-ever’ operation

US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela

U.S. forces seized a seventh oil tanker connected to Venezuela, the Liberian-flagged Motor Vessel Sagitta, as part of efforts to control Venezuelan oil exports. The tanker was taken “without incident” after allegedly violating a U.S.-declared quarantine on sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean. The Sagitta had been sanctioned under a U.S. executive order and was reported to have carried Venezuelan oil. This seizure follows a series … Continue reading US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela

Shinzo Abe’s killer sentenced to life in prison over shooting of Japanese former PM

A Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for the 2022 assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, a killing that stunned the nation. Yamagami pleaded guilty to shooting Abe with a homemade weapon during an election speech in Nara, an act prosecutors described as unprecedented in postwar Japan. He said the attack was motivated by anger over Abe’s ties to the … Continue reading Shinzo Abe’s killer sentenced to life in prison over shooting of Japanese former PM

Commuter train near Barcelona hits collapsed wall killing driver and injuring nearly 40

A commuter train struck a collapsed retaining wall near Barcelona, killing the driver and injuring 37 people, four of them critically. The accident occurred in Gelida after the wall fell onto the tracks, likely due to heavy rainfall in the region. Emergency services deployed dozens of firefighters and ambulances, and authorities confirmed no passengers remained trapped in the carriages. The incident came just two days … Continue reading Commuter train near Barcelona hits collapsed wall killing driver and injuring nearly 40

Ancient granary unearthed in central China

Archaeologists in Luoyang, Henan Province, have uncovered the ruins of a large Northern Wei Dynasty (386–534) state-run grain storage facility, identified as part of the Tai Cang, the imperial granary. The site, located east of the Han-Wei Luoyang Ancient City imperial palace, contains 168 storage pits arranged in 14 columns by 12 rows, with 13 pits excavated so far, each about 9–11 meters wide and … Continue reading Ancient granary unearthed in central China

Sun unleashes powerful X-flare, CME hits Earth sparking severe geomagnetic storm

A powerful X-class solar flare on Jan. 18 launched a fast-moving coronal mass ejection (CME) that struck Earth on Jan. 19, triggering severe G4 geomagnetic storm conditions earlier than expected. The shock wave arrived at 2:38 p.m. EST, and the storm remains ongoing, promising heightened aurora activity through the evening. The impact of a CME depends on its magnetic orientation: a southward-directed field (Bz) can … Continue reading Sun unleashes powerful X-flare, CME hits Earth sparking severe geomagnetic storm

Russian forces use Chinese-made laser to counter drones

A Russian pro-Kremlin outlet released footage showing a Chinese-made laser weapon, the Silent Hunter (Low-Altitude Laser Defending System), being used against Ukrainian drones in Belgorod near the Ukraine border. The video shows the turret-mounted system tracking and disabling a drone, operated by a Russian special operations unit called “Kochevnik.” Silent Hunter is designed for short-range air defense, targeting small aerial threats with a 10-kilowatt directed-energy … Continue reading Russian forces use Chinese-made laser to counter drones

OpenAI CFO says annualized revenue crosses $20 billion in 2025

OpenAI’s annualized revenue surpassed $20 billion in 2025, up from $6 billion in 2024, driven by a tripling of computing capacity to 1.9 gigawatts, CFO Sarah Friar said. The company’s weekly and daily active users continue to hit record highs, and it recently began showing ads in ChatGPT to boost revenue. OpenAI plans to release its first device in the second half of 2026, according … Continue reading OpenAI CFO says annualized revenue crosses $20 billion in 2025