Space

SpaceX launches 25 Starlink satellites into orbit from California

SpaceX launched 25 more Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, expanding its broadband megaconstellation. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off early Jan. 22 and deployed the satellites about an hour later. Its first stage, Booster 1093, completed its 13th flight and successfully landed on a drone ship, Space.com has reported. The new satellites join the 9,500 already in orbit, supporting internet access in underserved … Continue reading SpaceX launches 25 Starlink satellites into orbit from California

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Business

Elon Musk: Tesla will sell humanoid robots by end of 2027

Elon Musk announced that Tesla plans to sell its Optimus humanoid robots to the public by the end of 2027. He said the robots are already performing simple tasks in Tesla factories and expect to handle more complex industrial work later this year. Musk emphasized that the robots will be highly reliable, safe, and versatile, capable of tasks like child or elder care. He cautioned … Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla will sell humanoid robots by end of 2027

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Business

General Motors to move Buick Envision SUV production from China to U.S.

General Motors announced it will move production of the Buick Envision’s successor from China to its Kansas City plant for U.S. sales starting in 2028. The shift reflects GM’s push to expand domestic manufacturing amid tariffs on imported vehicles and pressure from President Trump. Production for markets outside the U.S. may remain in China. GM said the move strengthens its U.S. footprint and supports jobs, … Continue reading General Motors to move Buick Envision SUV production from China to U.S.

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Business

Gold tracks best week since 2020, silver breaches $100 in stunning rally

Gold prices surged toward $5,000 an ounce and silver climbed above $100 as investors piled into what analysts call the “debasement trade.” Precious metals are headed for their strongest week since 2020, driven by a weaker dollar, expectations of Federal Reserve easing, large U.S. deficits, and growing unease about government debt. Silver has outpaced gold with a 29% gain this year, boosted by strong industrial … Continue reading Gold tracks best week since 2020, silver breaches $100 in stunning rally

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Business

Intel stock drops 17%, its worst day since 2024

Intel shares plunged 17% after the company issued weak guidance and warned it could not meet full demand due to supply constraints and lower-than-target production efficiency. CEO Lip-Bu Tan said the turnaround will take years, as Intel forecast first-quarter revenue and earnings below Wall Street expectations. The stock suffered its worst single-day drop since August 2024 despite beating fourth-quarter earnings and revenue estimates. Investors were … Continue reading Intel stock drops 17%, its worst day since 2024

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Politics

Trump rescinds Canada’s invite to join his Board of Peace amid feud with Carney

President Trump rescinded Canada’s invitation to join his newly created “Board of Peace” amid rising tensions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The decision followed Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he warned that the U.S.-led global order was fracturing and urged middle powers to unite. Trump responded by accusing Canada of being ungrateful and overly dependent on the United States, … Continue reading Trump rescinds Canada’s invite to join his Board of Peace amid feud with Carney

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Politics

Jack Smith defends move to seek criminal charges for Trump

Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his decision to charge Donald Trump over efforts to overturn the 2020 election during a public House judiciary committee hearing. Smith said no one is above the law and argued the evidence required Trump to be held accountable, rejecting claims that the prosecutions were politically motivated. He explained that the cases were dropped only because Trump was elected to … Continue reading Jack Smith defends move to seek criminal charges for Trump

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Politics

Canada-Trump tensions grow after Carney ‘rupture’ speech

Tensions between the United States and Canada escalated after Prime Minister Mark Carney declared a “rupture” in the global order during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. His remarks, including support for Greenland and opposition to U.S. tariffs, prompted a sharp response from President Trump, who accused Canada of being ungrateful and overly dependent on the U.S. The public exchange marked a … Continue reading Canada-Trump tensions grow after Carney ‘rupture’ speech

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Politics

Trump’s NATO-Afghanistan comments ‘appalling’, says U.K.’s Keir Starmer

European veterans and politicians sharply criticized President Trump after he claimed allies had stayed “a little off the front lines” in Afghanistan. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the remarks “insulting and frankly, appalling,” while veterans highlighted that hundreds of their comrades died alongside U.S. forces. Senior military figures and former intelligence officials condemned the comments as inaccurate and unjustified, urging an apology. Trump’s remarks … Continue reading Trump’s NATO-Afghanistan comments ‘appalling’, says U.K.’s Keir Starmer

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Politics

Vance in Minneapolis: Much of Media ‘Lying’ About Work of ICE Agents

Vice President JD Vance praised ICE agents in Minneapolis on Thursday, saying they do an “incredible job” despite media misrepresentation and harassment. He acknowledged that some incidents may be problematic but emphasized that agents often operate under extreme duress and chaos, facing doxxing and occasional assaults. Vance encouraged peaceful protest against immigration policies but warned that any assault on law enforcement would be fully prosecuted. … Continue reading Vance in Minneapolis: Much of Media ‘Lying’ About Work of ICE Agents

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U.S. News

Man accused of plot to murder top Border Patrol leader Bovino found not guilty

Juan Espinoza Martinez, accused of plotting to murder Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino, was found not guilty Thursday. He had admitted sending a Snapchat message offering a bounty on Bovino, but his defense argued he never intended to carry out the plot. Federal prosecutors claimed Espinoza Martinez was obsessed with Bovino, citing additional messages criticizing DHS’s immigration policies. The jury deliberated for four hours before … Continue reading Man accused of plot to murder top Border Patrol leader Bovino found not guilty

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U.S. News

Pentagon contractor indicted over alleged leak tied to raided Washington Post reporter

A federal grand jury in Maryland has indicted Pentagon contractor Aurelio Luis Perez-Lugones for allegedly leaking classified documents to a reporter, prompting an FBI raid on the journalist’s home. Perez-Lugones, a former Navy systems engineer, is accused of taking top-secret documents, copying them, and transmitting them to the reporter, who then published multiple articles using the material. The FBI seized laptops, phones, and other devices … Continue reading Pentagon contractor indicted over alleged leak tied to raided Washington Post reporter

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U.S. News

Anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church leads to 3 arrests

Nekima Levy Armstrong, a prominent civil rights attorney, and at least two others were arrested for participating in an anti-immigration protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church. The protesters targeted the church because one of its pastors also serves as a local ICE official and chanted slogans including “ICE out” and “Justice for Renee Good.” The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation … Continue reading Anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church leads to 3 arrests

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U.S. News

Monster winter storm threatens half of US

A massive winter storm is threatening much of the U.S., with 13 states declaring emergencies and an estimated 230 million people in the path of extreme cold, snow, ice, and power outages. The storm, originating in the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains, is expected to hit the southern states first and move across the Midwest and East Coast, reaching Maine by Sunday. Officials warned of … Continue reading Monster winter storm threatens half of US

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U.S. News

5 arrested in connection with shooting of judge, wife in Indiana

Five people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at the Indiana home of Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, who were injured but are now in stable condition. The suspects, from Indiana and Kentucky, face charges ranging from attempted murder and aggravated battery to obstruction of justice, following a multi-state investigation. Police said the attack occurred after someone knocked on the couple’s … Continue reading 5 arrested in connection with shooting of judge, wife in Indiana

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World News

Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged cocaine kingpin in custody

Ryan Wedding, the Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, has been arrested by Mexican authorities in cooperation with the FBI, ending a months-long manhunt. Wedding, 44, was accused of running one of the world’s most violent and prolific drug-trafficking organizations, moving nearly 60 metric tons of cocaine annually from Mexico into Los Angeles. He is also charged with ordering multiple murders, including that of … Continue reading Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged cocaine kingpin in custody

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World News

U.S. Military Buildup In The Middle East Continues

The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Middle East amid threats from President Trump to strike Iran over its crackdown on anti-government protesters. The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has moved from the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean, with additional cargo planes, tankers, and missile defense systems arriving in the region. Trump has emphasized that the buildup is both a … Continue reading U.S. Military Buildup In The Middle East Continues

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World News

Gunman at large in Australia after leaving 3 dead and 1 wounded

A shooting in Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, left three people dead and another seriously injured, with a gunman still at large. Police said the victims, all locals, included the suspect’s former partner, two of her relatives, and her new partner. The town of about 1,500 people was cordoned off, and authorities urged residents to stay indoors while heavily armed police searched for the mobile … Continue reading Gunman at large in Australia after leaving 3 dead and 1 wounded

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World News

France seizes suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker

France’s navy has seized the oil tanker Grinch in the western Mediterranean, suspecting it of being part of Russia’s sanctions‑busting “shadow fleet.” The vessel, traveling from Murmansk and flying a Comoros flag, was intercepted between Spain and Morocco with support from the UK. French authorities said the tanker was subject to international sanctions and suspected of flying a false flag, and a judicial investigation has … Continue reading France seizes suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker

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World News

US officially exits World Health Organization

The U.S. has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), a process initiated by President Trump’s executive order a year ago. The Department of Health and Human Services criticized the WHO for straying from its mission, delaying its COVID-19 response, and unfairly criticizing U.S. pandemic measures. Public health experts warn that leaving the WHO will weaken U.S. efforts to track infectious diseases, respond to … Continue reading US officially exits World Health Organization

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US joins Russia and Ukraine in first known trilateral talks of war

Ukrainian, US, and Russian negotiators held talks in Abu Dhabi on Friday, marking the first known trilateral meeting since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The meeting followed lengthy discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff, which the Kremlin described as substantive but underscored that territorial disputes remain a major obstacle to peace. Russia reiterated that it would continue military … Continue reading US joins Russia and Ukraine in first known trilateral talks of war

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Space

SPHEREx Detects Dramatic Ice Activity on Interstellar Visitor 3I/Atlas

NASA’s SPHEREx mission has detected a dramatic surge in sublimation on the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas following its close approach to the Sun. Observations show carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and water vapor emissions spiked as previously insulated ices beneath the comet’s surface became active inside the solar system’s ice line. Earlier in 2025, the comet’s activity was dominated by large icy grains releasing mainly carbon dioxide, … Continue reading SPHEREx Detects Dramatic Ice Activity on Interstellar Visitor 3I/Atlas

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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

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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

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Technology

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

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