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• NASA Astronauts Return to Earth After Medical Evacuation From International Space Station - The members of Crew-11 — two American, one Russian and one Japanese — splashed down after one became ill, prompting an early return.
• X to disable Grok tool in some areas after fury over sexualized images - The social media platform X said it was further limiting Grok’s image generation tool after outrage over sexualized images and allegations of profiting from the problem.
• My father gave his life for Iran—today's protesters are living his dream - Iranian American whose father was killed by regime reveals how Donald Trump's leadership inspires protesters seeking Reza Pahlavi's return to power.
• As Mt. Baldy trails reopen, county sheriff slams feds' 'lack of concern' for visitor safety - Over the last decade, 23 people have died on Mt. Baldy, the San Bernardino County sheriff said in a news release that criticized the U.S. Forest Service for not doing more to keep visitors safe.
• Man runs into Florida street to save two young children who wandered away from rental home - Hero driver saves two toddlers who wandered into busy Florida roadway. John Brittingham stopped traffic on A1A to rescue the children in just six seconds.
• Appeals judge seems skeptical of sentence for pro-Trump Colorado clerk Tina Peters - A Colorado appeals court questioned the sentence for pro-Trump election official Tina Peters on Wednesday after a pardon from President Donald Trump.
• Goldman Sachs tops profit estimates as equities, asset and wealth management outperform - Trading desks across Wall Street have benefited in the last year as Trump's policies have roiled markets for bonds, currencies, commodities and stocks.
• L&T Technology Services cuts revenue forecast, sees mid single-digit growth in fiscal 2026 - Jan 15 (Reuters) - Indian engineering research and development (ER&D) firm L&T Technology Services said on Thursday that it expects revenue growth for the 2026 fiscal year ending March 31 to be in the
• Instagram password reset surge: Protect your account - Instagram users are receiving unexpected password reset emails in social engineering attacks. Learn how to spot these scams and protect your account.
• Iran reopens airspace after Trump says protest crackdown has eased - Iran’s judiciary said that Erfan Soltani, a man said to be facing execution, would not be put to death. The Trump administration is weighing military strikes.
• Agitators attack federal agents in Minneapolis after second ICE-involved shooting and more top headlines - Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
• BP cautions over ‘weak’ oil trading and reveals up to £3.7bn in write-downs - The oil giant joined FTSE 100 rival Shell, after it also last week cautioned over a weaker performance from oil trading amid lower crude costs.
• 'Save Women's Sports' activists react to Supreme Court trans athlete hearing - Athletes in 'Save Women's Sports' movement including Payton McNabb and Stephanie Turner shared reactions to Supreme Court hearing on transgender athlete bans in women's sports.
• New Jersey mother arrested in deaths of 2 sons, ages 5 and 7 - The children's father called 911 after coming home from work and finding his two sons unconscious.
• Veterans aged 65 told to prepare for war - Military veterans aged 65 face being mobilised under new powers to prepare the Armed Forces for war.
• Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention - The president of Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota on Tuesday called for the immediate release of tribal members who were detained at a homeless encampment by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota last week. Three of the
• Ukraine’s politicians trade barbs as Kyiv shivers amid the loss of power - In Kyiv, a frigid lottery of sorts is playing out in which residents may have power, heat or water but almost never all three depending on where they live.
• Arellano: Even Grok thinks Elon Musk's claim that white men are persecuted is bull - Who the hell appointed Elon Musk to be the loudest defender of white men?
• Calmes: Trump celebrates our nation's founding while imitating tyrant King George III - The Declaration of Independence faulted the king for sending 'swarms of Officers to harrass our people' and protecting the agents 'from punishment for any Murders which they should commit.' Sound familiar?
• Federal Agent Shoots and Injures Man in Minneapolis, and F.B.I. Searches Reporter’s Home - Plus, a space station evacuation.
• Lindsey Graham calls for US to use 'any means necessary' to stop the people behind the killing of Iranians - Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina called for the U.S. to use "any means necessary" to stop the individuals behind the killing of Iranians.
• Automakers like Ford and GM are jumping into a whole new business where Tesla is a serious player - Automakers Ford and GM are trying to figure out what to do with battery factories now that EV sales are falling way short of forecasts
• New York-style bagel water wars heat up as iconic brands battle for snowbirds - Florida's bagel wars heat up as brands like H&H Bagels and Brooklyn Water Bagel compete alongside viral newcomer PopUp Bagels for breakfast dominance.
• Russia Knocks Out the Heat in Ukraine - The Kremlin has tried for years to freeze Ukraine into submission. This winter, its attacks have been the most devastating ever.
• This Genius AI Stock Has Far More Potential Than Nvidia in 2026 - Nebius expects huge growth in 2026.
• Nobel Committee Takes Heat at Home as Machado Courts Trump in D.C. - The Venezuelan opposition leader’s attempts to share her award with the U.S. president have shaken some Norwegians’ faith in their signature soft-power tool.
• One State, Two Very Different Views of Minneapolis - Pull up a stool at Ye Olde Pickle Factory and listen to a story about America’s urban-rural divide.
• Harvard Slips on a Global Ranking List, as Chinese Schools Surge Ahead - Harvard still dominates, though it fell to No. 3 on a list measuring academic output. Other American universities are falling farther behind their global peers.
• Iran protests show bitter schism among exiled opposition factions - By John Irish PARIS, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Huge protests in Iran have galvanised exiled foes of the authorities but despite their hatred of the ruling clerics, a bitter schism dating to before the 1979
• SEN RICHARD BLUMENTHAL: Crypto is a gamble our financial system doesn't need - Senate Banking Committee advances crypto legislation despite warnings from 2023 banking crisis. New report reveals crypto-linked taxpayer bailout.
• With smiling selfies and K-pop jam session, Japan and China woo South Korea - As relations between China and Japan deteriorate, and the Trump administration remains unpredictable, South Korea’s president must strike a delicate balance.
• Australia banned social media for under 16s a month ago — here's how it's going - The effects of a new social media ban for under 16s in Australia has been mixed so far. Some teens are embracing new habits while others are bypassing the law.
• NASA brings astronauts home early after health issue in first-ever evacuation - NASA completed its first-ever medical evacuation from space, bringing four astronauts back to Earth early after a health issue aboard the International Space Station.
• NATO nations deploy to Greenland after tense White House talks - The joint NATO exercise comes shortly after tense talks between officials representing the U.S., Denmark and Greenland.
• European chip stocks surge after TSMC posts record fourth-quarter profit; ASML pops 7% - European stocks open broadly higher Thursday as traders digest the latest geopolitical news around Greenland and Iran.
• Federal court clears California’s new House map boosting Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms - Federal court approves California House map that could boost Democrats in 2026 midterms, rejecting Republican GOP challenge to the redistricting process.
• Bessent's comments show importance of FX stability in US-South Korea cooperation, Seoul says - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's recent comments on the Korean won underscore the importance of foreign exchange stability for bilateral economic ​cooperation between Seoul and Washington, a senior South Korean official said on Thursday.
• Protesters clash with federal officers after another ICE shooting in Minneapolis - Protesters clashed with federal agents in Minneapolis after a second ICE shooting, with tear gas and pepper balls deployed as demonstrators demand the agency leave the city.
• Amazon launches its 'sovereign' cloud in Europe and plots expansion - The Amazon Web Services (AWS) European Sovereign Cloud will be "physically and logically separate" from other AWS regions, the company said.
• Giants working to finalize deal to make John Harbaugh next head coach: reports - John Harbaugh reportedly nearing deal to become New York Giants head coach after extensive interview process. Former Ravens coach expected to land the job.
• UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth in November - The U.K. economy grew by a more-than-expected 0.3% in November, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Thursday.
• Hochul endorses legislation to allow New Yorkers to sue ICE agents: 'Power does not justify abuse' - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul backed legislation to allow residents to sue ICE agents for alleged constitutional violations as part of new guardrails for immigration enforcement.
• TSMC fourth-quarter profit beats estimates, soaring 35%, as AI chip demand stays strong - TSMCy delivered another estimate-beating quarter, with profit up 35% from a year ago as advanced chip orders tied to AI continued to dominate its business.
• U.S. freezes new immigrant visas for 75 countries: See the full list - The U.S. said Wednesday it will pause issuing immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries over concerns that they may use public assistance in the future.
• Seizing Greenland risks 'monumental' fallout, ex-Iceland president warns, as Trump sharpens rhetoric - A U.S. attempt to seize Greenland by force would trigger "monumental consequences" for the Western alliance and the global order, said former Icelandic President Olafur Grimsson.
• James Luckey-Lange Among Americans Freed in Venezuela - James Luckey-Lange, 28, was released this week with several other U.S. citizens from the country’s notorious prison system after going missing in December, his family said.
• Trip.com shares plunge over 20% as China opens antitrust probe into Asia's largest online travel firm - In a statement, Trip.com said it would "actively cooperate" with the investigation, and added its business operations remain normal.
• Venezuelan Immigrants Urge Appeals Court to Restore Deportation Protections - The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for about 600,000 Venezuelan immigrants, part of a broader effort to curb avenues for immigrants to remain in the United States.
• Website that leaked thousands of ICE agents’ personal information is down after huge ‘Russian cyberattack,’ founder says - Founder of ICE List believes the ‘sophisticated’ cyberattack could have originated in Russia
• Mamdani housing czar called ‘White, middle-class homeowners’ a ‘huge problem' during 2021 podcast appearance - NYC's new tenant protection chief Cea Weaver previously called "White, middle-class homeowners' a 'huge problem' for renters and urged undermining homeownership in 2021 remarks.