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- Entertainment
Hollywood holds its breath as official Oscar nomination voting kicks off
LOS ANGELES – Voting for the Academy Award nominations officially began on Jan. 12, as film studios and campaign strategists launch a final push for their contenders. Academy members have until 5 p.m. PT on Jan.…
- Asia
Google to develop and manufacture high-end smartphones in Vietnam
TAIPEI — Google will begin developing and manufacturing high-end smartphones in Vietnam this year, marking a significant shift as U.S. tech giants move critical production away from China.…
- Business
Ford and Carhartt partner to tackle the U.S. skilled labor shortage crisis
DETROIT — Iconic Detroit brands Ford and Carhartt have launched a multi-year partnership aimed at closing a labor gap of more than 1 million workers in the U.S. manufacturing, construction, and automotive sectors.…
- US
Emma Raducanu marks successful injury comeback with opening win in Hobart
Raducanu secures first win since September at Hobart International HOBART, Australia — Emma Raducanu captured her first victory since September on Tuesday, defeating Colombia’s Camila Osorio 6-3, 7-6(2) at the Hobart Int…
- Politics
New tool helps readers spot political bias in news coverage
Ground News, a news aggregation tool, is positioning itself as a solution for readers seeking to identify discrepancies in media reporting.…
- Business
US energy stocks surge after Trump unveils plan to control Venezuelan oil
WASHINGTON – Major U.S. energy stocks surged Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a plan for American companies to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry.…
- US
Claudette Colvin, unsung pioneer of the civil rights movement, dies at 86
Claudette Colvin, a civil rights pioneer who famously refused to give up her bus seat months before Rosa Parks, has died at the age of 86. Her family confirmed the news on Tuesday.…
- World
Trump administration deploys hundreds of agents to Minneapolis amid immigration tensions
MINNEAPOLIS — The Trump administration will deploy "hundreds more" federal agents to Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.…
- Science
Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on inaugural NASA mission to Mars
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket on Thursday, carrying a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. The 98-meter (321-foot) rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the afternoon…
- Business
Social media influencers recognized as America’s newest ‘extraordinary talent’ for O-1 visas
WASHINGTON — Content creators and social media influencers are increasingly dominating applications for the U.S. O-1 visa, a category reserved for individuals with "extraordinary ability." The number of O-1 visas granted…
- Culture
The New Yorker’s 2025 music collection: A defiant stand against the algorithm
A writer for The New Yorker has unveiled a curated list of favorite songs for 2025, framing the selection as a direct challenge to the predictive algorithms used by modern streaming platforms.…
- Culture
New York’s arts scene kicks off the year with Molière, Ana Mendieta, and jazz
NEW YORK — New York City’s theaters and art spaces are kicking off 2026 with a diverse slate of cultural programming, featuring everything from 17th-century satire to restored silent cinema.…
- Business
San Diego raises tourism minimum wage to $25, sparking debate over economic impact
SAN DIEGO — Thousands of tourism workers in San Diego will see their pay increase to $25 per hour by 2030 under a new minimum wage law.…
- Tech
Boston Dynamics begins production of Atlas robots for Hyundai and Google factories
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boston Dynamics announced at the CES 2026 trade show that its Atlas humanoid robot is officially entering production, marking a significant transition from laboratory prototype to commercial industrial t…
- Asia
Roborock stuns CES 2026 with the world’s first stair-climbing robot vacuum
LAS VEGAS — Roborock emerged as the most-awarded robot vacuum brand at CES 2026, using the annual trade show to debut a new product lineup for the first half of the year.…
- Health
Doctors praise 'The Pitt' for its realistic portrayal of America’s chaotic healthcare system
Medical professionals are praising the new season of the HBO Max drama "The Pitt" for its realistic portrayal of the American healthcare system.…
- Science
Scientists claim major IVF breakthrough after ‘rejuvenating’ human eggs
GÖTTINGEN, Germany – Scientists say they have successfully "rejuvenated" human eggs for the first time, a breakthrough that could significantly improve IVF success rates for older women.…
- Entertainment
'One Battle After Another' Sweeps 2026 Golden Globes With Big Wins
LOS ANGELES — "One Battle After Another" took home the top prize for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, capping a dominant night for the production.…
- Entertainment
One Battle After Another Sweeps Top Honors at 2026 Golden Globe Awards
LOS ANGELES — "One Battle After Another" took home the award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the 2026 Golden Globes.…
- Health
From Stigma to Status Symbol: How Sweating Became a Western Wellness Trend
Sweating is shedding its long-standing social stigma in the West as celebrities and business professionals increasingly embrace the once-taboo bodily function.…
- World
Nicaragua detains dozens for celebrating the arrest of a Venezuelan opposition leader
MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Nicaraguan authorities have arrested at least 60 people for allegedly celebrating or expressing support for the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a human rights monitoring group and loca…
- Health
Study: Fentanyl smuggling plummeted under Biden, but success remains largely unheralded
WASHINGTON – Fentanyl smuggling and overdose deaths in the United States have plummeted under the Biden administration, according to a new study published in the journal *Science*.…
- Culture
Natalia Lafourcade: From brain injury survivor to major Sony record deal
Singer Natalia Lafourcade overcame a traumatic childhood injury and a life-threatening illness to launch a music career that eventually led to a major record deal with Sony.…
- Science
NASA conducts first medical evacuation from International Space Station in 25 years
NASA announced it will conduct the first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station after an astronaut developed an undisclosed but "serious" health condition.…
- Asia
Myanmar holds second phase of elections as heavy fighting rages
YANGON, Myanmar — Voters in Myanmar headed to the polls Sunday for the second phase of a military-managed election that critics have widely denounced as a sham.…