NYC Mayor Mamdani Calls for Tax Hikes on Rich to Fix $12B Deficit
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says New York City needs to raise taxes on the rich to cover a $12…
Month: January 2026
Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs After Staff Email Mix-Up
Amazon confirmed 16,000 job cuts on Wednesday after an email error tipped off staff early. Workers get time…
California Joins WHO Disease Network After US Withdrawal
The United States has left the World Health Organization, but California has stepped in as the first state…
Waabi raises $1B to expand self-driving tech beyond trucks
Canadian startup Waabi has raised $1 billion and struck a partnership with Uber to deploy self-driving robotaxis, marking…
Waabi Secures $1B Funding and Uber Deal for Robotaxis
Waabi, a Canadian startup focused on self-driving trucks, has raised $1 billion and agreed to put 25,000 robotaxis…
Saudi Clubs Target PSG Star Dembele as Contract Talks Stall
Saudi Pro League officials have started work on signing PSG's Ousmane Dembele this summer. The move comes as…
SpaceX Launches Ninth GPS III Satellite for US Space Force
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off late on January 27, 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station…
SpaceX launches next-generation GPS satellite for US military
SpaceX has launched an advanced GPS satellite for the US Space Force from Cape Canaveral, replacing a mission…
Mariinka to Open Copenhagen Documentary Festival
The Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival selects Mariinka as its opening film. Directed by Pieter-Jan De Pue, it…
Sunny Side of the Doc Returns in June After Near Shutdown
Sunny Side of the Doc, a major event for documentary filmmakers, is set for June 22-24 in La…
ASML posts record orders as AI chip demand stays strong
ASML, the world's leading maker of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, has reported record orders and signaled strong growth ahead,…
ASML Reports Record Orders and Strong 2026 Outlook on AI Demand
ASML saw record orders in late 2025 as chipmakers plan more factories for AI needs. The company now…
Alexander Brothers Trial: Prosecutors Allege Rape Plot
The trial of real estate brothers Alon, Oren, and Tal Alexander opened in New York federal court with…
Stephen Miller Criticizes CBP Over Alex Pretti Shooting
Stephen Miller, a top White House advisor, has faulted Customs and Border Protection for possible errors in the…
TikTok US Owners Face Outages After ByteDance Handover
TikTok's new US owners took control this week, but users reported major app problems right away. The change…
Samsung Launches Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition for 2026 Winter Games
Samsung rolled out the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition, a custom phone for athletes at the upcoming Milano…
Aaron Judge Returns as MLB The Show 26 Cover Star
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is the cover athlete for MLB The Show 26, marking his…
Volkanovski Vows to Crush Foes in Long-Awaited Sydney Return
Alexander Volkanovski fights in Sydney after nearly eight years away. He headlines UFC 325 against Diego Lopes on…
Peter Duesberg, Biologist Known for HIV Denial Views, Dies at 89
Peter Duesberg, the German-American biologist who challenged the link between HIV and AIDS, died on January 13, 2026,…
Peter Duesberg, Biologist Who Denied HIV Caused AIDS, Dies at 89
Peter Duesberg, a UC Berkeley molecular biologist whose claims that HIV does not cause AIDS influenced disastrous public…
Hot Water Road Trip Mixes Mother-Son Struggles with Humor at Sundance
A stressed college professor drives her troubled teenage son across America in Hot Water, a new film that…
Alex Cooper Hosts Rosé for Grammys Podcast Special
Alex Cooper has released a special Grammys podcast episode featuring Blackpink's Rosé. The two-hour talk covers music, culture,…
Dow Drops 400 Points as UnitedHealth Stock Falls on Medicare News
Wall Street saw a sharp decline with the Dow losing 400 points, driven by plunges in health insurer…
UK PM Starmer Heads to China Amid Trump Tensions and Home Struggles
Keir Starmer lands in China today for his first official visit as prime minister, aiming to boost trade…
India and EU Seal Major Trade Deal Amid US Tensions
India and the EU announced a sweeping free trade agreement after years of talks. It slashes duties on…
Major Winter Storm Expected to Batter East Coast This Weekend
A significant winter storm is expected to impact the East Coast this weekend, bringing heavy snow, high winds,…
Border Patrol’s Greg Bovino Heads Back to El Centro Post-Minneapolis
Greg Bovino, a veteran Border Patrol commander, is leaving his temporary role in Minneapolis to return to El…
TikTok and Snap settle as social media addiction trial begins
Two major social media platforms have settled lawsuits alleging they deliberately designed addictive features that harmed young users,…
Samsung Launches Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition for 2026 Winter Games Athletes
Samsung rolled out the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition exclusively for athletes at the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026…
Bills Name Joe Brady Head Coach on Five-Year Contract
Buffalo Bills promote Joe Brady from offensive coordinator to head coach on a five-year contract. The move comes…