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Satellite animation shows algal blooms at Hartbeespoort reservoir

An animation of satellite images from June 2022 to July 2023 shows an algal bloom growing, moving and fading across the Hartbeespoort reservoir near Pretoria, South Africa. The animation uses the Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) product, which combines imagery from NASA/USGS Landsat 8 and 9 and ESA’s

Culture

Fans push theory of a secret ninth episode for Stranger Things Season 5

Movieweb reports a social-media conspiracy called "Conformity Gate" claims Netflix will release a secret ninth episode of Stranger Things Season 5 on Wednesday, Jan. 7th, 2026. The theory holds that Vecna was actually victorious and that scenes in the finale—including Mike Wheeler talking about the future—are

Crypto

Ethereum's second BPO hard fork raises blob limit to 21

Ethereum’s second Blob Parameter-Only (BPO) hard fork raised the blob limit from 15 to 21, taking effect on Wednesday at 1:01:11 UTC. The upgrade increases data throughput by allowing more transactions to be batched via rollups and also raised the blob target from 10 to 14, which

Business

Dunkin' launches Protein Milk and new protein drinks on Jan. 7

People reports that starting Jan. 7 Dunkin' has added a new "Protein Milk" to its menu, debuting protein-forward items such as Protein Refreshers and Protein Lattes as part of its 2026 winter menu update. The company teamed up with Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion for an ad

Health

'Asian glow' affects many Asian Americans after drinking, linked to ALDH2 mutation

For many Asian Americans, a single cocktail or glass of wine can trigger a bright red flush across the face, a reaction commonly called the "Asian glow." The condition, which can include elevated heartbeats, dizziness or headaches, is a frequent and often awkward feature of social drinking for

Crypto

Polymarket trader ricosuave666 returns to bet on Israel‑Iran strikes

Beincrypto reports that a dormant Polymarket trader known as ricosuave666 has resurfaced after a seven-month hiatus to wager on the likelihood of Israeli strikes against Iran. The trader has spent $8,198 on Israel-related wagers and the account shows $155,699.12 in profits, with each past Israel-related position proving

Culture

Arolsen Archives returns wartime wallet to daughter in French village

The Arolsen Archives, a German organization that researches and returns items stolen from Holocaust victims, hand-delivered the leather wallet of Jean Iribarne to his daughter, Marie Hélène Sagaspe, in the village of Camou-Cihigue, France. Iribarne died in 1945 after being arrested a year earlier for guiding Jews fleeing the Nazis

Culture

Five James Bond Films That Come Close to Casino Royale

Collider lists five James Bond films that, the piece argues, come close to matching the satisfaction of Casino Royale. The article says Casino Royale feels like a hard reset for the series and explains each selection as delivering a similar level of payoff in different ways: The Spy Who Loved

Tech

Lava Tech's Lollipop Star plays music via bone conduction at CES 2026

Lava Tech debuted Lollipop Star at CES 2026, a candy that uses bone conduction to play music from the mouth to the inner ear. The company billed the product with the phrase "Experience music you can taste." ZDNET's Alison DeNisco Rayome tested a Lollipop Star at

Sports

Liam Rosenior will not manage Chelsea at Fulham; U21 coach to take charge

Goal reports that Liam Rosenior must wait to take charge of Chelsea for the first time, with Under-21 coach Calum McFarlane set to manage the Blues against Fulham on Wednesday evening. Rosenior has been officially appointed as Enzo Maresca's permanent replacement, signing a six-and-a-half-year contract at Stamford Bridge

Culture

Molly Parkin, Welsh-born artist and former fashion editor, dies aged 93

Molly Parkin, the Welsh-born artist who worked in fashion and journalism and later returned to painting, has died at the age of 93 after suffering from Alzheimer’s. Art, the obituary notes, was her first and last love and the achievement she had most wanted from life. She was born

Culture

Major art exhibitions and architecture openings to watch in 2026

The Guardian has rounded up the art shows and architecture projects to look out for in 2026, from Beryl Cook’s centenary exhibition at The Box in Plymouth to the completion of the final spire at Barcelona’s Sagrada Família. Highlights in the visual arts include The Box’s largest-ever

Culture

Rush Hour 4: distribution talks, production plans and poaching-centered plot

Movieweb reports a fresh update on Rush Hour 4 that outlines distribution discussions, production plans and early story teases for the long-anticipated sequel. According to the report, a distribution deal has not been finalized, though Matthew Belloni of Puck News suggests Paramount has agreed to give the film a domestic

Politics

White House says military among options to acquire Greenland

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement obtained by People that President Donald Trump is discussing a range of options to acquire Greenland, adding that "utilizing the U.S. Military is always an option at the Commander in Chief’s disposal." Reuters reported the administration

World

U.N. Security Council Criticizes U.S. Raid That Captured Venezuela’s Maduro

Some of the United States’ staunchest allies criticized a U.S. military raid that captured Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, and brought him before a federal judge in Manhattan, the U.N. Security Council heard at an emergency meeting. U.N. secretary general António Guterres said the Trump administration had

Business

Hilton removes Lakeville Hampton Inn from bookings after video about DHS reservations

On Jan. 6, 2026, a day after a Hampton Inn in the Minneapolis suburb of Lakeville was accused of denying service to immigration agents, Hilton removed the franchise location from its system and the hotel no longer appeared as a booking option on Hilton’s website. Other travel sites, including

Culture

Chevy Chase tells documentary director she’s 'not bright enough', prompting backlash

Independent.co reports that 82-year-old comedian Chevy Chase has provoked online uproar after a clip from the CNN documentary I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not showed him telling director Marina Zenovich she is "not bright enough" to understand him. Near the start of the film Zenovich

Crypto

Coinbase researcher warns quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin mining and keys

Coinbase’s head of investment research, David Duong, warned that advances in quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin beyond wallet security and might be used to mine blocks far more efficiently, potentially undermining the network’s economic and security model. Quantum computing is debated as a potential threat to the crypto

Culture

Ten Classic Rock Albums Ranked by Influence

Collider has ranked the 10 most important classic rock albums, placing The Beatles' 1968 self-titled double LP (sometimes known as the White Album) at number one. The list, which focuses on albums widely considered part of classic rock, spans chiefly the late 1960s and early 1970s and enforces a

Culture

Adult child seeks way to help mother estranged from her brother

A reader says their mother and her brother have been estranged for a year and that attempts at reconciliation have failed. The reader reports that the mother calls frequently to vent and asks for advice about getting the uncle to apologize. The mother insists the uncle is entirely at fault;

Culture

The Night Manager season 2 premieres without a new le Carré novel

A second season of the spy series The Night Manager premieres this month on Prime Video in the United States and on the BBC in Britain, even though its original author, John le Carré, has died and there is no new le Carré novel to adapt, the showrunners said. Writer

Sports

Landon Donovan and Tim Howard defend Wilfried Nancy after Celtic dismissal

Goal reports that Celtic dismissed Wilfried Nancy 33 days into his tenure after the Old Firm loss to Rangers, a decision that drew public defence from USMNT legends Landon Donovan and Tim Howard. Speaking on the Unfiltered Soccer podcast, Donovan said: “He’s much better than what it turned into

Culture

Scary Movie actor Jayne Trcka dies at 62

Movieweb reports that Scary Movie star and bodybuilder Jayne Trcka has died aged 62, her son announced on Jan. 5, 2026, saying she passed on Dec. 12, 2025, at her home in San Diego. Trcka was best known for her film debut as gym teacher Miss Mann in the first

Tech

Business leaders outline five ways regulation can guide AI innovation

Business leaders told ZDNET that rules and regulations can help guide AI innovation as governments and agencies move to protect individuals and data, citing high-profile efforts such as the EU's AI Act and a Bird & Bird AI Horizon Tracker that analyzes 22 jurisdictions. Executives offered five practical

World

Firefighter hurt by falling air conditioner in Queens five-alarm blaze

People reports six people, including a firefighter, were hospitalized after a five-alarm fire at 1824 Madison Street in Queens on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The fire began on the first floor of a multi‑family home near Seneca Avenue just before 3:25 a.m., ABC 7 NY reported. Chief of