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NASA may end Crew-11 mission early after astronaut medical issue — Static01.nyt.com

NASA may end Crew-11 mission early after astronaut medical issue

NASA said it may bring Crew-11 home early from the International Space Station after an astronaut experienced an undisclosed medical issue and was reported to be stable. The agency canceled a spacewalk that had been planned for Thursday. NASA did not identify the astronaut or give details about the medical

Study: some gifted dogs learn new toy names by eavesdropping on owners — Static01.nyt.com

Study: some gifted dogs learn new toy names by eavesdropping on owners

Researchers report that a small group of gifted dogs can learn the names of new toys by overhearing their owners, a skill the study’s authors compare to 18-month-old children. The experiment was conducted by Shany Dror at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest and the results were published in the

Sarah Michelle Gellar says Robin Williams' death led her to pause acting — People.com

Sarah Michelle Gellar says Robin Williams' death led her to pause acting

According to People, Sarah Michelle Gellar said on the Jan. 7 episode of the Shut Up Evan podcast that she took a brief break from acting after the death of her friend and former co-star Robin Williams. Gellar spoke about playing Williams' on-screen daughter in the CBS sitcom The

Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus earbuds reviewed, now $55 on Amazon for a limited time — Zdnet.com

Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus earbuds reviewed, now $55 on Amazon for a limited time

ZDNET says Nothing's CMF Buds 2 Plus — the most premium earbuds from the company's CMF sub-brand — are normally $79 but are available for a limited time at $55 on Amazon (about 30% off). According to ZDNET's review, the Buds 2 Plus deliver strong sound,

Arsenal host Liverpool at Emirates in pivotal Premier League clash — Static.independent.co.uk

Arsenal host Liverpool at Emirates in pivotal Premier League clash

Independent.co reports Arsenal are hosting reigning champions Liverpool at the Emirates in a Premier League fixture described as potentially decisive in the title race. Arsenal enter the match having finished second in each of the previous three seasons and carrying a five-point lead over Manchester City; they arrived on

Small businesses showcase reinvention of the high street at Manchester pop-up — I.guim.co.uk

Small businesses showcase reinvention of the high street at Manchester pop-up

Fifteen independent British retailers gathered at Thrive Street, a pop-up market in Manchester’s NOMA district curated by Mary Portas in partnership with Mastercard and Worldpay, to showcase products and ideas that organisers say are reinventing the high street. The weekend market brought together brands from bespoke lampshades and spectacles

Bill Callahan says he prefers happenstance to craftsmanship in making music — I.guim.co.uk

Bill Callahan says he prefers happenstance to craftsmanship in making music

Singer-songwriter Bill Callahan told the Guardian he does not consider himself a craftsman, saying he is "more of a drunk professor" who relies on coincidence and mistakes when making music. He described being precise about lyrics but otherwise working by chance: randomly turning on synthesisers, pressing buttons and

Minneapolis protests follow fatal shooting by ICE agent — Api.time.com

Minneapolis protests follow fatal shooting by ICE agent

Time reported that protests have flared in Minneapolis after a federal immigration agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, prompting clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. Protesters convened on Thursday outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, which houses federal agencies including an immigration court and local ICE headquarters. Demonstrators

Venezuela announces release of an 'important number' of detainees — I.guim.co.uk

Venezuela announces release of an 'important number' of detainees

Five days after the US seized Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela announced it is releasing an “important number” of detainees, the congressional president said, calling the move a gesture to “consolidate peace”. It is unclear how many people are being freed. Human rights organisations estimate Venezuela holds between 800 and 1,000

Russian Tourists Flock to Hainan’s Sanya After Beijing Eases Visas — Static01.nyt.com

Russian Tourists Flock to Hainan’s Sanya After Beijing Eases Visas

Russian tourists have flooded the beaches of Sanya on China’s Hainan Island, drawn by warm weather and Beijing’s visa-free travel policy, creating a prominent winter resort scene, The Times reported. The Times said the number of Russian visitors to Hainan rose elevenfold between 2023 and 2024, and that

Institutions Reduced Bitcoin Exposure in 2025 and Moved Into Altcoin ETFs — Assets.beincrypto.com

Institutions Reduced Bitcoin Exposure in 2025 and Moved Into Altcoin ETFs

Beincrypto reports that institutional investors cut Bitcoin exposure in 2025 and rotated capital into select altcoins, a shift driven largely by ETF demand. CoinShares data showed Bitcoin inflows fell from about $41.69 billion in 2024 to $26.98 billion in 2025, while Ethereum, XRP and Solana recorded $12.69

Venezuela to free 'an important number' of political prisoners, government says — Static01.nyt.com

Venezuela to free 'an important number' of political prisoners, government says

Venezuela’s government announced the release of what it described as “an important number” of political prisoners, both Venezuelan and foreign nationals, on Thursday, the first ostensible gesture of change by the new administration since the ouster of President Nicolás Maduro. Jorge Rodríguez, the head of Venezuela’s National Assembly,

Steven Knight’s House of Guinness falls off Netflix top 10 amid no renewal — Static0.colliderimages.com

Steven Knight’s House of Guinness falls off Netflix top 10 amid no renewal

Collider reports that Steven Knight’s Netflix drama House of Guinness has dropped off the platform’s streaming charts and is no longer in the top 10 in any country, and Netflix has not renewed the series for a second season despite Knight expressing interest in doing Season 2. House

Artemis II crew rehearses Orion boarding during countdown test at Kennedy — Nasa.gov

Artemis II crew rehearses Orion boarding during countdown test at Kennedy

Artemis II crewmembers rehearsed boarding their Orion spacecraft during a countdown demonstration test inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew included NASA astronauts Christina Koch (mission specialist), Victor Glover (pilot), and Reid Wiseman (commander), and CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen (mission specialist), and

Fletcher interim appointment prompts fan call for vote of no confidence — Assets.goal.com

Fletcher interim appointment prompts fan call for vote of no confidence

Goal reports United have appointed former midfielder Fletcher as interim boss as they ponder how to replace Amorim permanently, a decision that has prompted protest group The '58 to call for a vote of no confidence in the club's chiefs. A spokesperson told the Mail: "After

Coincheck Group to buy Canadian manager 3iQ for $111.84M in stock deal — Images.cointelegraph.com

Coincheck Group to buy Canadian manager 3iQ for $111.84M in stock deal

Coincheck Group, the Nasdaq-listed holding company behind one of Japan’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has agreed to acquire a 97% stake in Canadian digital asset manager 3iQ from its majority owner, Monex Group. The stock-purchase transaction values 3iQ at $111.84 million, using Coincheck Group shares priced at $4 each.

Cast of HBO’s The Pitt celebrated Season 2 premiere in Los Angeles and learned of renewal — Static01.nyt.com

Cast of HBO’s The Pitt celebrated Season 2 premiere in Los Angeles and learned of renewal

At the Directors Guild of America theater complex in Los Angeles, the cast and crew of HBO Max’s medical drama The Pitt gathered for the Season 2 premiere, where they learned the show had already been renewed for a third season. Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa and new cast member

The Expanse offers a satisfying sci-fi alternative for Game of Thrones fans — Static0.moviewebimages.com

The Expanse offers a satisfying sci-fi alternative for Game of Thrones fans

Movieweb says Amazon Prime Video’s The Expanse is an ideal pick for Game of Thrones fans seeking another epic series. Adapted from the books by James S. A. Corey, the show spans six seasons; SyFy canceled it after three seasons and Prime Video picked it up for seasons four

Tilda Swinton on books, collaborators and the museum catalog Ongoing — Static01.nyt.com

Tilda Swinton on books, collaborators and the museum catalog Ongoing

Tilda Swinton discussed her reading habits and longtime collaborators in an email interview that accompanies Ongoing, the museum catalog for a retrospective of her work. The catalog, loaded with film and fashion photos, also includes commentary by many of her steady collaborators; Swinton praised P.G. Wodehouse and Muriel Spark

Volvo says EX60 SUV will offer 400-mile EPA range and up to 400 kW charging — Cdn.arstechnica.net

Volvo says EX60 SUV will offer 400-mile EPA range and up to 400 kW charging

Volvo will unveil its new EX60 SUV on January 21, the Swedish automaker said, and the model incorporates recent electric-vehicle trends such as a structural battery pack and very large castings. Volvo said range and recharging speeds were a priority during the design process. Anders Bell, Volvo’s CTO, said

RFK Jr. says he understands family anger but is focused on health efforts — People.com

RFK Jr. says he understands family anger but is focused on health efforts

People reports that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. weighed in on the Kennedy Center name change weeks after President Donald Trump added his name to the institution. Kennedy, 71 and the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, told CBS News on Jan. 8 that

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to link medical records amid safety concerns — Cdn.arstechnica.net

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to link medical records amid safety concerns

OpenAI announced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated section of the ChatGPT chatbot that will allow users to link medical and wellness records to the AI for health and wellness conversations. The feature can connect records and apps such as Apple Health and MyFitnessPal and is intended to help with tasks like

Senate limits Trump's ability to use military force in Venezuela — Static.independent.co.uk

Senate limits Trump's ability to use military force in Venezuela

Independent.co reports that five Republican senators joined Democrats to pass a War Powers Act resolution sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine aimed at preventing the White House from using resources to support further military action in Venezuela following the capture of the country’s leader Nicolás Maduro, blocking the president

Lav Diaz’s Magellan is a visually striking, critical portrait of the explorer — Static01.nyt.com

Lav Diaz’s Magellan is a visually striking, critical portrait of the explorer

In Magellan, director Lav Diaz offers a spare, visually intense portrait of Ferdinand Magellan, with Gael García Bernal in the title role. Manohla Dargis, writing for The New York Times, describes the film as a selective, often brutal account that frames the explorer as both a man of his time

Trump administration moves to control Venezuelan oil to lower prices — Static01.nyt.com

Trump administration moves to control Venezuelan oil to lower prices

President Trump’s administration is pushing to exert control over Venezuela’s oil industry and use the country’s petroleum reserves to drive prices down toward $50 a barrel, offering U.S. drillers the chance to resume operations after the ouster of Nicolás Maduro, The New York Times reported. Details