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Silicon Valley conference explores A.I.-driven matchmaking — Static01.nyt.com

Silicon Valley conference explores A.I.-driven matchmaking

The Love Symposium, a conference in San Francisco in November, brought together tech executives, app developers and philosophers who are experimenting with using technology and artificial intelligence to streamline romantic matchmaking. Attendees paid about $200 for presentations, breakout sessions and flash matchmaking and heard pitches ranging from relationship-outcome prediction tools

10 sci‑fi films that set the blueprint for modern genre filmmaking — Static0.colliderimages.com

10 sci‑fi films that set the blueprint for modern genre filmmaking

Collider published a list identifying 10 science‑fiction films described as having become blueprints for the genre, compiled by writer Lucas Kloberdanz‑Dyck. The piece highlights examples and the specific contributions each film made: Superman (1978) is called a blueprint for the modern superhero film with groundbreaking optical production and

Mickey Rourke declines more than $100,000 in donations after Los Angeles eviction — Static01.nyt.com

Mickey Rourke declines more than $100,000 in donations after Los Angeles eviction

The actor Mickey Rourke declined more than $100,000 raised online after he was evicted from his home in Los Angeles for owing nearly $60,000 in overdue rent, his manager and court records said. Court documents filed by the homeowner, Eric Goldie, in late December in the Superior Court

Fletcher declines to reveal if sons Jack and Tyler will feature at Burnley — Assets.goal.com

Fletcher declines to reveal if sons Jack and Tyler will feature at Burnley

According to Goal, Manchester United interim manager Darren Fletcher has opened up on the possibility of playing his twin sons, Jack and Tyler, during Wednesday's trip to Burnley in the Premier League. Fletcher, United's Under-18s coach, was placed in temporary charge of the first team after

AIG CEO Peter Zaffino to Step Down in June and Become Executive Chairman — Static01.nyt.com

AIG CEO Peter Zaffino to Step Down in June and Become Executive Chairman

Peter Zaffino, the chief executive of American International Group, will step down as CEO in June and assume the role of executive chairman, the company announced, a move that sent the insurer’s shares tumbling nearly 8 percent on Tuesday and rattled analysts and investors. AIG said Eric Andersen will

Death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa reduces House Republican majority to 218 — Static01.nyt.com

Death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa reduces House Republican majority to 218

Representative Doug LaMalfa, a Republican from California, died during an emergency surgery at 65, the sudden loss occurring on the first day of the new congressional session and on the same day Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation took effect — leaving House Republicans with a bare minimum majority of 218

Fans float 'Conformity Gate' theory for secret ninth Stranger Things episode — Static0.moviewebimages.com

Fans float 'Conformity Gate' theory for secret ninth Stranger Things episode

Movieweb reports that some Stranger Things fans are circulating a fan theory called "Conformity Gate" that claims a secret ninth episode of Season 5 will drop on Jan. 7th, 2025, though Netflix and the Duffer Brothers have not confirmed anything. Supporters point to dissatisfaction with the finale and

Caltech names astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana as its next president — Static01.nyt.com

Caltech names astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana as its next president

The California Institute of Technology has named Ray Jayawardhana, an astrophysicist and the provost of Johns Hopkins University, as its next president. Dr. Jayawardhana, 54, is scheduled to start in July and will succeed Thomas F. Rosenbaum, who led the school for 12 years. Caltech leaders cited Dr. Jayawardhana’s

Investigators recover Arizona helicopter that crashed, killing pilot and three nieces — People.com

Investigators recover Arizona helicopter that crashed, killing pilot and three nieces

People reports federal investigators have recovered the helicopter that crashed near Telegraph Canyon in Superior, Arizona, on Jan. 2, killing pilot David McCarty and his nieces on his wedding day. The NTSB said the aircraft has been transported to a secure facility for further examination and investigators are focusing on

ZDNET accessory expert highlights six mobile accessories at CES 2026 — Zdnet.com

ZDNET accessory expert highlights six mobile accessories at CES 2026

A ZDNET accessory expert singled out six mobile accessories at CES 2026, ranging from MagSafe stands to AI-enabled charging docks and ultra-mini power banks. Moft updated its MagSafe Tripod wallet with Apple's Find My Bluetooth tracking, audible alerts and wireless recharging while keeping a slim profile; the piece

When to worry about frequent nosebleeds and what doctors advise — I.guim.co.uk

When to worry about frequent nosebleeds and what doctors advise

ENT specialists including Dr Patricia Loftus at the University of California, San Francisco, and Dr Amin Javer at the University of British Columbia say most nosebleeds are mild but recurrent bleeding is not normal if the nasal lining is healthy and should prompt medical evaluation. Nosebleeds occur in two forms.

Reported Crypto Phishing Losses Drop 83% in 2025, But Whale Hunting Rises — Assets.beincrypto.com

Reported Crypto Phishing Losses Drop 83% in 2025, But Whale Hunting Rises

Beincrypto reports that reported crypto phishing losses fell 83% in 2025, dropping to about $84 million from nearly $494 million the previous year, according to a new annual report by Web3 security firm Scam Sniffer. The report says incidents of “signature phishing” appear to be declining, but the visible drop

WWII shark thriller Beast of War to debut on Shudder January 16 — Static0.colliderimages.com

WWII shark thriller Beast of War to debut on Shudder January 16

Collider reports that Beast of War, a World War II–set underwater horror directed by Kiah Roache-Turner, will debut on the streaming service Shudder on January 16. Set in Australia in 1942, the film follows a young troop of Australian soldiers whose boat is sunk while crossing the Timor Sea;

Noel Gallagher says he would write the next James Bond theme if asked — I.guim.co.uk

Noel Gallagher says he would write the next James Bond theme if asked

Noel Gallagher has said he would “absolutely” write the theme song for the next James Bond film if asked, calling it “an absolute honour” in remarks to TalkSport. Gallagher said there had been no contact with the franchise’s producers but that he would leap at the opportunity and that

Colectivos patrol Caracas, checking phones as regime seeks control after US raid — I.guim.co.uk

Colectivos patrol Caracas, checking phones as regime seeks control after US raid

Venezuelan authorities have deployed armed paramilitary groups known as colectivos across Caracas to patrol streets, operate checkpoints and check people’s phones in a crackdown to consolidate authority after the US attack on Caracas. Colectivos criss‑crossed the capital on motorbikes with assault rifles, stopping and searching cars and demanding

Wrexham predicted to have £3m January transfer budget — Assets.goal.com

Wrexham predicted to have £3m January transfer budget

Goal reports that Professor Rob Wilson, Director of Executive Education at University Campus of Football Business in London, says Wrexham are expected to have a £3 million transfer budget in the January window as the club pursues a fourth successive promotion. Wrexham are ninth in the Championship, one point off

Severe winter weather disrupts travel hubs across Northern Europe — Static01.nyt.com

Severe winter weather disrupts travel hubs across Northern Europe

Winter weather across Northern Europe has disrupted flights, trains and roads, with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol cancelling nearly 2,000 flights this week and warning travellers of further disruptions on Wednesday. Airport authorities and the flight-tracking website FlightAware said the cancellations included at least 700 on Monday, 500 on Tuesday and

Industry returns to HBO Max ahead of Season 4 premiere — Static0.moviewebimages.com

Industry returns to HBO Max ahead of Season 4 premiere

Movieweb reports that Industry is rising the charts on HBO Max and returning to streaming ahead of its fourth season. The series, noted for its adult content and thriller elements, is currently the 10th most popular show on the HBO Max global chart. Industry debuted in 2020 as a sleeper

European leaders urge U.S. to respect Greenland’s sovereignty amid Trump threats — Static01.nyt.com

European leaders urge U.S. to respect Greenland’s sovereignty amid Trump threats

European leaders issued a joint appeal on Tuesday urging the United States to respect Greenland’s sovereignty and the role of NATO as the Trump administration repeatedly threatened to seize the semiautonomous Danish territory. In a statement released with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark, leaders of France, Germany, Britain

Richard Ferrare, NASA lidar specialist in aerosol and water-vapor research — Nasa.gov

Richard Ferrare, NASA lidar specialist in aerosol and water-vapor research

Dr. Richard Ferrare has more than thirty years of experience in lidar remote sensing of atmospheric aerosols and water vapor at NASA. He began work at NASA Goddard in 1985, investigating aerosol optical and physical properties using satellite data and ground-based lidar measurements. He led retrievals of aerosol backscattering and

Rihanna and Vivian Jenna Wilson Lead Savage X Fenty’s 2026 Valentine’s Campaign — People.com

Rihanna and Vivian Jenna Wilson Lead Savage X Fenty’s 2026 Valentine’s Campaign

People reports Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty unveiled its Valentine’s Day 2026 collection, "Love So Savage: A Modern Ode to Aphrodite," on Tuesday, Jan. 6, with Rihanna cast as Aphrodite and 21-year-old model Vivian Jenna Wilson starring alongside her. The campaign, which also features Lovie Simone, Michael

BMW iX3: first Neue Klasse EV emphasizes sustainability and sharp handling — Cdn.arstechnica.net

BMW iX3: first Neue Klasse EV emphasizes sustainability and sharp handling

Ars Technica drove BMW’s new iX3, the first vehicle in the automaker’s Neue Klasse electric lineup, and found a clean-sheet design that leans heavily into sustainability while remaining composed to drive. The iX3 uses extensive recycled materials and a monomaterial approach to ease recycling. Its sixth‑generation EV

CCTV released in search for two men who absconded from HMP Leyhill — Static.independent.co.uk

CCTV released in search for two men who absconded from HMP Leyhill

Independent.co reported that Avon and Somerset Police have released CCTV images believed to show convicted murderer Matthew Armstrong and a second prisoner, Daniel Washbourne, after they absconded from HMP Leyhill on New Year’s Day. The force said Armstrong, 35, was convicted of murdering someone during a robbery in

Critical React Server Components vulnerability prompts urgent patching — Cdn.arstechnica.net

Critical React Server Components vulnerability prompts urgent patching

Researchers and security firms are urging administrators and developers to apply patches immediately for a maximum-severity vulnerability in React Server Components, tracked as CVE-2025-55182. “I usually don’t say this, but patch right freakin’ now,” one researcher wrote. “The React CVE listing (CVE-2025-55182) is a perfect 10.” Wiz and fellow

Trump Raises Idea of Cancelling Future U.S. Elections, Then Denies It — Api.time.com

Trump Raises Idea of Cancelling Future U.S. Elections, Then Denies It

Time reported that President Donald Trump on Tuesday floated the idea of canceling future U.S. elections while speaking to House Republicans at their annual retreat, then quickly insisted he was not calling for such a move, casting his remarks as a critique of Democrats rather than a proposal. Speaking