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Top rice cookers for 2026: our picks from budget to high-end — S.yimg.com

Top rice cookers for 2026: our picks from budget to high-end

A good rice cooker can simplify weeknight meals and produce consistent results across white, brown and long-grain rice. We tested several models to find the best options for small kitchens, families and serious rice cooks, focusing on taste, texture, ease of use and cleanup. Top pick: Cuckoo 6-cup Micom. Stylish

About 40 killed and more than 100 injured in New Year’s fire at Crans‑Montana bar — Static01.nyt.com

About 40 killed and more than 100 injured in New Year’s fire at Crans‑Montana bar

About 40 people were killed and roughly 115 were injured, many seriously, when a fire ripped through Le Constellation, a bar in the ski resort town of Crans‑Montana in the canton of Valais, during New Year’s celebrations, authorities said. Smoke was first seen around 1:30 a.m.

Swiss ski resort blaze underscores deadly risk of indoor fireworks — E3.365dm.com

Swiss ski resort blaze underscores deadly risk of indoor fireworks

At least 40 people died in a New Year's Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana as emergency services worked to identify those killed and injured. Local attorney general Beatrice Pilloud said investigators believe the blaze began when sparkler candles, known as flares, placed on champagne

Settlement requires NIH to review research grants blocked by voided policy — Cdn.arstechnica.net

Settlement requires NIH to review research grants blocked by voided policy

The ACLU and other organizations announced a settlement with the federal government that would require the National Institutes of Health to restart reviews of grant applications that were previously blocked on ideological grounds. The agreement must still be approved by the judge overseeing the case and does not guarantee funding,

Footage appears to show first moments of deadly Crans-Montana bar blaze — Ichef.bbci.co.uk

Footage appears to show first moments of deadly Crans-Montana bar blaze

Footage shared on social media appears to show the first moments of a fire at the Le Constellation bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana. The video shows a man attempting to extinguish flames as music plays and other people record the scene on their phones. The blaze killed dozens

Flow Moves $3.9M Recovery Plan Into Phase Two as Exchange Risks Linger — Cimg.co

Flow Moves $3.9M Recovery Plan Into Phase Two as Exchange Risks Linger

Flow blockchain has advanced its $3.9 million recovery plan into phase two, with measures intended to address blockchain exploit risks. Concerns remain about large token movements on a centralized exchange, which could pose ongoing risks to the recovery process. Key Topics Crypto, Flow, Blockchain, Recovery, Exploit Risk, Centralized Exchange

Tesla Loses Top EV Spot to BYD as Deliveries Fall After Tax Credit Expiry — I-invdn-com.investing.com

Tesla Loses Top EV Spot to BYD as Deliveries Fall After Tax Credit Expiry

Tesla has lost its lead in global electric vehicle sales to China’s BYD after quarterly deliveries fell more than expected. Industry observers point to softer EV demand, intensifying competition and the expiry of a tax credit as factors weighing on Tesla’s sales. BYD’s stronger sales during the

Mayor Mamdani pledges democratic-socialist agenda for New York — I-invdn-com.investing.com

Mayor Mamdani pledges democratic-socialist agenda for New York

New York Mayor Mamdani has pledged to enact a democratic socialist agenda, signaling a clear ideological direction for the city's leadership. The vow sets expectations for potential policy shifts and is likely to intensify debate over the city's priorities. Key Topics World, New York, Mamdani, Mayor,

US scales back proposed high tariffs on Italian pasta producers — Ichef.bbci.co.uk

US scales back proposed high tariffs on Italian pasta producers

The US has sharply reduced proposed tariffs on pasta from 13 Italian producers after earlier threats that would have imposed very high duties on imports. The Trump administration had accused the firms of selling pasta in the US at "less than normal value" — a practice known as dumping

ZDNET reviewer replaces Chrome with Puma Browser and finds local AI fast and useful — Zdnet.com

ZDNET reviewer replaces Chrome with Puma Browser and finds local AI fast and useful

A ZDNET reviewer installed Puma Browser on a Pixel 9 Pro as a replacement for Google Chrome and found its local AI features surprisingly fast and practical. Puma Browser is a free mobile browser for Android and iOS that can run local large language models (LLMs). Available models include Qwen

2025 had no single it‑jean as baggy, barrel and carrot fits competed — I.guim.co.uk

2025 had no single it‑jean as baggy, barrel and carrot fits competed

There was no undisputed jean of 2025. Fashion coverage and viral moments pushed a wide range of cuts — baggy, carrot, flared, barrel and straight — rather than a single defining silhouette. Magazines shifted their picks through the year: Vogue touted baggy white jeans in spring, slim cigarettes in late summer and

Compact K3 Ultramulti keychain multitool impresses with many features and low price — Zdnet.com

Compact K3 Ultramulti keychain multitool impresses with many features and low price

ZDNET tested the K3 Ultramulti, a palm-sized aluminum multitool flashlight that combines an 800-lumen LED with several other functions aimed at everyday carry (EDC) use. The device includes a UV light useful for spotting counterfeit currency, activating UV adhesives, making glow-in-the-dark paint visible, and detecting leaks with UV dye, as

Samsung reportedly developing 'Brain Health' wearable feature to detect early dementia at CES 2026 — Zdnet.com

Samsung reportedly developing 'Brain Health' wearable feature to detect early dementia at CES 2026

Samsung is rumored to unveil a Brain Health feature at CES 2026 designed to detect early signs of dementia. Reports say the feature will analyze metrics such as gait patterns, changes in voice and sleep status to look for early cognitive decline, though its unclear whether it will run

AFCON last-16 preview: key matchups and storylines — I.guim.co.uk

AFCON last-16 preview: key matchups and storylines

Here is a tie-by-tie preview of the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 matches, highlighting the key players, coaches and narratives to watch. Senegal v Sudan, Sat 4pm (GMT) — Reigning champions Senegal boast experience in Sadio Mané and the pace of Nicolas Jackson and are clear favourites. Sudan, coached by Kwesi

Pea-size human brain organoids spark hope and ethical concern — Npr.brightspotcdn.com

Pea-size human brain organoids spark hope and ethical concern

Pea-size clusters of human cells known as brain organoids are generating both optimism and unease among researchers and the public. Experts are debating how scientists can use these bits of gray matter responsibly as the field advances. Key Topics Science, Bioethics, Brain Organoids, Neuroscience, Research Ethics, Stem Cells

Rising Phone Searches at U.S. Borders and How Travelers Can Protect Their Data — Static01.nyt.com

Rising Phone Searches at U.S. Borders and How Travelers Can Protect Their Data

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has broad authority to search travelers’ phones, laptops and other electronic devices at ports of entry under an exception to the Fourth Amendment, agency officials and privacy experts say. C.B.P. conducted 55,318 electronic-device searches in fiscal year 2025, up from prior

Samsung readies $199 Galaxy A17 5G and $250 Tab A11+ for January — S.yimg.com

Samsung readies $199 Galaxy A17 5G and $250 Tab A11+ for January

Samsung will release two budget devices in the US next month: the Galaxy A17 5G, starting at $199 and available January 7, and the Galaxy Tab A11+, retailing for $250 and arriving January 8. The Galaxy A17 5G features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and uses the Exynos

Binance Predicts 2026 Crypto Expansion Driven by Policy and On-Chain Growth — Static.news.bitcoin.com

Binance Predicts 2026 Crypto Expansion Driven by Policy and On-Chain Growth

Binance forecasts a powerful expansion of digital assets in 2026, saying easing policy, clearer regulation and accelerating on-chain adoption will reshape global finance. The exchange signaled expectations of improved liquidity and policy easing that could push growth beyond a typical crypto bull market. Key Topics Crypto, Binance, Regulation, On-chain, Liquidity,

Binance APAC Forecasts 2026 Shift to Value-Driven Crypto Markets — Static.news.bitcoin.com

Binance APAC Forecasts 2026 Shift to Value-Driven Crypto Markets

Leaders from Binance’s APAC unit say digital assets could mature into core financial infrastructure in 2026 as regulation, institutional capital and real-world use converge. They predict a bullish regime shift in which fundamentals—rather than hype—drive market value, accelerating adoption beyond pure speculation. The executives said this convergence

Researchers identify Luton v Manchester United as the match on when 'Last Christmas' was written — I.guim.co.uk

Researchers identify Luton v Manchester United as the match on when 'Last Christmas' was written

A reader asked which football match Andrew Ridgeley was watching when George Michael wrote Wham!'s Last Christmas. Contemporary accounts and scheduling records point to the only live Sunday game in February 1984: Luton 0-5 Manchester United on ITV, kicked off at 2.35pm on Sunday 12 February 1984.

Practical Veganuary tips: simple swaps and dishes to make plant-based eating easier — I.guim.co.uk

Practical Veganuary tips: simple swaps and dishes to make plant-based eating easier

As the new year begins, cooks and dietitians offer straightforward ways to make Veganuary or a move to eating less meat and dairy balanced, nutritious and flavourful. Sophie Sugrue says exploring global cuisines helps: Japanese and Vietnamese dishes are naturally plant-forward and easy to adapt, with simple substitutions for ingredients

Lab tests favor LG G4 over refreshed G5 OLED despite brighter new panel — Zdnet.com

Lab tests favor LG G4 over refreshed G5 OLED despite brighter new panel

ZDNET experts ran hands‑on lab comparisons of LG's G4 and refreshed G5 OLED TVs to judge picture performance, features and real‑world value. Both models come in 55–97 inch sizes, support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and offer 120Hz panels with boosted refresh rates (G4 to

European stocks open 2026 at record highs as tech and defence lead gains — I-invdn-com.investing.com

European stocks open 2026 at record highs as tech and defence lead gains

European shares opened 2026 at record highs, with gains concentrated in technology and defence companies. The advance sent regional stock indexes to new peaks as those sectors provided the primary lift. Key Topics Culture, Business, Stocks, Europe, Tech, Defence, Markets

OpenAI consolidates teams to push audio-first products and new voice model — Techcrunch.com

OpenAI consolidates teams to push audio-first products and new voice model

OpenAI has combined multiple engineering, product and research teams over the past two months to overhaul its audio models as it prepares an audio-first personal device expected in about a year, The Information reports. The company’s next audio model, slated for early 2026, is said to aim for more

Final day to get 50% off 1Password Individual and Families plans — S.yimg.com

Final day to get 50% off 1Password Individual and Families plans

1Password is offering 50% off its subscription plans for new customers, cutting the Individual plan to $24 per year and the Families plan to $36 per year. The Families plan covers five additional people but is otherwise nearly identical to the Individual plan. The discounted price applies for one year;