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Samsung refreshes Freestyle projector with higher ISO brightness but few details ahead of CES — Cdn.thewirecutter.com

Samsung refreshes Freestyle projector with higher ISO brightness but few details ahead of CES

Samsung has announced a refreshed model of its Freestyle portable projector, touting a significant increase in measured brightness while withholding key specifications and pricing ahead of the CES trade show. The new Freestyle Plus is described by Samsung as delivering 430 ISO lumens, a figure the company says equates to

Fender debuts ELIE portable speakers capable of mixing four audio sources at once — Ecoustics.com

Fender debuts ELIE portable speakers capable of mixing four audio sources at once

Fender has introduced a new consumer electronics brand, Fender Audio, and unveiled a pair of portable Bluetooth speakers under the ELIE name at CES 2026. The ELIE models are designed to offer multi-source audio playback and flexible deployment options for personal and larger‑scale use. The ELIE lineup—which stands

Hints and Solutions for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle on Jan. 2, 2026 — Helios-i.mashable.com

Hints and Solutions for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle on Jan. 2, 2026

The New York Times Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 2, 2026 (No. 466) offers a mix of straightforward and tricky groupings. The daily Sports Edition is published by The Athletic and can be played in The Athletic's app or online. It does not appear in the NYT

Grandparent on a Fixed Budget Says 401(k) Beneficiaries Replace Costly Precious-Metal Gifts

Grandparent on a Fixed Budget Says 401(k) Beneficiaries Replace Costly Precious-Metal Gifts

A grandparent who described themselves as being on a fixed budget said they can no longer afford traditional precious-metal gifts such as silver or gold for their infant grandchildren. Instead, the individual reported having already named the grandchildren as beneficiaries on a 401(k). The comment highlights a practical response

Estate of Shannen Doherty Says Ex-Husband Failed to List $1.5M Texas Property, Alleges Financial Obligation

Estate of Shannen Doherty Says Ex-Husband Failed to List $1.5M Texas Property, Alleges Financial Obligation

The estate of Shannen Doherty has filed a claim alleging that her ex-husband, Kurt Iswarienko, refused to list a Texas property valued at $1.5 million, in violation of terms set out in their divorce agreement. According to the estate, refusal to place the home on the market has created

How to Regain Autonomy After Decades of Control by an In‑Law — I.guim.co.uk

How to Regain Autonomy After Decades of Control by an In‑Law

A person approaching 50 says she has reached a breaking point after decades of interference from a mother‑in‑law. “I’m almost 50 years old. Enough is enough. I am exhausted by it,” she said, describing long‑running control that has eroded her sense of agency. Situations in which

Iran’s Defence Export Unit Lists Cryptocurrency as Payment Option for Military Hardware — Aljazeera.com

Iran’s Defence Export Unit Lists Cryptocurrency as Payment Option for Military Hardware

Iran’s state defence export centre has added cryptocurrency to the payment methods it accepts for overseas sales of advanced weapons systems, according to information published on the agency’s website. Mindex, the export arm of Iran’s Ministry of Defense, lists cryptocurrency alongside Iranian rials and barter as accepted

How a Wisconsin Tribute Duo Inspired a New Film About Love, Loss and Return to the Stage — Static01.nyt.com

How a Wisconsin Tribute Duo Inspired a New Film About Love, Loss and Return to the Stage

Song Sung Blue, opening Dec. 25, dramatizes the life of a husband-and-wife duo who performed in a Neil Diamond tribute act. The film stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson and is directed by Craig Brewer. The story is based on the real-life couple Mike and Claire Sardina of Wisconsin, who

Major Space Missions and Milestones to Watch in 2026 — I.ytimg.com

Major Space Missions and Milestones to Watch in 2026

Spaceflight will enter a dense year of activity in 2026, with missions spanning lunar exploration, commercial low-Earth orbit platforms, national human-spaceflight milestones, and observatories pursuing new science. While 2026 may not match the singular historical impact of 1957, 1961, or 1969, the calendar includes a sequence of launches and deployments

How Five AI Breakthroughs Redrew the Global, Economic and Social Landscape in 2025 — Static01.nyt.com

How Five AI Breakthroughs Redrew the Global, Economic and Social Landscape in 2025

Artificial intelligence reshaped economies, geopolitics and daily life in 2025. Five developments stood out for their scale and impact: the rise of open-source AI led by Chinese firms, the emergence of reasoning-capable models, a U.S. policy pivot aimed at accelerating AI infrastructure, a near‑trillion‑dollar rush to build

Turkmenistan enacts law legalizing cryptocurrency trading and mining — Reuters.com

Turkmenistan enacts law legalizing cryptocurrency trading and mining

Turkmenistan has enacted legislation that legalizes cryptocurrency mining and trading, the government announced after a new law signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedow in late November took effect on Thursday. The measures open the Central Asian country’s legal framework to the crypto industry while maintaining limits on the status of

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland uncovers early photographs of notable alumni — Ichef.bbci.co.uk

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland uncovers early photographs of notable alumni

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) has opened its photographic archives to mark a 75-year milestone, releasing images of former students and associates taken before they became widely known. The collection includes matriculation and production photographs spanning decades. The images present a cross-section of actors, directors, filmmakers, designers, producers and

Trump Addresses Health: Aspirin Regimen, Scan Type and Lifestyle Choices in Journal Interview — Static01.nyt.com

Trump Addresses Health: Aspirin Regimen, Scan Type and Lifestyle Choices in Journal Interview

US President Donald Trump told The Wall Street Journal he is in "perfect" health, consumes a higher daily dose of aspirin than some doctors recommend, and underwent a CT scan rather than an MRI. The interview covered his medical routine, recent testing and his approach to exercise and

Littler advances to PDC semi-finals as Van Veen upsets Humphries — I.guim.co.uk

Littler advances to PDC semi-finals as Van Veen upsets Humphries

Luke Littler progressed to the semi-finals of the PDC World Championship after a dominant performance at Alexandra Palace, while Luke Humphries was eliminated by rising Dutch player Gian van Veen. Defending champion Littler produced a 5-0 victory over Poland's Krzysztof Ratajski to move into the last four. The

A New Year’s Brief: From Twixtmas to Conversation Pits and World Introvert Day — I.guim.co.uk

A New Year’s Brief: From Twixtmas to Conversation Pits and World Introvert Day

An essay reflecting on the turn of the year ranges across retail experiments, linguistic pet peeves, interior design nostalgia and a defence of solitary celebration. The writer begins by revisiting a linguistic slip from the previous year and uses it to set the tone for an observational week of New

Bolsonaro Undergoes Second Nerve Block Procedure as Persistent Hiccups Continue — I.guim.co.uk

Bolsonaro Undergoes Second Nerve Block Procedure as Persistent Hiccups Continue

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro underwent a second phrenic nerve block procedure on Monday as doctors sought to treat a bout of persistent hiccups that has lasted for months. Medical staff reported that the treatment went well and that his condition is stable. The minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure followed an

Trump Says US Forces Struck Large Facility in Venezuela; Details Unconfirmed — Static01.nyt.com

Trump Says US Forces Struck Large Facility in Venezuela; Details Unconfirmed

President Donald Trump has said US forces struck a "big plant, or a big facility" in Venezuela last week, but provided no precise location or further detail, and the White House has not publicly expanded on his remarks. Trump made the assertion in remarks to Republican donor and

Xi Reaffirms Aim to Reunify Taiwan as Military Drills Surround the Island — Interactive.guim.co.uk

Xi Reaffirms Aim to Reunify Taiwan as Military Drills Surround the Island

China’s president, Xi Jinping, used his New Year’s Eve address to reiterate Beijing’s goal of reunifying Taiwan, saying the move was "a trend of the times" and "unstoppable." The remarks came immediately after a period of large-scale Chinese military exercises around the self-governing

Popular TV Host and Kathmandu Mayor Announce Election Alliance After Youth Uprising — I.guim.co.uk

Popular TV Host and Kathmandu Mayor Announce Election Alliance After Youth Uprising

Two of Nepal’s best-known political figures have formalised an electoral alliance ahead of the national vote on 5 March, pledging to respond to demands raised during a deadly youth-led protest earlier in the year. Rabi Lamichhane, a television presenter and chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), and Balendra

BBC’s The Traitors adds anonymous fourth traitor in format overhaul — Ichef.bbci.co.uk

BBC’s The Traitors adds anonymous fourth traitor in format overhaul

The Traitors returned to screens with a significant format change: an anonymous fourth traitor whose identity is hidden from both viewers and the other traitors. The new secret traitor, introduced in the opening episode of the regular series, is distinguished visually by a red cloak rather than the green worn

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland unveils archive portraits of actors early in their careers — I.guim.co.uk

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland unveils archive portraits of actors early in their careers

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) has opened its photographic archives to mark 75 years of training performers for stage and screen, releasing images of students who later became prominent actors and entertainers. The archive material includes matriculation and production photographs capturing familiar faces before they achieved national and international

Former PM Adviser Says Ministers Have Lost Capacity to Deliver Promises — Reuters.com

Former PM Adviser Says Ministers Have Lost Capacity to Deliver Promises

An ex-adviser to the prime minister has warned that politicians have ceded too much power to external bodies and interest groups, leaving government unable to enact policy and fulfil electoral pledges. Paul Ovenden, who resigned as director of political strategy last September after offensive messages he sent in 2017 came

Footage Appears to Capture Ceiling Fire at Swiss Bar Le Constellation — I.ytimg.com

Footage Appears to Capture Ceiling Fire at Swiss Bar Le Constellation

Video footage appears to show the moment a fire spread across the ceiling of a Swiss bar that later suffered a major blaze. The establishment, identified as Le Constellation, caught fire early on New Year's Day. Authorities and emergency services have reported significant casualties. Dozens of people are

Two Arrested and Charged After Elderly Pedestrian Dies in Gillingham Collision — Ichef.bbci.co.uk

Two Arrested and Charged After Elderly Pedestrian Dies in Gillingham Collision

Two people have been charged following a fatal hit-and-run in Gillingham that left a man in his 80s dead, Kent Police said. The incident occurred on the A289 Gads Hill when a grey Mercedes estate struck the pedestrian on Monday, according to the force. Police later located the man on the ground at

2025 Market Shock: Gold’s Historic Run, a Weaker Dollar, and a World Rethinking Risk

2025 Market Shock: Gold’s Historic Run, a Weaker Dollar, and a World Rethinking Risk

London, December 31 — Few investors expected calm in 2025, but even seasoned market veterans were caught off guard by the scale and direction of this year’s moves. With Donald Trump back in the White House, markets were reshaped by aggressive trade policies, geopolitical bargaining, and rising concerns over global