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SpaceX's Starlink Finds Cable Issue With Advanced Power Supply - PCMag

The company mentions a waterproofing issue. In response, it's been sending free replacement cables for buyers of the advanced PSU and the Gen 3 Performance dish, which costs $1,999.

US Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging birthright citizenship - BBC

Donald Trump's controversial executive order to end birthright citizenship had been rejected by lower courts.

Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn - BBC

The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

FDA instability, alarm over agency’s direction escalate after top regulator exits - The Washington Post

As leadership churn continues, FDA’s unpredictability rattles companies relying on stable regulation.

Woman Hailed as Hero for Smashing Man’s Meta Smart Glasses on Subway - Futurism

A New York subway rider has accused a woman of breaking his Meta smart glasses. She was later hailed as a hero.

Lloyd Doggett won’t seek reelection in light of Supreme Court’s Texas redistricting ruling - The Hill

Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D) has announced that he will not seek reelection in wake of the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the state’s new district map.  “I will continue working with the same urgency and determination as if next year were my last, which i…

Giant $450 price drop hits Apple’s 512GB M4 iPad Pro at Amazon [Updated] - 9to5Toys

Update: Amazon is now offering both the Space Black and Silver 512GB M4 iPad Pro at nearly $450 off the...

Railroads will be allowed to reduce inspections and rely more on technology to spot track problems - AP News

The nation’s freight railroads are going to be able to try relying more on technology and inspect their tracks less often after the federal government approved their waiver request on Friday. The Association of American Railroads trade group asked for the rel…

2026 FIFA Men's World Cup draw groups set as USA to face Paraguay, Australia and UEFA playoff winner - CBS News

The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.

Exclusive | SpaceX in Talks for Share Sale That Would Boost Valuation to $800 Billion - WSJ - The Wall Street Journal

Putin and Modi expand India-Russia economic ties in talks in New Delhi - NPR

India gave Russia's leader a warm welcome in his first visit since his country invaded Ukraine. The visit in part signaled India's defiance of the U.S., which has punished New Delhi for buying Russian oil.

US Bonds Head for Worst Week in Six Months Amid Doubts on Fed - Yahoo Finance

Yields were higher by four basis points early afternoon in New York, with the 30-year bond’s reaching 4.80%, last seen in late September. Fed policymakers...

Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending contentious plan to state Senate - CBS News

President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.

Printable Metroid Prime 4 'Databook' Has Us Feeling Nostalgic For Instruction Booklets - Nintendo Life

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Trump officials rail against $140 million E.U. fine on Elon Musk’s X - The Washington Post

The long-expected fine prompted pushback from Musk and Vice President JD Vance.

Close-up images show how stars explode in real time - Phys.org

Astronomers have captured images of two stellar explosions—known as novae—within days of their eruption and in unprecedented detail. The breakthrough provides direct evidence that these explosions are more complex than previously thought, with multiple outflo…

Riot's 2XKO Arrives On Consoles In January - Game Informer

The 2v2 fighting game's first season will kick off at the same time.

David Ellison's hunt for WBD made David Zaslav richer — and it may not be over - CNBC

Paramount is considering taking an offer to WBD shareholders, thinking its deal has a better chance of gaining regulatory approval than Netflix's, sources said.

Pixel Watch rolling out always-on Media Controls, Timer, & Stopwatch - 9to5Google

With Wear OS 6, Google promised more AOD, and the Pixel Watch is starting to do this across three key experiences, including the Timer app.

Mark Zuckerberg rebranded Facebook for the metaverse. Four years and $70 billion in losses later, he’s moving on - Fortune

Zuckerberg once framed Metaverse as the “successor to the mobile internet."