Worldviews

Hipster robots and cuddly AI take over Las Vegas - Financial Times

The annual Consumer Electronics Show is a smorgasbord of futuristic tech products

Synthetic skin based on octopus biology promises uses in robotics - Financial Times

New technique varies colour and texture to open up potential applications in display technologies

Fact Sheet: Trump Administration Resets U.S. Nutrition Policy, Puts Real Food Back at the Center of Health - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (.gov)

NASA Perseverance rover sees megaripples on Mars photo of the day for Jan. 7, 2026. - Space

Another view from Perseverance shows how windswept Mars' landscape truly is.

Top 5 storylines for Bills at Jaguars | AFC Wild Card Round - Buffalo Bills Home | Buffalo Bills - buffalobills.com

Josh Allen's playoff numbers, a best-on-best matchup, the reason behind the Jaguars win streak + more.

Connelly breaks down Miami-Ole Miss, Oregon-Indiana - ESPN

Our deep dive into the semifinals dissects the matchups that will determine who moves on to the title game.

FACT SHEET: President Trump is Restoring Prosperity, Safety and Security for the United States and Venezuela - Department of Energy (.gov)

Thanks to President Trump, the United States is restoring prosperity, safety, and security to the United States and Venezuela.

Massachusetts doctors seeing ‘explosion of flu cases.’ Here’s why. - The Boston Globe

Low vaccination rates and a rapidly spreading influenza A strain are pushing toward an early, intense flu season.

350 Texas teachers targeted for posts about Charlie Kirk, lawsuit says - The Washington Post

A teachers union filed a lawsuit against Texas education officials, alleging violations of free speech protections for comments on the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.

Paris Declaration - Robust Security Guarantees for a Solid and Lasting Peace in Ukraine - consilium.europa.eu

On 6 January 2026, the members of the Coalition of the Willing convened in Paris. Declaration on ‘Robust Security Guarantees for a Solid and Lasting Peace in Ukraine’ was issued by France.

Joint Statement on the Trilateral Meeting Between the Governments of the United States of America, the State of Israel, and the Syrian Arab Republic - U.S. Department of State (.gov)

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the State of Israel, and the Syrian Arab Republic. Begin Text. Under the auspices of the United States, senior Israeli and Syrian officials met in Paris. Pres…

Mission seeking life on Jupiter ice moon ‘likely’ to be in vain - The Times

Nasa and the European Space Agency’s probes are due to arrive at Europa in 2031-32 to discover if it can support life. A study says it cannot

Trump officials told lawmakers that Maduro and his wife hit their heads as they attempted to flee US forces - CNN

Trump administration officials told lawmakers on Monday that then Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were injured after hitting their heads as they were fleeing US forces trying to arrest them, sources familiar with the briefing tol…

Republican Rep. LaMalfa dies, further narrowing GOP’s House majority - The Washington Post

The death of the seven-term congressman, coupled with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vacating her seat Tuesday, means Republicans are likely to face trouble advancing partisan legislation.

Uvalde officer was told location of gunman but he failed to act, prosecutors say - ABC News

Dread Pap smears? Federal guidelines now allow for a self-swab HPV test - NBC News

Federal guidelines are expanding the options for cervical cancer screenings beyond the often-disliked Pap smear

Sydney Sweeney box-office hit ‘The Housemaid’ to get a sequel - AP News

After just two and half weeks of release, the Sydney Sweeney box-office hit “The Housemaid” is getting a sequel. Lionsgate announced Tuesday that it will start production on “The Housemaid’s Secret” later this year. The film will be based on the second of Fre…

Predicting the First 18 Picks for Non-Playoff Teams in Our Latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft - Sports Illustrated

The Raiders and Jets draft franchise QBs, the Saints select the best offensive player and four Ohio State prospects come off the board.

Diane Keaton's daughter shares tattoo she got to honor late actress - ABC News

Target 'divisive' Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers - BBC

The PM says Labour needs to contrast its "renewal" of the country with Reform's "grievance and division".