4:57 am, Tuesday, 20 January 2026
BREAKING NEWS
Americans’ trust in crowdfunding plummets amid fees and inequities
Polls reveal scepticism about online campaigns Crowdfunding platforms have become fixtures of American life, collecting billions of dollars for medical
Japan and U.S. narrow $550 billion investment plan as landmark trade deal nears
Strategic cooperation and supply‑chain security Japan and the United States are nearing agreement on a sweeping investment plan that could
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 becomes a day of activism
Reflecting on civil rights and current divisions Across the United States, the 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day evolved
Astronomers Capture a Nova’s Blast in Unprecedented Detail, Challenging Old Theories
A nova has always been described as a sudden flare—one violent release of energy that briefly makes a star system
Europe Warns Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Could Trigger a Dangerous Trade Spiral
European capitals hardened their tone after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs on eight allied countries unless they back
Netflix to Keep Warner Bros. Movies in Theatres for 45‑Day Window
Netflix pledges to preserve theatrical windows Netflix’s planned takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery has thrust the streaming giant into the
Rock the Country Tour Drops Ludacris Amid Political Backlash
A tour shaped by partisan culture wars An American country‑rock festival has become the latest cultural battleground after organisers removed
Bad Bunny’s Neon‑Lit Halftime Teaser Invites the World to Dance
A celebratory trailer Bad Bunny has released a teaser for his Super Bowl halftime show that combines a dreamy, neon‑lit
Nostalgia Meets Innovation: Gear Highlights From Electric Cars to Film Cameras
New gadgets blend EVs and instant photos Wired’s round‑up of the week’s standout gear showcases products that mix forward‑looking technology
2026’s Electric Revolution: High‑Powered Hybrids and Accessible EVs
High‑performance hybrids and luxury EVs Electric‑vehicle sales are accelerating globally, and 2026 promises to deliver a flood of models that
