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Today: January 31, 2026
Today: January 31, 2026

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The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming

The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming

The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming
Education|Science|Technology

‘What if I told you this school had no teachers?’: Is AI schooling the future of education — or a risky bet?

‘What if I told you this school had no teachers?’: Is AI schooling the future of education — or a risky bet?

‘What if I told you this school had no teachers?’: Is AI schooling the future of education — or a risky bet?
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Dow to cut about 4,500 jobs as emphasis shifts to AI and automation

Dow is planning to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemicals maker puts more emphasis on using artificial intelligence and automation in its business

Dow to cut about 4,500 jobs as emphasis shifts to AI and automation
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

America is falling behind in the global EV race – that’s going to cost the US auto industry

Electric vehicles are a fast-growing share of auto sales in many countries, and Chinese automakers are benefiting as the US industry pulls back.

America is falling behind in the global EV race – that’s going to cost the US auto industry
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way

Many homeowners could save money on their heating bills by installing heat pumps – but not everyone, and not everywhere.

Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all

Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all

Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Aerial lidar mapping can reveal archaeological sites while overlooking Indigenous peoples and their knowledge

Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and descendant populations that are on the ground.

Aerial lidar mapping can reveal archaeological sites while overlooking Indigenous peoples and their knowledge
Business|Technology

Washington Post’s White House team urges Jeff Bezos to halt massive newsroom cuts

Washington Post’s White House team urges Jeff Bezos to halt massive newsroom cuts

Washington Post’s White House team urges Jeff Bezos to halt massive newsroom cuts
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

The Sundance Film Festival is now streaming. Here’s how, and what, to watch

Many films from the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, are available to stream online starting Thursday through the weekend

The Sundance Film Festival is now streaming. Here’s how, and what, to watch
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats

Southwest Airlines passengers are making their final boarding-time scrambles for seats as the carrier prepares to end its signature open-seating system

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

Altria earnings fall short amid lower cigarette sales and competition for nicotine products

Shares of Altria dipped Thursday after the tobacco giant reported flat earnings due to declining cigarettes sales and challenging competition for newer products, including flavored nicotine pouches

Altria earnings fall short amid lower cigarette sales and competition for nicotine products
Crime|Environment|Technology

Elk Grove firefighters rescue woman after a garage fire

Elk Grove firefighters rescue woman after a garage fire

Elk Grove firefighters rescue woman after a garage fire
Science|Technology|World

Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther

Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther

Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell

President Donald Trump says he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital and other towns for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures and Putin agreed, but Russia hasn't confirmed that

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell
Business|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Not ready for robots in homes? The maker of a friendly new humanoid thinks it might change your mind

A new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut

Not ready for robots in homes? The maker of a friendly new humanoid thinks it might change your mind
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data

The European Union is stepping in to ensure Google gives rival AI companies and search engines access to data and Gemini AI services

EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Health|Technology

TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims

TikTok has agreed to settle in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial kicked off, the plaintiff’s attorneys confirmed

TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
Crime|Science|Technology|US|World

Close helicopter routes and Army crew’s perception of the wrong aircraft determine why a regional jet and helicopter collided

Close helicopter routes and Army crew’s perception of the wrong aircraft determine why a regional jet and helicopter collided

Close helicopter routes and Army crew’s perception of the wrong aircraft determine why a regional jet and helicopter collided
Education|Health|Political|Technology|World

French lawmakers approve bill banning social media for children under 15

French lawmakers have approved a bill banning social media for children under 15

French lawmakers approve bill banning social media for children under 15
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Political|Technology

TikTok users say they can’t upload anti-ICE videos. The company blames tech issues

TikTok users say they can’t upload anti-ICE videos. The company blames tech issues

TikTok users say they can’t upload anti-ICE videos. The company blames tech issues
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea launches ballistic missiles into sea between Korean Peninsula and Japan

North Korea has launched short-range ballistic missiles into the sea

North Korea launches ballistic missiles into sea between Korean Peninsula and Japan
Business|Economy|Technology|World

For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with

For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with

For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel

Six people died when a business jet trying to take off in Maine crashed in a snowstorm

Six people died when a business jet crashed during takeoff as a snowstorm moved in and visibility diminished in Maine

Six people died when a business jet trying to take off in Maine crashed in a snowstorm
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Mississippi shivers under ice as long recovery looms

Recovery from Mississippi's worst ice storm in more than 30 years could take a week or more

Mississippi shivers under ice as long recovery looms
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Why ‘admin nights’ are the new book club for busy adults

Why ‘admin nights’ are the new book club for busy adults

Why ‘admin nights’ are the new book club for busy adults
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Australian lawyer apologizes for AI-generated errors in murder case

A senior lawyer in Australia has apologized to a judge for using AI-generated fake quotes and nonexistent case judgments in a murder case

Australian lawyer apologizes for AI-generated errors in murder case
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm

The atmosphere is a complicated place. Warm temperatures in one spot can contribute to brutally cold storms somewhere else.

How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

California Post brings brash New York-style tabloid news to the West Coast

Aiming to shake up the Golden State’s media landscape, the California Post has launched a new tabloid newspaper and news site that brings a brash, cheeky and conservative-friendly fixture of the Big Apple to the West Coast

California Post brings brash New York-style tabloid news to the West Coast
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

European Union opens investigation into Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes

European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X after its AI chatbot Grok started producing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images

European Union opens investigation into Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Moms lead effort to delay smartphones for kids

Moms lead effort to delay smartphones for kids

Moms lead effort to delay smartphones for kids
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|Technology

Mail theft in Colorado continues years after USPS vowed to make changes

Mail theft in Colorado continues years after USPS vowed to make changes

Mail theft in Colorado continues years after USPS vowed to make changes
Business|Europe|Sports|Technology|World

F1's secretive 'Barcelona Shakedown' test kicks off with new cars and no fans

F1 has started a new era with the public and the media excluded from its private testing session in Barcelona

F1's secretive 'Barcelona Shakedown' test kicks off with new cars and no fans
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Mysterious dark matter may be better understood through a new map of far-off galaxies

A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand the mysterious dark matter holding the universe together

Mysterious dark matter may be better understood through a new map of far-off galaxies
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supply

The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products

Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supply
Science|Technology

Artificial metacognition: Giving an AI the ability to ‘think’ about its ‘thinking’

What if an AI system could recognize when it’s confused or when to think more carefully? Researchers are working to give large language models these metacognitive abilities.

Artificial metacognition: Giving an AI the ability to ‘think’ about its ‘thinking’
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Malaria researchers are getting closer to outsmarting the world’s deadliest parasite

After decades of stalled progress, new vaccines, treatments and genetic tools are helping scientists protect children and save lives worldwide.

Malaria researchers are getting closer to outsmarting the world’s deadliest parasite
Europe|Technology|World

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images
Science|Technology|Travel|World

When something goes wrong at 186 mph: Inside the fast-reaction world of high-speed train drivers

When something goes wrong at 186 mph: Inside the fast-reaction world of high-speed train drivers

When something goes wrong at 186 mph: Inside the fast-reaction world of high-speed train drivers
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Meta and YouTube head to trial to defend against youth addiction, mental health harm claims

Meta and YouTube head to trial to defend against youth addiction, mental health harm claims

Meta and YouTube head to trial to defend against youth addiction, mental health harm claims
Sports|Technology|World

‘We’re not here to finish last’: F1’s newest team, Cadillac, looks to make its mark as sport enters new era

‘We’re not here to finish last’: F1’s newest team, Cadillac, looks to make its mark as sport enters new era

‘We’re not here to finish last’: F1’s newest team, Cadillac, looks to make its mark as sport enters new era
Education|Technology|World

Egypt to adopt restrictions on children’s social media use to fight 'digital chaos'

Egypt is exploring ways to regulate children's use of social media

Egypt to adopt restrictions on children’s social media use to fight 'digital chaos'
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration says a private aircraft with eight people on board has crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine

Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid

President Donald Trump says the U.S. used a secret weapon he called “The Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan equipment when the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro

Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Technology

Police drone program draws community concern

Police drone program draws community concern

Police drone program draws community concern
Science|Technology|Travel

Electric air taxi offers NYC a glimpse of the future of travel

Electric air taxi offers NYC a glimpse of the future of travel

Electric air taxi offers NYC a glimpse of the future of travel
Education|Europe|Health|Technology

‘Our children’s brains are not for sale’: Macron says France to fast-track social media ban for under-15s

‘Our children’s brains are not for sale’: Macron says France to fast-track social media ban for under-15s

‘Our children’s brains are not for sale’: Macron says France to fast-track social media ban for under-15s
Health|Science|Technology

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

Millions of people rely on wearable devices to monitor how well they're sleeping

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump claims secret ‘discombobulator’ weapon was used to help capture Maduro

Trump claims secret ‘discombobulator’ weapon was used to help capture Maduro

Trump claims secret ‘discombobulator’ weapon was used to help capture Maduro
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll

A new Gallup poll finds that American workers have adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years

How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll
Education|Health|Political|Technology|World

Macron pushes for fast-track ban on social media for children under 15

French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants to fast-track a ban on social media for teenagers under 15

Macron pushes for fast-track ban on social media for children under 15
Crime|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

‘Thank God we have video’: Minnesota’s escalating fights over eyewitness footage

‘Thank God we have video’: Minnesota’s escalating fights over eyewitness footage

‘Thank God we have video’: Minnesota’s escalating fights over eyewitness footage
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Thousands of flights canceled as major winter storm moves across the US

Thousands of flights have been canceled for the weekend across the U.S. as a monster storm began wreaking havoc across much of the country

Thousands of flights canceled as major winter storm moves across the US
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel

Atlanta airport rolling out new equipment to keep the runways open after the winter storm

Atlanta airport rolling out new equipment to keep the runways open after the winter storm

Atlanta airport rolling out new equipment to keep the runways open after the winter storm
Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope Leo warns of ‘overly affectionate’ AI chatbots

Pope Leo warns of ‘overly affectionate’ AI chatbots

Pope Leo warns of ‘overly affectionate’ AI chatbots
Business|Technology

Toyota recalls 162,000 trucks over faulty screens

Toyota announced Friday it would recall about 162,000 pickup trucks in the United States after it was discovered that the vehicles’ multimedia displays could compromise driver safety

Toyota recalls 162,000 trucks over faulty screens
Asia|Europe|Food|Technology|Travel

Gorgeous islands that tourism hasn’t swallowed whole

Gorgeous islands that tourism hasn’t swallowed whole

Gorgeous islands that tourism hasn’t swallowed whole
Business|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm

Forecasters say over half the U.S. population could be affected by snow, ice or bitter cold as a winter storm sweeps across the county

More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm
Business|Education|Science|Technology

Meta pauses teen access to AI characters

Meta is halting teens’ access to artificial intelligence characters, at least temporarily, the company said in a blog post Friday

Meta pauses teen access to AI characters
Arts|Business|Technology

What to know about the deal to keep TikTok in US

TikTok has at last finalized a deal to keep the popular video sharing platform operating in the U.S. after years of uncertainty

What to know about the deal to keep TikTok in US
Arts|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Justice Department charges ex-government contractor with leaking to Washington Post reporter

Justice Department charges ex-government contractor with leaking to Washington Post reporter

Justice Department charges ex-government contractor with leaking to Washington Post reporter
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions

That snowflake icon on your smartphone app might be quick and handy — it just might not be as accurate as a human when the weather gets rough

What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions
Opinion|Science|Technology

NASA is about to send people to the moon — in a spacecraft not everyone thinks is safe to fly

NASA is about to send people to the moon — in a spacecraft not everyone thinks is safe to fly

NASA is about to send people to the moon — in a spacecraft not everyone thinks is safe to fly
Arts|Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone

As businesses race to adopt AI, you might worry that the experience and expertise you’ve built up has become a lot less valuable. But you still have more control over your future than you think.

Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone
Health|Science|Technology

Rheumatoid arthritis has no cure – but researchers are homing in on preventing it

New research could allow health care providers to identify and treat patients at risk for rheumatoid arthritis before the disease progresses.

Rheumatoid arthritis has no cure – but researchers are homing in on preventing it
Technology|Travel

Still don’t have a REAL ID? Get ready for a $45 fee

Still don’t have a REAL ID? Get ready for a $45 fee

Still don’t have a REAL ID? Get ready for a $45 fee
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Technology

Network shutdown leaves Wisconsin lawmakers meeting outside of public view

The shutdown of Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN amid a shortfall of fundraising has left the state as perhaps the only one in the country where its legislative floor debates are not being broadcast

Network shutdown leaves Wisconsin lawmakers meeting outside of public view
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering

U.S. President Donald Trump has taken center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, overshadowing discussions on AI and renewable energy

Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering
Environment|Europe|Sports|Technology|World

Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games

Davide Cerato will play a major role in skiing and snowboarding events at the upcoming Olympics, but he won’t be competing

Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

Democratic senators sound the alarm on Pentagon backing firms linked to Donald Trump Jr.

Democratic senators sound the alarm on Pentagon backing firms linked to Donald Trump Jr.

Democratic senators sound the alarm on Pentagon backing firms linked to Donald Trump Jr.
Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the U.S. that has been in discussion for years

TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity
Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

The deal to secure TikTok’s future in the US has finally closed

The deal to secure TikTok’s future in the US has finally closed

The deal to secure TikTok’s future in the US has finally closed
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Huge US winter storm to bring crippling snow, sleet and ice from Texas to Boston

A massive winter storm is barreling toward the eastern U.S., threatening to bring severe ice and snow from Texas to Boston

Huge US winter storm to bring crippling snow, sleet and ice from Texas to Boston
Education|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Technology|World

Maine governor questions ‘secret arrests,' sheriff says ICE targeted one of his recruits

Maine Gov. Janet Mills challenged federal immigration officials to provide arrest warrants, real-time numbers and information about detainees amid a sweeping enforcement operation, saying the state has been left in the dark as fear spreads in immigrant communities

Maine governor questions ‘secret arrests,' sheriff says ICE targeted one of his recruits
Business|Crime|Finance|Technology

Under Armour looking into data breach affecting customers' email addresses

Clothing retailer Under Armour is investigating a recent data breach that purloined customers' email addresses and other personal information, but so far there are no signs the hackers stole any passwords or financial information

Under Armour looking into data breach affecting customers' email addresses