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Peering inside Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier”: Scientists capture rare footage beneath Thwaites ice
A daring expedition used a camera lowered nearly a kilometre into the heart of Thwaites Glacier. The footage offers a new glimpse into hidden ice structures and melting patterns that could reshape sea-level forecasts.
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UK Scientists build electric jelly robot that bends and moves like living matter
A group of researchers in the UK has developed an unusual soft robot that moves without motors, joints, or hard components. Instead, it reacts to electric fields, allowing it to shift shape and move in ways that traditional machines cannot.
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From ‘Made in USA’ to made elsewhere: Trump Mobile’s T1 phone hits a reality check
Trump Mobile’s much-touted smartphone has dropped its “Made in USA” claims amid production changes. The shift highlights broader challenges in U.S. manufacturing and raises questions about earlier patriotic marketing promises.
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Grok’s identity fail: Musk’s AI won’t say it’s him in Epstein photo
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok made headlines after refusing to identify him in a controversial image supposedly taken by Jeffrey Epstein. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about AI accuracy, misuse, and the ethics of automated image recognition.
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Fortnite denies claims Epstein is alive after viral gaming account mix-up
Epic Games shuts down conspiracy linking Jeffrey Epstein to active Fortnite play. Developers call the theory a “ruse” as misinformation spreads online following the release of Epstein’s files.
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Thailand votes in a high-stakes election. Here’s what matters
A reformist party is leading in polls, but Thailand’s recent history shows that electoral victory does not always translate into power
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Winter Olympics are running out of winter
From Cortina to the Alps, rising temperatures are quietly rewriting the rules of cold-weather sport
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A baby name, a backlash, and a bigger conversation in American politics
What was meant to be a simple moment of family happiness took an unexpected turn. Vivek Ramaswamy’s announcement of his newborn daughter, and the traditional Indian name chosen for her, was met with both kind wishes and pointed criticism, quickly pulling a private milestone into a wider national conversation about identity and belonging in the United States.
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AI beyond Earth: Musk says Artificial Intelligence will shift to space in 30–36 months
Elon Musk predicts a dramatic shift in how and where AI computing will be hosted not on Earth, but in orbit. The SpaceX and xAI boss says space could soon become the most cost-effective home for artificial intelligence due to energy limits on our planet.
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After ICE detained his wife and their son died, this father chose to leave the US
Rigo Mendoza says the loss of his teenage son and his wife’s detention ended their fight to stay in America.
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Trump faces high-risk choices with Iran and no easy path forward
Military force could reshape the Middle East — or trap the US in another conflict. Diplomacy offers fewer guarantees than ever.
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Emails show Epstein funded genetic testing in apparent bid to explore life extension
Newly released records reveal the financier paid for genome sequencing and discussed gene editing research tied to longevity.
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Rare watch, island visit raise new questions about Bard president’s Epstein ties
Newly released US Justice Department documents suggest the relationship between Leon Botstein and Jeffrey Epstein extended beyond fundraising for Bard College.
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Why the same cold virus barely affects some people, and knocks others flat
New research suggests the answer may lie in how quickly the cells in your nose respond to infection.
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Trump says he likes Bill Clinton, pushes back on attacks over Epstein files
The US president says criticism of the former president is unfair after renewed focus on Jeffrey Epstein records.
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Why bitcoin is sliding even as global fears rise
The cryptocurrency was meant to act like digital gold in turbulent times, but this year it has behaved more like a risky tech stock.
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How Europe’s new oil crackdown could squeeze Russia’s war finances
Proposed maritime bans and shadow fleet interceptions threaten a key revenue stream Moscow relies on to fund its war in Ukraine.
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Woman forgets to turn off tap, wakes up to icy streets in China’s Lanzhou
Nine hours of running water in freezing weather turns neighbourhood into a sheet of ice
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What is TrumpRx and why drugmakers are bracing for a hit
The White House says its new platform will slash prices for popular medicines, but pharmaceutical groups warn the discounts will dent sales.
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Zohran Mamdani faces backlash over hijab remarks
New York mayor’s World Hijab Day post sparks debate on faith, choice and women’s rights
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Washington Post layoffs hit arts desk as writer speaks out
Jada Yuan says non-Trump arts coverage has been eliminated after major newsroom cuts.
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Family of 17-year-old Saida Maleki still searching for her weeks after she was shot and taken away in Iran
Teen reportedly wounded during protests in Iran has not been seen since January 8, leaving her family in anguish.
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Sun blasts out four powerful solar flares in two days
Scientists say strong eruptions could briefly affect satellites and radio signals as solar activity rises.
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The rise of ‘neoroyalism’ and what critics say it reveals about Trump’s global strategy
A growing group of scholars argue that President Trump’s approach to power looks less like modern statecraft and more like dynastic rule built on loyalty and personal ties.
