Reshuffle at Ukraine’s Intelligence Agencies Draws Criticism
Some ask whether the shake-up risks disrupting the agencies’ operations and is political in nature.
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Motorola just announced a foldable phone to rival Samsung and Google at CES
Samsung and Google have new competition in the foldable space. At CES 2026, Motorola unveiled its first side-foldable smartphone: the Razr Fold. The handheld sports an impressive 6.6-inch external screen and an 8.1-inch flexible main display. Motorola hasn’t provided dimensions yet, so we don’t know how thick it is yet or how it compares to…
Kansas City Current hire Chris Armas as head coach after MLS stints | NWSL
Former New York Red Bulls, Toronto FC and Colorado Rapids manager Chris Armas has been appointed as the new head coach of the NWSL club Kansas City Current. Armas replaces the former US women’s national team head coach Vlatko Andonovski, who stepped away from his head coach role at the end of the 2025 campaign…
TINA KNOWLES PENS SWEET BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO BLUE IVY: ‘I’M A PROUD GRANDMOTHER’
Tina Knowles has shared a birthday tribute in honor of her granddaughter, Blue Ivy Carter, who turns 14 today. The fashion designer and businesswoman posted the message on Instagram, reflecting on the early days of Blue’s life. In the post, Knowles recalled the moment the family first learned Blue was on the way and explained…
How to Handle a Difficult Board Member
The HBR Executive Playbook on protecting governance, repairing trust, and keeping the work on track. by Rachel DuRose January 7, 2026 The job of a corporate board is to scrutinize management’s assumptions, stress-test strategies, and protect the interests of shareholders. A healthy tension between company leaders and the board is to be expected; however, it’s not uncommon to encounter a board member whose skepticism…
Clashes Between Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Restart After Deaths
Fighting in the city of Aleppo resumed as talks to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into the national military appear to have stalled.
60,000-year-old poison arrowheads show early humans’ skillful hunting
A new analysis of ancient arrowheads from South Africa pushes back prehistoric humans’ earliest use of poisoned weapons by more than 50,000 years. The five 60,000-year-old quartz arrowheads still have traces of a poison made from a bulbous flowering plant named gifbol (Boophone disticha), also called “poisonous onion,” that was used until recent centuries by…
L’Oréal’s latest flat iron uses infrared light to make hair styling much faster
Hair gadgets have become increasingly popular over the last decade. Hair dryers, curlers, steamers — you name it, there’s probably a TikTokker shilling for the latest hair gadget that will totally revolutionize a hair routine. Even so, I was excited to get a demo of L’Oréal’s Light Straight at CES 2026. It’s an extension of…
Bay FC sign Alex Pfeiffer to three-year deal
Bay FC announced the signing of forward Alex Pfeiffer to a three-year contract through the 2028 season. “I couldn’t be more excited to join Bay FC and begin this next chapter of my career,” said Pfeiffer. “The vision of the club, the environment they’re building and the support around the players all stood out to me. I’m focused on continuing to grow…
The Simpsons retires Duffman’s character after 30 years
An iconic character from The Simpsons is being “retired” after 30 years on screen. The beloved TV show is seemingly saying goodbye to the one and only Duffman, the mascot and chief spokesperson for Duff Beer, in the January 4 episode titled Seperance. Known for his ”Oh, yeah!” catch phrase, the character announced in the…