C.I.A. Director Meets With Venezuela’s Interim President in Caracas
The high-profile visit, which could be seen as snubbing the opposition, comes nearly two weeks after the U.S. military seized President Nicolás Maduro in a raid.
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Math puzzle: The homesick rover
Far away, on a large, rocky exoplanet, a rover from Earth has just arrived on a mission of exploration. But the poor thing doesn’t want to explore. The moment it begins moving, it grows homesick and wants nothing more than to return to the very spot where it began. Unfortunately, it has received very explicit…
XAi limits Grok image tools as regulators flag ongoing risks
As of January 9, Grok said image generation and editing are now available only to paying subscribers.
Emma Watson, Sir Lenny Henry and Sir Elton John lead British Diversity Awards
16 January 2026 Emma Watson, Sir Lenny Henry and Sir Elton John are among the nominees for the British Diversity Awards 2026. Emma Watson is nominated for a prize at the British Diversity Awards The prizes will be handed out at a glittering ceremony in London on March 25 2026 and Harry Potter actress/activist Watson…
All your FPL stats and Premier League team news in one place
Before the latest round of Premier League fixtures, here is all the key injury news alongside essential Fantasy Premier League statistics. The gameweek kicks off with Manchester United at home to Manchester City at Saturday lunchtime (12:30 GMT) – here is the full fixture list. Advertisement This article will be updated as Premier League managers…
Iran Has Had Protests Before. Will This Time Be Different?
Understanding the factors that can topple regimes.
In Venezuela, Big Oil Collides with a Hotter Planet
Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. Over the past couple of weeks oil—specifically, Venezuelan oil—has been all over the headlines. It started late on January 2, when President Donald Trump ordered U.S. military forces to enter Venezuela and capture the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, which they did…
Kathleen Kennedy steps down as Lucasfilm president, marking a new era for the Star Wars franchise
Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as president of Lucasfilm. Although she will continue as a producer for several Star Wars projects, including upcoming movie The Mandalorian and Grogu, the company will now be helmed by a duo in Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. It’s a big changing of the guard for Star Wars fans, and…
Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi promise quiet romance and real-life magic in this gentle love story, watch
If it’s about love, everything turns magical. Bringing an absolutely magical, gentle, and classic love story, the teaser of Aamir Khan Productions’ Ek Din has finally been revealed, featuring the cute, lovable, and fresh pairing of Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan. While the poster had already kept us hooked and eager to witness more glimpses…
Death Toll Rises to 28 After Landfill Collapse in the Philippines
Rescuers in Cebu City have recovered 28 bodies from a garbage mound that collapsed last week. The search continues for eight missing people.