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us

FBI releases transcripts of suspect’s videos in Brown shooting and MIT professor killing

Federal officials released transcripts of Portuguese videos they say confess to the Brown shooting and MIT professor’s murder, detailing planning and the manhunt. ...Read more

#brownuniversity, #mit, #fbi, #massshooting, #immigration

economy

U.S. GDP Surges 4.3% in Q3 as Shutdown Distorts Data and Inflation Reaccelerates

A shutdown-delayed GDP report shows the U.S. economy grew 4.3% in Q3 2025, while inflation and profits jumped—complicating the Fed’s path. ...Read more

#gdp, #federalreserve, #inflation, #shutdown, #economy

world

European ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Backs Postwar Security Plan for Ukraine, Including Troop Force

In Paris, European leaders and U.S. envoys endorsed a detailed postwar security blueprint for Ukraine, including a European-led multinational force after a ceasefire. ...Read more

#ukraine, #europe, #securityguarantees, #russia, #ceasefire

arts

SAG-AFTRA Rebrands SAG Awards as Actor Awards; Paul Thomas Anderson Film Sets Nomination Record

SAG-AFTRA’s newly renamed Actor Awards unveil nominations led by “One Battle After Another” with a record seven; show streams live on Netflix March 1. ...Read more

#sagaftra, #actorawards, #awardsseason, #netflix, #film

industry

L3Harris to sell majority stake in space propulsion unit; Rocketdyne name set to return under AE Industrial

L3Harris will sell 60% of its space propulsion unit to AE Industrial, reviving Rocketdyne while L3Harris keeps RS-25 and shifts toward missiles. ...Read more

#space, #rocketdyne, #l3harris, #privateequity, #propulsion

weather

Cyclones Hayley and Jenna batter remote Australia in unusually intense season start

Two storms in days hit WA’s Dampier Peninsula and the Cocos Islands, underscoring an early surge in intense cyclones and strain on remote services. ...Read more

#australia, #cyclone, #western-australia, #cocoskeelingislands, #climatechange

science

Met Office Finds Winter Warmth Bringing More Flowers to Britain and Ireland

A decade of New Year Plant Hunt records shows each 1°C rise in Nov–Dec temperatures brings about 2.5 more wild plant species into bloom. ...Read more

#climatechange, #phenology, #botany, #metoffice, #citizenscience

weather

Back-to-Back Cyclones Batter Remote Australian Communities, Raising Fears of a Fierce Season

Cyclones Hayley and Jenna strike Western Australia’s Dampier Peninsula and the Cocos Islands, testing infrastructure and highlighting rapid intensification risks. ...Read more

#australia, #cyclone, #severeweather, #remotecommunities, #climate

sports

Neymar extends Santos stay through 2026, eyeing club revival and a fourth World Cup

Santos says Neymar has signed through December 2026, betting his final prime years on fitness, a club rebuild and a Brazil World Cup return. ...Read more

#neymar, #santos, #brazil, #worldcup2026, #seriea

industry

Energy Department Commits $2.7 Billion to Rebuild U.S. Uranium Enrichment and HALEU Supply

DOE awards $2.7B in decade-long contracts to expand U.S. LEU and HALEU enrichment, aiming to replace Russian fuel and support next-gen reactors. ...Read more

#nuclearenergy, #uranium, #haleu, #energysecurity, #doe

world

Uganda Bars Live Broadcasts of ‘Riots’ Ahead of Jan. 15 Vote, Raising Press-Freedom Fears

New Uganda rules ban live coverage of unrest and warn against unofficial results ahead of Jan. 15 elections, alarming media and rights groups. ...Read more

#uganda, #elections, #pressfreedom, #internet, #museveni

technology

At CES 2026, a smart lock and a sensor-filled LEGO brick signal the rise of ‘invisible’ computing

Aqara’s UWB Home Key deadbolt and LEGO’s SMART Play bricks move tech off screens and into everyday objects—raising new privacy and access questions. ...Read more

#ces2026, #smarthome, #applehomekey, #lego, #matter

economy

EU carbon border levy enters ‘definitive’ phase in 2026, with first payments due in 2027

Europe’s CBAM shifts from reporting to legal liabilities on Jan. 1, 2026, tying import costs to EU carbon prices—though payments start in 2027. ...Read more

#eu, #carbonpricing, #trade, #steel, #climatepolicy

health

FDA-Approved Wegovy Pill Rolls Out Nationwide, Offering Daily Alternative to Weekly Injections

Novo Nordisk says its once-daily Wegovy tablet is now widely available in the U.S., with lower self-pay prices but strict dosing rules and coverage gaps. ...Read more

#wegovy, #glp1, #obesity, #cardiovascular, #fda

us

FBI Says North Carolina Teen Planned New Year’s Eve ISIS-Inspired Knife Attack

Prosecutors say an 18-year-old in Mint Hill drew up plans for a New Year’s Eve stabbing spree before agents seized weapons and arrested him. ...Read more

#terrorism, #fbi, #northcarolina, #isis, #nationalsecurity