In the ever-glamorous realm of celebrity gossip, the spotlight never dims, and neither does the intrigue. Today, we dive into the whirlwind world of fame with some of the most captivating stars, from supermodels to morning show hosts, and even Hollywood’s elite. First on the […]
Day: January 16, 2026
U.S.-Greenland Tensions Escalate, Minneapolis and Iran Rocked by Protests, Venezuela Crisis Deepens – 1/16/2026, 4:24:27 PM
Top world news stories as of January 16, 2026, include escalating U.S. tensions over Greenland, violent protests in Minneapolis and Iran, fallout from the U.S. operation in Venezuela, and diplomatic efforts like Canada’s reset with China.[1][2][3][4] U.S.-Greenland Dispute Denmark and the U.S. remain at odds […]
‘Sideshow’ concerns and billionaire dreams: What I learned from Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI
This is an excerpt of Sources by Alex Heath, a newsletter about AI and the tech industry, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Elon Musk first sued OpenAI in February 2024. Despite OpenAI’s repeated attempts to throw it out, the case is […]
How to fireproof a city
Down the street from the Los Angeles Angels’ stadium in Anaheim, a crowd gathers to watch two homes burn. In less than 30 minutes, one structure is reduced to its smoldering, blackened wood frame, while the other, thanks to simple changes to its design, is […]
Canada-China Forge Historic Trade Pact; Green Vehicles and Canola Seeds Drive New Relations – 1/16/2026, 12:25:07 PM
Based on the latest news from January 16, 2026, here are the major international developments: China-Canada Relations: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Beijing for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the first visit by a Canadian PM to China in over […]
Feds give Tesla another five weeks to respond to FSD probe
Regulators want to know why Tesla’s system ignores red lights and runs into traffic.
Asus now claims it’s not dropping the RTX 5070 Ti amid memory shortages
The GPU market is turning into a mess again. Asus told Hardware Unboxed earlier this week that it was winding down production of its RTX 5070 Ti, but the PC maker is now walking back that claim and blaming “incomplete information” from its own Asus […]
Spotify Hikes US Premium Prices Again; Individual Plan Now $12.99 Monthly
Spotify Raises Its Subscription Prices in the US Again: What You Need to Know Spotify has announced another price increase for its Premium subscription plans in the United States, marking the third hike in roughly three years.[1][2][4] Effective for new subscribers immediately and existing users […]
X Faces Backlash Over Insufficient Measures Against Grok’s Deepfake Porn Problem, Experts Demand Stronger Action
X Says It’s Finally Doing Something About Grok’s Deepfake Porn Problem, but It’s Not Nearly Enough The pressure has been mounting for weeks, and X finally announced action. In response to widespread criticism over its AI chatbot Grok’s ability to generate nonconsensual, sexualized deepfakes—including explicit […]
Driven: The Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider is open-top grand touring Bliss
Retro design and a naturally aspirated V12 deliver tremendous appeal, but it’ll cost ya.