Top world news stories as of December 31, 2025, include protests in Somalia over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, U.S. strikes in Venezuela announced by Trump, and Ukraine’s talks with Trump on security guarantees.[1][2] Middle East and Africa Thousands protested in Mogadishu and other Somali cities […]
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Net neutrality was back, until it wasn’t
The fight for net neutrality never seems to be truly won or lost. Federal net neutrality rules have been on and off for the past 15 years. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) passed the Open Internet Order under President Barack Obama in 2010, prohibiting ISPs […]
NASA’s Chandra Captures Cosmic “Champagne Cluster” in Spectacular Galaxy Collision Image
NASA’s Chandra Rings in New Year With Champagne Cluster As we toast to fresh beginnings, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory delivers a cosmic celebration: the Champagne Cluster, a stunning merger of two galaxy clusters captured in a new composite image blending X-ray and optical data.[1][2][4] Discovered […]
The 11 best Nintendo Switch 2 games we played in 2025
2025 was a big year for gaming, and that includes gaming hardware. Nintendo launched its Switch 2 console in June, and since then, numerous Switch 2 titles and noteworthy updates for original Switch games have launched. These include brand-new Nintendo experiences like Mario Kart World […]
Tensions Mount: US Strikes in Venezuela, Russia Activates Missile, China Stages Taiwan Drills – 12/31/2025, 12:25:06 PM
Based on the latest news reports, here are the most significant global developments: Military and Geopolitical Tensions The US has escalated pressure on Venezuela with a reported CIA drone strike on a port facility allegedly used for drug trafficking, alongside military strikes on suspected drug […]
NASA’s Chandra Captures Cosmic “Champagne Cluster” in Spectacular Galaxy Collision Image
NASA’s Chandra Rings in New Year With Champagne Cluster As we toast to fresh beginnings, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory delivers a cosmic celebration: the Champagne Cluster, a stunning merger of two galaxy clusters captured in a new composite image blending X-ray and optical data.[1][2][4] Discovered […]
Condé Nast User database reportedly breached, Ars unaffected
A serious data breach has occurred, but Ars users have nothing to worry about.
U.S. Airstrike in Venezuela Kills Over 100 Amid Escalating Global Tensions – 12/30/2025, 8:28:36 PM
Key world news highlights as of December 30, 2025, include a U.S. airstrike in Venezuela killing over 100, President Trump’s meetings with Netanyahu amid Israel-Iran tensions, Russian advances in Ukraine, and China’s military response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.[1][2][3] Middle East and U.S. Foreign […]
Feds, researchers settle suit over grants blocked by now-illegal order
Settlement forces NIH to review grants previously rejected on ideological grounds.
The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out—or self-censor
The study’s main takeaway: “Be bold. It is the thing that slows down authoritarian creep.”