Venezuela pledged to free political prisoners. Families are still waiting.
An official on Thursday announced that the government would be releasing an “important number” of political prisoners. But only a small number have been released.
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Larian's head writer has a simple answer for how AI-generated text helps development: 'It doesn't,' thanks to its best output being 'a 3/10 at best' worse than his worst drafts
My worst drafts are a 5/10 but I might have lower standards.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni given Margaret Thatcher Award by EU Conservatives
“I am a soldier in the service of an idea,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on receiving the Margaret Thatcher Awards, an event in mid- December organized at the Roman Aquarium by New Direction, the think tank of the European Conservative and Reformist family.
‘The Audacity’ Puts a Spotlight on the Human Side of Silicon Valley
For Silicon Valley in 2026, is it a time of Renaissance or a return to the Dark Ages? AMC Network’s “The Audacity” aims to probe all the power, drama and influence that exudes from San Jose and environs. Stars Billy Magnussen and Simon Helberg took part in Variety‘s annual
DHS Responds To Billie Eilish Calling ICE A “Terrorist Group”
Countless musicians have slammed ICE with even more fervor than usual since an agent's fatal shooting of 37-year-old US citizen Renee Nicole Good in her car in Minneapolis, MN on Wednesday (Jan. 7). Billie Eilish spoke up by resharing a series of posts to her Instagram Story,
Protester put pre-Islamic revolution Iran flag on London embassy: witnesses
A protester briefly replaced the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran on its London embassy with a former flag, flown before 1979, during a demonstration Saturday, witnesses told AFP. A video posted to social media showed a man on the balcony of the embassy, near Hyde Park,
How to Watch 2026 NFL Wild Card Games Live Online Without Cable for Free
Now that the 2025-26 NFL regular season is over, the playoffs picture is in full view with the NFL Wild Card Playoffs. There are six games scheduled this weekend with the best teams in the AFC and NFC competing to go to Super Bowl LX. And in 2026, there are six games during the
A semicrystalline catalyst balances activity and stability for electrolytic hydrogen production
The production of clean hydrogen through water electrolysis is a promising route toward emission-free and sustainable energy technologies. However, its efficiency is still constrained by the kinetically sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER). This reaction requires high
Falklands celebrates Margaret Thatcher Day to honor the Islands’ Liberator
Today January 10th is Margaret Thatcher Day in the Falkland Islands. The date remembers and celebrates when the former Prime Minister and victorious in the Falklands War spent a four-day visit to the Islands beginning precisely on 10 January 1983 only eight months after the end
Botanic gardens' vast knowledge remains untapped due to fragmented data systems, say researchers
An international group of researchers says that biodiversity conservation and scientific research are not benefiting from the vast knowledge about the world's plants held by botanic gardens, because of fragmented data systems and a lack of standardization.
'We felt like ants being crushed': This Gazan poet dreams of a dialogue with Israelis, in Hebrew
Husam Maarouf kept writing during the war, even as death surrpunded him. Now his powerful poems come out in a Hebrew-Arabic collection
The 5 best Twilight Zone opening monologues of all time
Rod Serling’s iconic monologues set the tone for The Twilight Zone. Here are the five opening speeches that left a lasting mark on TV history.
‘Hamnet’ Star Paul Mescal on How the Film’s Ending Shows the Impact of Grief: ‘It’s Will’s Opportunity With an Audience — to Let Them In’
Paul Mescal stars in “Hamnet” as a grieving William Shakespeare whose struggle to write ultimately transforms his loss into the inspiration for “Hamlet.” But early on in the film, cinematographer Łukasz Żal and director Chloé Zhao wanted to show how very different Will and his
The US must take Greenland, whatever the cost
The U.S. is considering buying Greenland to secure its strategic interests in the Arctic, as Russia and China invest heavily in the region, and a negotiated transfer with compensation for Denmark would be the most effective way to secure the territory without resorting to force.
Trial balloon: Japan PM Takaichi contemplates Feb. snap election
On the evening of Friday, January 9, the Yomiuri Shimbun issued a news flash for a report saying that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has begun considering dissolving the Diet when the ordinary session opens on 23 January and calling a snap election for the first half of February
Judge signals blocking Trump move to end protections for Latin American migrants
A federal judge signaled on Friday that she plans to block the Trump administration’s decision to end family reunification parole programs for citizens from seven Latin American countries. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, an Obama appointee, said during a hearing that she
X-ray spectra provide sharpest image to date of a rapidly spinning black hole
The X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), a joint mission between the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and NASA, launched on Sept. 7th, 2023. Its advanced imaging filters and spectrometers were designed to study black holes and neutron stars and detect the
As Iran protests continue, viral rumours flood the web, here are the main ones
Rumours invariably become one of the main sources of public unrest. The line between news and speculation can become blurred quickly, and social media can aid in the quick spread of false narratives. Euronews takes a look at some of the most viral rumours surrounding the
Footage shows government buildings on fire in Iran amid ongoing protests
Images shared on social media and independently verified show a government building on fire in Karaj, Iran, on the evening of January 9, 2026.
‘Anaconda’ Crosses $100 Million Globally
“Anaconda” has slithered its way to a box office milestone. The Sony adventure comedy, starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, has crossed $100 million at the worldwide box office. As of Friday, the film’s global gross stands at $101.6 million, with $50.4 million domestically and
Judge halts enforcement of Trump executive order against vote-by-mail states
A federal judge on Friday barred the Trump administration from enforcing large parts of an executive order that seeks to overhaul the federal elections process, finding that the federal government lacks the authority to withhold funding from states that fail to comply. Judge
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Clues from the past reveal the West Antarctic Ice Sheet's vulnerability to warming
The Thwaites and Pine Island glaciers, located in the Amundsen Sea sector of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS), are among the fastest-melting glaciers on Earth. Together, they are losing ice more rapidly than any other part of Antarctica, raising serious concerns about the
Supporters of UAE-backed separatist group rally in southern Yemen for independent state
The Southern Transitional Council is an umbrella organization established in 2017 for groups that seek to restore southern Yemen as an independent state, and has received financial and military support from the UAE.
‘No Other Choice’ Star Lee Byung-hun on His Historic Golden Globe Actor Nom and Park Chan-wook’s Latest: ‘I Knew I Would Be Laughing a Lot’
Lee Byung-hun has a chance to make history — he’s the first Korean actor to be nominated for best actor, comedy or musical at the Golden Globes. The “No Other Choice” lead says he found out about the nomination from a friend — the actor was asleep in Korea when noms were
Minneapolis police detain at least 30 during latest protests
Minneapolis police on Saturday said at least 30 people were detained during protests the night before after an immigration officer fatally shot an unarmed woman in her vehicle earlier this week. Large crowds gathered outside of a Canopy Hotel where some individuals forced their
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Critical Role's animated intros are a master class in storytelling
What's the best way to get a Critical Role fan hyped? Show them a new animated intro featuring their favorite characters.
The ultimate guilty party for the tragedy in Minnesota
The men and women who work for ICE are not monsters. They are fellow Americans seeking to serve and protect our nation.