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UK to release files related to former ambassador's Jeffrey Epstein ties

U.K. government commits to releasing files on Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the U.S. despite his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

US and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks

The U.S. and Russia have agreed to reestablish high-level, military-to-military dialogue for the first time in more than four years.

Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco

The Mexican state of Jalisco has issued a health alert and mandated face masks in schools due to a measles outbreak in the state capital.

US military shoots down Iranian drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea, official says

The U.S. military shot down an Iranian drone after it "aggressively approached a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier with unclear intent," a CENTCOM spokesman said.

Hamas terrorists use ambulances, schools, hospitals in violation of US-brokered ceasefire, IDF official says

IDF alleges Hamas violated Gaza ceasefire using ambulances to transport weapons and armed operatives.

Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty, but Trump says he wants a new pact

The Kremlin says it regrets the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States, while President Donald Trump declared he was against keeping its limits and wants a better deal.

Australia bans pro-Israel influencer weeks after Bondi Beach terror attack

Several pro-Israel figures have been barred from Australia as tensions rise after Bondi Beach massacre that killed 15 people during Hanukkah celebration period.

Technology

Windows 11 LTSC explained: The OS when you need stability above all

Windows 11’s long-term servicing option — initially identified in Windows 10 as the Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) — is now branded Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) and remains an important pillar for enterprises in specific industries.

Peter Attia was named more than 1,700 times in Jeffrey Epstein’s emails, sparking backlash

Until recently, Peter Attia was best known as a wellness influencer and a newly appointed contributor at CBS. He hosts a popular podcast, boasts more than 1.6 million Instagram followers, and wrote a best-selling book about longevity.

You’ll soon be able to block all AI features in Firefox

In December, Mozilla CEO Anthony Enzor-DeMeo attracted a lot of attention by announcing that Firefox would become a “modern AI browser.

Ex-Tesla energy chief raises $230 million for Silicon Valley battery startup

Lunar Energy wants to expand its home storage business at a time when the grid is increasingly under strain.

Nvidia: Latest news and insights

More processor coverage on Network World: Intel news and insights | AMD news and insights With its legacy of innovation in GPU technology, Nvidia has become a dominant force in the AI market.  Nvidia’s partners read like a technology who’s who list – e.g.

US wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter China

The Trump administration says it wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies and partners.

Amid AI gloom and doom, WEF attendees were bullish on physical AI

The tech bigwigs and economists at the recent World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos were clear-eyed about how AI is reshuffling the jobs landscape globally and disrupting national economies.

Sports News

The San Francisco 49ers will play the LA Rams in the first regular-season NFL game in Australia

The San Francisco 49ers will be the team facing the Los Angeles Rams in the first-ever regular-season NFL game in Australia next season, the league said Thursday.

Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna charged with assault in downtown Penn State incident, court document shows

Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna faces felony assault charges after a reported altercation in State College left the victim with a broken jaw.

Canadian Olympic snowboarder drops out of big air event following hard crash

Canadian Olympian Mark McMorris dropped out of the big air snowboarding competition after a hard crash during a qualifier for the Winter Games.

Lakers center suspended after shoving Wizards mascot before game

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes was suspended for one game after he struck the Washington Wizards mascot before a game last week.

Rangers trade All-Star Artemi Panarin to Kings, ending 7-year New York tenure: report

The New York Rangers reportedly traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional pick and prospect Liam Greentree in a blockbuster NHL deal.

Vance, Rubio cheer on Team USA women's ice hockey in their Winter Olympics opening win

Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others were on hand in Milan to cheer the Team USA women's hockey team to a win on Thursday.

The San Francisco 49ers will play the LA Rams in the first regular-season NFL game in Australia

The San Francisco 49ers will be the team facing the Los Angeles Rams in the first-ever regular-season NFL game in Australia next season, the league said Thursday.

Politics News

The Latest: Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICE

Democrats are threatening to block funding for the Homeland Security Department when it expires in two weeks unless there are “dramatic changes” and “real accountability” for U.S.

Immigration, fraud help drive Minnesota caucus turnout

Immigration and fraud were two motivating issues for Minnesota caucus attendees last night as attendees also began to sort the field in the governor’s race.

Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has ‘gone too far’ in immigration enforcement

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a jump in disapproval of the agency among Democrats and independents, but Republicans are standing by ICE and the president.

Bessent says it would be up to Trump whether to sue his Fed nominee over interest rates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it would be up to the president to decide whether to sue Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, if he doesn't lower interest rates.

Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon pronounced Ryan Routh’s fate on Wednesday in the same Fort Pierce courtroom that erupted into chaos in September when Routh tried to stab himself shortly after jurors found him guilty of trying to kill a presidential candidate and other charges.

Chairman of prominent law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein

The chairman of prestigious law firm Paul Weiss has resigned from that position after emails revealed his exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein.

New SCSU leader aims to attract, retain more students

A few weeks into his new role, Gregory Tomso said he wants the university to be a more vibrant campus that’s more alluring to students and better connected to the larger community and workforce.