Thursday, January 1, 2026

World

Meteor lights up sky over Japan’s Mount Fuji

A meteor blazed across the night sky over Japan's iconic Mount Fuji in the early hours of Friday, December 27, 2025, creating a stunning visual display that was captured on CCTV by the Hiratsuka City Museum. The footage, which...

Two dead in 50-vehicle pile up on Japan highway

A massive multi-vehicle pile-up on a highway in central Japan has left two people dead and dozens injured, with icy road conditions identified as the primary cause. The incident, which involved between 50 and 67 vehicles, occurred on the...

Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire begins after weeks of deadly clashes

A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has come into effect, aiming to halt weeks of intense border clashes that have killed over 100 people and displaced nearly a million civilians. The agreement, signed on December 27, 2025, represents a...

Business & Economy

US bans new foreign drone models in a blow to Chinese giant DJI

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has imposed a ban on the import and sale of all new foreign-made drone models, including those from the Chinese manufacturer DJI, citing national security risks. This decision, which does not affect existing drones,...

America’s electrical grid is in trouble – and it all comes down to copper prices

Rising copper prices and rampant theft are jeopardizing the stability of America's electrical grid, with recent reports underscoring the critical need for action to prevent widespread outages and economic damage. Copper, essential for power transmission, has seen prices surge...

An electricity crunch is driving high bills in these states. It’s not getting better anytime soon

Residents across mid-Atlantic states like Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are enduring skyrocketing electricity bills with no end in sight, as a deepening supply-demand imbalance fuels record costs. The surge is primarily attributed to the rapid expansion of data...

Entertainment & Culture

UK to insure Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m while it’s loaned to British Museum

The UK Treasury is set to insure the Bayeux Tapestry for an estimated £800 million during its loan to the British Museum next year, marking the first time the 11th-century artifact will be displayed in England in over 900...

Godfather of Ethiopian jazz plays his last live concert

Mulatu Astatke, revered as the godfather of Ethiopian jazz, has performed his final live concert, capping a six-decade career that pioneered the Ethio-jazz genre by fusing Ethiopian musical heritage with global jazz traditions. The 82-year-old musician's last show, held...

Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney’s jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025

The year 2025 was defined by a plethora of viral moments that captivated global audiences, as detailed in a recent year-end compilation. From unexpected celebrity reactions to social media-driven trends, these incidents not only entertained but also sparked widespread...

Politics & Society

Trump’s top 25 lies of 2025

In a comprehensive analysis published on December 27, 2025, CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale detailed President Donald Trump's top 25 false claims from his first year back in the White House, underscoring a pattern of repetitive and often brazen lies...

Why Netanyahu’s Next Meeting with Trump is More Than a Diplomatic Reunion

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on December 29, 2025, in a high-stakes visit that marks the opening act of Netanyahu's bid for reelection in 2026....

One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections

Voters in Guinea and the Central African Republic are casting ballots in pivotal presidential elections on Sunday, where incumbent leaders—a military general in Guinea and a mathematician in CAR—are poised to secure extended terms, highlighting ongoing challenges to democratic...

Health & Environment

The small-business owners going uninsured as premiums skyrocket

Small business owners across the United States are facing the imminent loss of health insurance coverage as premiums for Affordable Care Act plans are set to surge with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies at the end of 2025....

Millions of Affordable Care Act Enrollees Are Facing Tough Decisions After Congress Takes No Action to Renew Subsidies

Congress's failure to renew expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies has left millions of Americans facing difficult choices as health insurance premiums are projected to spike next year. The enhanced tax credits, which have helped lower costs since 2021, are...

New York blanketed in snow, sparking travel chaos

A major winter storm blanketed New York City and parts of the northeastern United States in heavy snow, causing widespread travel chaos during the post-Christmas holiday period. The storm, which struck on December 27, 2025, brought the heaviest snowfall...

Sports

Pitt scores defensive TD after ‘inadvertent whistle’ erases ECU TD

In a dramatic sequence during the Military Bowl, an officiating error involving an inadvertent whistle erased a potential East Carolina touchdown, leading to a Pittsburgh defensive score, but East Carolina rallied to secure a 23-17 victory. The incident occurred in...

2025 NFL playoff picture: Updated odds, seeds, draft order

The 2025 NFL playoff race intensified over the weekend with several teams clinching postseason berths and division titles, while critical battles for seeding and final spots continue into the final week of the regular season. As of Sunday, December...

Army Freshman Godspower Nwawuihe Scores 70-Yard Touchdown in Fenway Bowl Victory

Army freshman running back Godspower Nwawuihe scored a spectacular 70-yard touchdown as part of a dominant performance, leading the Black Knights to a 41-16 victory over UConn in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl on Saturday. This key play helped secure...

Technology & Science

India’s first gene-edited sheep just turned one. How’s it doing?

India's first gene-edited sheep, named Tarmeem, has celebrated its first birthday in robust health, marking a breakthrough in livestock biotechnology that could enhance sustainable meat production in the region. Researchers report that the sheep is thriving with increased muscle...

This 18-mile stretch of road could be the future for highways

An 18-mile segment of highway in Georgia, known as "The Ray," is at the forefront of a pioneering initiative to revolutionize U.S. roadways through advanced technologies. Spearheaded by the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, this project aims to create safer,...

A Pompeii site reveals the recipe for Roman concrete. It contradicts a famous architect’s writings

Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old construction site in Pompeii that reveals the precise recipe and mixing process for Roman concrete, challenging long-held beliefs based on the writings of the ancient architect Vitruvius. This discovery, reported by multiple news outlets...