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Trump claim linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism debunked

Over 43 studies concerning autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and intellectual disabilities, contradicted unfounded claims from Donald Trump last year that pregnant women should not take it.

Sky News - Jan 17, 2026 5:03pm EST

ICE surge prompts street patrols surrounding Minneapolis schools

Makeshift groups of parents are using walkie-talkies, Signal group chats and whistles to alert the community to ICE’s presence near schools in the city.

NBC News - Jan 17, 2026 5:03pm EST

Jan. 6 provocateur says he was stabbed at pro-ICE Minneapolis rally

The confrontation comes amid heightened tensions in the city following the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer earlier this month.

NBC News - Jan 17, 2026 4:49pm EST

Artemis II: 'We're ready to go,' Nasa crew say as rocket inches closer to launch pad - follow live

The Artemis II mission, which could launch as soon as 6 February, will carry astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

BBC News - Jan 17, 2026 3:42pm EST

Trump calls for new leadership in Iran following nationwide protests

Trump's remarks come after Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, called Trump a "criminal" and accused him of encouraging protesters.

NBC News - Jan 17, 2026 3:35pm EST

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ABC News - Jan 17, 2026 2:12pm EST

Ben Affleck downplays AI fears in film industry, says 'laws already exist' to protect artists' likeness

Actor Ben Affleck appeared on "The Joe Rogan Experience" on Friday, where he downplayed some of the fears about artificial intelligence's potential impact on the film industry.

Fox News - Jan 17, 2026 12:41pm EST

Trump says he will hit Denmark and 7 other countries with new tariffs until there is a deal to purchase Greenland

Trump said the new 10% duties would increase to 25% on June 1, unless a deal is reached.

NBC News - Jan 17, 2026 12:12pm EST

Multiple Labor Department staffers are on leave amid internal probe into Secretary Chavez-DeRemer

The department's inspector general is investigating allegations of misconduct including "travel fraud," sources told NBC News.

NBC News - Jan 17, 2026 11:36am EST

Elon Musk's xAI faces tougher road building out data centers after EPA rule update

An updated rule from the EPA closed a loophole that allowed xAI to build its Memphis data center quickly using air-polluting turbines as a power source.

CNBC - Jan 17, 2026 10:43am EST

Artemis mission live: NASA's mega-rocket painstakingly crawls towards launch pad

The NASA mega-rocket set to carry four astronauts on a 10-day test trip around the moon is on its way to its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Follow live.

Sky News - Jan 17, 2026 10:43am EST

Ukrainian delegation arrives in U.S. for security guarantee talks as Russia hammers energy sites

If American officials approve the proposals, the U.S. and Ukraine could sign the documents next week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

NBC News - Jan 17, 2026 10:20am EST

Meta retreats from metaverse after virtual reality check

Register UK - Jan 17, 2026 10:13am EST

Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Clash Over Cost of Starlink Wi-Fi on Planes

Deccan Chronicle - Jan 17, 2026 9:56am EST

Over half of enterprise AI stalls on infrastructure mess

Register UK - Jan 17, 2026 9:19am EST

Fox News AI Newsletter: Data center alarm

The Fox News AI Newsletter gives readers the latest AI technology advancements, covering the challenges and opportunities AI presents.

Fox News - Jan 17, 2026 8:18am EST

Fast Pair flaw exposes Bluetooth devices to hijacking

Register UK - Jan 17, 2026 7:49am EST

Protests in Iran appear to have slowed as Khamenei claims Trump personally 'encouraged' unrest

The ayatollah claimed in a defiant address that "the Iranian nation has defeated America" as Trump appeared to back away from public threats to intervene.

NBC News - Jan 17, 2026 7:48am EST

World models could unlock the next revolution in artificial intelligence

Why today’s AI systems struggle with consistency, and how emerging world models aim to give machines a steady grasp of space and time

Scientific American - Jan 17, 2026 7:45am EST

AI is everywhere, but nowhere in recent productivity data

Register UK - Jan 17, 2026 7:30am EST

Bamboo: World’s next sustainable ‘superfood’ hiding in plain sight

The researchers have identified bamboo as the world’s next sustainable “superfood” for global diets after conducting the first academic review of bamboo consumption. The review...

International The News - Jan 17, 2026 6:18am EST

Musk seeks up to $134 bn from OpenAI, Microsoft over alleged gains from his early contributions

Elon Musk has asked a US court to award him up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming they benefited unlawfully from his early backing of the AI startup

First Post - Jan 17, 2026 6:04am EST

NASA to roll out 11 million-pound moon rocket in preparation for astronauts' launch

The rollout will set the stage for tests and dress rehearsals ahead of NASA's first crewed flight to the moon in more than 50 years. The mission could launch in three weeks.

NBC News - Jan 17, 2026 5:11am EST

NASA Artemis II rocket heads to the launch pad for a historic crewed mission to the Moon

NASA is set to move its tallest and most powerful rocket from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch pad on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in its mission to the Moon.A key element...

International The News - Jan 17, 2026 4:15am EST