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Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house, with 2 confirmed dead
The bodies of two people were recovered from the house hit by the first landslide, while no survivors or bodies had been found by late Thursday at the campground that was also hit.
NBC News - Jan 22, 2026 3:32am EST
Jeff Bezos vs Elon Musk: Blue Origin enters satellite race to rival Starlink
Jeff Bezos’ rocket company Blue Origin has announced plans to launch more than 5,400 satellites to challenge Elon Musk’s owned satellite network Starlink. Amazon founder’s highly...
International The News - Jan 22, 2026 2:35am EST
Elon Musk has once again targeted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the death cases tied to the AI chatbot stating that no one should use ChatGPT. In response, Altman lashed out at Musk mentioning Tesla Autopilot-related deaths and the controversy involving the creation of nonconsensual sexual imagery by Grok AI.
First Post - Jan 22, 2026 1:45am EST
FBI cannot examine devices it took from Washington Post reporter, judge rules
Agents seized a phone, laptops, a recorder and more during a search of the reporter's home as part of an investigation into a Pentagon contractor accused of mishandling classified info.
NBC News - Jan 22, 2026 1:17am EST
Apple set to revamp Siri into a full-scale chatbot: Features, launch date and more
Apple is finally ready to bring its overhauled Siri. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iPhone-maker will unveil Siri as its in-house AI chatbot this June.
First Post - Jan 22, 2026 1:15am EST
UK lawmakers vote to ban under-16s from social media, following Australia
Britain’s upper house of parliament on Wednesday voted in favour of banning under‑16s from using social media, raising pressure on the government to match a similar ban passed in Australia.
First Post - Jan 22, 2026 12:46am EST
X open sources algorithm again amid transparency fine and Grok backlash
Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk has once again open sourced the algorithm of social media platform X, to ensure more transparency amid Grok controversy over sexually explicit images.
First Post - Jan 22, 2026 12:06am EST
The policy was revealed in a May 12 memo whistleblowers shared with a U.S. senator.
NBC News - Jan 21, 2026 9:09pm EST
UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.
BBC News - Jan 21, 2026 8:45pm EST
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, sues xAI over Grok sexual images
The lawsuit comes after weeks of mounting backlash against Grok’s ability to generate nonconsensual deepfakes.
NBC News - Jan 21, 2026 7:54pm EST
Trump announces ‘framework’ deal on Greenland
President Trump withdrew his tariff threats after announcing a ‘framework’ deal with NATO over Greenland. NBC News’ Peter Alexander reports.
NBC News - Jan 21, 2026 7:44pm EST
Future AI jobs will come with a hardhat and boots: tech CEOs
Register UK - Jan 21, 2026 7:20pm EST
ICE launches Maine immigration enforcement action
DHS said that “Operation Catch of the Day” has already begun, with residents in Portland and Lewiston seeing heightened immigration enforcement presence on Tuesday.
NBC News - Jan 21, 2026 7:07pm EST
New York judge rules GOP-held district is unconstitutional, ordering a new map
The decision, which is likely to be appealed, opens the door for the state's redistricting commission to redraw the Staten Island-based 11th District in a way that favors Democrats.
NBC News - Jan 21, 2026 5:56pm EST
Map shows winter storm forecast across the U.S.
Severe weather is expected to bring subzero temperatures the northern Plains as soon as Thursday, then reach the Mississippi Valley, the Northeast and the Ohio Valley by Sunday.
NBC News - Jan 21, 2026 5:39pm EST
S&P 500 has its best day in two months after Trump backs off Greenland tariffs
Wednesday's roller-coaster ride started when President Donald Trump said he wouldn't use force to seize Greenland.
NBC News - Jan 21, 2026 4:34pm EST
Solar flare causes Northern Lights to appear across the world
Footage released from NASA shows the flare erupting from the Sun - the European Space Agency say these eruptions can have the energy of 100 nuclear bombs.
Sky News - Jan 21, 2026 4:30pm EST
Foreign terror labels curb ISIS, but US radicals face fewer limits online, study finds
New study reveals enforcement gap: foreign terrorist groups face restrictions while domestic extremist movements thrive unchecked on mainstream platforms.
Fox News - Jan 21, 2026 3:03pm EST
Tech stocks rebound after Trump says U.S. won't use military force in Greenland
Comment from President Donald Trump in Switzerland eased worries of a widespread conflict in Greenland.
CNBC - Jan 21, 2026 3:01pm EST
More incidents to be sent to VAR at World Cup 2026
Matches at this summer's World Cup are set to see more incidents sent for VAR reviews
Sky News - Jan 21, 2026 2:50pm EST