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Army reservist says he has spent weeks trying to free his wife from immigration detention

Stephanie Kenny-Velasquez had an asylum case pending and no criminal record, both her brother and husband said.

NBC News - Jan 18, 2026 7:10am EST

Withings U-Scan Review: I Tracked My Urine to Find Out if It's the Next Wellness Tracker

Gizmodo - Jan 18, 2026 7:01am EST

E.U. to hold emergency meeting on Trump's tariffs over Greenland

European Parliament members and U.S. lawmakers blasted a plan to hit eight countries with new duties until a deal is reached for the U.S. to buy Greenland.

NBC News - Jan 18, 2026 7:00am EST

Fast Pair flaw exposes Bluetooth devices to hijacking

Register UK - Jan 18, 2026 6:19am EST

Musk seeks up to $134B in damages from OpenAI, Microsoft

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is seeking up to a massive $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming he deserves the 'wrongful gains' they received from...

Daily Sabah - Jan 18, 2026 6:03am EST

Google seeks stay as it appeals US search monopoly verdict

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is appealing a landmark antitrust decision that the company illegally monopolised online search and search advertising, that will delay the implementation to the company’s implementation of changes to the company’s business.

First Post - Jan 18, 2026 5:47am EST

ChatGPT, MD

Yes, it’s just like The Pitt.

Slate - Jan 18, 2026 5:20am EST

Under Iran's internet blackout, SpaceX’s Starlink is a lifeline — if it can stay online

The near-total ban on outside communication has left Starlink as the only choice for many in the country to go online.

NBC News - Jan 18, 2026 5:20am EST

Collaborative project to document AI-contaminated FOSS

Register UK - Jan 18, 2026 5:18am EST

If Canada wants to stay militarily secure against global risks, we need to act now

Toronto Star - Jan 18, 2026 5:12am EST

Iran’s internet crackdown puts Musk’s Starlink to a major test

Iran’s internet shutdown amid the ongoing protest has turned Elon Musk’s Starlink into a lifeline for demonstrators, while exposing it to jamming and GPS spoofing. The response of SpaceX is being closely watched by the government and military amid rising geopolitical tensions.

First Post - Jan 18, 2026 4:19am EST

ChatGPT will get ads. Free and Go users first

Register UK - Jan 18, 2026 3:32am EST

OpenAI to test ad trials in ChatGPT, premium users to remain ad-free

OpenAI said on Friday that it will start showing ads in ChatGPT in a major step to boost revenue amid the high costs of the developing technology.

First Post - Jan 18, 2026 2:44am EST

OpenAI’s cheaper ChatGPT Go plan goes global after India debut

OpenAI rolls out lower-cost subscription in 170 countries as it broadens paid AI access

Gulf News - Jan 18, 2026 2:27am EST

Meet the Kennewick Man: Face of 'most important' ancient American revealed after 8,500 years

Considered one of the most important human skeletons ever found in North America, the Kennewick man sparked debate about the first inhabitants of the continent.

Sky News - Jan 18, 2026 2:26am EST

Mother of one of Elon Musk’s sons sues over Grok-generated explicit images

Guardian UK - Jan 18, 2026 2:17am EST

Watch: Timelapse shows Nasa rocket's 12-hour journey to launch pad

The 98m-tall Space Launch System moved at a top speed of 0.82 mph (1.3 km/h) over the 4-mile (6.5km) journey.

BBC News - Jan 18, 2026 1:47am EST

Apple likely to start producing AI chips in 2026, eyes in-house data centres

Apple might be late to the AI race when it comes to bringing new features to the iPhone, but it seems determined to make 2026 its year. According to the latest reports, the company is set to begin manufacturing its own in-house AI chips later this year.

First Post - Jan 18, 2026 1:15am EST

New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach weeks after Ravens firing

Harbaugh got the job over the likes of Kevin Stefanski, Mike McCarthy, Raheem Morris and Antonio Pierce, leapfrogging some expected front-runners.

NBC News - Jan 17, 2026 10:35pm EST

Broncos QB Bo Nix breaks ankle during team's overtime defeat of the Buffalo Bills

Nix suffered the season-ending injury late in Saturday's 33-30 victory over Josh Allen and the Bills. The Broncos will face either the Texans or the Patriots in the AFC title game without Nix.

NBC News - Jan 17, 2026 9:59pm EST

ISS SOS: The plan to leave a doomed space station - quickly

Astronauts orbiting the Earth are drilled to deal with the worst possible scenarios. That includes having to leave a doomed space station – quickly.

BBC News - Jan 17, 2026 9:49pm EST

Huge NASA rocket reaches launch pad after painstaking 1mph journey

Artemis 2 is scheduled for lift-off next month and will see four astronauts travel around the moon for the first time in 50 years.

Sky News - Jan 17, 2026 9:31pm EST

PlayStation, Xbox wars out, Netflix, Amazon in: the state of blockbuster games in 2026

As the jousts between PlayStation, Xbox and the Switch disappear, the new frontier looks likely to be a fight for content across all entertainment media.

Sydney Morning Herald - Jan 17, 2026 9:28pm EST

Trump hits Denmark and 7 other U.S. allies with tariffs, escalating standoff over Greenland

President Trump announced Saturday he would impose a 10% tariff starting Feb. 1 on all goods from Denmark and seven other European countries until a deal is in place allowing the U.S. to buy Greenland. Trump says the tariff will increase to 25% on June 1 for the eight NATO allies if no deal is reached. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona reports.

NBC News - Jan 17, 2026 8:58pm EST