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Bipartisan support grows for nationwide ban on social media for teens
Parents and lawmakers convened at a hearing to examine the impact of technology on American kids. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin spoke with kids and lawmakers who shared how they feel about screen time.
NBC News - Jan 15, 2026 8:16pm EST
What happens in space during a medical emergency?
BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.
BBC News - Jan 15, 2026 7:47pm EST
Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s next AI models after companies ink multi-year deal
Gemini models will be used for Apple’s future ‘Apple Intelligence’ features, including a revamped Siri
The Globe and Mail - Jan 15, 2026 7:43pm EST
Elon Musk’s xAI datacenter generating extra electricity illegally, regulator rules
Guardian UK - Jan 15, 2026 7:35pm EST
Congress passes bill to fund U.S. science agencies, rebuffing Trump’s requested cuts
The Senate voted to provide billions more to NASA, NOAA and the National Science Foundation than the president had asked for.
NBC News - Jan 15, 2026 7:17pm EST
China just 'months' behind U.S. AI models, Google DeepMind CEO says
China's artificial intelligence models may be just "months" behind U.S. and Western capabilities, Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind told CNBC.
CNBC - Jan 15, 2026 6:43pm EST
OpenAI's ChatGPT Translate Takes Aim at Google: AI Showdown in Language Services
OpenAI has quietly rolled out a new translation tool, ChatGPT Translate, positioning its flagship AI against Google Translate in a battle for dominance in the global language services market. The launch marks a significant expansion of OpenAI's product line and signals its ambition to challenge one
International Business Times - Jan 15, 2026 6:27pm EST
Mother of one of Elon Musk’s sons sues over Grok-generated explicit images
Guardian UK - Jan 15, 2026 6:00pm EST
Venezuela's opposition leader says she 'presented' Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado told reporters that she "presented" President Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during their meeting at the White House. It was not immediately clear if Trump accepted the gift.
NBC News - Jan 15, 2026 5:44pm EST
Trump, AOC and Bernie: Capping credit card rates unites right and left as banks issue warnings
Consumer advocates have long pushed for some limitations on credit card rates with little success. Banks have argued that any caps would force them to limit credit availability.
NBC News - Jan 15, 2026 5:05pm EST
Apple iPhone Gets Roasted by Users on Social Media After They Use Samsung Ultra
iPhone user causes controversy online after switching to Samsung Ultra, claiming Apple's hype hides weaker performance. Top reactions.
International Business Times - Jan 15, 2026 5:02pm EST
Kratsios Calls Patchwork State AI Laws ‘Anti-Innovation’ at House Science AI Hearing
The Trump administration’s top science adviser urged the adoption of a single national AI rule book as lawmakers pressed him on who would pay for the build-out
Scientific American - Jan 15, 2026 4:10pm EST
Astronauts splash down to Earth after medical evacuation from space station
The four members of Crew-11 beamed as they stepped out of their spacecraft after a safe landing.
BBC News - Jan 15, 2026 3:45pm EST
26 people charged in connection with alleged basketball game fixing
College basketball games in America and pro hoops contests in China were the targets of the extensive FBI probe, officials said.
NBC News - Jan 15, 2026 2:48pm EST
Spotify hikes U.S. Premium subscription price
Co-founder Daniel Ek recently stepped down as CEO, with co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström now at the helm of the music streamer.
CNBC - Jan 15, 2026 2:48pm EST
Spotify’s 3rd price hike in 2.5 years hints at potential new normal
Spotify claims the higher fees will help "benefit artists."
Ars Technica - Jan 15, 2026 2:41pm EST
Matthew McConaughey trademarks iconic phrase to stop AI misuse
The Oscar-winning actor has trademarked several phrases, including "Alright, alright, alright" from the cult classic film, Dazed and Confused.
BBC News - Jan 15, 2026 1:48pm EST
Trump announces health care plan to cut costs, but it needs Congress' approval
The plan, announced the same day Affordable Care Act open enrollment ends in most states, offered few details and largely restated proposals Trump has previously outlined.
NBC News - Jan 15, 2026 1:32pm EST
Many Bluetooth devices with Google Fast Pair vulnerable to “WhisperPair” hack
Even Google's own earbuds are vulnerable to the Fast Pair hack.
Ars Technica - Jan 15, 2026 1:05pm EST