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Leaders from the European Union and India are meeting in New Delhi this week to finalise a free trade agreement and a new security and defence partnership after a period of mounting economic pressure from US tariffs and geopolitical shifts following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The talks coincide with the presence of European Commission President … Read more
Lead: A Level 2 driving restriction is currently in effect for New Castle and Kent Counties, limiting travel to essential personnel and approved deliveries as a winter storm impacts Delaware roads. DELDOT crews are actively clearing routes; spokesman C.R. McLeod says there are more than 300 plows operating across the two counties. Officials warn that … Read more
Lead: A New York startup, Aircela, has developed a refrigerator-sized unit that synthesizes gasoline from ambient air and electricity. The device, demonstrated publicly this year, captures CO2 and water vapor, converts them through electrochemical steps into hydrocarbons and dispenses gasoline from a built-in pump. In its present configuration the machine produces about one gallon per … Read more
Lead Yamaha’s influence on performance cars is deeper than its reputation as a motorcycle and musical-instrument maker suggests. Between the 1960s and the 2010s, Yamaha designed or built engines used in several production cars—from the Toyota 2000GT to the Lexus LFA and niche supercars—delivering high-revving character, compact packaging solutions and, in some cases, extraordinary power … Read more
Lead Actor Eric Dane, 53, canceled a scheduled appearance at the ALS Network’s Champions for Cures and Care Gala on Saturday, Jan. 24, just hours before the event, with organizers saying he was not “well enough to attend” because of “the physical realities of ALS.” Dane had been due to receive the gala’s Advocate of … Read more
Lead On Jan. 25, 2026, the Green Bay Packers agreed to terms with Jonathan Gannon to become their defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN. Gannon, 43, replaces Jeff Hafley, who departed last week to become the Miami Dolphins’ head coach after two seasons running Green Bay’s defense. Gannon arrives after being fired by the Arizona Cardinals … Read more
Lead On Saturday in south Minneapolis, federal Border Patrol agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during an encounter that followed weeks of immigration enforcement and street protests. State and federal officials have issued sharply different descriptions of the moments before the shooting: federal authorities say Pretti approached agents with a 9mm handgun and was shot … Read more
Lead: On 25 January 2026 at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal beat Manchester United 1-0 courtesy of a 29th-minute own goal by Lisandro Martínez. The match, played in front of a lively north London crowd, followed an early period of Arsenal control and a key save from United goalkeeper Senne Lammens. The result left Arsenal in … Read more
Lead: On3 reported that Ohio State is expected to hire Arthur Smith as its next offensive coordinator, a move that would bring a coach with NFL head-coaching experience to Columbus. The report, published this week, says the anticipated hire is aimed at reshaping the Buckeyes’ offense ahead of next season. If confirmed, the addition would … Read more
U.S. auto leaders entered 2026 warning of a volatile year after a January 13 visit by President Donald Trump to a Ford plant in Dearborn, Michigan. Executives from Ford, Toyota, Hyundai and others say they are simultaneously preparing contingency plans and modest optimism as the sector faces weak consumer demand, rising ownership costs and trade … Read more
Lead New Gallup survey results released this fall show a rapid rise in workplace use of artificial intelligence among U.S. employees. Between Oct. 30 and Nov. 13, 2025, 22,368 employed adults were asked about AI use; 12% reported daily use, roughly one-quarter reported using AI frequently (several times a week), and nearly half said they … Read more
Lead In January 2026 Iranian security forces carried out a nationwide crackdown on mass protests, with concentrated violence in Tehran, Karaj and Isfahan. Witness videos and accounts collected by reporters show live fire from police rooftops, strikes at marches and urban clashes that left many dead or wounded. Officials inside Iran reportedly say a January … Read more
On Jan. 25, 2026, the U.S. federal vaccine guidance was revised so six childhood immunizations — hepatitis A, hepatitis B, influenza, meningococcal disease, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and rotavirus — were moved from routine recommendation into a “shared clinical decision-making” (SCDM) category. The change, announced by administration officials, means parents are now expected to have … Read more
Netflix’s planned live ascent of Taipei 101 with climber Alex Honnold was postponed less than 30 minutes before the scheduled start on Friday, with the streamer citing weather as the reason and setting a new live window for Saturday, January 24 at 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT. The company said safety remains the … Read more
Lead: Three recent Netflix additions— a high-profile true-crime documentary and two feature thrillers—arrived in the service’s late-January slate and are already generating attention. “Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart” was added on Jan. 21 and climbed into Netflix’s top 10 soon after release. Joe Carnahan’s gritty police thriller “The Rip” has dominated the streamer’s chart since its debut … Read more
