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Lead The Baltimore Ravens travel to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET in a winner-take-most Week 18 matchup that will decide the AFC North title. NBC holds national broadcast rights while WBAL Channel 11 carries the game in the Baltimore market. Fans can follow play-by-play … Read more
Denmark on Saturday called for respect for its territorial integrity after Katie Miller, wife of the US deputy chief of staff, posted an altered map of Greenland in US flag colours accompanied by the word “SOON”. Danish ambassador to Washington Jesper Møller Sørensen reposted the image with a reminder of close defence ties and Denmark’s … Read more
Lead Swiss investigators have identified 24 of the 40 people who died in the New Year’s Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana, Valais canton, including three children aged 14 and 15. Authorities announced the identifications on Sunday as forensic teams continued painstaking work amid severe burn injuries. The newly named victims include nationals from Switzerland, Italy, … Read more
Lead: Plaud unveiled the Plaud NotePin S and a companion desktop meeting-notetaker ahead of CES 2026 in Las Vegas on January 4, 2026. The $179 pocketable AI pin includes a physical record/stop button, Apple Find My support and 64GB of onboard storage, while the Mac client captures system audio and structures meeting transcripts into notes. … Read more
Lead: At CES 2026 Govee introduced two ceiling-focused lighting products designed to change how rooms feel: the Sky Ceiling Light, which aims to simulate natural daylight, and the Ceiling Light Ultra, a high-resolution RGB panel intended as a creative display. Both products were shown by Govee at the show but have not yet received pricing … Read more
Lead: In 2025 the long-running Return-to-Office debate has moved from a contest over place to a contest over time. A JLL Workforce Preference Barometer 2025 survey of 8,700 workers across 31 countries finds most employees accept hybrid location rules—66% report clear expectations on office days—but are now insisting on control over schedules. Work–life balance has … Read more
Lead: In 2025 the U.S. economy produced a string of contradictions: growth accelerated even as hiring softened, inflation stayed above target and unemployment rose, leaving policymakers and markets with mixed signals about momentum going into 2026. A six-week federal government shutdown last fall disrupted data collection and clouded the picture for economists and the Federal … Read more
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On Sunday morning Greek air traffic controllers lost radio communications, prompting a temporary closure of national airspace that left thousands of passengers delayed or stranded across Europe. Athens International and regional airports saw widespread cancellations and diversions; Thessaloniki closed entirely while Athens suspended inbound traffic for several hours. More than 90 flights into and out … Read more
Lead Jesy Nelson has revealed that her twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, born prematurely in May, have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type 1. In a Sunday Instagram video the singer said clinicians at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London warned the girls will “probably never walk” and may not regain … Read more
Lead: On New Year’s Day, a fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans‑Montana killed at least 40 people and wounded 119, leaving the Swiss alpine resort and nearby communities in profound shock. By Jan. 4, 2026, investigators had publicly identified 24 victims, the youngest a 14‑year‑old Swiss girl, while dozens remain hospitalized with severe … Read more
Lead On Jan 4, 2026, Premier League action resumed with a local derby at Elland Road where Leeds United held Manchester United to a 1-1 draw after Brenden Aaronson scored for the hosts. The fixture opened a busy weekend that also featured Liverpool travelling to Fulham, Everton facing Brentford, Newcastle meeting Crystal Palace and Tottenham … Read more
Rookie safety Nick Emmanwori returned to form in Santa Clara on Saturday night, helping anchor a Seattle defense that held the San Francisco 49ers to 173 total yards in a 13-3 victory. Emmanwori, the Seahawks second-round pick, had been limited to four defensive snaps in Week 1 after suffering a high-ankle sprain on a tackle … Read more
Lead: Hours after U.S. forces detained Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump said the United States would pave the way for major American oil companies to enter Venezuela, repair its failing oil infrastructure and begin producing for profit. The pledge comes as Venezuela—home to the world’s largest proven oil reserves—now produces roughly 1 million … Read more
Lead: Jackery announced a prefabricated, solar-powered aluminum gazebo at CES that it says will ship in the second half of the year, beginning in California. The 4.5m x 3m x 2.7m structure (14ft 9in x 9ft 10in x 8ft 10in) is fitted with 2,000W of integrated solar capacity, lighting, a pull-down projector screen and weather-resistant … Read more
