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Helio positions itself to lead space-based solar power industry
Helio announced it is positioning to lead the emerging space-based solar power market and highlighted a microwave power‑beaming architecture and its work with agencies including NASA and the European Space Agency.
Inflation held steady in December as Fed prepares for January meeting
Year‑over‑year CPI was 2.7% in December and core CPI rose 2.6%; headline monthly inflation increased 0.3% and core monthly inflation increased 0.2%. Markets and economists expect the Federal Open Market Committee to hold interest rates at its January 27–28 meeting.
Crew-11 astronauts to return early after onboard medical concern
NASA announced the four-member Crew-11 team will leave the International Space Station earlier than planned after a crew member experienced a medical concern; the agency says the astronaut is stable and undocking is set no earlier than 5 p.m. ET Jan. 14.
Microsoft says local energy prices won't rise when data centers open
Microsoft pledged to sign agreements with utilities and pay rates intended to prevent higher electricity prices for nearby consumers when new AI data centers open, and it said it will replenish more water than it uses and contribute to local tax bases.
Scott Adams in hospice as health declines, ex-wife says
Cartoonist Scott Adams is receiving hospice care at his Northern California home, and his ex-wife told TMZ that his health is declining rapidly amid a battle with prostate cancer.
Rezolve Ai projects $350 million revenue and $500 million ARR exit run rate in 2026
The article mentions Rezolve Ai updated guidance that it expects about $350 million in revenue for 2026 and reaffirmed an expectation to exit 2026 with at least $500 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). It also reports Rezolve expects at least $40 million in revenue for 2025 and notes an audit of 2025 financial information is underway.
Apple Vision Pro's NBA broadcast shows the future but not fully
Apple and Spectrum began streaming immersive NBA games on Jan. 9 for viewers using Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro headset, and reviewers say the experience lands between a TV broadcast and actually being at the arena.
BTS returns after nearly four years as K-pop remains global
BTS will announce world tour dates and plans a new album for March after all members completed mandatory military service; their comeback comes as K-pop has grown into a more crowded, global industry.
OnePlus 15R review: best battery life in recent tests
The OnePlus 15R, released in December 2025 at $699.99, is a durable mid-range phone noted for its exceptional battery life and large display, while its cameras and close pricing to higher-tier models drew criticism.
Lidl to open 19 new UK stores in eight weeks
Lidl says it will open 19 new stores across the UK over the next eight weeks and expects the programme to create up to 640 jobs while investing £40 million to modernise more than 70 existing stores.
JPMorgan Chase to report fourth-quarter earnings before the bell.
JPMorgan Chase will report fourth-quarter results before Tuesday's opening bell, and analysts expect the firm to provide a view on consumer and corporate trends and guidance for 2026.
Gold steadies near record $4,600/oz ahead of US inflation data
Spot gold remained close to last session's record near $4,600 per ounce as investors awaited U.S. Consumer Price Index data, while a senior Fed official said there was no near-term pressure to change policy.
Trump Effect: Chinese Supertankers Turn Back from Venezuela
Reuters reported that two Chinese supertankers bound for Venezuela turned back and returned to Asia, citing LSEG shipping data. Reporting also notes that China had not received oil cargoes from PDVSA since December.
More people now live five years after a cancer diagnosis, ACS data shows
The American Cancer Society reports five-year relative survival for all cancers has reached 70%, while incidence of several common cancers including breast, endometrial, prostate and pancreatic cancers is rising.
Stock market: Five things to know before trading begins
Stock futures are modestly lower as investors weigh corporate earnings and the December Consumer Price Index set for release this morning; JPMorgan reported mixed fourth-quarter results while Delta issued a cautious 2026 outlook.
Miami's path to CFP National Championship: 10 reasons they reached the title game
No. 10 seed Miami will face No. 1 Indiana for the College Football Playoff national championship at Hard Rock Stadium after winning three straight playoff games; the article lists 10 reasons behind the Hurricanes' run.
Exercise may reduce depressive symptoms, according to a Cochrane review.
A 2026 republication of a Cochrane review analyzed 73 randomized trials with nearly 5,000 adults and found that exercise can reduce depressive symptoms and may show similar effects to psychological or pharmacological treatments in some small trials.
China's wind farms are changing nearby marine habitats
A December 2025 study reported that offshore wind farms in Chinese waters were associated with increased benthic fish biomass and other physical, chemical, and biological changes to coastal waters.
Auto-brewery syndrome eased after fecal transplant in a reported case
A Nature Microbiology study linked excess alcohol-producing gut bacteria — including Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae — to auto-brewery syndrome, and reports one patient whose symptoms waned after repeated oral fecal-transplant capsules over 16 months.
Gym Membership or Home Workouts: Which Is Better for Beginners?
Start TODAY trainer Stephanie Mansour says the best choice depends on personal needs, and the key is exercising consistently; gyms offer equipment and social motivation while home workouts offer convenience, privacy and lower cost.
Supreme Court hears cases on women's sports and sex-based laws
The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in two cases about whether states may bar males from competing in women's school sports; the decision will determine how federal law treats sex-based distinctions in school athletics.
MSC Cruises brings Dirty Dancing: In Concert to a third ship.
MSC Cruises will stage Dirty Dancing: In Concert aboard MSC Poesia from 11 May 2026, adding the production to a third ship as the line begins its inaugural Alaska sailings.
Tax Season 2026: Documents Needed to File Income Taxes
The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, 2026, and key documents to gather include W-2s and 1099 forms that report other income.
Iran reports about 2,000 dead amid protests as UN voices dismay
An Iranian official told Reuters that around 2,000 people were killed in recent protests and blamed "terrorists" for those deaths; the UN rights chief said he was "horrified" by violence and cited UN sources reporting hundreds killed. Other organizations have published much higher and lower counts and the true total remains undetermined.
Justice Department serves Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, Powell says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Justice Department served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas on Jan. 9, and that DOJ officials threatened a criminal indictment related to his June 2025 Senate Banking Committee testimony.
Steam sets new concurrent player peak of 42 million
Steam reached a new peak of 42,042,778 concurrent players on January 11, passing 42 million for the first time, amid multi-year growth that accelerated after the COVID‑19 pandemic.
Climate change is shrinking the pool of Winter Olympics host sites.
Researchers estimate that of 93 mountain locations with current winter-sports infrastructure, roughly 52 would be reliably suitable by the 2050s and the number could fall to about 30 by the 2080s; the IOC is exploring a permanent pool of hosts and earlier event dates.
PC shipments rose unexpectedly despite RAM shortages
IDC reports fourth-quarter 2025 PC shipments grew nearly 10% year-over-year to 76.4 million units, driven by Windows 10 upgrade demand and manufacturers pulling forward inventory amid RAM and NAND shortages.
Afternoon sugar snacks may raise dementia risk
Experts cited research linking high-sugar diets to increased dementia risk and noted that sugary snacks eaten in the afternoon can cause larger blood sugar spikes and may disturb sleep.
Hellblade 3 reportedly in development as Ninja Theory is no longer working on Project Mara
Windows Central editor Jez Corden reported that Ninja Theory is working on a more interactive third Hellblade title and that Project Mara, an experimental concept announced in 2020, is not currently being worked on.
