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More than 350,000 passengers have had flights to and from Amsterdam Schiphol cancelled, and KLM reports its supplies of de-icing fluid are under pressure.

r/MomForaMinute is a subreddit where volunteer "mothers" offer brief motherly advice and encouragement; the page draws about 40,000 weekly visitors.

Trainer Heather Robertson outlines a 30-minute Pilates routine using light dumbbells (or filled water bottles) that targets the core and the whole body through two circuits; each exercise is performed for 45 seconds with 15 seconds rest and each circuit is repeated three times.

Traders and analysts say Chinese independent refiners are expected to turn to heavy crude from Iran and other sources after Venezuelan shipments to China stopped; barrels already at sea could cover about 75 days of Chinese demand.

New South Wales extended a temporary ban on protests for 14 days, citing public safety concerns after last month’s fatal attack at Bondi.

A study published in Science Advances reports that microbubbles forming on plastic surfaces in rivers and oceans can break off tiny plastic particles into surrounding water, and the article cites an estimate that about 130 million metric tons of plastic waste enter human bodies and the environment each year.

A box truck overturned near the 120-mile marker on the Indiana Toll Road late Monday; the 45-year-old driver was pronounced dead and a male passenger received minor injuries.

After four days of trials in Milwaukee, the U.S. named a 13-skater speed skating team for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, led by Jordan Stolz and Erin Jackson. The group mixes veterans such as Brittany Bowe with several first-time Olympians and includes a strong team pursuit unit that set a world record late last year.

Zach Metsa scored his first NHL goal, which proved to be the game-winner in Buffalo's 5-3 win over Vancouver; Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves and the Canucks rallied late before an empty-netter finished the scoring.

Researchers report that infected ant pupae emit a scent that causes worker ants to unpack and disinfect them, which results in the pupae's death. Experiments that transferred the scent to healthy pupae produced the same unpacking response.

Analysts say a long-delayed Siri update and a possible foldable iPhone in 2026, together with intensified succession planning and Apple’s AI posture, could influence CEO Tim Cook’s final chapter.

Netflix data shows the 2018 Tomb Raider film was No. 9 globally for the week of Dec. 22–28, recording about 4.2 million views and 8.2 million streaming hours; the title is not available on Netflix in the U.S., so its streaming figures reflect other regions.

The junta said security services intercepted an alleged plot to kill Burkina Faso's leader, Capt Ibrahim Traoré, which officials say was linked to former officer Paul‑Henri Damiba; authorities reported arrests and ongoing investigations.

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority fined former Carillion finance chiefs Richard Adam (232,800 pounds) and Zafar Khan (138,900 pounds) for issuing misleading statements after they dropped their appeals.

Bank of America says a 20-year 'casualization' trend has peaked and has downgraded Adidas, forecasting slower organic sales growth.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state attorney general is considering bringing state criminal charges against Nicolás Maduro; Maduro is already indicted in the Southern District of New York and is detained in Brooklyn.

Mobileye is acquiring Israeli startup Mentee Robotics in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $900 million, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026; Mentee will operate independently for at least two years and gain access to Mobileye's customer base.

After a 3-14 season, Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey said their first year as head coach and general manager taught them lessons they plan to use while evaluating the roster and staff this offseason.

Nvidia and AMD executives say the next wave of AI may shift into the physical world, with Nvidia releasing developer models for robotics and AMD naming physical AI a strategic focus; both firms highlighted new products at CES and analysts noted continued market interest.

Eurozone annual inflation eased to 2.0% in December from 2.1% in November, matching the European Central Bank's target and economists' expectations; services inflation also slowed and the ECB has said policy remains in a "good place."

Following a reported U.S. operation that led to Nicolás Maduro's capture, President Trump has emphasized additional foreign objectives; polls cited in the article show limited public support for the Venezuela action while many Americans list the economy as their top concern.

Stopping smoking produces measurable changes within hours and days, such as a return toward normal pulse and improving oxygen levels, and it also lowers risks of heart disease and some cancers over years.

The opinion links reported welfare fraud in Minnesota, which the piece says led Governor Tim Walz to announce he would not seek re-election, to potential political challenges for the Democratic Party.

They have been together 12 years and, after a difficult birth two years ago, the wife's need for a recovery period limits sex to about once a week; the writer is considering recording a joint session for later solo use and was advised to weigh consent, comfort, and alternatives such as memory and mindfulness.

Glide Magazine premiered Yarn’s new video for “Good Things,” a bluesy, barroom-set rocker that centers on gratitude; the band’s album Saturday Night Sermon is due April 24 via 333 Entertainment.

The United States backed a coalition's pledge of binding security guarantees for Ukraine at a Paris summit, and leaders said allies would join a proposed U.S.-led ceasefire monitoring and verification plan.

Martina Navratilova asked the International Criminal Court to sanction the U.S. after President Trump ordered the arrest of Nicolás Maduro; reports say Maduro is detained and awaiting a first hearing in Brooklyn.

Experts warn that U.S. political interest in Greenland’s rare-earth deposits is commercially impractical because of low ore grades, harsh conditions and continued reliance on Chinese processing, while markets have pushed up shares of companies with Greenland exposure.

Global demand for copper is rising because of electric vehicles, clean-energy projects and data centers, while recent mine outages, slower discovery of new deposits and trade disruptions have tightened supply and pushed prices to record levels.

Ohio faces growing electricity demand from data centers and AI facilities, and the Ohio House has passed a bill to expand community energy programs that is now under consideration in the Senate.