New York–Newark–Jersey City Metropolitan Area
The New York–Newark–Jersey City Metropolitan Statistical Area, which spans 23 counties across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and has a population of about 19.9
Transphobes freak out over new autistic Barbie doll because she has an app to help with “pronouns”
Mattel recently released an autistic Barbie, and transphobes are freaking out about the doll “promoting gender identity” because it comes with a small plastic e-tablet
Critical incident declared at hospitals by trust
The NHS trust says there is rising demand, causing “significant pressure” on hospitals.
Hospital alert after fake doctor-endorsed videos
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust says online videos falsely show clinicians promoting weight loss patches.
Plastic surgeon who fled from inspectors suspended
Dr Sayed Mia tried to flee when inspectors arrived at the central London clinic where he worked.
Elon Musk’s X Restricts Ability to Create Explicit Images With Grok
Bowing to pressure, the company said it would restrict X users from generating explicit images of real people in jurisdictions where such content is illegal.
European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island
France says a 15-strong French military contingent has arrived and more forces will be there in the coming days.
Federal agent shoots Minneapolis man in leg after shovel attack, officials say
The agent was acting in self-defence after being attacked with a shovel, said the Department of Homeland Security.
Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, US safety board report says
An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.
Pitfalls loom as Trump’s Gaza peace plan enters second phase
As the US announces the next of its plan to end the war, serious obstacles mean implementation will be difficult.
What AI is actually doing to jobs in Europe
In January 2026, London’s mayor gave a blunt warning that has reverberated far beyond City Hall: artificial intelligence could trigger “mass unemployment” in the capital’s
Video: AI toys in spotlight amid concerns over child safety
AI-powered toys that can talk back to you are on display at Asia’s biggest toy show.
Ukraine targets the ships Russia uses to beat US sanctions on its oil
As Ukraine expands its attacks on Russia’s oil and gas, a look at the effectiveness of the strategy
‘Frustration & despair’ in Gaza as US announces ceasefire phase 2
Hind Khoudary says there is ‘frustration and despair’ in Gaza over the US announcement of phase 2 of a ceasefire plan.