New Year’s 2026 celebrations from around the world
New Year’s 2026 celebrations from around the world
Elon Musk is giving legal help to an activist who posted a photo of a trans woman in a bathroom
Elon Musk thinks it’s okay to post a picture of someone in the bathroom without that person’s consent–as long as the person is transgender. The
Dr. Vinay Prasad: “The Incidence of Myocarditis Found for Young Men after SARS-CoV-2 Infection is Larger Than What We Found for Myocarditis Following COVID-19 Vaccination.”
That plus 12 other thoughts about Dr. Vinay Prasad’s recent memo. The post Dr. Vinay Prasad: “The Incidence of Myocarditis Found for Young Men after
China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan ‘unstoppable’
Taiwan’s Lai pledges to defend national sovereignty after Beijing holds live-fire drills around island.
Bangladesh’s big question: Will Khaleda Zia’s son build on her legacy?
Khaleda’s death marks the end of an era. But will it be the start of a new one under Khaleda’s son Tarique Rahman?
U.S. military says 8 killed in strikes on 5 more alleged drug boats — but survivors jumped overboard
The U.S. military said Wednesday it struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days, killing a total of eight people while others jumped overboard and
‘We’re not scared’: Life in Taiwan goes on amid major Chinese war games
People on the island have grown so accustomed to Chinese displays of power that life continues as usual.
Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he “believed in you and our victory” in Ukraine.
Disney worker hurt stopping 180-kg fake boulder from hitting audience
The worker is “recovering” after he was seen on video being knocked off his feet by the 400-lb (180kg) rubber Indiana Jones prop.
Teen who died after falling 150 metres from California’s Mt Baldy identified
Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, 19, who fatally fell 500 feet (150m) from a trail, was an “avid sailor and outdoorsman”, his family says.
Watch: Underwater chess champions compete for world title
Using weighted pieces and magnetic boards, players of the hybrid sport must complete each move in one breath.
Obsessed Trump derails New Year’s Eve party with rant on ‘Somalia fraud’
President Tweety McTreason raged about alleged social services fraud committed in Minnesota during a brief appearance at his New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago on
‘Is this a serious post?’ MAGA fans turn on Trump as White House brags of big 2025 ‘wins’
Fans of Tweety McTreason were left scratching their heads on Wednesday as the White House attempted to brag about key “wins” for his administration this
From gene therapy breakthroughs to preventable disease outbreaks: The health trends that will shape 2026
Live Science’s health channel editor makes predictions about the medical breakthroughs and public health shifts to come in 2026.