US measles cases surpass 2,000, highest in 30 years: CDCABC NewsU.S. measles cases reach highest level in over 30 years, CDC reportsAxiosThey Were Part of the Biggest Measles Outbreak in a GenerationThe New York TimesUS measles outbreak tops 2,000 known infectionsCIDRAPThe year measles came backVox … [Read more...]

Samsung unveils its new $200 Galaxy A17 5G smartphone, arriving in JanuaryEngadgetSamsung Welcomes Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy Tab A11+ to the Galaxy Ecosystemsamsung.comSamsung's budget A-series tablet with seven years of updates is set to arrive in the USAndroid PoliceSamsung’s $250 Galaxy Tab A11+ is a big upgrade by budget Android tablet … [Read more...]

LG is taking on Samsung’s ‘The Frame’ with its new ‘Gallery TV’9to5GoogleLG officially enters the art TV category with the Gallery TVThe VergeLG to unveil a canvas-style TV at CES 2026EngadgetLG Takes On Samsung's Frame With Gallery TVCNETLG has announced a rival to one of Samsung’s most controversial TVsWhat Hi-Fi? … [Read more...]

NASA’s New Chief Finds Loophole for Texas Shuttle SwitcherooGizmodoIsaacman opens door to alternatives to moving shuttle Discovery to HoustonSpaceNewsNASA’s New Chief Hints Iconic Space Shuttle Might Not Be Moving to Texas After AllScientific American … [Read more...]

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Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record lowBBCIran’s ailing supreme leader resorts to his only playbook as crises mount and protests eruptCNNProtests Over Iran’s Currency Crash and Inflation Spread to UniversitiesThe New York TimesIranian protesters clash with security forces as tear gas fills Tehran streets amid … [Read more...]

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US judge halts ending of temporary protected status for South Sudanese migrantsThe GuardianJudge halts Homeland Security plan to end Temporary Protected Status for South SudanFox NewsFederal Judge Blocks Deportations of South Sudanese MigrantsThe New York TimesUS judge blocks Trump plans to end of deportation protections for South Sudanese … [Read more...]

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The year's first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skiesABC News10 night sky events to see in January, from Jupiter’s closest approach to peak Orion viewsNational GeographicMeteor shower, supermoon, planet positions poised to light up Southern Utah night skiesSt. George NewsHere are some skywatching events to be on the lookout for in … [Read more...]

The US has seen nearly 28,000 whooping cough cases this year. Here’s what you need to knowCNNWhooping Cough Deaths Rise in U.S. as Surge in Infections ContinuesScientific AmericanBabies die of whooping cough in several states; third-trimester vaccines could protect themTexas Public Radio | TPRWhooping cough cases surge to 15-year high in … [Read more...]

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Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons shipment from UAE and issues warning to Abu DhabiAP NewsSaudi Arabia issues national security warning as UAE forces asked to leave YemenReutersSaudi Ultimatum Deepens Its Rift With Gulf Rival U.A.E.The Wall Street JournalSaudis Say Airstrike in Yemen Targeted Arms From U.A.E.The New York TimesLIVE: Yemen’s … [Read more...]

Brigitte Bardot, Movie Idol Who Renounced Stardom, Dies at 91The New York TimesFrench right pushes for national tribute to film icon Brigitte BardotBBCOpinion | Goodbye to Brigitte Bardot’s Cruel CharmThe New York TimesBrigitte Bardot’s image complicated by her controversial politicsThe GuardianBrigitte Bardot’s funeral will be held next week in … [Read more...]