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10 breakthrough technologies to expect in 2026 : Short Wave - NPR
Wanna know where tech is headed this year? MIT Technology Review has answers. They compile an annual list called "10 Breakthrough Technologies". Today, host Regina G. Barber speaks with executive editor Amy Nordrum about the list, and they get into everything…
Why access to Venezuela’s ‘heavy’ oil is ‘tremendous’ news for US refiners - Al Jazeera
The type of oil held by Venezuela makes it particularly lucrative for US refineries, analysts say.
South Korea court sentences ex-president to 5 years in martial law case - Al Jazeera
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol found guilty of obstructing justice and other charges related to declaring martial law.
New Mexico’s US representatives sign on to Kristi Noem impeachment resolution - KOB.com
New Mexico’s three U.S. representatives signed on to a resolution calling for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson’s defense is set to argue to disqualify prosecutors from the case - CNN
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, is expected to appear in a Utah court Friday afternoon for what could be a consequential hearing in the case.
How Venezuela Becomes a Quagmire - Foreign Affairs
Washington is repeating mistakes it made in Iraq.
S Korean firefighters tackle huge blaze in last of Seoul’s ‘shanty towns’ - Al Jazeera
No casualties reported as huge fire breaks out in makeshift homes on fringe of Seoul’s upmarket Gangnam district.
Penguins Grades: Crosby & the Goalie; What they Did Right - Pittsburgh Hockey Now
The hockey gods served up a much-needed feast for the offense-starved Pittsburgh Penguins. After a couple of superior efforts against […]
Kyle Shanahan on Brock Purdy’s 4-0 record at Seattle: “Brock doesn’t get rattled” - NBC Sports
Red Bull expecting engine 'struggles' for first few months of F1 2026 - The Race
Ford claimed that it and Red Bull will be “unstoppable” with its new engine partnership beginning in 2026 but the Formula 1 team has warned it may struggle for “the first few months”
What Red Bull really unveiled at its F1 2026 launch - The Race
You may notice the car Red Bull has revealed is very different from the official F1 showcar we've seen before...but that doesn't mean it's the real car
Dodgers To Sign Kyle Tucker - MLB Trade Rumors
The Dodgers have done it again. Read more about the Kyle Tucker deal at MLB Trade Rumors.
Judge blocks Trump administration from getting California’s voter rolls - The Washington Post
The Justice Department doesn’t have authority to use civil rights and voting laws to obtain voter lists, a judge rules, in a decision that could influence cases in other states.
Indiana begins effort to pass legislation to pay for new Bears stadium - NBC Sports
As the Bears prepare to play a significant postseason game in their longtime home of Soldier Field, the process of finding a new home continues.
How Minneapolis became America's flashpoint for protests - Axios
Minnesota's Twin Cities, front and center in anti-ICE protests, have been a decade-long hub for demonstrations against state-sanctioned violence.
Why the NFL chose NBC for Rams-Bears divisional-round game - Chicago Sun-Times
The home of “Sunday Night Football” has aired divisional playoff games before, but never in the 5:30 p.m. Sunday window.
FBI: 1 arrested after protesters smash into unmarked federal vehicles allegedly containing federal documents - CBS News
The FBI says that a suspect is in custody after protests in north Minneapolis Wednesday evening culminated in vandalism and the apparent compromising of federal documents.
Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations - AP News
Scientists have uncovered mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia. The seven mummies range from 130 to over 1,800 years old. Mummification prevents decay by preserving dead bodies. Researchers aren’t sure how these new cats got mummi…
Brian Baldinger on Harbaugh's future with Giants: 'I think he will put a good staff together' | 'The Insiders' - NFL.com
<p>NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger breaks down New York Giants now head coach John Harbaugh's future with the Giants.</p>
Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider - AP News
President Donald Trump has announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants Congress to take up. The plan come as Republicans are under increasing pressure to address rising health costs after lawmakers let subsidies expire. The cornerstone is a proposal…