Photos: The world welcomes the new year
As fireworks light the sky and crowds count down together, communities around the globe welcome 2026. (Image credit: Izhar Khan)...
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As fireworks light the sky and crowds count down together, communities around the globe welcome 2026. (Image credit: Izhar Khan)...
The fight for net neutrality never seems to be truly won or lost. Federal net neutrality rules have been on and off for the past 15 years. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) passed the Open I...
By inserting tiny imperfections into the stones, scientists open up possibilities in computing, encryption and sensors...
📋 Key Facts ✓ The 'big beautiful' budget bill created a $2,000 above-the-line deduction on charitable donations. ✓ This deducti...
📋 Key Facts ✓ The Rugby Football League granted Championship membership to a new Salford team. ✓ The membership is for the 2026 season....
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Originally learned about image hashing and similarity comparison for product image searches. Decided to apply it to magazine covers. Thrasher covers: https://shoplurker.com/labs/thrasher-covers/ Comme...
Outside the courthouse where deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was brought in on charges of drug trafficking, many protesters gathered - but not all with the same views. While some supported th...
It’s a new month, a new year, and a terrific time to be a LEGO fan. New set releases really petered out in November , and especially in December, when literally zero new sets came out. Thankfully, the...
The company has rolled out Alexa.com in early access, extending Alexa+ to browsers with smart-home controls, text, and image generation....
The shape of the universe is not something we often think about....
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ABC News' Danny New looks at what’s ahead for drivers, including some surprising old-school features....
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The beloved 154-year-old Vondel Church in Amsterdam was devastated by a massive fire that erupted shortly after midnight on New Year's Day....
More rough weather is forecast on both coasts when the ball drops on Wednesday night, ringing in 2026....
The bombing of the Mariupol Drama Theater became a symbol of Russia's three-month siege of the city. Exiled Ukrainian municipal authorities condemned inauguration of the new theater as "singing and da...
LG is getting ready to take the wraps off a new robot it claims is capable of performing a "wide range" of household chores. The robot, called LG CLOiD, will make its debut at CES next month, featurin...
From signature holes to a bigger and better putting green, the TGL is ready for the start of the 2026 season....
📋 Key Facts ✓ The NBA's Christmas Day game has been a tradition since 1947. ✓ It continues to showcase some of the league's big...