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Ancient galaxy slowly starved by its black hole

Astronomers have uncovered one of the universe's earliest "dead" galaxies, where a supermassive black hole at its core halted star formation not through a dramatic outburst but via repeated cycles of gas heating and ejection a process likened to death by a thousand cuts. The study, published on January 11 in Nature Astronomy,......

NATO silence on Trump’s Greenland threats sparks European anger

President Donald Trump has escalated threats to acquire Greenland "one way or another," yet NATO has issued no public statement defending Denmark's territorial sovereignty. This unusual silence from the alliance has drawn sharp criticism from alarmed European leaders who see it undermining core NATO principles. The Financial......

Winona Ryder and David Harbour missing from Stranger Things finale documentary

Fans of the hit series Stranger Things have pointed out a striking omission in Netflix's behind-the-scenes documentary "One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5," released on January 12. Despite their pivotal roles as Joyce Byers and Jim Hopper across a decade of episodes, Winona Ryder and David Harbour do not appear......

Gold hits record $4,600 per ounce amid Fed probe and Iran unrest

Gold prices surged past $4,600 per ounce for the first time on Monday, driven by investors flocking to safe-haven assets. This milestone came as the U.S. Department of Justice launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, coupled with escalating violence from protests across Iran. Spot gold climbed as much as......

James Webb telescope uncovers starving galaxy and cosmic surprises

The James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled groundbreaking observations of the early universe, spotlighting a massive galaxy starved by its own supermassive black hole, unusual cosmic dust in a primitive dwarf galaxy, and a puzzling new class of galaxies that defy standard classifications. Researchers from the University of Cambridge have......

Australia unveils $1.2 billion critical minerals stockpile to counter China

Australia's Finance Minister Jim Chalmers departed for Washington DC on Sunday to join finance leaders from major global economies in talks on securing critical minerals supply chains. The Albanese government simultaneously disclosed fresh details about its $1.2 billion strategic reserve, designed to loosen China's dominance over vital......

Defense stocks surge worldwide amid Trump's military policies

Defense stocks on both sides of the Atlantic have surged during the second week of January 2026, driven by President Donald Trump's aggressive foreign policy and expectations of sharply increased global military spending. This rally follows the Trump administration's military operation in Venezuela earlier this month, ongoing threats......

Greenland opposition leader warns Denmark risks NATO collapse over Arctic control

Pele Broberg, head of Greenland's opposition Naleraq party, has sharply criticized Denmark for clinging to control over the Arctic territory, accusing it of pushing NATO toward collapse amid growing U.S. pressure to acquire the island. In an interview on Danish TV2 on January 11, Broberg stated that Denmark's desperation to retain......

Google enters Ai-powered online shopping with Gemini

Google has officially stepped into AI-assisted online commerce with the launch of a new professional version of its generative artificial intelligence model, Gemini, aiming to reshape how consumers search for products, make purchases, and interact with customer service. The updated Gemini platform allows users to complete the entire shopping......

Trump says the United States will obtain Greenland “One Way Or Another”

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated that the United States will acquire Greenland “one way or another,” arguing that Washington must act to prevent Russia or China from gaining influence over the strategically important Arctic territory. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump dismissed the idea of a short-term......

Trump shares altered image claiming Venezuela presidency

President Donald Trump ignited fresh controversy by posting a doctored image on Truth Social, portraying himself as Venezuela's interim president. The graphic, styled like a Wikipedia profile, lists him as holding the office since January 2026, alongside his roles as the 45th and 47th U.S. president. It also names Vice President J.D. Vance......

One battle after another dominates the golden globes

The film One Battle After Another emerged as the big winner at the Golden Globes ceremony on Sunday night, taking home four major awards and strengthening its position as a frontrunner for the upcoming Academy Awards. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film won the Golden Globe for Best Musical or Comedy, as well as Best Screenplay and......

Trump toughens stance on Cuba, anger grows in Havana

US President Donald Trump has adopted a sharper tone toward Cuba, urging the Caribbean nation to accept an unspecified “deal” and warning of severe economic consequences if it refuses. His statements have triggered strong reactions from Cuban authorities and renewed tensions between the two longtime adversaries. In a message published......

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