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Science Meets Storytelling: Three Authors Win Big

January 22, 2026

Three writers have been given $10, 000 each for their unique ability to mix science and literature. The National Book Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation just announced the winners of their fifth annual Science + Literature awards. The winning books are quite different from each other. Ki

science

Big Money for Big Ideas: UAE Funds Rainmaking Research

January 22, 2026

The UAE is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to tackling water scarcity. The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) just handed out big checks to three brilliant minds with big ideas on how to make it rain. Each winner gets up to $1. 5 million over three years to

crypto

Crypto Bill: Trump's Push, Coinbase's Pull

January 22, 2026

President Donald Trump is eager to sign a major crypto market structure bill soon, he said. This bill could open new doors for financial freedom, he believes. He mentioned this during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He even threw in a casual \"Bitcoin, all of them\" for good measure. ...

politics

The Great Transfer: ISIS Fighters Move from Syria to Iraq

January 22, 2026

In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. military has relocated 150 Islamic State fighters from Syria to Iraq. This action follows the sudden breakdown of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeast Syria. The SDF had been in charge of securing several prisons and detention camps, b

finance

A Billionaire's Big Blunder: Bill Hwang's Pardon Bid

January 22, 2026

Bill Hwang, once a big shot in the investment world, is asking for a pardon. He's the guy behind Archegos Capital Management, which crashed and burned in 2021. This wasn't just any small failure. It cost banks over $10 billion. That's a lot of money! Hwang is currently serving an 18-year prison sen

politics

A Clash of Styles: Trump and Macron at Davos

January 22, 2026

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, U. S. President Donald Trump couldn't resist making light of French President Emmanuel Macron's choice of eyewear. Macron had sported aviator sunglasses during his speech the day before, indoors. Trump, addressing the global elite, quipped, "I saw him yesterday,

politics

Peru's Leader Faces Heat Over Secret Meetings with Chinese Businessman

January 22, 2026

Peru is in a bit of a mess lately. The country's president, Jose Jeri, is under fire for not being open about meetings with a Chinese businessman. This has sparked a big debate in Peru. Some people think it's just a way to make trouble for the president. Others think it's a serious issue. Jeri took

politics

Trump's Davos Show: A Look at His Bold Claims and Mixed Economic Reality

January 22, 2026

President Donald Trump's appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos was anything but low-key. He didn't hold back, criticizing Europe's military and economic situation. He even claimed that some parts of Europe are not recognizable anymore. Trump's speech was filled with strong words, saying Eu

technology

Ukraine's AI Boost to Battle Drones

January 22, 2026

Ukraine is using AI to step up its defense against Russian drones. They've teamed up with a U. S. company, Palantir, to build a special digital space called the Dataroom. This is where Ukrainian defense companies can train their AI models using real military data. The main goal? To make interceptor

politics

Minnesota's Mining Ban Faces Major Shift

January 22, 2026

The U. S. House of Representatives recently voted to undo a mining restriction in northern Minnesota. This move could open the door for a big mining project by Antofagasta, focusing on copper, cobalt, and nickel. The vote was close, with 214 in favor and 208 against. This decision now heads to the