Australian bushfires raze homes, cut power to tens of thousands
Australian bushfires raze homes, cut power to tens of thousands - CNA
SYDNEY: Thousands of firefighters on Saturday (Jan 10) toiled in Australia's Victoria state to get the upper hand on bushfires that have razed homes, cut power to tens of thousands and burn
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/australian-bushfires-raze-homes-cut-power-tens-thousands-5850041
OpenAI Is Asking Contractors to Upload Work From Past Jobs to Evaluate the Performance of AI Agents
OpenAI Is Asking Contractors to Upload Work From Past Jobs to Evaluate the Performance of AI Agents | WIRED
To prepare AI agents for office work, the company is asking contractors to upload projects from past jobs, leaving it to them to strip out confidential and personally identifiable information.
https://www.wired.com/story/openai-contractor-upload-real-work-documents-ai-agents/
I met a lot of weird robots at CES — here are the most memorable
I met a lot of weird robots at CES -- here are the most memorable | TechCrunch
If the robots don't always give a totally accurate representation of where commercial deployment is at the moment, they do give visitors a peek at where their parent companies might be headed.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/09/i-met-a-lot-of-weird-robots-at-ces-here-are-the-most-memorable/
Google moonshot spinout SandboxAQ claims an ex-exec is attempting ‘extortion’
Google moonshot spinout SandboxAQ claims an ex-exec is attempting 'extortion' | TechCrunch
A former SandboxAQ executive filed a wrongful termination lawsuit filled with shocking allegations. The company is fighting back, hard.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/09/google-moonshot-spinout-sandboxaq-claims-an-ex-exec-is-attempting-extortion/
Grok Is Being Used to Mock and Strip Women in Hijabs and Sarees
Grok Is Being Used to Mock and Strip Women in Hijabs and Sarees | WIRED
A substantial number of AI images generated or edited with Grok are targeting women in religious and cultural clothing.
https://www.wired.com/story/grok-is-being-used-to-mock-and-strip-women-in-hijabs-and-sarees/
New Trump warning as Iran cuts internet with protests across country
New Trump warning as Iran cuts internet with protests across country - CNA
Trump, who had said the US could come to the protesters' aid, issued another warning on Friday, saying: "You better not start shooting because we'll start shooting too."
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/new-trump-warning-iran-cuts-internet-protests-across-country-5849951
Sources: Mavs' Davis (hand) out, surgery possible
Mavs' Anthony Davis might need surgery on hand, sources say - ESPN
Mavericks star Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand that could require surgery that would sideline him for an extended stretch, sources told ESPN.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47563316/mavs-anthony-davis-need-surgery-hand-sources-say
Trump says US will deal with Greenland 'easy way' or 'hard way'
Trump says US will deal with Greenland 'easy way' or 'hard way' - CNA
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 9) again suggested the use of force to seize Greenland as he brushed aside Denmark's sovereignty over the autonomous Arctic island."We are going to do some
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-says-us-will-deal-greenland-easy-way-or-hard-way-5849861
Trump pitches Venezuela oil to US majors - and hits scepticism
Trump pitches Venezuela oil to US majors - and hits scepticism - CNA
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump pressed top oil executives on Friday (Jan 9) to invest in Venezuela's vast reserves, but was met with a cautious reception - with one major CEO dismissing the country
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-pitches-venezuela-oil-us-majors-and-hits-scepticism-5849821
CES 2026: Everything revealed, from Nvidia’s debuts to AMD’s new chips to Razer’s AI oddities
CES 2026: Everything revealed, from Nvidia’s debuts to AMD’s new chips to Razer’s AI oddities | TechCrunch
CES 2026 is in full swing in Las Vegas, with the show floor open to the public after a packed couple of days occupied by press conferences from the likes of Nvidia, Sony, and AMD and previews from Sunday’s Unveiled event.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/09/ces-2026-everything-revealed-from-nvidias-debuts-to-amds-new-chips-to-razers-ai-oddities/
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Is Discounted on Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Is Discounted on Amazon | WIRED
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 gets marked down across a variety of colors, sizes, and feature sets.
https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-galaxy-watch8-deal-126/
Commentary: What US seizure of Russian-flagged tanker Marinera exposes about maritime law
Commentary: What US seizure of Russian-flagged tanker Marinera exposes about maritime law - CNA
UNCLOS was designed for a world of consensus, not for shadow fleets and geopolitical rivalries, says an academic.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/russia-tanker-seized-us-marinera-shadow-fleet-5848521
Solawave Wand Fans: Don't Miss This Buy One, Get One Free Sale
Solawave Wand Fans: Don't Miss This Buy One, Get One Free Sale | WIRED
Need a reason to finally try the Solawave wand? This BOGO sale means you can gift the extra or keep it as a spare.
https://www.wired.com/story/solawave-wand-fans-this-buy-one-get-one-free-deal-is-for-you/
Swiss bar owner put in pre-trial detention over the fatal fire at an Alpine resort
Swiss bar owner put in pre-trial detention over the fatal fire at an Alpine resort - CNA
As the nation mourns the 40 victims of the Swiss bar fire, authorities move forward with criminal investigation.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/switzerland-swiss-bar-fire-victims-new-years-5849241
Meta Is Making a Big Bet on Nuclear With Oklo
Meta Is Making a Big Bet on Nuclear With Oklo | WIRED
Meta will finance Oklo's purchase of uranium for its reactors. It's a massive vote of confidence for both the startup and nuclear power, but challenges remain.
https://www.wired.com/story/meta-is-making-a-big-bet-on-nuclear-with-oklo/
Trump floats shocking new excuse for taking Greenland
Trump floats shocking new excuse for taking Greenland - Raw Story
President Donald Trump dropped a stunning new excuse for why the United States should take over Greenland Friday. Trump was meeting with American oil executives over the military incursion of Venezuela and his goals to shift the country's oil production to benefit the U.S. when a reporter asked ..
https://www.rawstory.com/donald-trump-2674867164/
OSU exodus: T McDonald latest Buckeye in draft
Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald entering NFL draft - ESPN
Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald announced he's entering the NFL draft, becoming the fourth projected first-rounder to leave the Buckeyes for the draft this week.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47562092/ohio-state-dt-kayden-mcdonald-entering-nfl-draft
U-M RB Haynes staying in college, enters portal
Michigan RB Justice Haynes entering transfer portal - ESPN
Michigan running back Justice Haynes is returning to college for another year but will enter the transfer portal for a second time.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47561689/michigan-rb-justice-haynes-entering-transfer-portal
Sources: Grizzlies open to offers on Morant move
Grizzlies entertaining Ja Morant trade offers, sources say - ESPN
The Grizzlies are entertaining offers to potentially trade Ja Morant, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Morant, 26, is eligible to sign up to a three-year, $178 million extension this summer.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47561697/grizzlies-entertaining-ja-morant-trade-offers-sources-say
Ole Miss' Chambliss has waiver denied by NCAA
NCAA denies Ole Miss QB Chambliss' waiver for 6th year - ESPN
The NCAA has denied Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss' waiver for sixth year of eligibility, the NCAA announced Friday afternoon.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47562197/ncaa-denies-ole-miss-qb-chambliss-waiver-6th-year
Inside Oregon's rise as a college football blue blood
Inside Oregon's rise as a college football blue blood - ESPN
In a sport that often tethers itself to history and tradition, Oregon has become a unique kind of vanguard.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47516141/oregon-new-college-football-blue-blood-college-football-playoff-2026
'I watched every guy': Curt Cignetti's secret to rosters and building Indiana into a CFP power
How Curt Cignetti's eye for talent has fueled Indiana's CFP rise - ESPN
The Hoosiers' roster is filled with different kinds of players, but all had to meet Cignetti's standards.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47542203/college-football-playoff-indiana-hoosiers-curt-cignetti-scouting-recruiting
US December hiring misses expectations, capping weak 2025
US December hiring misses expectations, capping weak 2025 - CNA
The figures point to a slowing US jobs market as economic momentum cools.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/economy-employment-united-states-trump-jobs-data-5849526
How the Sleepbuds maker, Ozlo, is building a platform for sleep data
How the Sleepbuds maker, Ozlo, is building a platform for sleep data | TechCrunch
Ozlo Sleepbuds are going to have a big year, with new products, AI features, and more.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/09/how-the-sleepbuds-maker-ozlo-is-building-a-platform-for-sleep-data/
Yemen separatists in Riyadh announce disputed 'dissolution'
Yemen separatists in Riyadh announce disputed 'dissolution' - CNA
The statement follows a failed UAE-backed separatist offensive in southern Yemen that deepened tensions between Saudi Arabia and its Gulf ally.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/yemen-separatists-riyadh-saudi-arabia-uae-5849431
Agentic AI and the “Human-in-the-Loop” Luxury in Modern Defense
Agentic AI and the “Human-in-the-Loop” Luxury in Modern Defense – The Cipher Brief
An expert analysis of Agentic AI and its growing role in modern defense—examining what autonomous systems mean for military procurement, defense investing, and global security policy as AI shifts from prediction to action.
https://www.thecipherbrief.com/agentic-ai-human-in-loop
'Not sure why they felt the need': NBA execs on the Trae deal and trade season's next move
NBA intel: League reaction to the Trae Young trade and what's next - ESPN
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the Trae Young deal and what comes next for the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47552902/nba-trade-intel-trae-young-reaction-hawks-wizards-impact-giannis-davis
Meta signs deals with three nuclear companies for 6-plus GW of power
Meta signs deals with three nuclear companies for 6-plus GW of power | TechCrunch
Two smaller companies, Oklo and TerraPower, along with Vistra, a large energy company, just signed agreements with Meta.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/09/meta-signs-deals-with-three-nuclear-companies-for-6-plus-gw-of-power/
'The end is near': Trump ally stuns with blatant call to 'colonize' neighboring country
'The end is near': Trump ally stuns with blatant call to 'colonize' neighboring country - Raw Story
Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-FL), a close ally of President Donald Trump, openly cheered the toppling of the Cuban government on Thursday, posting an image on social media of the Caribbean nation plastered with the logos of American companies like Walmart, Exxon Mobil and McDonald’s, leaving onlookers stu..
https://www.rawstory.com/cuba-2674865729/
EU top diplomat says Iran authorities 'afraid of own people'
EU top diplomat says Iran authorities 'afraid of own people' - CNA
Kaja Kallas, EU foreign policy chief, has spoken out on X against Iranian authorities' response to protests in the country.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-eu-protest-trump-khamenei-5849361
