Intruder suspected of killing teacher during home invasion faced being involuntarily committed just weeks ago
Zoe Welsh had called 911 early Saturday to report that a man was inside her home in Raleigh, North Carolina
Day: January 5, 2026
Volodymyr Zelenskyy removes Ukraine’s top spy in reshuffle – Financial Times
Volodymyr Zelenskyy removes Ukraine’s top spy in reshuffle Financial TimesZelenskyy forces out Ukrainian spy chief who led daring raids against Russia The GuardianUkraine replaces spy boss who oversaw ‘Spiderweb’ airbases attack&n…
Witkoff, Kushner to join Paris summit on Ukraine security guarantees, source says – The Kyiv Independent
Witkoff, Kushner to join Paris summit on Ukraine security guarantees, source says The Kyiv IndependentEuropeans try to revive Ukraine war endgame as global focus shifts to Venezuela CNBCProgress for Ukraine talks in Paris uncertai…
North Korea says latest missile tests involve hypersonic weapons system – AP News
North Korea says latest missile tests involve hypersonic weapons system AP NewsPyongyang fires ballistic missiles as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung makes state visit to China CNNNorth Korea test-launches hypersonic missile s…
Kazakhstan Takes Up Chairmanship of EAEU for 2026
Tokayev proposed that the EAEU focus on artificial intelligence, logistics, digitalization, free trade, and global dialogue.
I’d buy these useful Anker charging accessories as soon as they go on sale – including a 3-in-1
Besides the Nano Charger, Anker’s CES 2026 lineup included a charging station, a dock, and a power strip.
Starmer urged to scrap ‘outdated’ law limiting power to stop new gambling premises
‘Aim to permit’ rule places legal duty on licensing authorities to err on the side of allowing new bookmakers or 24-hour slot machine shops Keir Starmer has been urged to abolish an “outdated” rule that limits the power of communities to prevent bookma…
AI godfather says Meta’s new 29-year-old AI boss is ‘inexperienced’ and warns of staff exodus
“A lot of people have left, a lot of people who haven’t yet left will leave,” Meta’s former chief AI scientist Yann Lecun said.
America needs an education moonshot
We’ve let national leaders suck up too much attention with culture wars instead of doing the hard work of understanding the problem of student underachievement.
Catching your breath after 2025? Get ready for a doozy 2026
The year ahead will bring good tidings as well as significant challenges. The editorial board makes from predictions and invites readers to stay engaged.