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OpenAI for Science launches Prism, a free LaTeX-based text editor that embeds GPT-5.2 to assist in scientific paper drafting and citation management — OpenAI just revealed what its new in…
News24 | US violated children’s rights by cutting legal aid for 26 000 migrant minors – UN experts
Washington’s decision to terminate federal funding for legal services for unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings has led to serious violations of children’s rights, several United Nations rights experts warned on Tuesday.
Philip Glass withdraws world premiere of his Lincoln symphony from Kennedy Center
Composer says values of Trump-dominated Kennedy Center ‘are in direct conflict’ with symphony’s messagePhilip Glass, the celebrated US composer, has withdrawn the world premiere of his latest symphony at Washington DC’s John F Kennedy Center in protest…
Administration social media posts echo white supremacist messaging
A flurry of posts from the White House, Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security have included images, slogans used by the white nationalist right.
Dutch court sentences Eritrean man to 20 years in prison for ‘cruel’ people smuggling
Presiding Judge René Melaard called the case “exceptionally serious” because of both the nature and scope of the crimes.
Britain launches new Goshawk interceptor project
The Ministry of Defence has launched a new competition to develop a low-cost interceptor intended to counter drones, loitering munitions and missiles at close range with up to 7,000 produced per year.
The post Britain launches new Goshawk interceptor project first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
UN chief warns ‘law of the jungle’ is replacing rule of law
By R Anil Kumar UNSC, January 26, 2026. Warning that the “rule of law is being replaced by the law of the jungle,” the UN Secretary-General on January 26, 2026 urged world powers to recommit to international law as the foundation of peace, justice and…
You can still claim your refund in Amazon’s $2.5 billion Prime settlement – here’s how
The FTC says Amazon tricked customers into signing up for a Prime subscription and made it difficult to cancel. Check if you’re eligible for a payout.
Trump Fixates On ‘How He Will Be Remembered’ As Health Concerns Mount
US President Donald Trump’s health has been under the scanner in recent months, even though he keeps saying that his health is perfect and that he has aced several cognitive tests.
Google expands its AI Plus subscription to 35 new countries and territories, including the US at $7.99/month, with “enhanced access” to Gemini 3 Pro and more (Abner Li/9to5Google)
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Google expands its AI Plus subscription to 35 new countries and territories, including the US at $7.99/month, with “enhanced access” to Gemini 3 Pro and more — After introducing the plan internatio…