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Several NATO countries are sending small numbers of military personnel to Greenland to participate in joint exercises with Denmark, as US President Donald Trump steps up threats to forcibly annex the Arctic island. President Trump’s declaration raised the possibility that NATO’s largest and most powerful member could annex territory from other countries, putting Europe’s decades-old US-led security alliance in jeopardy. Denmark, which is responsible for defending Greenland, has warned that an attack on Greenland would be tantamount to the end of NATO and announced on Wednesday that it was expanding its military presence “in close cooperation with NATO allies.” Germany,…
‘Stranger Things’ documentary director addresses claims that Duffer brothers used ChatGPT in finaleInspiration can come from anywhere. But no, One Last Adventure: The Making of Strangers Things 5 director Martina Radwan doesn’t think brothers Matt and Ross Duffer were using ChatGPT while writing the series finale, despite fan speculation over images of laptops seen in the doc. Martina noted that no one has actually confirmed whether it is ChatGPT or not, but told The Hollywood Reporter, “But for me, I think people are open to just looking into it, right?” She added, “How can you write a story with 19…
Security forces participate in a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. Getty Images | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesIran reopened its airspace early Thursday after a temporary closure that banned most aircraft for several hours, amid concerns that a U.S. military attack would put airlines at greater risk.The restrictions ended at 3:30 a.m. UTC (10:30 p.m. ET Wednesday) and remained in place for five hours.As of 4 a.m. UTC, most planes were still bypassing Iranian airspace, but some domestic airlines had begun to resume operations, according to live data from flight tracker FlightRadar24.The original order exempted…
As AI automates parts of the workforce, Indian workforce training startup Emversity is building a talent pipeline for roles that it believes cannot be replaced, and has raised $30 million in a new round to scale work-ready training in the world’s most populous market. The all-equity Series A round was led by Premji Invest, with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners and Bengaluru-based startup Z47, which was announced on Thursday. Sources confirmed to TechCrunch that the funding values Embercity at about $120 million post-money, up from about $60 million in a pre-Series A round in April 2025. Total funding currently stands…
China’s artificial intelligence chip sector has attracted significant investor interest following a series of successful initial public offerings. But analysts say that while these newly listed companies have led the market rally, they are not leading China’s efforts to reduce dependence on Nvidia. Instead, most analysts point out that tech giant Huawei and its top-secret chip division, HiSilicon, stand out among the domestic competition not just for its technological advances, but also for its size and its extensive supply chain. However, Huawei has no plans to go public. The company, best known for its smartphone and communications businesses, has long…
As we move into January, it’s normal to look around your apartment and suddenly want a fresh start. Especially after the holiday hustle and bustle has died down. I have good news. You don’t need to renovate to transform your space. A single statement piece of furniture or carefully chosen decorative piece can instantly upgrade your home and give it an Architectural Digest-style glossy shine. The key is to choose investment furniture that actually has value. We’ve rounded up editor-approved sofas, tapestries, rugs, lighting, and accent décor for maximum visual impact (and long-lasting quality). Think Joybird sofas that transform a…
Former OpenAI executive Mira Murati’s startup Thinking Machines Lab is bidding farewell to its two co-founders, who will both return to OpenAI. Another former OpenAI staff member who worked for Murati’s startup also plans to return to the company. On Wednesday, Murati announced on social media that the company’s co-founder and chief technology officer, Barrett Zoff, is leaving the company. “We have parted ways with Barrett. Somis Chintala will be the new CTO of Thinking Machines,” Murati said in a post on X. “He is an excellent and experienced leader who has made important contributions to the AI field for…
Nicole Teal’c and Christopher Teal’c fell in love again at first sight. The Married at First Sight alums, who met and married during season 16 of the 2022 reality TV series “Lifetime,” revealed they welcomed twin babies, daughter Sophia and son Anonymous, on January 5. “You think you know what love is, but when you have a child, you experience a completely different kind of deep love that you never thought existed,” Christopher said in a statement to E! News on January 14. “It feels amazing. Nicole is already an amazing mom. I’m so proud of her and what she’s…
Real Madrid suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat on Wednesday in the Copa del Rey last 16, as manager Alvaro Arbeloa’s debut match ended in humiliation against a second division opponent.Arbeloa, who was appointed as Xabi Alonso’s replacement on Monday, and his team were sent off for Jephte Betancor’s stoppage-time winner at the Carlos Belmonte Stadium.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listArbeloa’s team, without French superstar Kylian Mbappé and other key players, struggled against a team currently 17th in Spain’s second division.Albacete took the lead with a goal from Javi Villar, but Franco Mastantuono equalized just before half-time.Jefte put the…
Ten years ago, Korean-American singer-songwriter Kim Eun-jae (real name Lee-jae) thought her K-pop career was over.On Sunday night, her song “Golden” from the Netflix movie “KPop Demon Hunters” won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. The song was also nominated for Song of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, and topped the Billboard Hot 100 list for eight weeks from mid-August to mid-October. “When I was young, I worked tirelessly for 10 years to fulfill one dream of becoming a K-pop idol, but I was rejected,” said Lee Jae, 34, while accepting the Golden Globe award along…