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NATO Leaders Push Back on Trump, Declare Greenland’s Future Is Not for the U.S. to Decide
European NATO leaders issued a joint statement reaffirming that Greenland belongs to its people, rejecting renewed U.S. rhetoric about taking control of the Arctic island.
Earth Is About to Reach Perihelion — Here’s Why Being Closest to the Sun Doesn’t Mean More Heat
In early January, Earth reaches perihelion, the point in its orbit when it’s closest to the Sun — a subtle event with surprising effects on our planet.
Tesla Cybertruck 2026: The Pickup That Refuses to Look Like Anything Else
Tesla’s 2026 Cybertruck doubles down on its radical design while refining performance, autonomy, and smart technology.
China Starts Taxing Condoms to Boost Birth Rates — And the Internet Is Furious
China removes a decades-old tax break on contraceptives as part of its fight against population decline.
New Year’s Party Turns Deadly as Fire Engulfs Alpine Bar
A celebration in the Swiss Alps ends in one of the deadliest fires in years.
At 34, He Just Became Mayor of New York City — And Made History
Zohran Mamdani’s swearing-in marks a historic shift for America’s largest city.
OpenAI’s $1.5 Million Paychecks Redefine the Cost of AI Talent
OpenAI is reportedly paying an average of $1.5 million per employee in stock compensation, highlighting the intensifying global battle for elite AI talent and raising questions about long-term sustainability.