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Hyundai and Boston Dynamics unveil humanoid robot Atlas at CES

Hyundai and Boston Dynamics unveil humanoid robot Atlas at CESBy MATT O'BRIEN AP Technology WriterHyundai-owned Boston Dynamics publicly demonstrated its humanoid robot Atlas for the first time Monday at the CES tech showcase, ratcheting up a competition with Tesla and other rivals to build robots that look like people and do things that people do."For the first time ever in public, please welcome Atlas to the stage," said Boston Dynamics' Zachary Jackowski as a life-sized robot with two arms and […]

January 6, 2026 14

Entertainment

The Golden Globes are this week. Here’s what to know about the first major show of awards season

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The Golden Globes return Sunday. The boozy, bubbly kickoff to Hollywood’s awards season will feature nominees including Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Emma Stone. The 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony begins at 8 p.m. Eastern at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, and will be televised live on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+. Here are more key things to know about the ceremony: […]

January 6, 2026 8

Health & Wellness

Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter’s harsh epidemic

Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter's harsh epidemicBy MIKE STOBBE AP Medical WriterNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. flu infections surged over the holidays, and health officials are calling it a severe season that is likely to get worse.New government data posted Monday — for flu activity through the week of Christmas — showed that by some measures this season is already surpassing the flu epidemic of last winter, one of the harshest […]

January 6, 2026 12

ntertainment

Hollywood starts 2026 with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ No. 1, as James Cameron’s sci-fi epic crosses $1B

NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood kicked off 2026 with “Avatar: Fire and Ash” atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025. In three weeks of release, “Fire and Ash” has cleared $1 billion worldwide. The third chapter in James Cameron’s Pandora epic collected $40 million over its third weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. “Fire and Ash” is doing its biggest business […]

January 4, 2026 12

Families

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

Starting Thursday, Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new restrictions on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits. Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia are the first of at least 18 states to enact waivers prohibiting the purchase of certain foods through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. It’s part of a push by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to urge states to strip foods […]

January 3, 2026 15

Health & Wellness

Why ordering takeout or calling the dog walker might lead to a happier relationship

It turns out, love may benefit from a little less labor. Couples who spend money on time-saving services — like getting takeout, hiring a housecleaner or calling a dog walker — report greater relationship satisfaction, especially during stressful periods, says Ashley Whillans, a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School. Whillans studies the “tradeoffs people make between time and money.” “When you spend money to save time — hiring an accountant, a babysitter, a cleaner — you feel more control […]

January 3, 2026 15

Politics

US plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States would run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations. The dramatic action capped an intensive Trump administration pressure campaign on the South American nation and its autocratic leader and months of secret planning resulting in the most assertive American action to achieve […]

January 3, 2026 11

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Music Industry

Viral Hits: The Songs You Can’t Escape This Month

As the heartbeat of the music world, we’re always tuned in to what’s trending, and this week is no exception! From chart-topping hits to the latest artist interviews, we’ve got everything you need to stay updated on the sounds that are shaping the future of music. Here’s what’s new and exciting in the world of commercial and pop music right now! Top Tracks You Can’t Miss If you haven’t heard the latest tracks dominating the charts, now’s the time to […]

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How Social Media is Changing the Way We Experience Music