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Paris

Iran rights group warns of ‘mass killing’

Paris, France — Iranian authorities have committed a "mass killing" in cracking down on the biggest protests against the Islamic republic in years, a rights group said Sunday, as the government ordered counter-rallies in a bid to regain the initiative.The Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) said it had confirmed…

bubmagJanuary 12, 2026

Targeted Killings

Trump says US military considering ‘strong options’ on Iran

President Trump said Sunday the U.S. military is considering “strong options” on Iran as the country’s regime cracks down on growing nationwide protests. When asked on Air Force One whether Iran is crossing a red line, the president told reporters “they’re starting to, it looks like.” “There seemed to be…

bubmagJanuary 12, 2026

Targeted Killings

Trump says Iran proposed nuclear deal talks, as U.S. considers military action amid protests

President Trump said Sunday Iran reached out to the U.S. a day earlier and proposed to negotiate a nuclear deal."We may meet with them. A meeting is being set up. but we may have to act because of what's happening, before the meeting. … but a meeting is being set…

bubmagJanuary 12, 2026

Animal Protection

County seeks applicants for seven openings on Animal Control Advisory Board

Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Clark County is accepting applications for seven immediate openings on its volunteer Animal Protection and Control Advisory Board, with a deadline of Feb. 13. File photo All the openings are for terms that begin immediately VANCOUVER – County Manager Kathleen Otto is seeking applicants for…

bubmagJanuary 12, 2026

Targeted Killings

Trump ‘inclined’ to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after White House meeting

Updated : , , ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is “inclined” to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive was skeptical about oil investment efforts in the country after the toppling of former President Nicolás Maduro. “I didn’t like…

bubmagJanuary 12, 2026

Impeachment

National Portrait Gallery makes changes to Trump portion of ‘America’s Presidents’ exhibit

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has replaced a photo of President Donald Trump and reportedly a caption that accompanied it — erasing mentions of Trump’s two impeachments and the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. The new portrait, displayed in the gallery’s “America’s Presidents” exhibit, was posted on X by the White…

bubmagJanuary 12, 2026

Moravec‘s Paradox

Forget the robots, these are the best computing innovations at CES 2026

(Image credit: Future) The CES show floor is often a wild, seemingly lawless place where you’ve got e-Bikes and vacuum cleaners next to dancing robots and beauty tech. While the show does attempt to categorize all the vendors into specific areas, the boundaries are often wobbly and it's easy to…

bubmagJanuary 12, 2026

Moravec‘s Paradox

AI pendants and wearables return to CES, promising personal assistants around your neck

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, gadget makers have pitched AI pendants as note-takers or ways to remember beautiful or important moments of each day. — AFP pic (New users only) Unlock 4%* + 10%* p.a. promo rate for 3 months via Versa and enjoy FREE RM10 &…

bubmagJanuary 12, 2026

Google

Google co-founders may be leaving California

In Brief Posted: 2:56 PM PST · January 11, 2026 Image Credits:James Leynse/Corbis / Getty Images Sergey Brin and Larry Page appear to be reducing their presence in the state where they co-founded Google. The New York Times reports that in December, 15 limited liability companies overseeing Brin’s investments and…

bubmagJanuary 11, 2026

Pandemic

Inside Starbucks’ bold plan to reclaim its magic

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bubmagJanuary 11, 2026

Iran rights group warns of ‘mass killing’

Trump says US military considering ‘strong options’ on Iran

Trump says Iran proposed nuclear deal talks, as U.S. considers military action amid protests

County seeks applicants for seven openings on Animal Control Advisory Board

Trump ‘inclined’ to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after White House meeting

National Portrait Gallery makes changes to Trump portion of ‘America’s Presidents’ exhibit

Forget the robots, these are the best computing innovations at CES 2026

AI pendants and wearables return to CES, promising personal assistants around your neck

Google co-founders may be leaving California

Inside Starbucks’ bold plan to reclaim its magic

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