Science & Tech

Robotic dog helps those facing mental health and cognitive challenges

Jan. 26, 2025

U.S. robotics company Tombot has introduced "Jennie," an innovative AI-powered robotic pet designed to provide comfort and companionship to those facing cognitive health challenges. This groundbreaking creation is set to transform the lives of millions struggling with dementia, mild cognitive impairment and various mental health issues.

International News

Feminists facing resistance in China find the funny side of things

Jan. 26, 2025

For women in China, it may feel as if there is little to laugh about these days. The world’s second-largest economy is struggling to recover from the pandemic, and the government is cracking down on feminist activism as it encourages women to embrace “traditional” female roles as wives and mothers.

Science & Tech

Trump vows answers on mystery drone sightings as expert makes eerie prediction

Jan. 26, 2025

An influx of unexplained drone sightings in parts of the United States began to make headlines in November, and although authorities have said there is no evidence that the drones are a threat to national security or public safety, experts explain the mystery behind the uptick in sightings. Fox News' Peter Doocy questioned President Donald Trump about the drones on Monday, asking, "Anything with these drones — is it anything to be worried about?" "I would like to find out what it is and tell the people. In fact, I’d like to do that," Trump responded. He then redirected to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. "Could we find out what that was, Susie? Why don’t we find out immediately?"

Entertainment

'Wheel of Fortune' star Vanna White confused by son being called 'thirst trap'

Jan. 25, 2025

"Wheel of Fortune" star Vanna White was left puzzled after social media users called her son Nikko Santo Pietro a "thirst trap." Last month, White, 67, shared an Instagram video in which she and Santo Pietro were seen in the kitchen as they cooked a chicken dish. After fans used the slang phrase to describe the 30-year-old real estate agent, White appeared to be unfamiliar with the meaning of the term during Thursday's episode of the long-running game show. "I recently posted a video of me and my son, Nikko, cooking and it got a lot of response," the TV personality told her co-host Ryan Seacrest as the audience cheered.

Sports

Here's what was happening the last time the Commanders won a Super Bowl

Jan. 25, 2025

A lot can change in three-plus decades, and we've rounded up the biggest moments that happened in the NFL and sports world, pop culture and around the globe the last time that Washington won a Super Bowl:

Weather

Trump floats overhauling or eliminating FEMA while touring hurricane damage in North Carolina

Jan. 25, 2025

President Donald Trump on Friday floated the idea of overhauling or eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, while visiting North Carolina to view the aftermath of last year's Hurricane Helene. “I’ll also be signing an executive order to begin the process of fundamentally reforming and overhauling FEMA, or maybe getting rid of FEMA. I think, frankly, FEMA is not good," Trump said at a hurricane recovery briefing in Fletcher, North Carolina.

Sports

American Madison Keys wins Australian Open, upsets No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka

Jan. 25, 2025

American tennis star Madison Keys upset No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open on Saturday. Keys, 29, won 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the tightly contested match to win her first-ever Grand Slam tournament.

Sports

Aryna Sabalenka slams, throws racket after being upset by Madison Keys in Australian Open final

Jan. 25, 2025

A thriller at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne saw American Madison Keys upset No. 1-ranked women’s singles player Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open on Saturday. After shaking hands with the victor, Sabalenka let out her emotions on her racket.

Sports

Novak Djokovic posts image of MRI showing hamstring injury after fans boo him for leaving match

Jan. 25, 2025

The Serbian tennis star posted a scan of his injured left hamstring on social media early Sunday after being booed at the Australian Open when he quit playing one set into his semifinal. He said at his news conference that he had a torn muscle, but faced criticism from fans on soecial media who questioned how serious the injury was.

Science & Tech

Unusual Martian mounds could help solve one of the red planet’s biggest mysteries

Jan. 25, 2025

Thousands of mysterious mounds on Mars preserve layers of evidence pointing to ancient water on the red planet that likely sculpted the towering formations. More than 15,000 mounds jut skyward from the lowlands of Mars’ Chryse Planitia, located near a natural dividing line between the planet’s southern and northern hemispheres. The geological features have long intrigued scientists, who up until now weren’t sure what created the mounds.