The Canadian Premier League final was held in Ottawa with temperatures dropping to -8 degrees Celsius. The game continued to be delayed due to snow, and the field lines were cleared every 15 minutes. Insane.pic.twitter.com/Y2iDcsYzIf
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) January 17, 2026
A patient whose life was once ‘paralyzed’ shows sustained recovery with transplanted nerve treatment SciTech Daily
You can now book a hotel room on the moon for $250,000 Ars Technica
Horses can smell fear in humans when we sweat Phys.org
Reddit Suddenly Goes Obsessed with Paris Hilton’s Cookware Wired
New coronavirus infection/pandemic
EID Journal: Thrombotic Events and Stroke One Year After COVID-19 or Other Acute Respiratory Infections Avian Influenza Diary
The new coronavirus pandemic enters its seventh year with no end in sight
Climate/Environment
The Iranian regime has survived wars, sanctions, and uprisings. The environmental crisis may bring it down. grist
A small earthquake reveals dangerous secrets beneath California Science Daily
EPA rules xAI natural gas generator was used illegally TechCrunch
US reiterates rationale for climate change rules: What you need to know Phys.org
south of the border
Machado vows to lead Venezuela ‘when the time is right’ BBC
Venezuela’s new president seeks to consolidate power through divisive modern diplomacy
US Airlines warns East Pacific over ‘military activities’ RT
Mexico this week: President Trump steps up pressure on cartels, bringing sovereignty dispute to boiling point Mexico News Daily
Colombia, Panama, Grenada – targets of US intervention in the Cold War – see Trump’s actions with fear and deja vu The Globe and Mail
China?
Relations between Canada and China have been estranged and uncertain for nearly a decade.
We are changing this with a new strategic partnership that will benefit our peoples. pic.twitter.com/2Geqt7Zf1d
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) January 17, 2026
China attacks Los Angeles Times due to President Trump’s protectionist trade policies
China leads aviation logistics revolution with first test flight of Tianma-1000 unmanned cargo plane Military Watch Magazine
China is becoming more sexually liberal – If you’re a man The Conversation
China no longer purchases US soybeans for unprecedented 6 months in a row Forbes
Photos of China’s green energy transition kottke.org
India
The world’s tallest bronze statue is in India The International Affairs
Why the framework of ‘flexibility’ collides with economic reality in India’s great gig work debate The Indian Express
India turns to small modular nuclear reactors to meet climate goals
Africa
West and Central Africa shaken by humanitarian crisis APA News
Yoweri Museveni wins Uganda election, opposition accuses ‘fake results’ Guardian
President Hassan Sheikh condemns Israel’s ‘land grab’ as Red Line Dawang Africa
After conflicting explanations, the Ministry of Health acknowledged the infant experiment in Guinea-Bissau.
This is our story without a paywall. you’re welcome. https://t.co/YBMxqwSsfl pic.twitter.com/ufmSXRSUwZ
— Margaret Kimberly (@freedomrideblog) January 17, 2026
discord in europe
France supports Serbia’s accession to the EU, supports establishment of key negotiating chapter, the Andre Agency
Polish president slams EU as ‘vanishing star’, warns of Russian imperialism Euronews
‘Not for sale’: Massive protests in Copenhagen over President Trump’s desire to secure Greenland NPR
President Trump: NATO members face increased tariffs to 25% until Greenland purchase deal is reached CNBC
“I’m tired of idiots.” With those four words, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis wasn’t just condemning policy. He has declared war on the incompetence that is rotting the White House from within.
In a fiery crackdown in the full Senate that stunned his own party, Mr. Tillis launched a nuclear attack on Mr. Trump in the top… pic.twitter.com/J4OY3qdE1I
— James Tate (@JamesTate121) January 17, 2026
old blighty
Britain’s military disaster destroys our confidence UnHerd
One indicator that can tell you a lot about the state of the UK economy BBC
Israel vs. Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Iran
International and human rights organizations that concluded genocide in Gaza:
International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS)@pardon@hrw@btselem@MSF@UNHumanRights@UN_HRC@WarmWant@PHRIsrael@fidh_en@LemkinInstitute
Israel is not hiding it.pic.twitter.com/RQtTbTXJlW
— Dilly Hussain (@DillyHussain88) January 17, 2026
PM breaks with Trump, says composition of main Gaza oversight committee is ‘inconsistent’ with Israeli policy – Israel Times
Photo: Gaza ceasefire brings no relief as Israeli bombing continues Al Jazeera
President Trump’s ‘peace commission’ appears to be seeking broader powers beyond Gaza al-Jazeera
‘If the resistance doesn’t survive, Lebanon won’t survive’: Naim Qassem warns amid escalation Palestine Chronicle
US sense of helplessness in Iran crisis is due to lack of naval capacity Asia Times
A new war that’s not so cold war
dark Kyiv alabama moon
Zelensky calls for faster energy imports as Ukraine suffers power outages Al Jazeera
Russia is considering attacking substations supplying Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, Ukrainian intelligence says in Ukraiska Pravda newspaper.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine’s air defense supplies are ‘insufficient’ BBC
Update on Ukraine-Russia war: Kiev officials arrive in US for key peace talks with Trump envoy The Independent
big brother is watching you
TSA’s $45 confirmID fee ties air travel access to paid identity verification Take back the net
Concerned about surveillance, states enact privacy laws restricting license plate reading News8000.com
imperial collapse watch
Dangerous bacteria discovered in homeless camp, California college town’s elite race to stop outbreak of deadly tropical disease
Homeless shelters for seniors spring up to meet medical needs of seniors Apple Valley News Now
Trump 2.0
Doctor says President Trump appears to be suffering from a stroke
12 ways the Trump administration dismantled civil rights laws and the foundations of inclusive democracy in its first year The Conversation
Why President Trump wants to expand Canada is America’s manifest destiny UnHerd
President Trump says he will impose 10% tariffs on eight EU countries in opposition to US control of Greenland NPR
musk is important
Elon Musk seeks $134 billion payment from OpenAI and Microsoft engadget
Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues xAI over Grok abuse
Elon Musk slams Ryanair CEO as ‘complete idiot’ and considers takeover bid NDTV.com
Elon Musk believes there will be no need to save for retirement in a ‘rich’ future mint with AI and robotics
Democratic Party Death Watch
Progressive approach to John Fetterman Senate primary strengthens NBC News
President Trump escalates war against the US as Democrats debate what to say Zeteo
immigration
Trump’s Twin Cities immigration crackdown creates chaos and tension as new normal Associated Press
Racial quotas for immigrants are back The Guardian
🚨BREAKING: Glacier officials once again trampled on the Fourth Amendment… illegally broke down a door while children were inside, burst into another residence with an assault rifle, and detained six people without warrants, including a 12-year-old boy.
And that is… pic.twitter.com/rRN6t2Nzxn
— Jesus Freakin Congress (@TheJFreakinC) January 17, 2026
🚨BREAKING: New video from Minneapolis shows the truth ICE doesn’t want you to see…Compliance won’t protect you.
In this video, an ICE officer pulls up to a vehicle and immediately requests the driver’s ID.
The man quietly asks the most basic, legally protected question. “why… pic.twitter.com/3mjWa41tJH
— Jesus Freakin Congress (@TheJFreakinC) January 16, 2026
ICE kidnapped Native Americans and sent them to actual concentration camps.
Three members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe are being held at Fort Snelling.
ICE has no jurisdiction over Native Americans.
This should be even bigger news.
— Kelly (@broadwaybabyto) January 17, 2026
Our press is no longer free
Trump’s war on journalism: Officials proudly defend attacks on journalists’ homes
Gathering evidence as propagandist Olivier Boyd-Barrette
‘Stars and Stripes’ responds to Pentagon’s ‘woke’ targets Independent News Military.com
Mr. Market is in a bad mood.
History warns about the dollar and budget deficits Phys.org
China’s US Treasury holdings fall to 17-year low Asia Business Daily
The S&P 500 will soar in 2026, but this stock market indicator may be sending a warning signal to investors The Motley Fool
Highly valued stock markets will depend on strong fourth-quarter earnings or a sharp rise in risk volatility Cryptopolitan
A.I.
Coming soon: We’d like to interrupt this ChatGPT session with a special message from our sponsor, The Register.
Matthew McConaughey is using a clever legal trick to crush the futurism of AI companies
‘You could hit a wall’: Why trillions of dollars in risk doesn’t guarantee AI reward The Guardian
AI companies enter healthcare sector Whalesbook
WA law seeks to protect minors from AI chatbots KNKX Public Radio
basil
Scams emerge in January: Why scams spike at the start of the year FOX News
Thailand’s ruling party appeals to voters with vote to end Cambodian conflict and close fraudulent bases SCMP
guillotine watch
A 73-year-old bottle of French Burgundy became the most expensive wine ever sold at auction in 2018, selling for $558,000 (about £439,300). A 1945 bottle of Romanée-Conti sold at Sotheby’s for more than 17 times its original estimate of $32,000.#France pic.twitter.com/4bbgHquegm
— Mythic Saga (@Mythicsagaa) February 8, 2024
Top 5 most expensive whiskeys in the world #Top 5 #expensive #whiskey pic.twitter.com/ecgg43l1VX
— Top5expensive (@top5expensive) January 7, 2026
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