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A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows a sharp divide over the US strike on Venezuela. While Trump's approval ticks up, 72% of citizens worry about long-term involvement.

The US's support for an $8 billion smelter raises questions about security, independence, and the use of military and financial power to control vital resources amid sanctions.

Trump claims Denmark cannot handle Greenland's defence, triggering backlash from Europe as Arctic tensions with Russia intensify.

Senior members of Congress emerged sharply divided from a classified briefing on the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Donald Trump suggests US taxpayers could help reimburse oil firms rebuilding Venezuela's oil industry, sparking debate over costs, accountability and who truly benefits from the plan.

Hilton removed a Minnesota hotel after MAGA backlash over ICE bookings, raising questions about corporate discretion, local franchise autonomy, and the impact of political pressure on brands.

At CES 2026, An'An, a biomimetic panda robot from Mind With Heart Robotics, drew attention for its emotionally intelligent approach to artificial intelligence. Designed for emotional support, loneliness relief, and elderly care, An'An reflects a growing interest in human-centered AI, one focused on companionship, long-term interaction, and everyday wellbeing rather…

AI should be treated as a tool, not a substitute for human judgment. When organizations rely on it as a replacement for thinking rather than an amplifier of it, misalignment follows quickly.

Software engineer Sai Bhargav Yalamanchi notes that mathematical tools helping practitioners interpret uncertainty have become increasingly relevant.