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The life of a cinephile knows no rest! Today is not only the day when cheers and jeers are sounding across Hollywood as the nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards hit, but it's also the opening day for the Sundance Film Festival, where Oscar buzz begins.

It was last year at Sundance that Rose Byrne began to be heralded for her ruthlessly intense performance in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You. The fest



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AI toys say the darnedest things, according to the independent experts who test them for safety.

When researchers from Common Sense Media tried out the popular AI toys Miko 3, Grem, and Bondu, they documented the concerning results in a report published Thursday.

Bondu, a plush dinosaur powered by AI, apparently insisted to a tester that it was as real as in their human friends. "I'm here to have


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FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on Jan. 22. The winter edition of the Cozy Mystery Book Blast offers free cozy mystery books for your e-reader.


We know that we literally only just made an announcement that Stuff Your Kindle Day was back for 2026, but we're back to tell you that there are two free giveaways running concurrently right now. Is this too much or are new events


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From Davos to Washington to America's high school classrooms, people are questioning the foundations of our economic system — and we at Business Insider are tracking what the fight over the future of capitalism means for your work, your wealth, and your world.

Polls show Americans' trust in capitalism is falling fast, as daily life has grown more expensive and less secure


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5 AI and trade experts at Davos share their thoughts on the future of Robotics.
  • Digital twins are delivering real productivity gains for companies.
  • Labor shortages are accelerating the need for humanoid robots.
  • Tailored research and development is crucial for effective AI integration.

In a world of AI chatbots and agents, we're not talking enough about physical AI


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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

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Gavin Newsom at Davos on Tuesday.
  • Gavin Newsom went hard with anti-Trump messaging during his session at Davos.
  • He said the US was not living under the rule of law but rather "the Rule of Don."
  • To illustrate his point, he waved around kneepads for corporate leaders who he said were kneeling to Trump.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom used his 30-minute speech at Davos


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Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's new defense minister, has set an audacious new goal for his forces: killing 50,000 Russian troops per month.
  • Mykhailo Fedorov outlined a brutal new goal for his troops: Kill 50,000 Russian soldiers every month.
  • The defense minister said Ukrainians are already reporting 35,000 kills a month, confirmed by video.
  • It

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