Team USA names figure skating roster for Milan Olympics
The United States announced a 16-skater figure skating team for the 2026 Milan Olympics, selected based on performances from early 2025 through this week's U.S. championships.
2026/01/11
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Aleppo residents return after 'partial ceasefire'
Residents began returning to the Sheikh Maqsoud area of Aleppo after days of clashes between government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces; first responders entered to clear rubble and disarm mines.
2026/01/11
Greenland's rare earths face major extraction challenges
Greenland sits on large rare earth deposits, but harsh climate, remote infrastructure and difficult geology have so far prevented commercial mining.
2026/01/11
Star Trek: The Original Series' riskiest episode remains brilliant
The article says the second-season episode "The Trouble with Tribbles" was a bold tonal shift for Star Trek: The Original Series in 1967 and that its smart comedy, script by David Gerrold, and strong performances helped the franchise embrace humor and inspire later entries.
2026/01/11
UBCO's new membrane traps landfill plastics before they reach water supplies
Researchers at UBC Okanagan developed a dual-layer membrane that lab tests show captured nearly all microplastics and more than 98% of nanoplastics in landfill leachate.
2026/01/11
Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies during overnight shift
A 55-year-old guard at a construction site near the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo died during an overnight shift, and organizers said emergency services reported a heart attack while authorities have opened an investigation.
2026/01/11
Prediction markets face scrutiny after anonymous trader wins US$400,000 on Maduro's capture
An anonymous trader reportedly earned more than US$400,000 on Polymarket by betting Nicolás Maduro would be out of office, with many wagers placed hours before U.S. officials announced a raid that led to his capture; the timing has prompted concerns about possible insider trading and renewed regulatory scrutiny.
2026/01/11
Sargent unavailable for FA Cup match, Clement says
Norwich manager Philippe Clement said Josh Sargent told him he would not be available for the FA Cup third-round tie with Walsall, and Clement added the club has made clear Sargent will not leave during the January transfer window.
2026/01/11
Newfoundland weather alerts as strong winds and heavy snow are expected.
Environment Canada warns of strong winds across Newfoundland from Sunday night into Tuesday, with yellow and orange warnings in effect and coastal snowfall up to 40 cm on the west coast.
2026/01/11
Manchester United lose 2-1 to Brighton and exit FA Cup
Manchester United were beaten 2-1 at Old Trafford by Brighton and were eliminated from the FA Cup. Darren Fletcher remains without a win in his caretaker spell.
2026/01/11
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