A shooting on Big Island Lake Cree Nation left one man dead and three people injured, and police say a later report of gunfire struck homes without reported injuries; Major Crimes investigators are searching for two suspects last seen on an ATV.
Some foreign officials have publicly encouraged Iranian protesters, and Iranian authorities say such messages are evidence of foreign backing while activists report at least 35 killed and about 1,200 detained.
John Risley says the planned wind-to-green-hydrogen project in western Newfoundland will not proceed, and he now proposes a $16-billion subsea and overland transmission network to carry wind power from the Atlantic provinces to Hydro-Québec for possible export.
Hundreds of flights were canceled at major European hubs and rail and road travel was disrupted as a cold snap brought heavy snow; authorities warned conditions could worsen.
Researchers at Queen Mary University London linked thermoception (the perception of temperature) to self‑awareness after reviewing decades of research. They report that warmth combined with touch can increase body ownership and reinforce a feeling of security.
Global News reports that roughly 600 tourists are unable to leave Socotra after United Arab Emirates troops withdrew and air traffic at the island's main airport halted. Yemeni Airlines announced a flight to Jeddah scheduled for Jan. 7.
ASUS announced that eight of its products received CES 2026 Innovation Awards across categories including AI, sustainability, gaming, imaging, and peripherals.
At CES 2026 ASUS presented a 2026 Copilot+ PC lineup that includes ProArt creator laptops (including a GoPro co‑branded PX13), new Zenbook and Vivobook models, tablets, and desktop AiOs; the company highlighted integrated AI features and exclusive apps across AMD, Intel and Qualcomm platforms.
Authorities worldwide have condemned Grok after reports said its image tool produced sexualized images of women and some images that appeared to be under 18; regulators in the U.K., EU, France, India, Malaysia, Poland and Brazil have contacted X or launched inquiries.
Doctors warn the U.S. CDC's updated childhood vaccine schedule could increase confusion and vaccine hesitancy in Canada; Canadian officials say their immunization schedule remains based on current scientific evidence.
