Mattel has released what it describes as the first autistic Barbie, developed with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, featuring noise‑cancelling headphones, a spinning fidget clip, a tablet with symbol-based AAC, and a shifted eye gaze.
Protests in Iran neared the two-week mark, and authorities have cut internet and international phone access, limiting outside reporting.
Gold reached a record $4,600.33 per ounce after reports said the Department of Justice served grand jury subpoenas in a criminal investigation involving the head of the Federal Reserve.
A minister told parliament that returns by GIC and Temasek are reasonable and aligned with their mandates, stressing a long-term investment focus; the article reports Temasek's 10-year total shareholder return was 5% and its 20-year return was 7%.
Former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic announced his retirement from professional tennis at age 35. He reached the Wimbledon final in 2016 and achieved a career-high world ranking of No. 3 during his career.
Jessie Buckley won best actress in a drama for Hamnet, and the cast and creators of the Netflix series Adolescence took multiple Golden Globe prizes including acting and limited series awards.
Members of the Alhambra's Snow White pantomime, including Sinitta and the Magnificent Seven, visited Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford ahead of a matinee to meet patients, families, staff and volunteers. The visit was intended to share New Year cheer and create lasting memories.
Nicki Guy, 47, had vision in her left eye restored after taking part in a Moorfields Eye Hospital study that used regular injections of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) to raise eye pressure; she described the outcome as "phenomenal" and is close to being able to drive again.
Renalytix announced that its kidneyintelX.dkd test completed clinical integrations at three US kidney care practices during the last quarter of 2025, and initial testing volumes have started at all sites.
Action for the River Kennet has launched a fundraiser to raise £44,000 to replace the worn wooden boardwalk at Stonebridge Wild River Reserve in Marlborough, Wiltshire.
