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German engineer becomes first wheelchair user launched into space

A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.

CBS News

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$120k funding for flood-hit rugby league clubs

Seven months after devastating floods hit Taree, local footy clubs are rebuilding thanks to $120k in joint funding from NSW Rugby League, NSW Government and Westpac. The funding has helped the grassroots teams replace essential equipment...

LeadStory Spotlight

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AI slop killing the internet

AI slop is low-quality content generated by artificial intelligence. And there is a lot of AI slop on the internet. Mashable's Tim Marcin explains how we got here.

Mashable

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China Is Winning the AI Race, Says FTSG's Webb

Amy Webb, CEO of Future Today Strategy Group, says China has the edge in the AI race because it's ahead of the US in building out key infrastructure. Webb discusses why the US needs a coordinated effort to stay competitive in tech develo...

Bloomberg

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Viral videos drive Aussie seafood chain’s rapid growth

With more than 5-million followers across social media, Kickin’Inn has emerged as one of Australia’s most talked-about brands online. The seafood restaurant chain says its customer-led content strategy is driving full venues at home and ...

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Earth's magnetic weak spot is growing

A growing “dent” in Earth’s magnetic field over the South Atlantic has expanded dramatically in the last decade, raising concerns about satellite safety and space radiation. A leading magnetic field expert explains what’s really happenin...

The Weather Channel

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AI may be reason for increase in tech product prices

Scripps News Group consumer reporter Jane Caffrey shows why AI may be the cause of skyrocketing prices for technology products like phones and computers.

Scripps Local

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Space Force chief master sergeant celebrates six years of new branch

John F. Bentivegna, the chief master sergeant of the Space Force, joined CBS News as the branch celebrates its sixth birthday.

CBS America

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TikTok nears deal to avoid ban in the U.S.

TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a group of investors in America, a source familiar with the deal tells CBS News.

CBS News

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Customers fill in to Beijing's new consumer robot shopping center

Are you stuck at the last minute for a Christmas gift? Wondering how to “wow” your child when they open their presents? Well, Beijing might have a solution for you: The world’s first consumer robot shopping center.

France 24

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Denmark ending postal service after 400 years

After 400 years, Denmark’s national postal service is preparing to deliver its last letters. On December 30th, PostNord will shut down its letter collection and delivery entirely — a first for any country in Europe.

Al Jazeera

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Lasers turn back time on Rome’s Column of Marcus Aurelius

A historic Roman victory column is being restored using up-to-date techniques. The Column of Emperor Marcus Aurelius is getting Italy's most extensive laser cleaning yet, as part of an EU-funded heritage plan.

Reuters

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Canadian scientists hope to return to Antarctica to build on findings

Research samples gathered by an all-Canadian expedition to Antarctica are making waves at the ArcticNet scientific conference as Canadian scientists hope to expand our scientific footprint there and return for another expedition to build...

CBC News

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Taiwan's small firms pivot to defense production

Amid China's repeated military threats, more people across Taiwan are being drawn into preparations for a possible conflict. DW visits a drone maker that once supplied farmers and is now pivoting to the battlefield.

DW News

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OpenAI selling ChatGPT bundles to colleges

OpenAI has sold more than 700,000 ChatGPT licenses to about 35 public universities for use by students and faculty. OpenAI has hired education-focused salespeople and is offering discounts to universities, with schools willing to purchas...

Bloomberg

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Russians facing Roblox ban question censorship of popular games

A Russian ban on U.S. gaming platform Roblox has fueled debate among some children and parents about censorship and the utility of bans in a world where children can bypass limits with a few clicks.

Reuters

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Why a 'slushy' moon might be the best place to find aliens

Scientists have long believed Saturn’s moon Titan hid a massive underground ocean, but new research suggests something even stranger: a deep, icy slush filled with pockets of warm liquid water that could support life. By reanalyzing data...

The Weather Channel

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AI smart glasses display real-time subtitles for the deaf

Deaf and hard-of-hearing people have been treated to a preview of the latest version of XRAI Inc’s live-captioning smart glasses. The company says their tech could transform accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Reuters

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Home battery boosts iconic Christmas lights display

After nearly 40 years lighting up his Jindabyne home every Christmas, John McLoughlin has flicked the switch on his 2025 display with the help of a new home battery. The 25kWh battery provided by Origin is expected to save John around $2...

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Battlefield is on track to outsell Call of Duty - IGN Daily Fix

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 may have been the best-selling game of November, but Battlefield 6 is on track to win the year. The latest sales data from Circana is positioning Battlefield to top Call of Duty for the first time in the two fra...

IGN

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How AI grew in 2025 and what could come next

In 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into the U.S. economy and people's everyday lives grew to historic levels. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to recap how the transformative techn...

CBS News

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Best PlayStation games of 2025

Superheroes, ronin, insect warriors, and postal service workers. Whatever your fantasy this year, PlayStation could deliver it. But which PS5 game was the best?

IGN

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Cybersecurity experts warn against internet-connected toys

As families prepare for Christmas shopping, cyber security experts are raising concerns about internet-connected toys that could expose children and families to digital security risks.

Scripps Local

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Fake video claiming ‘coup in France’ goes viral

Sometime in the second week of December, an improbable video began making the rounds on French-language social media. France, it claimed, was subject to a coup d’état, and President Emmanuel Macron had possibly been deposed. The AI-gener...

France 24

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Musicians raise alarm over AI scammers

If a recent song by your favorite artist sounded slightly unusual, there may be a reason: musicians are warning that AI-generated tracks are appearing on streaming platforms while being falsely credited to their names.

France 24

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Austria's glaciers: Hope on thin ice?

Glaciologist Tobias Sauter has been monitoring climate change for decades — from Patagonia to the Himalayas. DW met the dedicated scientist immersed in mountain research.

DW News

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UBC study finds mindfulness could reduce problematic smartphone use

A recent report says 95 percent of Canadian adults have a smartphone. That stat, coupled with the rise of social media and some people spending hours a day on their devices, has given way to problematic smartphone use.

CBC News

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OpenAI in initial talks to raise $10 billion from Amazon

OpenAI is in initial talks to raise at least $10 billion from Amazon and use its chips, a potential win for the online retailer's effort to broaden its AI industry presence and compete with Nvidia. The deal under discussion could value O...

Bloomberg

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Meet the Japanese woman who married ChatGPT

In Japan, 32-year-old Yurina Noguchi has married an AI persona she created. Although their union isn't legally recognized in the country, her story highlights a growing trend of virtual companionship where devotion to fictional character...

Reuters

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UN anticorruption conference in Doha uses AI chat bots to fight crime

Using AI bots to fight corruption. A conference in Doha is exploring unique ways to take on tech-savvy criminals.

Al Jazeera