SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts will leave the International Space Station today (Jan. 14) in the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbiting lab, and you can watch it live.

Crew-11 astronauts undock in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station (video)

Organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year for the first time in over a decade, resulting in fewer kidney transplants, according to an analysis issued Wednesday that pointed to signs of public mistrust in the lifesaving system.  More than 100,000 people in the U.S. are on the list for an organ transplant.  The nonprofit Kidney Transplant Collaborative analyzed federal data and found 116 fewer kidney transplants were performed last year than in 2024.

Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants

At least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder, federal health officials said Wednesday.  Superfoods Inc., which makes Live it Up-brand Super Greens powder, recalled products including its original and wild berry flavors with expiration dates of August 2026 to January 2028.  No deaths have been reported, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control a

Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella

Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space.

Astronauts head home early after medical issue

Last year, measles cases in the U.S. reached a 33-year high.

At least 171 measles cases confirmed in 9 states, CDC data shows

The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia

A majority of counties across the U.S. are seeing a steady rise in vaccine exemptions for religious or personal beliefs among children entering kindergarten, a new study shows

Vaccine exemptions for religious or personal beliefs are rising across the U.S.

"Our study provides a new direction to understand the whole evolutionary history of massive stars toward the formation of black hole binaries."

Massive supernova explosion may have created a binary black hole

"If they were purely made up of stars, they would be the densest galaxies in the universe."

James Webb Space Telescope's mysterious 'little red dots' may be black holes in disguise

Four astronauts are set to depart the International Space Station Wednesday amid a health concern. The unprecedented early departure will leave behind a skeleton crew.

4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab

The soldier is alleged to have been in contact with Iranian intelligence forces since some time in July 2025, and to have carried out tasks for them in exchange for financial compensation. An IDF soldier from the Givati Brigade was arrested by Israeli authorities in September under suspicion of spying for Iran, a court released for publication on Wednesday.

IDF Givati Brigade soldier arrested, charged in suspected Iran espionage

Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.

Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says

Whole milk is heading back to school lunch cafeterias.

Trump signs bill allowing whole milk to return to school lunches

Joe Bennett says his parents are in a "dangerous position" amid Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests.

Concern for couple jailed in Tehran as British embassy closes

Four astronauts are set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean as they return early from the International Space Station due to a crew member’s medical issue.

4 astronauts are en route home from ISS after medical issue forces early exit

In his remarks at Ukraine's parliament, Mykhailo Fedorov warned of nearly 2 million Ukrainians dodging the military draft.

Ukraine's new defense minister just outlined how dire its troop shortage has become

Voting began Thursday in Uganda’s presidential election despite a days-long internet shutdown that has been criticized as an anti-democratic tactic in a country where the president has held office since 1986.  Crowds gathered and long lines formed in some areas as polling station openings were delayed and voting materials were seen being delivered after the scheduled 7 a.m. opening time.  President Yoweri Museveni, 81, faces seven other candidates, including Robert Kyagulanyi, a musician-turned-

Voting begins in Uganda’s presidential election during internet shutdown and polling station delays

The statement put Rajji in the crosshairs of Hezbollah supporters, with several prominent figures releasing statements condemning the Foreign Minister and his statement during the interview. Youssef Rajji, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon, said that "so long as Hezbollah is not completely disarmed, Israel has the right to continue its attacks," in an interview with Sky News, N12 reported on Wednesday.

'Israel has the right to continue its attacks,' Lebanese Foreign Minister announces

The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

Polls open in tense Uganda election amid widespread delays

Dating content is becoming more popular online. What does that mean for the people hoping to be vulnerable in their search for love?

Going on a bad date is a drag. Worse? Ending up as a cautionary tale on TikTok.

Some methods being tried to counter climate change shift the ocean’s biology or chemistry. Others would deflect solar radiation. All have consequences for marine life.

Climate engineering would alter the oceans, reshaping marine life – our new study examines each method’s risks

The US, China, India, Europe and Japan all have exciting missions on the horizon in 2026. Many of them are collaborative feats.

From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Last year was among the planet's three warmest on record, the World Meteorological Organization said on Wednesday, as EU scientists also confirmed average

2025 among world's three hottest years on record, WMO says

Some newly found stars in a small galaxy called Sextans A are forming without some of the usual "ingredients," raising questions about how the early universe evolved.

Unusual 'ingredients' helped stars form in a galaxy near the Milky Way

The 59-year-old actor was booked into jail on an unspecified felony charge and released on a $50,000 bond.

Kiefer Sutherland arrested after allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver in L.A.

The findings potentially solve the paradox of how liquid water seems to have persisted on Mars even when the climate grew too cold.

How Mars' ancient lakes grew shields of ice to stay warm as the Red Planet froze

Ukraine, in a second effort on Wednesday, named its fourth defence minister in the nearly four years since it was attacked by Russia and also approved the former defence minister to the top job at the energy ministry. A clear majority of 277 lawmakers voted for Mykhailo Fedorov for the top defence job.

Ukraine confirms defence and energy ministers at second attempt

Elba talks to Yahoo about how "Hijack" has changed the way fans react to him in public. Plus, he shares what helps him unwind after a day of shooting one of his high-tension roles.

Idris Elba is the king of the stress-watch

Horses can detect fear in humans by smell, becoming more likely to startle and more wary of people who are scared, a new study has found.

Horses really can smell our fear, new study finds

Jan 14 (Reuters) - AbbVie said on Wednesday it is seeking to expand its presence in the fast-growing market ​for obesity treatments, leaning on the weight-loss drug it licensed ‌last year from Danish biotech Gubra. Gubra's drug, GUBamy, mimics the hormone amylin and could ‌be used as an alternative to popular GLP-1 drugs like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound to help people lose more weight with fewer side effects.

AbbVie plans to build out its presence in obesity market

New York City nurses are striking for a third day Wednesday, with both sides seemingly preparing for a protracted walkout.  None of the three major hospital systems affected by the strike have met with union negotiators, though one said it plans to sit down with nurses Thursday.  Picketing nurses instead held a rally at a Bronx hospital in which their leaders took aim at hospital administrators who they say are mischaracterizing their contract demands.

What to know as New York City nurses strike for a 3rd day

Marianne Elliott, a Tony Award winner,  is set to direct, with Tom Scutt as the production designer.

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey will reunite for 'Sunday in the Park With George'

The FDA upgraded the earlier cheese recall to a Class I designation.

What to know about cheese voluntarily recalled in 20 states

On Sunday, dozens of Golani Brigade soldiers and officers walked out of a large conference hall to protest female soldiers singing at the ceremony. Following a series of events taking aim at the role of women in the IDF, the Forum Dvorah NGO, which supports female military service, on Wednesday called on Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.

Forum Dvorah demands clear support for women in combat as IDF gender debate escalates

Inside the stomach of an ancient wolf puppy found entombed in Siberian permafrost, scientists discovered meat from a woolly rhinoceros — and sequenced its genome.

In the stomach of a mummified wolf pup, scientists find DNA from a woolly rhinoceros

Spring & Mulberry recalled one lot of Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bars.

What to know about voluntary chocolate recall

Stretching 18km between Denmark and Germany, this €7bn immersed tunnel is the world’s longest road and rail link. By 2029, it will replace a 45-minute ferry trip with a 10-minute drive or a 7-minute train ride, offering a 24/7 gateway to Scandinavia.

The Longest Underwater Tunnel Connecting Germany and Denmark

BBC Persian has received dozens of accounts from inside Iran. Defiant despite potential repercussions, the witnesses said they wanted to ensure the rest of the world knew of the violence against the protesters.

'I carried my wife's body for an hour and a half' - BBC hears stories of protesters killed in Iran

NEW YORK, Jan 14 (Reuters) - U.S. healthcare spending rose by 7.2% to $5.3 trillion in 2024 from $4.9 trillion in 2023, driven by increased health insurance enrollment and a jump in use of medical

US healthcare spending soars to over $5 trillion in 2024

Whole milk is heading back to school cafeterias across the country after President Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday overturning Obama-era limits on higher-fat milk options.  Nondairy drinks such as fortified soy milk may also be on the menu in the coming months following adoption of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which cleared Congress in the fall.  The action allows schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to serve whole and 2% fat milk along with the skim and low-fa

Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches

"Euphoria" will see the return of Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney and more.

'Euphoria' releases Season 3 trailer, premiere date: Watch Rue and Laurie finally face off

A state of emergency had been declared for the entire energy sector in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced after a crisis meeting on Wednesday. A coordination centre will be set up to deal specifically with the needs of capital Kiev, a city of 3 million people.

Kiev declares energy emergency after Russian attacks amid winter cold

Footage captured before the December 2025 blaze at Palace Hotel Kristall in Ariano Irpino, Italy, shows sparklers grazing the ceiling

Fire Allegedly Triggered by Wedding Cake Sparkler Causes Venue to Go Up in Flames, Leaving Groom with Second-Degree Burns

Noth famously starred on Sex and the City as Mr. Big, longtime love of Parker's character, Carrie Bradshaw.

Chris Noth responds to backlash after seemingly shading 'Sex and the City' costar Sarah Jessica Parker: 'It is not news'

Kristen Bell's "Veronica Mars" was the star's breakout role.

Is 'Veronica Mars' about to be your new binge-watch? It's now streaming on Netflix.

Department of Justice said five Kaiser Permanente affiliates in California and Colorado agreed to ​pay $556 million to resolve claims they illegally pressured doctors to add codes ‌for diagnoses they never considered to patients' medical records, in order to inflate Medicare payments ‌from the government. Wednesday's settlement resolves two whistleblower lawsuits accusing the affiliates of Oakland, California-based Kaiser of violating the federal False Claims Act.

Kaiser Permanente affiliates to pay $556 million to resolve US claims alleging Medicare fraud

For over two centuries, we have watched the red giant R Leonis dim and brighten with regularity, but this 'heartbeat' is beginning to speed up near the end of the star's life.

We may be witnessing the messy death of a star in real time

Astronauts on the International Space Station were not only treated to a sight from Earth's atmosphere recently but also caught a glimpse of one of the Milky Way's nearest galactic neighbors.

ISS astronauts spy airglow and dwarf galaxy | Space photo of the day for Jan. 13, 2026

Jan 13 () - Gene sequencing company Illumina on Tuesday introduced a dataset that maps genetic changes to help ​accelerate drug discovery through artificial intelligence. The company said ‌it was partnering with drugmakers AstraZeneca, Merck and Eli Lilly for its Billion ‌Cell Atlas, which will train advanced AI models at scale and advance research into fundamental disease mechanisms that have previously been out of reach.

Illumina unveils dataset to speed up AI-powered drug discovery

Researchers who focus on one specialty are more likely to rise through the academic ranks, even though wicked societal problems require crosscutting work to solve.

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