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Trump confirms Venezuela port strike; Kennedy Center performers walk; Philly homicides hit historic low; Sweden trials “friendship hour”; 72-way multiwear dress; Korean telecom spying/payment-fraud flaw; robots get artificial “skin”; famed botched-fresco restorer dies; war’s toll on an 11-year-old; vigil for Cpl. Matthew “Ty” Snook
Trump confirms U.S. strike on suspected drug trafficking port in Venezuela
Trump confirmed that the United States struck a dock area in Venezuela that officials believe is used to transfer drugs onto boats for international distribution.
Swedish workplaces test a “friendship hour” to reduce loneliness
Swedish workers are taking part in a pilot “friendship hour” at work aimed at tackling loneliness, with some staff also receiving free money to help cover the cost of social activities with friends.
Multiway Dress in 31 Colors Can Be Styled 72 Different Ways
An “extremely flattering” multiway dress is available in 31 colors and can be worn 72 different ways, offering flexible styling options. One customer said she chose it for her bridesmaids and that they all looked beautiful.
Philadelphia Records a Historic Decline in Homicides, but More Work Remains
Philadelphia has recorded 218 homicides through Dec. 28, a nearly 17% drop compared with the same period last year, marking a historic decline while officials stress that continued efforts are still needed.
More Kennedy Center Performers Cancel After Board Renames Venue the Trump-Kennedy Center
More performers are withdrawing from scheduled appearances at the Kennedy Center after at least three additional events were canceled following a board vote—by members selected by President Donald Trump—to rename the venue the Trump-Kennedy Center.
Top Political Headlines of 2025
Host Matt O'Donnell and a panel review the year’s biggest political stories in a New Year’s edition, while also offering predictions for the major political headlines expected in 2026.
Korean telecom’s weak femtocell security exposed customers to spying and payment fraud
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT found that Korea Telecom (KT) deployed thousands of poorly secured femtocells, including a certificate stored in plaintext and reused across many devices. The weaknesses enabled attackers to intercept customer communications and carry out micropayments fraud, potentially over a period of years.
Researchers Develop Neuromorphic-Inspired Artificial Skin for Robots
Researchers Make 'Neuromorphic' Artificial Skin For Robots by building a modular “e-skin” that uses spiking signals—loosely inspired by how biological nerves communicate—to report pressure and sensor identity while also sending regular “I’m still here” health checks. A second processing layer can localize touch, filter signals, and trigger simple reflexes like moving a robotic arm away from potentially damaging force, before passing consolidated data to a higher-level controller. The snap-together skin segments use magnetic interlocks and unique ID codes so damaged sections can be quickly swapped out, and the design can pair with energy-efficient spiking-neural hardware for AI-based control.
Spanish woman who became famous for a botched fresco restoration has died
Cecilia Giménez, the Spanish woman who gained global attention after an attempted restoration of the Ecce Homo fresco went wrong—leading to the nickname “Monkey Christ”—has died.
How growing up in war affects an 11-year-old
How growing up in war really affects an 11-year-old is explored through journalist Fergal Keane’s reporting and research on children exposed to conflict, focusing on the long-term psychological impact of trauma and examining what interventions, if any, can help them recover.
Candlelight vigil in Hockessin honors fallen Corporal Matthew "Ty" Snook
Hundreds of people gathered in Hockessin as the Police Athletic League of Delaware held a candlelight vigil to honor fallen Delaware State Police trooper Corporal Matthew "Ty" Snook.
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