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Greenland-NATO warning, wheel-first UGV debut, Ukraine hits Rostov drone site, Ryanair romance crackdown, UK scratchcard generosity, Dempsey & Peña birthdays, Trump’s second impeachment anniversary, and sick-toddler feeding tips
Vestager warns a U.S. move on Greenland could be NATO’s biggest crisis
Former Danish minister and ex European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager told Euronews that a U.S. intervention in Greenland would be the most serious existential threat NATO has faced, and would endanger Europe too. Nothing says “alliance stability” like the world’s biggest member deciding to freelance on someone else’s territory.
AZAK builds a wheel-first unmanned ground vehicle with no traditional chassis
Denver-based AZAK says it has developed a futuristic unmanned ground vehicle by ditching the usual chassis, axles, and drivetrain. Instead, each wheel is a self-contained autonomous power unit with integrated components like motor and battery, enabling a modular, frame-free approach to mobility. Because why build one sensible vehicle when you can build four very confident wheels and call it innovation.
Ukraine reports strike on drone-related facility in Russia’s Rostov region
Ukraine’s General Staff said its Defense Forces carried out an overnight strike on the Atlant Aero industrial facility in Taganrog, in Russia’s Rostov region. It described the site as involved in producing Molniya strike-reconnaissance drones and components for Orion UAVs, and reported explosions and a fire.
Ryanair captain tells passengers to stop “overly intimate” behavior mid-flight
A Ryanair captain intervened on a Málaga to Liverpool flight on January 7 after reports that two passengers were getting overly intimate. Over the PA, he said it was unacceptable with children onboard and warned them to stop or face further action. Whether they complied or faced consequences after landing is unclear, but it is comforting to know the aircraft still had one functional adult.
Birmingham scratchcard winner plans to clear mother’s mortgage and treat family
National Lottery winner Anthony Brayson, 38, from Birmingham won £250,000 on a £2 Silver Scratchcard over the festive period, and said he checked the result repeatedly before it was verified. He plans to pay off the remaining balance on his mother’s mortgage, treat his parents, renovate his home, and fund family travel including California and a visit to friends in Australia. A rare sighting of windfall money doing something wholesome instead of becoming a cautionary documentary.
January 13 birthdays: Patrick Dempsey turns 60, Michael Peña turns 50
Notable birthdays on January 13 include actor Patrick Dempsey turning 60 and actor Michael Peña turning 50.
This day in U.S. politics: House impeached Trump for a second time in 2021
On Jan. 13, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump, accusing him of inciting an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, making him the first president to be impeached twice. Washington’s favorite hobby remains loudly discovering consequences, and then arguing about whether they count.
Dietitian shares six evidence-based options for feeding a sick toddler
A dietitian and mother outlines six practical, evidence-based choices she offers her toddler when the child is ill, focusing on hydration and gentle, nutrient-rich foods to support recovery and comfort. Sensible, low-drama advice, which in 2026 counts as a public service.
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