Multiple sources confirm that Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users, achieving this milestone faster than Windows 10, in approximately 1,576 days. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced this significant growth, attributing it partly to the approaching end of support for Windows 10, which also boosted the company's Windows OEM revenues.

Multiple sources confirm that Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users, achieving this milestone faster than Windows 10, in approximately 1,576 days. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced this significant growth, attributing it partly to the approaching end of support for Windows 10, which also boosted the company's Windows OEM revenues.

Multiple sources indicate that Microsoft is significantly benefiting from its investments in OpenAI and Anthropic, with a $7.6 billion net income increase from OpenAI and a boost in future revenue from both companies' Azure commitments. However, Microsoft is also making substantial capital expenditures, primarily on GPUs and CPUs for its Azure cloud, to support the growing demands of AI.

Multiple sources indicate that Microsoft is significantly benefiting from its investments in OpenAI and Anthropic, with a $7.6 billion net income increase from OpenAI and a boost in future revenue from both companies' Azure commitments. However, Microsoft is also making substantial capital expenditures, primarily on GPUs and CPUs for its Azure cloud, to support the growing demands of AI.

Multiple news sources report that authorities in Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia have implemented precautions like temperature screenings at airports following the detection of two Nipah virus cases in India in late December 2025. The Nipah virus, a zoonotic illness carried by fruit bats and other animals, can spread to humans through close contact or contaminated food, causing symptoms ranging from asymptomatic infection to deadly encephalitis.

Multiple news sources report that authorities in Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia have implemented precautions like temperature screenings at airports following the detection of two Nipah virus cases in India in late December 2025. The Nipah virus, a zoonotic illness carried by fruit bats and other animals, can spread to humans through close contact or contaminated food, causing symptoms ranging from asymptomatic infection to deadly encephalitis.

Multiple news sources report intensified fighting in Ukraine, with Russian attacks causing casualties in the Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, while Ukrainian attacks resulted in fatalities in Russia's Belgorod region and the Russian-occupied Enerhodar. Amidst the ongoing conflict, France has pledged to provide Ukraine with additional military aid, including aircraft, missiles, and aerial bombs.

Multiple news sources report intensified fighting in Ukraine, with Russian attacks causing casualties in the Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, while Ukrainian attacks resulted in fatalities in Russia's Belgorod region and the Russian-occupied Enerhodar. Amidst the ongoing conflict, France has pledged to provide Ukraine with additional military aid, including aircraft, missiles, and aerial bombs.

Multiple sources indicate that Tesla reported its first annual revenue decline, with a 3% drop in Q4 2025 and a significant decrease in annual profit, despite a planned $2 billion investment in Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI. In contrast, tech giants like Meta and Microsoft reported strong earnings, with Meta experiencing a substantial profit increase and subsequent surge in share value.

Multiple sources indicate that Tesla reported its first annual revenue decline, with a 3% drop in Q4 2025 and a significant decrease in annual profit, despite a planned $2 billion investment in Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI. In contrast, tech giants like Meta and Microsoft reported strong earnings, with Meta experiencing a substantial profit increase and subsequent surge in share value.

Multiple news sources report that a five-year-old U.S. citizen, Génesis Ester Gutiérrez Castellanos, was deported to Honduras with her mother, Karen Guadalupe Gutiérrez Castellanos, despite the mother's pleas that her daughter was born in the U.S., raising concerns about procedural violations and the impact of the Trump administration's deportation policies on children. The mother, who had been living in the U.S. since 2018, plans to send Génesis back to the U.S. with a relative soon.

Multiple news sources report that a five-year-old U.S. citizen, Génesis Ester Gutiérrez Castellanos, was deported to Honduras with her mother, Karen Guadalupe Gutiérrez Castellanos, despite the mother's pleas that her daughter was born in the U.S., raising concerns about procedural violations and the impact of the Trump administration's deportation policies on children. The mother, who had been living in the U.S. since 2018, plans to send Génesis back to the U.S. with a relative soon.

Multiple news sources report that the US Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady, citing a solid pace of economic expansion, while Chairman Jerome Powell defended the central bank's independence amid criticism from President Trump and a recent Justice Department probe, emphasizing the importance of insulating monetary policy from political influence. With Powell's term ending in May, his replacement is expected to be announced soon, and former Fed heads have criticized the investigation as an attempt to undermine the Fed's autonomy.

Multiple news sources report that the US Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady, citing a solid pace of economic expansion, while Chairman Jerome Powell defended the central bank's independence amid criticism from President Trump and a recent Justice Department probe, emphasizing the importance of insulating monetary policy from political influence. With Powell's term ending in May, his replacement is expected to be announced soon, and former Fed heads have criticized the investigation as an attempt to undermine the Fed's autonomy.

Multiple news sources report that Waymo, a US driverless car company, aims to launch a robotaxi service in London as early as September, preceding the UK government's planned regulatory changes in 2026. A pilot service is set to launch in April, with government support and the promise of increased safety and economic benefits, though strict safety standards and cybersecurity measures must be met before driverless vehicles are fully operational.

Multiple news sources report that Waymo, a US driverless car company, aims to launch a robotaxi service in London as early as September, preceding the UK government's planned regulatory changes in 2026. A pilot service is set to launch in April, with government support and the promise of increased safety and economic benefits, though strict safety standards and cybersecurity measures must be met before driverless vehicles are fully operational.

Multiple news sources report that Waymo, a US driverless car firm, aims to launch a robotaxi service in London as early as September, preceding the UK government's planned regulatory changes in the second half of 2026. A pilot service is set to launch in April, with government support, and Waymo vehicles are currently mapping London streets with safety drivers, with the expectation that driverless vehicles will improve road safety and boost the UK economy.

Multiple news sources report that Waymo, a US driverless car firm, aims to launch a robotaxi service in London as early as September, preceding the UK government's planned regulatory changes in the second half of 2026. A pilot service is set to launch in April, with government support, and Waymo vehicles are currently mapping London streets with safety drivers, with the expectation that driverless vehicles will improve road safety and boost the UK economy.

Multiple news sources report that Iranian protesters injured by security forces during recent anti-government demonstrations are avoiding hospitals due to fear of arrest, seeking treatment in secret from sympathetic individuals and doctors. The crackdown by security forces has resulted in numerous deaths and injuries, with limited information available due to internet shutdowns and restrictions on international reporting.

Multiple news sources report that Iranian protesters injured by security forces during recent anti-government demonstrations are avoiding hospitals due to fear of arrest, seeking treatment in secret from sympathetic individuals and doctors. The crackdown by security forces has resulted in numerous deaths and injuries, with limited information available due to internet shutdowns and restrictions on international reporting.

Following a chaotic town hall where she was sprayed with an unknown substance, Representative Ilhan Omar held a press conference with Representative Ayanna Pressley, calling for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the abolishment of ICE, and the prosecution of federal agents involved in the Minneapolis shootings, as reported by multiple news outlets. Omar urged Democrats to oppose a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security and ICE, emphasizing that these actions are the "bare minimum" in response to the recent events.

Following a chaotic town hall where she was sprayed with an unknown substance, Representative Ilhan Omar held a press conference with Representative Ayanna Pressley, calling for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the abolishment of ICE, and the prosecution of federal agents involved in the Minneapolis shootings, as reported by multiple news outlets. Omar urged Democrats to oppose a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security and ICE, emphasizing that these actions are the "bare minimum" in response to the recent events.

Multiple news sources report that Bill Belichick, despite a highly decorated career including six Super Bowl titles as head coach of the Patriots, was surprisingly not voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, sparking controversy. Hall of Famer Bill Polian clarified that he did vote for Belichick, despite initial uncertainty and reports suggesting otherwise.

Multiple news sources report that Bill Belichick, despite a highly decorated career including six Super Bowl titles as head coach of the Patriots, was surprisingly not voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, sparking controversy. Hall of Famer Bill Polian clarified that he did vote for Belichick, despite initial uncertainty and reports suggesting otherwise.