Laura Fernández of the Sovereign People's Party has won Costa Rica's presidential election, avoiding a runoff with 48.3% of the vote, according to preliminary results. Fernández, the successor to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, aims to continue his political agenda, while her closest challenger, Álvaro Ramos of the National Liberation Party, conceded and promised a constructive opposition. Official results are pending a manual count to begin Tuesday.

Laura Fernández of the Sovereign People's Party has won Costa Rica's presidential election, avoiding a runoff with 48.3% of the vote, according to preliminary results. Fernández, the successor to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, aims to continue his political agenda, while her closest challenger, Álvaro Ramos of the National Liberation Party, conceded and promised a constructive opposition. Official results are pending a manual count to begin Tuesday.

Drawing from multiple sources, a lawsuit challenges the Trump administration's visa freeze affecting 75 countries, alleging discrimination based on nationality and perceived welfare risk, while the documentary "Melania" surprisingly exceeded box office expectations despite negative reviews and counter-campaigns, raising questions about Amazon's potential political motivations. Additionally, mortgage rates may experience a slight decrease in February due to bond market movement and economic data, although the housing market remains sluggish, and the Federal Reserve's future actions will significantly influence rate trends.

Drawing from multiple sources, a lawsuit challenges the Trump administration's visa freeze affecting 75 countries, alleging discrimination based on nationality and perceived welfare risk, while the documentary "Melania" surprisingly exceeded box office expectations despite negative reviews and counter-campaigns, raising questions about Amazon's potential political motivations. Additionally, mortgage rates may experience a slight decrease in February due to bond market movement and economic data, although the housing market remains sluggish, and the Federal Reserve's future actions will significantly influence rate trends.

Multiple news sources report that FIFA President Gianni Infantino apologized for a joke about British football fans at the Qatar World Cup, while in Costa Rica, right-wing populist Laura Fernández won the presidential election in a landslide, vowing to address violence and continue economic growth. Additionally, Anutin Charnvirakul has become Thailand's new Prime Minister after the previous one was removed for ethical misconduct, with his political future to be decided in an upcoming general election.

Multiple news sources report that FIFA President Gianni Infantino apologized for a joke about British football fans at the Qatar World Cup, while in Costa Rica, right-wing populist Laura Fernández won the presidential election in a landslide, vowing to address violence and continue economic growth. Additionally, Anutin Charnvirakul has become Thailand's new Prime Minister after the previous one was removed for ethical misconduct, with his political future to be decided in an upcoming general election.

Multiple news sources report that Notepad++ was compromised for six months in a supply chain attack, where suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers distributed backdoored versions through manipulated update channels to select users. This incident underscores the risks associated with software update mechanisms and the potential for targeted malware distribution.

Multiple news sources report that Notepad++ was compromised for six months in a supply chain attack, where suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers distributed backdoored versions through manipulated update channels to select users. This incident underscores the risks associated with software update mechanisms and the potential for targeted malware distribution.

Notepad++, a popular text editor, was compromised for six months, allowing suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers to distribute backdoored versions to select users through manipulated update channels. This supply chain attack highlights the vulnerability of software update mechanisms and raises concerns about the potential for widespread malware distribution targeting specific individuals or organizations.

Notepad++, a popular text editor, was compromised for six months, allowing suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers to distribute backdoored versions to select users through manipulated update channels. This supply chain attack highlights the vulnerability of software update mechanisms and raises concerns about the potential for widespread malware distribution targeting specific individuals or organizations.

Dyson is currently holding a winter sale on several of its vacuums and heaters, including discounts on the V8, V11 Extra, Gen5 Detect (WIRED's favorite pet hair vacuum), and purifier-heaters. According to multiple sources, these deals offer significant savings on Dyson's high-end and feature-rich devices, making it a good time to purchase if you're in the market for a new vacuum or heater.

Dyson is currently holding a winter sale on several of its vacuums and heaters, including discounts on the V8, V11 Extra, Gen5 Detect (WIRED's favorite pet hair vacuum), and purifier-heaters. According to multiple sources, these deals offer significant savings on Dyson's high-end and feature-rich devices, making it a good time to purchase if you're in the market for a new vacuum or heater.

Multiple news sources reveal that since March, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been using AI tools from Palantir and Credal AI, founded by Palantir alumni, to screen grants, applications, and job descriptions for noncompliance with Trump-era executive orders targeting gender ideology and DEI initiatives, with these audits primarily occurring within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). While Palantir earned over $35 million from HHS during this period, neither the company nor HHS publicly disclosed the use of AI for these specific purposes, and ACF staff conduct a final review of AI-flagged items.

Multiple news sources reveal that since March, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been using AI tools from Palantir and Credal AI, founded by Palantir alumni, to screen grants, applications, and job descriptions for noncompliance with Trump-era executive orders targeting gender ideology and DEI initiatives, with these audits primarily occurring within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). While Palantir earned over $35 million from HHS during this period, neither the company nor HHS publicly disclosed the use of AI for these specific purposes, and ACF staff conduct a final review of AI-flagged items.

Multiple news sources report that Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, is missing from her Arizona home, and the Pima County Sheriff's Department is treating the case as a crime scene due to concerning evidence found at the residence. Authorities have ended the search and rescue effort, with Sheriff Nanos stating that Nancy Guthrie's medical condition requires medication, and the FBI is assisting in the investigation.

Multiple news sources report that Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, is missing from her Arizona home, and the Pima County Sheriff's Department is treating the case as a crime scene due to concerning evidence found at the residence. Authorities have ended the search and rescue effort, with Sheriff Nanos stating that Nancy Guthrie's medical condition requires medication, and the FBI is assisting in the investigation.

Multiple news sources report that Israel has partially reopened the Rafah crossing into Egypt, allowing approximately 150 sick and wounded Palestinians to seek medical treatment after over 20 months of closure, though Gaza health officials estimate 20,000 need care. The crossing, Gaza's only one not shared with Israel, had been closed since May 2024 when Israeli forces seized it to prevent weapons smuggling, and all movement will be subject to joint Israeli-Egyptian security screening.

Multiple news sources report that Israel has partially reopened the Rafah crossing into Egypt, allowing approximately 150 sick and wounded Palestinians to seek medical treatment after over 20 months of closure, though Gaza health officials estimate 20,000 need care. The crossing, Gaza's only one not shared with Israel, had been closed since May 2024 when Israeli forces seized it to prevent weapons smuggling, and all movement will be subject to joint Israeli-Egyptian security screening.

Multiple sources report that the documentary "Melania," despite negative reviews and social media campaigns encouraging viewers to watch Michelle Obama's "Becoming" instead, exceeded box office expectations with $7 million domestically, drawing a largely older, white, female audience. Amazon's acquisition and marketing of the film, one of the most expensive documentaries ever made, has raised questions about potential political motivations, especially given the film's wide theatrical release despite typical documentary trends.

Multiple sources report that the documentary "Melania," despite negative reviews and social media campaigns encouraging viewers to watch Michelle Obama's "Becoming" instead, exceeded box office expectations with $7 million domestically, drawing a largely older, white, female audience. Amazon's acquisition and marketing of the film, one of the most expensive documentaries ever made, has raised questions about potential political motivations, especially given the film's wide theatrical release despite typical documentary trends.

Multiple news sources report a Max Planck Institute discovery of *Beauveria bassiana* fungal strains that combat bark beetles, offering a potential alternative to traditional insecticides amidst climate change concerns. Separately, reports cover concerns about potential political interference in NIH appointments, Asda's declining sales, the unearthing of a massive archaeological collection from HS2 railway construction, and cryo-EM structures revealing Fab5's mechanism of action against gammaherpesvirus gB.

Multiple news sources report a Max Planck Institute discovery of *Beauveria bassiana* fungal strains that combat bark beetles, offering a potential alternative to traditional insecticides amidst climate change concerns. Separately, reports cover concerns about potential political interference in NIH appointments, Asda's declining sales, the unearthing of a massive archaeological collection from HS2 railway construction, and cryo-EM structures revealing Fab5's mechanism of action against gammaherpesvirus gB.

Multiple news sources report on diverse developments, including a potential fungal solution for bark beetles, the unearthing of a large archaeological collection from HS2 construction, EPA action to advance farmers right to repair their own equipment, and concerns about political influence at the NIH. Other key stories cover Asda's financial difficulties, hemp industry regulations, the transgender rights debate, condemnation of Trump-era immigration policies, the Crans-Montana fire investigation, low awareness of alcohol as a carcinogen, and EPA action to advance farmers right to repair their own equipment.

Multiple news sources report on diverse developments, including a potential fungal solution for bark beetles, the unearthing of a large archaeological collection from HS2 construction, EPA action to advance farmers right to repair their own equipment, and concerns about political influence at the NIH. Other key stories cover Asda's financial difficulties, hemp industry regulations, the transgender rights debate, condemnation of Trump-era immigration policies, the Crans-Montana fire investigation, low awareness of alcohol as a carcinogen, and EPA action to advance farmers right to repair their own equipment.