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Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) announced Tuesday at CES 2026 that it has installed the first magnet in its demonstration Sparc fusion reactor, which is scheduled to go online next year. The magnet is the first of 18 that will generate a powerful magnetic field to create a donut-like shape that confines and compresses superheated plasma when the reactor is completed. If all goes well, the plasma releases more energy than is needed for heating and compression. After decades of promises and delays, fusion power appears to be just around the corner. CFS and its competitors are in a race to…
November 19, 2025, Shanghai, China: A boat sails on the Huangpu River passing through downtown Shanghai. The tallest building on the skyline is the Shanghai Tower (back). Bernd von Utrzenka | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesAsian defense stocks rose for a second straight day on Tuesday despite mixed trading in the region as investors assessed geopolitical risks following the US attack on Venezuela and the detention of ousted leader Nicolas Maduro.Japanese defense companies Kawasaki Heavy Industries IHI increased by 3.66%, but it rose by about 6%. Shares of South Korea’s Korea Aerospace soared as much as 11%, and have since…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg gives a speech introducing Meta’s new line of smart glasses wearing Meta Ray-Ban display glasses during the MetaConnect event held at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, USA on September 17, 2025. Carlos Barria | Reutersmeta platform announced Tuesday that it is delaying the international rollout of its Ray-Ban display glasses due to inventory constraints and “unprecedented” demand in the United States.”We have received overwhelming interest since our launch last fall, and as a result, the product waiting list extends into 2026,” Mehta said in a blog post. Due to “limited” inventory, the company announced…
Fabio Wardley has told Sky Sports he is “very keen” to defend his WBO world title against Tyson Fury following the Frenchman’s decision to come out of retirement.Wardley was promoted as the new WBO world champion following Oleksandr Usyk’s decision to relinquish his belt for a mandatory title defense against the British heavyweight. Fury, who confirmed his recent return on Sunday, mentioned Wardley’s name as one of a number of potential opponents on social media. In an interview with Sky Sports, the undefeated Wardley admitted he is keen to face Fury in 2026.”It was good[to be on Tyson Fury’s hit…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on January 2, 2026 in New York City, USA. Gina Moon | Reuters We’re only a week away from 2026, but our intentions for the year are already becoming clearer.Global markets reacted noticeably subdued after U.S. forces attacked Venezuela on Saturday, detaining its leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Most stock exchanges in Asia, Europe and the United States edged higher, with defense and energy stocks gaining. Meanwhile, world leaders acted quickly to secure their positions.However, there are many questions, especially regarding Venezuelan oil. Although the country has the…
advanced micro device CEO Lisa Su said Tuesday that while artificial intelligence hasn’t slowed down her company’s hiring pace, candidates who truly embrace the technology are becoming a priority.”I would say we’re actually not hiring less,” Hsu told CNBC’s John Fort from the CES conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday. “Frankly, we’ve grown so much as a company that we’re actually hiring a lot of people, but we’re hiring different people. We’re hiring people who are driving AI.”AMD has developed graphics processing unit (GPU) chips that train models and run large-scale AI workloads, putting the company firmly at the center…
Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference at the Capitol Hill Club on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call Inc. | Getty ImagesCalifornia Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa died Tuesday, his office announced. He was 65 years old. “Early this morning, Congressman Doug LaMalfa returned home to be with the Lord. He left a lasting legacy of servant-leadership and kindness in the Upstate,” Mark Spanagel, LaMalfa’s chief of staff, said in a statement. “Congressman LaMalfa cared deeply about the people he served and worked tirelessly to keep his government’s word to restore crumbling…
A 14-year-old and a 15-year-old were among the victims of a fire at a ski resort bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, police said on Sunday, raising questions about whether adequate age checks had been done. Police in canton Valais, where a fire broke out in a bar crowded with young people celebrating the New Year, said 16 more victims have been identified and their bodies returned to their families. More than 100 people were injured in a New Year’s fire at a bar, and all 40 people, including 20 minors, have been identified, Wallis police said Sunday. The French Foreign Ministry…
England went into the final Ashes Test hoping to take the series score to 3-2, but after a tough day for the tourists, a 4-1 win for Australia now looks like the most likely scenario. sprayer This content is provided by sprayercookies and other technologies may be used. To view this content, you must allow cookies. You can change the settings and enable it using the buttons below. sprayer Use cookies or allow them only once. You can change your settings at any time in Privacy Options. Unfortunately, we were unable to verify whether you consented. sprayer cookie. To view…
In December 2025, I was elected President of the Oxford Union, a world-renowned debate organization. I made history as the first Palestinian to hold that role in the 203-year history of this institution.I won the presidency by a wide margin in an election with far higher turnout than in recent elections. Throughout the campaign, I spoke openly about my background as a Palestinian from Gaza and how my identity and family history have shaped my understanding of the importance of representation and debate. However, that openness soon became the basis for continued attempts to discredit me.Early reports questioned my suitability…