Recapping some of the most talked-about news this week from the nation and around the world – in case you missed it.

Tragedy in Minnesota, vaccine news, Snoop's game call: Week in review

"Your goal might be set in stone, but how you achieve it shouldn't be."

Struggling to keep your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to keep yourself on track

Kimiya Yui released the timelapse footage to celebrate his 300th cumulative day spent orbiting Earth.

Astronaut on ISS captures spectacular orbital video of zodiacal light, auroras and the Pleiades

The Washington Monument lit up on New Year's Eve in celebration of the Artemis 2 moon mission as well as the 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence.

Moon fever hits DC as Artemis 2 rocket 'candle' lights up Washington Monument just 1 month before launch (photos)

A German family-owned business association prompted shock in the country's business community after dropping its ban on contacts with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). The decision, announced on Tuesday, has been roundly criticized by trade organizations and institutes.

Anger as German family business group opens talks with far-right AfD

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil stressed the importance of fair competition and better market access for German companies on Sunday ahead of a trip to China. "Access to critical raw materials and the reduction of Chinese overcapacity in sectors such as steel and electromobility are of great importance for the economy and jobs in Germany," Klingbeil said before departing for Beijing, where he is due to arrive on Monday.

German finance minister seeks better market access in China talks

After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.

Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike

I decided to embark on a perilous mission: watching every new made-for-TV movie — all 24 of them — in the Hallmark Channel's annual "Countdown to Christmas" lineup.  Sure, millions of people do this annually, but I am not the Hallmark Channel’s key demographic. For me, a 40-year-old heterosexual male, this experiment would be my most daring act of Gonzo journalism.

I binged all 24 Hallmark Christmas movies in less than 30 days. I emerged a changed man.

"This study demonstrates the astonishing resilience of life that originated on Earth."

'We were genuinely astonished': This moss survived 9 months outside the International Space Station and could still grow on Earth

In the present computerized age, cell phones have turned into an essential piece of our lives. In any case, they can likewise be a


7 Powerful Techniques to Boost Efficiency with Your Cell Phone: A Thorough Aide


US FDA investigates Takeda's blood disorder drug after pediatric death

Europe is home to probably the most decent urban communities on the planet. With rich social legacy, incredible foundation, and


The Manual for Decent European Urban communities in 2024


The closer to Earth a satellite flies, the clearer a picture it can take of the surface. But low-flying satellites also have to deal with atmospheric drag.

The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites

The suit alleges the artificial intelligence chatbot intensified a man's "paranoid delusions" and helped direct them at his mother before he died by suicide.

Lawsuit claims ChatGPT exacerbated man's delusions leading to murder-suicide

In a world won this page innovation entwines flawlessly with each feature of our lives, our rooms have likewise embraced


Figure out How to Keep up with and Clean Your Brilliant Bed for Ideal Execution


A mishap during the successful Nov. 27 launch of three astronauts damaged the only pad that currently supports Russian crewed orbital liftoffs. How long before things are back up and running again?

Damaged launch pad: How long before Russia can send astronauts to the ISS again?

With regards to family transportation, finding a SUV that joins solace and style is fundamental. Family SUVs are planned


4 Family SUVs: Joining Solace and Style


Dec 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. plans to scale back public health recommendations for most childhood vaccines and propose fewer shots, aiming to align with Denmark's immunization model, the Washington

U.S. to drop childhood vaccine recommendations as it looks to Denmark, Washington Post reports

The scene of diversion has been changed by web-based feature stages, offering watchers a remarkable degree of admittance to an immense range of motion pictures, Programs, narratives, and unique c


Most loved Web-based feature: Which Stage Do You Like


The maker of the hypertension medication Ziac is recalling some lots of the drug for possible cross-contamination with a cholesterol drug.

Blood pressure drug recalled for possible cross-contamination

​​The Bondi Beach attack is the latest and most deadly in a string of antisemitic incidents that have blighted Australia

A Timeline of Rising Antisemitism in Australia

But being in this sweet spot doesn't automatically mean a planet is hospitable to life.

Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars

"The Beast in Me" revolves around a reclusive author who struggles to finish her next novel following the tragic death of her young son.

'The Beast in Me' arrives on Netflix: Is it based on a true story? And what drew Claire Danes to it? What to know about the thriller series.

Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey created a new app called diVine after shutting down Vine in 2017.

What to know about Jack Dorsey's new Vine revival, DiVine

In the present speedy world, innovation keeps on driving development and shape businesses across the globe. Tech new businesses are at the


The Following Huge Thing: 5 Progressive Tech New businesses


Dec 3 () - Lockheed Martin said on Wednesday it has opened a ​hypersonics system integration lab at ‌its Huntsville campus as it pushes to develop ‌next-generation weapons. Hypersonic weapons, which can travel at more than five times the speed of sound and evade traditional defenses, are ⁠at the ‌centre of an arms race between the United States and China.

Lockheed Martin opens new hypersonic weapons facility

Trade unions and employers in Germany have started collective bargaining negotiations for public-sector employees in most federal states with seemingly irreconcilable differences. The aim is not only to achieve inflation compensation, but also a real wage increase, said Verdi trade union boss Frank Werneke immediately before the start of talks in Berlin on Wednesday.

Germany and trade unions kick off tough public-sector wage talks

Picking the right remodel administration is vital to making your fantasy home. With numerous choices accessible, seeing every one's advantages


Home Remodel Administrations: Change Your Residing Space


Watch live as near-Earth asteroid Eros buzzes the Andromeda Galaxy on Nov. 30 (video)

For tech lovers, cell phones are specialized gadgets as well as useful assets that offer a bunch of highlights and capacities.


The Best Cell phone Brands for Tech Aficionados


Dark stars are not exactly stars, and they are certainly not dark.

When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe

A Minnesota jury awarded $65.5 million on Friday to a mother of three who claimed talcum products made by Johnson & Johnson exposed her to asbestos and contributed to her developing cancer in the lining of her lungs.  Jurors determined that plaintiff Anna Jean Houghton Carley, 37, should be compensated by Johnson & Johnson after using its baby powder throughout her childhood and later developing mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused primarily by exposure to the carcinogen asbestos.  Johnson

Minnesota jury says Johnson & Johnson owes $65.5 million to woman with cancer who used talcum powder

Andy Provencher spent a year searching for the cause of his exhausting symptoms before a physician's assistant suggested a rare illness.

Doctors thought he had cancer. An offhand suggestion led to a rare diagnosis.

When Sarah Baldassaro turned 50, she took stock of her health and began working with a fitness coach on strength training, a type of exercise that's crucial for women in midlife.  “Now I would say I’m stronger overall than I ever have been at any age,” said Baldassaro, 52, of Alexandria, Virginia.  Medical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause when estrogen loss speeds up a reduction in bone density and contributes to the gradual loss of muscle mass.

Strength training is crucial after menopause. How to make the most of your workouts

Dr. Molly O’Shea has noticed growing skepticism about vaccines at both of her Michigan pediatric offices and says this week's unprecedented and confusing changes to federal vaccine guidance will only make things worse.  The biggest change was to stop blanket recommendations for protection against six diseases and recommend those vaccines only for at-risk children or through something called “shared clinical decision-making” with a health care provider.  The phrase, experts say, is confusing and

Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids

From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.

Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change

On Episode 192 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik looks forward to 2026, which promises to be the most exciting year in the new space age yet!

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 192 — Space, 2026!

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Byron Brown leads a discussion on the raid in Venezuela and what’s next for the country. He also runs down the top issues in the 2026 legislative session, including school choice and PERS.

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