Heat-trapping gases from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas are the major cause of worsening global warming, scientists say.
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Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
One side of the disk has an extended and brighter dust emission, which could be the result of a disturbance, possibly a vortex, that is trapping solids.
After all, these are products designed by people, and sold by corporations, with the goal of cornering as many markets, and netting as much profit, as possible.
—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
Mosquito netting forms the front wall of each expedition-style tent, framing views of the dry riverbed and distant ridgeline.
—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
But aesthetic treatments that sharpen the contours of the face—snatching the jaw, inflating the lips—to give them more contrast in photos, can reduce and distort expression.
—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
15 Jan. 2026
With a soul-stealing, heart-snatching smile.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Compared to early work like Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, Once Upon a Time is more mature and reflective, the product of a director who’s been successful for decades, now grappling with his place in Hollywood and the world.
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Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
Everyone in music, including artists, is grappling with how to use AI.
The buoyant track sees Robyn rapping about having one-night stands while 10 weeks pregnant via IVF.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2026
Craig experienced both highs (multiple Star Quality challenge wins) and lows (twice ending up in the bottom two, including after his rapping talent show performance).
Turns out, those crystal bowls and milk glass dishes—both of which made ample clinking noises—were perfect for alerting grandma that little ones were snagging candy before dinner.
Dent was in the middle of it all, snagging a steal that led to a Brandon Williams dunk, driving for a couple of layups and rising for a midrange jumper while capitalizing on defense that prioritized taking away three-pointers.
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