Social Security will change in 2026 with higher retirement age, updated earnings limits, and new COLA calculations, affecting benefits and eligibility.

Islamabad fines drivers and impounds vehicles to combat severe winter smog from pollution.

Chinese small manufacturers adopt hybrid automation for efficiency, balancing robots and workers amid cost and skill limits.

Yekaterina Machado’s daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for her mother, who was unable to attend due to travel delays.

Iowa seeks consistency after losing to Iowa State, facing Western Michigan, which won its last game.

Nvidia's AI chip dominance persists amid rising competition, with analysts optimistic about its 2026 potential.

China's high-speed rail expands with new cold-weather, intelligent trains and a 453 km/h CR450 prototype, targeting 50,000 km by end-2025.

Machine Gun Kelly secured Bob Dylan to narrate the trailer for his August 2025 album *Lost Americana*, following a chance meeting at Willie Nelson’s festival.

Lily Allen returned to SNL after 18 years, performing new songs and surprising fans with Dakota Johnson as a fictional mistress.

Nearly half of UK adults over 65 struggle with basic online tasks, prompting free digital skills sessions by BT Group and AbilityNet.