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The Guardian view on the new space race: humanity risks exporting its old politics to the moon

Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we look skyward, where a new lunar contest mirrors humanity’s struggle to live within planetary limits

Louis Gerstner, man credited with turning around IBM, dies aged 83

Gerstner was chair and CEO at a time when the firm was struggling for relevance faced with rivals such as Microsoft

From that bird guy to ‘bus aunty’: the real social media personalities rising above AI slop

Online audiences seeking out authentic and passionate voices as antidote to AI-generated content

Amazon halts plans for drone delivery in Italy

The Italian civil aviation ENAC called the decision unexpected, saying in a statement ⁠on Saturday the move was motivated by Amazon company policy.

The history of the New Year's Eve ball drop

December 28, 2025 / 9:43 AM EST / CBS News

Nvidia insists it isn’t Enron, but its AI deals are testing investor faith

The chipmaker’s sprawling partnerships are driving extraordinary growth but also bank its future on the AI boom paying off quickly

An intriguing AI play is emerging as the new year approaches, according to Wells Fargo

This chip supplier is trading at attractive risk-reward levels heading into 2026, Wells Fargo analyst Joe Quatrochi said.

1,000-pound U.S.-made WWII bomb found in Belgrade construction site

December 28, 2025 / 8:56 AM EST / CBS/AFP

Movies Should Stop Letting Dads Off the Hook

Three of the year’s buzziest films hold career-obsessed, absentee fathers accountable.

Wisconsin man claims his wife was killed by pipe coming through car windshield

Updated on: December 28, 2025 / 7:09 AM EST / CBS News

Could AI relationships actually be good for us?

From companionship to psychotherapy, technology could meet unmet needs – but it needs to be handled responsibly

Coupang founder Kim Bom apologizes for data leak, pledges compensation

Online retailer Coupang's founder Kim Bom pledged to unveil a compensation plan as soon as possible.