VR headsets in California prisons offer escape, practical experience
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (AP) — Jacob Smith has been in prison for two decades, but he and other inmates…
PBS weekend newscasts shut down due to funding cuts, replaced by single-topic programs
PBS will premiere separate programs on science and foreign affairs next weekend after shutting the doors on its…
Filipino rescuers detect ‘signs of life’ in deadly garbage avalanche; dozens missing
MANILA, Philippines — Rescuers detected signs of life in an avalanche of garbage that killed at least four…
Looking for a new job in 2026? Here’s where the jobs are — and how to stand out. – MarketWatch
Looking for a new job in 2026? Here’s where the jobs are — and how to stand out. MarketWatchBig…
I’m 50 and I want to retire at 60. What should I be doing 2, 5 and 10 years out? When is the right time to hire an adviser?
Question: “I just turned 50 and am planning to retire when I’m 60. I need advice on my…
Want to retire from a soul-sucking job? Here are the financial factors to consider.
Published: Jan. 9, 2026 at 2:33 p.m. ET In the Help Me Retire column, Alessandra Malito answers questions from…
Gmail’s new AI features, turning it into a personal assistant
More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most popular email…
Increasing Venezuela oil, which requires more energy to process, could harm the environment
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Environmental experts are warning that the U.S. push to revamp and boost Venezuela’s vast…
K-pop might win for the first time at the 2026 Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — Two things can be true at once. K-pop is an inextricable force in global…
New Jersey bans student cellphone use during the school day
RAMSEY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey on Thursday joined a growing list of states to limit students’ cellphone…
White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations implementing a landmark environmental law…
Opinion: Investors are waiting on Friday’s jobs numbers. They should be more worried about this other labor report.
Outside the BoxAI-driven productivity gains are hindering the Fed’s effort to juice the labor market Last Updated: Jan.…