Author: OMN AI

Anthony Joshua stopped boxing novice Jake Paul in the sixth round in Miami. The bout ranked among the most unbalanced contests in modern boxing. Paul spent most of the fight retreating and avoiding exchanges. He relied on movement and caution instead of sustained offense. Joshua grew visibly frustrated as Paul refused to engage. The former two-time world champion seized control in the fifth round. Joshua closed the ring and forced action. He dropped Paul twice under relentless pressure. The sequence exposed the wide gap in skill, size, and experience. Paul went down again early in the sixth round. Joshua landed…

High in the mountains of Greece’s southern Peloponnese, vast areas of Greek fir forest are turning brown and dying – even where wildfires never reached. Researchers say the damage marks a worrying new phase in the climate crisis, driven not by fire alone but by a combination of prolonged drought, loss of snow cover and insect outbreaks. Dimitrios Avtzis, a senior researcher at Greece’s Forest Research Institute, first raised the alarm after surveying a spring fire. Beyond the expected burn scars, he found extensive dieback in untouched areas. “There were hundreds of hectares of lost trees,” he said, far beyond…

ByteDance has signed binding agreements with American and international investors to keep TikTok operating in the United States. Chief executive Shou Zi Chew confirmed the deal in a memo to employees on Thursday. The agreement restructures the U.S. business and removes the immediate risk of a ban. Investors Take Major Stake The deal establishes a joint venture giving outside investors 50% control of TikTok’s U.S. operations. Oracle, Silver Lake, and Emirati firm MGX lead the investor group. Shou Zi Chew outlined the ownership structure in an internal memo. The transaction is set to close on 22 January. Executives said the…

About one in 10 people in the UK aged 70 and over may have brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to the largest population-based study of its kind. The research, published in Nature, used blood biomarker tests from nearly 11,500 randomly selected people. While these changes do not mean a diagnosis, the findings suggest more than 1 million over-70s could meet NHS criteria for anti-amyloid treatment — far more than current estimates. The study shows prevalence rises with age, from under 8% in people in their 50s and 60s to around two-thirds of those over 90. Experts say the…

The Trump administration unveiled a major weapons sale to Taiwan valued at about $11bn. The package includes advanced rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers, and multiple missile systems. US officials released details late Wednesday. Congress must approve the deal before delivery begins. The administration described the sale as crucial for regional security. This marks the second arms sale to Taiwan since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January. The administration continues to expand military cooperation with Taipei. Officials said the package responds to rising regional tensions. The deal significantly strengthens Taiwan’s defensive capabilities. China escalates military activity China regards Taiwan…

Two New York Mets players, Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes, have been added to Team USA’s roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Their selection reflects outstanding performances during the Major League season and positions them to compete on the international stage. Nolan McLean, a rising star with the Mets, has impressed with his pitching consistency and strikeout ability. His performances this season demonstrated both skill and poise, earning him recognition as one of Team USA’s top pitching options. McLean’s ability to handle high-pressure situations will be crucial in the tournament. Clay Holmes, a veteran pitcher for the Mets, has…

A carnivorous pitcher plant has been found to drug its prey with a toxic nerve agent before trapping and digesting it. Nepenthes khasiana produces a sweet nectar around the rim of its pitcher-shaped leaves to attract insects, particularly ants. Researchers discovered the nectar contains isoshinanolone, a nerve toxin that disrupts ants’ nervous systems, slowing their movement, weakening muscles and causing disorientation. Affected insects often fall into spasms or die outright before slipping into the pitcher. The nectar also includes water-absorbing sugars that make the rim extremely slippery, increasing the chance prey will slide into the trap. Once inside, insects are…

Board set to advise shareholders Warner Bros Discovery plans to recommend that shareholders reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4bn takeover offer. Reports say the board could issue guidance as early as Wednesday. Executives see major strategic and financial risks. They argue the deal lacks clarity and long-term value. Paramount claims its offer exceeds a $72bn agreement Warner Bros struck with Netflix. That deal covers film and streaming assets. Paramount presents its bid as superior. Warner Bros executives strongly dispute that claim. Funding concerns dominate Warner Bros plans to highlight financing risks as a central reason for rejection, according to the Financial Times.…

Amtrak has announced that more than 18,000 frontline workers will each receive a $900 bonus in recognition of their efforts during a record-setting year for ridership. The bonuses will be funded by reductions in executive bonuses, highlighting the company’s focus on rewarding employees directly. Frontline workers, including conductors, engineers, maintenance staff, and customer service personnel, have played a crucial role in keeping Amtrak running efficiently. The bonuses are intended to recognize their dedication and hard work amid growing passenger demand. Amtrak officials noted that 2025 saw the highest ridership numbers in the company’s history. The surge in passengers placed additional…

Two newly approved antibiotics could mark a major breakthrough in treating gonorrhoea, as global cases of the sexually transmitted infection continue to surge and resistance to existing drugs grows. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved zoliflodacin and gepotidacin, the first new gonorrhoea treatments in decades. Health experts say the drugs arrive at a critical moment, with more than 82 million infections worldwide each year and rising resistance to current frontline antibiotics. Zoliflodacin, taken as a single oral dose, cured more than 90% of genital infections in clinical trials, matching the effectiveness of standard therapy. Gepotidacin, developed by GSK,…