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Saturn’s Moon Titan May Not Have a Buried Ocean as Long Suspected, New Study Suggests
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Saturn’s giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all. New research suggests Titan instead may hold deep layers of ice and slush more akin to Earth’s polar seas instead of a buried ocean as long suspected. In a study published Wednesday, scientists said there may also be pockets of melted water beneath the moon’s surface where life could possibly survive and even thrive. They’re basing their findings on observations made by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft years ago, but with a fresh look. Titan is the second largest moon in the solar system.
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The Oscars Will Move to YouTube in 2029, Leaving Longtime Home of ABC
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a major change for the Oscars. Starting in 2029, the awards ceremony will stream on YouTube. ABC will continue broadcasting the event until 2028, which will mark the 100th Oscars. This shift announced Wednesday represents a significant move for one of television’s marquee events. Starting in 2029, YouTube will retain global rights to streaming the Oscars through 2033. YouTube will effectively be the home to all things Oscars, including red-carpet coverage, the Governors Awards and the Oscar nominations announcement.
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Warner Bros Recommends Investors Reject Paramount’s Offer in Favor of Netflix’s
NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery is telling shareholders to reject an unsolicited takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, saying an offer from Netflix will be better for them and customers. The Warner board said in a letter to shareholders on Wednesday that Paramount’s “inferior” offer carried “significant risks and costs,” in large part because it relies heavily on borrowed money – whereas the Netflix offer is backed by a company worth more than $400 billion. While the letter to shareholders means Paramount’s offer is not the one favored by Warner’s board, shareholders have the ultimate say.
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FCC Leader Says Agency is No Longer Independent as He’s Grilled by Democrats Over Kimmel Controversy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic senators are criticizing the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission for pressuring broadcasters to take ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off the air. At a hearing Wednesday, Democrats on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee suggested that Brendan Carr was politicizing an independent agency and trampling the First Amendment. Carr says he’s simply enforcing laws that hold broadcasters to stricter scrutiny. But a commissioner appointed by Democratic President Joe Biden told senators that the FCC has “undermined its reputation as a stable, independent and expert-driven regulatory body.”
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Senate Confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator in Do-Over After Musk Feud
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator. Isaacman’s nomination was revoked and then reintroduced by President Donald Trump as part of a feud with tech billionaire Elon Musk. The vote Wednesday was 67-30. Isaacman has promised to bring a business-minded approach to transforming NASA’s operations. Republicans have welcomed some of his proposals and some new senators strongly advocated for his confirmation. But Democrats balked at Isaacman and Trump’s plans, including the proposed costs of some projects and overall priorities for the agency.
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California Threatens Tesla With 30-Day Suspension of Sales License for Deceptive Self-Driving Claims
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California regulators are threatening to suspend Tesla’s license to sell its electric cars in the state early next year unless the automaker tones down its marketing tactics for its self-driving features after a judge concluded the Elon Musk-led company has been misleading consumers about the technology’s capabilities. The potential 30-day blackout of Tesla’s California sales is the primary punishment being recommended to the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles in a decision that found the automaker had engaged in deceptive marketing practices by using the terms “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” to promote its autonomous technology. Tesla has 90 days to make amends and avoid the sales suspension.
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Postal Service Plans to Open Last-Mile Delivery Network to More Shippers in Money-Raising Move
The U.S. Postal Service says it intends to open its “last-mile” delivery network to large and small shippers, expanding beyond current arrangements with giants such as Amazon and UPS. Last-mile delivery is the most expensive part of the shipping process and it’s the final leg of delivery to millions of individual homes and businesses. The agency will award contracts in 2026 based on where it can provide same- and next-day delivery service at a profit. Postmaster General David Steiner says this plan will help businesses save money and the postal service generate much-needed revenue. It reported net losses of $9 billion this budget year.
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Billionaire Ray Dalio Joins Push to Fund Trump Accounts, Pledging $75 Million to Connecticut Kids
The U.S. Treasury asked major philanthropic donors to contribute to new investment accounts for children Wednesday in part of what Secretary Scott Bessent called a “50 State Challenge” to raise funds for the Trump Accounts program. The accounts were created as part of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending legislation, passed over the summer. The billionaire and hedge fund founder Ray Dalio, along with his wife Barbara, announced Wednesday they would commit $250 to 300,000 children in Connecticut, where they live. Their pledge follows a $6.25 billion commitment from billionaires Michael and Susan Dell earlier in December to put $250 into the accounts of 25 million children 10 and under.
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Prosecutors Charge Rob Reiner’s Son Nick With 2 Counts of Murder in Killing of His Parents
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges against 32-year-old Nick Reiner at a news conference on Tuesday. The announcement of the charges came two days after the famed actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home. Their son Nick Reiner was arrested hours later. Nick Reiner’s attorney Alan Jackson said medical reasons kept his client from making his first court appearance Tuesday.
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Trump Expands Travel Ban and Restrictions to Include an Additional 20 Countries
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has announced an expansion of travel restrictions to include 20 more countries. This move doubles the number of nations affected by previous limits on travel and immigration to the U.S. The administration cites national security concerns, including the arrest of an Afghan national suspect, as reasons for the expansion, among others. Critics argue it unfairly targets a broad range of countries. The restrictions exempt those with visas, lawful permanent residents, and certain visa categories. It’s unclear when these new restrictions will take effect. The expansion includes full bans and partial restrictions on various countries.
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