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How to nap effectively: timing, length and when to skip it

Napping is widely touted for benefits such as sharper memory, better mood and improved alertness, but experts say whether it helps depends on why and how you nap. University of Birmingham sleep scientist Clare Anderson identifies three common motives: compensatory naps after poor night sleep, prophylactic naps to prepare for

Tech

Marvel unveils new Wonder Man trailer ahead of Disney+ debut

Marvel Studios released a new trailer for Wonder Man, its eight-episode miniseries arriving later this month on Disney+ as part of the MCU’s Phase Six. The series was created by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of Five Rings) and Andrew Guest (Hawkeye), with Guest serving as showrunner.

Sports

Liam Rosenior emerges as favourite to replace Maresca at Chelsea after Strasbourg run

Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be Chelsea's next manager after impressing with Strasbourg, the club owned by the same BlueCo group as Chelsea. The 41-year-old, sacked by Championship side Hull City 18 months ago, would succeed Enzo Maresca, who left after falling out with the club

World

Kevin Hassett’s Shift to Trump Loyalist Raises Questions About Fed Independence

Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council and a onetime advocate of free trade and pro-immigration policies, has become a prominent contender to be President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve. Long known as a conservative economist who advised John McCain, George W. Bush and

World

Russian winemakers seek sparkling credibility but blind tasting favours imports

Producers in Russia's Krasnodar region, including Nikolaev & Sons, say their sparkling wines—made by the traditional method and from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir—could compete with other non-Champagne fizz. "If you're looking for a kind-of-like Champagne that is not made in Champagne... you have

Sports

Tech and gear to help New Year's resolutions stick

The start of a new year often feels like a reset, but willpower alone rarely keeps resolutions. A range of gadgets and apps can turn motivation into habit by tracking progress and simplifying routines. For workouts and movement, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 offer secure ear hooks, IPX4 sweat resistance,

World

Mistyped Number Exposed Thousands of Sensitive Complaints About Russian Military

Russian journalists and The New York Times say a simple mistyped complaint number on the human rights ombudsman’s website led to the public availability of thousands of sensitive filings, including accounts of abuse and coercion in the military. A person who had filed a complaint checked its status, entered

Tech

Google data: Best days to fly and when to book for cheaper fares

Google Flights' aggregated 2021–2025 data shows flying early in the week is cheapest: Tuesday is the lowest-cost day, followed by Monday and Wednesday. Midweek departures can be 13%–20% cheaper than weekend travel, while Sunday is typically the priciest day to fly. Flights with layovers are generally cheaper

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Hiker believed killed by mountain lion in Colorado; two cougars euthanised

A hiker is believed to have been killed by at least one mountain lion on a remote Colorado trail on Wednesday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officials said. If confirmed, it would be the first fatal mountain lion attack in the state since 1999. A group of hikers found the

Culture

Callum Chick embraces chasing 'lost causes' as Northampton push on

Callum Chick’s value to Northampton was underlined in the 55th minute of their recent win at the Rec, when his desperate tackle on Henry Arundell forced a turnover that led to a counter-try 13 seconds later. Director of rugby Phil Dowson used the clip to highlight Chick’s hustle

Sports

Deadly New Year’s Blaze at Swiss Ski-Resort Bar Tied to Champagne Sparklers

A fast-moving fire at Le Constellation, a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort, killed 40 people and injured 119 during a New Year’s celebration, Swiss authorities said. The blaze broke out around 1:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Video and survivor interviews indicate sparklers placed on

Sports

Final call: Enter Ars Technica’s charity sweepstakes by Jan. 2

This is the final reminder to donate and enter Ars Technica’s annual Charity Drive sweepstakes. Donations can be made to Child’s Play by credit card or PayPal, or to the EFF by PayPal, credit card, or cryptocurrency. You can also support Child’s Play via Ars Technica’s

World

Officer Killed as Suicide Bomber Detonates in Aleppo on New Year’s Eve

A suicide bomber detonated an explosive belt late on New Year’s Eve in Aleppo after security forces tried to arrest a man at a checkpoint, the Syrian Interior Ministry said. One officer was killed and two others were wounded. Interior Ministry spokesman Nour al-Din al-Baba said the attacker, who

Tech

Major search at Withernsea after two pulled from sea, one dies

Two people were recovered from the sea off the East Yorkshire coast on Thursday, police said, and a 67-year-old man who was pulled from the water later died at the scene. Humberside Police did not give details about the second body but said the circumstances were not thought to be

World

The Prius Helped Turn Electric Cars Into a Political Issue

What might have been treated as a technical shift in the auto industry instead picked up heavy political meaning over two decades, turning battery-powered and hybrid cars into symbols in a broader culture war. Some experts trace the politicization back to Toyota’s 2001 Prius. Its marketing framed the car

Sports

Hands-on learning breaks across Europe to try in 2026

A selection of practical, short-course holidays across the UK and Europe for 2026 includes activities from rock climbing to mosaic-making, cooking to sea shanties. Peak District rock climbing: Pure Outdoor runs a two-day course for beginners and those with some indoor experience. Learners practise tying in, belaying, climbing techniques and

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Families of teens missing after Swiss ski-resort bar fire plead for news

Families of teenagers missing after a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort have appealed online for information as they wait for news of loved ones. Swiss officials say the blaze was likely caused by sparklers placed on champagne bottles that came "too close to the ceiling.

Sports

Stokes backs McCullum to remain England head coach after Ashes defeat

England captain Ben Stokes says he cannot imagine anyone else replacing head coach Brendon McCullum despite the tourists surrendering the Ashes series in Australia. Stokes and McCullum, who joined forces in 2022, were expected to face a defining tour but England lost the first three Tests before claiming a morale-boosting

Tech

T-Mobile will give you a Samsung Galaxy S25 free with qualifying trade-in

T-Mobile is offering the Samsung Galaxy S25 for free when you trade in an eligible phone in any condition and sign up for its Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan. The deal is delivered as credits over a 24-month billing cycle — a $1,000 credit paid out across that period

Sports

Thomas Frank says he is not enjoying Tottenham role amid injuries, transition and fan unrest

Thomas Frank has admitted he is not enjoying his job as Tottenham head coach as he navigates a transitional season plagued by a lack of creativity and other problems. Spurs were booed off after a 0-0 draw at Brentford, with travelling supporters chanting “boring, boring Tottenham”. Tottenham sit 12th in

Business

A Pilot’s 24‑Hour Layover in Jeddah

The author, a long‑haul airline pilot who visits Jeddah almost monthly, describes how he spends a 24‑hour layover in the Red Sea port city. After a night flight from London that landed at sunrise, he rested at the crew hotel, noticed a qibla marker pointing toward Mecca and

Business

Top Cameras for 2026: Picks for Every Shooter

Choosing a camera is about more than resolution or price — it’s about matching a tool to how you like to shoot. We tested leading models across categories to identify the best options for vloggers, portrait shooters, action creators and travel photographers. Mirrorless remains the dominant category thanks to advanced

Sports

Sparklers Blamed for Deadly New Year’s Blaze at Swiss Resort Bar

Swiss investigators say sparklers attached to champagne bottles likely ignited a fast-moving New Year’s fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, where 40 people died and dozens were severely burned. Prosecutor General Beatrice Pilloud said evidence and survivor interviews indicate the sparkler-topped bottles were held too close to the

World

Healthy 18-year-old welder nearly died in ninth suspected case of ‘welder’s anthrax’

A previously healthy 18-year-old welder nearly died after infection with a Bacillus bacterium that produces the anthrax toxin, marking the ninth puzzling case linked to metalworkers. CDC researchers identified an unexpected pattern in 2022: since 1997 there have been seven cases of infections from anthrax-toxin-producing Bacillus in metalworkers, six of

Tech

TCL launches Note A1 NXTPAPER — a color note-taking tablet with LCD and AI features

TCL has introduced the Note A1 NXTPAPER, a color-focused note-taking and reading device that uses the company's paper-like NXTPAPER LCD rather than E Ink. The tablet has an 11.5-inch “NXTPAPER Pure” display with a 2,200 x 1,440 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, which TCL