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Despite being just three days after the Full Moon, the Moon is already starting to look a lot smaller in the sky. This is because of where it is in the lunar cycle, a 29.5-day process where the Moon completes its orbit.

Keep reading to find out what tonight’s Moon is doing and what phase you can spot in the sky.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Tuesday, Jan. 6, the moon phase is Waning Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 87% of the moon will be lit up tonight.

That means there is enough of its surface lit up that there's plenty for keen moon-gazers to see. Without any visual aids you'll be able to spot the Mare Imbrium, Aristarchus Plateau, and the Copernicus Crater. With binoculars you'll see much more, including the Alps Mountains (a mountain range at the northeast of the Mare Imbrium, not the ones in Europe), the Apennine Mountains, and the Mare Humorum.

Add a telescope to your lineup if you want to spot even more, such as the Apollo 15 and 17 landing spots and the Schiller Crater.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on Feb. 1. The last full moon was on Jan. 3.

What are moon phases?

NASA tells us that the Moon completes one full orbit of its phases in about 29.5 days, a period referred to as the lunar cycle. As the Moon travels around the Earth, it passes through a sequence of distinct phases. Although the same side of the Moon always faces Earth, the portion lit by the Sun changes depending on its position in orbit. This variation in sunlight is what causes the Moon to appear fully illuminated, partly lit, or completely dark at different points in the cycle. The lunar cycle is made up of eight phases:

New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

Non-United States buyers will have to wait a bit longer to purchase Meta's Ray-Ban Display glasses.

The company said this week that the release of the glasses in the UK, France, Italy, and Canada had been delayed due to "unprecedented demand and limited inventory." Meta made the announcement, among a number of others, at CES, the large, annual tech conference in Las Vegas.

Wrote the company in a statement:

"Meta Ray-Ban Display is a first-of-its-kind product with extremely limited inventory. Since launching last fall, we’ve seen an overwhelming amount of interest, and as a result, product waitlists now extend well into 2026.

Because of this unprecedented demand and limited inventory, we’ve decided to pause our planned international expansion to the UK, France, Italy, and Canada, which was originally scheduled for early 2026. We’ll continue to focus on fulfilling orders in the US while we re-evaluate our approach to international availability."

The $799 AI-powered glasses launched in September to much fanfare and failed demos. Still, the reviews overall have skewed positive — especially for eager users who like to be early adopters — which may account for the apparently limited supply. Meta did not specify when the rollout would expand to international markets but, for now, folks will have to keep waiting.

Mashable is on the ground at CES reporting on all the latest news, such as the Meta Ray-Ban Display rollout delay. You can follow all our coverage.

SAVE UP TO 30%: Through Jan. 8, Southwest promo code DREAMBIG saves you up to 30% on select Southwest one-way or roundtrip flights between Jan. 26 and May 13.

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Sure, you can start tackling health or organization-related New Year's resolutions pretty immediately. But who says you can't start chipping away at travel goals right away? Through Jan. 8, Southwest's first sale of the year saves you up to 30% on select flights within the continental U.S., as soon as Jan. 26 or as late as May 13. You must purchase your tickets 21 days in advance, so get planning.

To enact the discount, just enter code DREAMBIG, plug in your departure info, and look for the green fares replacing a price with a strike-through. The promo code does work on (qualifying) one-way or roundtrip Basic and Choice fares, but Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are barred from the sale.

Yes, you'll have to pay for bags now — Southwest ended its free bag policy back in May 2025. Think of the money you're saving on your discounted flight as your baggage fees.

As the floor opens for CES 2026's first official day, rumors are buzzing that Apple could be on the brink of bringing foldable devices to its iPhone lineup.

The buzz comes from glimpses at Samsung Display's new OLED foldable screen prototype, which appears to seamlessly flatten into a large tablet-like screen with imperceptible folds. Outlets in attendance, including The Verge, reported seeing the "Advanced Crease-less OLED panel" side-by-side with the existing Z Fold 7 — It was reportedly a noticeable upgrade.

SEE ALSO: CES 2026 live updates: See the latest news, surprises, and strange tech from LG, Samsung, Lego, and new startups

The prototype is speculated to anchor Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Wide Fold, and because Samsung Display is an Apple hardware partner, the panel may also be the foundation for it's coveted creaseless screen, a pursuit that has previously delayed the tech giant from debuting a modular device. Apple is expected to release such a device later this year.

Could this be the future of the iPhone?

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Meanwhile, Mashable reporters, who are on the ground pinpointing the conferences' buzziest tech items, got a chance to test Samsung's latest entry into the foldable market: the Galaxy Z TriFold, announced just last month. Samsung is joined by companies like Motorola, which is expected to debut its own book-style foldable device, rumored to be the AI-powered Motorola Razr Fold.

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But the crease-free life isn't reality, yet. "The foldable panel showcased at the booth was an R&D concept, with no fixed timeline or plan for commercialization," Omnicom PR spokesperson Rosie Kim told The Verge. Following initial reports, the OLED prototype was removed from Samsung's booth.

Follow along with Mashable's live CES 2026 coverage for by-the-minute updates and glimpses inside the showcase.

SAVE $30: Soundcore's new AeroFit 2 Pro open earbuds announced at CES 2026 are officially available to purchase. Grab them before March 31 at the exclusive launch price of $149.99 (reg. $179.99) with code WSTDA3875US.

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CES 2026 is in full swing and open earbuds are having a moment in the spotlight. Premium audio brand JBL announced five new open-ear options, Shokz debuted a new pair of noise-reducing open earbuds, and Soundcore dropped the AeroFit 2 Pros. If you can't wait to get your ears on a pair, the latter is already available for purchase on Soundcore's website for an exclusive launch price — listen up.

As of Jan. 6, the new Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro open earbuds are available on Soundcore.com for an exclusive launch price of $149.99. That's $30 off the list price when you use the code WSTDA3875US (the code should automatically appear in your cart). The discount is available through March 31, so you have some time to decide whether they're the right pick for you. Currently, only the matte black color option is available to ship — the matte purple and gloss white will ship toward the end of the month.

The AeroFit 2 Pro offer a combination of features we've never seen before: both an open design and active noise cancellation. Thanks to adjustable ear hooks, you can adjust the earbuds to sit outside the ear for an open listening experience or inside the ear canal like traditional noise-cancelling earbuds. With five adjustment levels on each ear hook, you should be able to find the most comfortable fit for your ears. The dual sensors on each earbud are designed to detect which way you're wearing them and adapt the sound to provide the best listening experience possible. As open earbuds, they'll last around seven hours with an extra 34 in the case. As ANC earbuds, they'll hold about five hours per charge and 24 with the case.

The original AeroFit 2 open earbuds are one of Mashable's top picks, thanks to their comfortable fit, translation features, price, and sound quality. So we have pretty high hopes for the AeroFit 2 Pros.

SAVE $299.99: The Sunny Health & Fitness Slim Foldable Treadmill is on sale at Amazon for $399.99, down from the list price of $699.98. That's a 43% discount.

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There's always one glaring conundrum if you're shopping for at-home fitness equipment. How is it gonna fit? If you have health resolutions in 2026 but you're not sure how a piece of fitness equipment will fit in your house, there's a solid deal today at Amazon on a foldable treadmill.

As of Jan. 6, the Sunny Health & Fitness Slim Foldable Treadmill is on sale for $399.99 at Amazon, marked down from the normal list price of $699.98. That means you'll be in for a savings of $299.99 from a 43% discount.

If you need a compact treadmill that you can easily tuck under a bed or store in the closet, the Sunny Health & Fitness Slim Foldable model could be excellent. When folded, it measures 30.7 inches wide and 64 inches in length with a height of about 5 inches. The running deck itself is about 18 inches wide.

SEE ALSO: The new Hyrdow Arc Rower offers a great indoor winter workout

Another major plus of the treadmill is that it ships fully assembled. You won't have to deal with the hassle of putting it together or finding where all your tools went. Speaking of tools, the treadmill arms fold down onto the running deck via an included tool. Once you're done using that tool, there's a convenient storage spot on the treadmill itself, so you won't have to worry about misplacing it.

The device holder is great for giving you the option to watch a show on your phone and dive into a book on your Kindle while walking. Speed ranges from 0.6 up to 8 miles per hour. The transportation wheels make it extra easy to roll the treadmill away once you're finished.

To keep up with fitness goals while not cluttering your space, snag the Sunny Health & Fitness Slim Foldable Treadmill from Amazon while it's on sale for under $400.

SAVE $69.71: As of Jan. 6. get the Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Play Booster Box for $139.99, down from its usual price of $209.70, at Amazon. That's a discount of 33%.

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If you're cultivating a Magic: The Gathering card collection, there's one special set that you may not have acquired just yet: Final Fantasy. This game-centric expansion is full of art that draws from the entirety of the long-running video game series, and you can save some serious cash on a box of boosters to grow your collection right now thanks to Amazon.

As of Jan. 6. get the Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Play Booster Box for $139.99, down from its usual price of $209.70, at Amazon. That's $69.71 off and a discount of 33%.

SEE ALSO: Get the best preorder price for the Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box on Amazon

This box of booster packs contains 30 packs to open, each containing 14 cards and 1 token or art card. You're guaranteed to receive 1-4 cards with a Rare rarity or higher, with potential borderless alternate art cards in the mix. You also get at least 1 card with a shiny traditional foil design. And in 20% of packs, you'll find a traditional Land card with the same treatment.

The set itself pulls from Final Fantasy games of every era, including the excellent trio Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX. But if you're a fan of the earlier games, they're all heavily represented here as well, including Final Fantasy XIV.

You can use these cards to pad your collection or just build decks, but you may just want a high volume to open, and that's totally fine. Whatever you decide to do, this sale is a good reason to pop open some packs and see what kind of pulls you get.

SAVE $700: The Anker Solix F1500 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $499, down from the list price at Anker of $1,199. That's a 59% discount that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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Now that we're getting back into the swing of normal life after the holidays, it's time to consider upgrades for the year ahead. If you live in an area that deals with power outages from storms or you like to take off on camping adventures, you could probably benefit from a portable power station. There's a great deal in store today at Amazon on a solid model.

As of Jan. 6, the Anker Solix F1500 portable power station is on sale for $499 at Amazon, marked down from the list price at Anker of $1,199. That's a 59% discount that takes a whopping $700 off the normal price. This sale price matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

Consider what a 1,536Wh battery could do to improve life during a power outage or while camping. You'll get over 20 hours of using a CPAP machine or almost an hour and a half of time with the coffee maker. Take it out on a road trip or while camping to recharge a phone almost 100 times or use a 40W air pump for over 20 hours.

SEE ALSO: The DJI Power 1000 V2 is on sale for under $400 to keep you powered up during the next storm

Anker equipped the Solix F1500 with six AC ports, four USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports. Another huge benefit of the Solix F1500 is the built-in lightbar, which is always useful when camping or during a power outage. The two side handles also make carrying the power station much more manageable since it weighs about 44 pounds.

Instead of sitting in the dark during the next power outage worrying about the food in the freezer, upgrade to the reassurance of the Anker Solix F1500. It's back at an all-time low price at Amazon of $499.

SAVE $702: As of Jan. 6, the Sony 85-inch Bravia 7 QLED Mini LED 4K TV is down to $2,098 at Amazon. That's 25% off its current list price of $2,799.99 and its lowest price on record.

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We're nearing the second-best time of year to buy a TV: NFL playoff season. But the Sony Bravia 7 clearly isn't waiting around for playoffs to begin; it's already down to its best price ever.

As of Jan. 6, you can pick up the massive Sony 85-inch Bravia 7 QLED Mini LED 4K TV at Amazon for $2,098. That's 25% off its current list price of $2,799.99 (as noted on the Sony website) and its lowest price on record.

While it may not be quite as impressive as Sony's Bravia 9 TV, the Bravia 7 is less than half the cost and comes with many of the same features. And TBH, most people won't notice much of a difference between the two models. It packs mini LED backlighting for captivating brightness, an XR processor that enhances scenes in real time, gaming optimization with exclusive features for PS5, and the Google TV experience to streamline your streaming setup. Gamers and cinephiles will also appreciate its 120Hz refresh rate, Auto HDR Tone Mapping, and Auto Genre Picture Mode, which enhance picture quality for both gaming and streaming.

If you don't want to spend the cash on a top-of-the-line OLED TV, but still want a big screen that looks good, a mini LED model like the Bravia 7 is a good bet. And now's the best time to grab it, as it's the lowest price we've seen.

In its Season 3 finale, Industry blew itself up entirely.

The episode saw the shutdown of Pierpoint & Co.'s trading floor, eliminating the offices that had been the show's home since Season 1. It was the boldest move yet from a series that's never met a stake it couldn't raise.

SEE ALSO: 2026 TV preview: All the TV shows you need to know, and where to stream them

So how do Industry co-creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay follow up that explosive Season 3 move? With a jaw-dropping Season 4 that's just as ambitious as the young traders at Industry's core.

What does Industry look like without Pierpoint? Myha'la and Marisa Abela in "Industry." Credit: Simon Ridgway / HBO

Letting go of Pierpoint gives Industry the freedom to truly scatter its characters to the winds. Harper Stern (Myha'la) remains firmly rooted in the world of finance, running her own fund with backing from billionaire Otto Mostyn (Roger Barclay). Most of her Industry compatriots, however, have left the financial world behind. Yasmin Kara-Hanani (Marisa Abela), now married to Henry Muck (Kit Harington), has embraced aristocratic life. Eric Tao (Ken Leung) spends his time on the golf links in cushy quasi-retirement following his firing from Pierpoint. Robert Spearing (Harry Lawtey) is gone from the show entirely after his Season 3 departure to California.

Yet despite their seeming successes, Harper, Yasmin, and Eric are all itching for something new. Harper chafes against Otto and her clients' demands, Yasmin feels stifled in her marriage to an increasingly aimless Henry, and Eric is rudderless without work to attack.

SEE ALSO: 'Industry' stars Myha'la and Marisa Abela break down Harper and Yasmin's big fight: 'This is the end for them'

Enter Tender, a buzzy payment processor with plans to become a "bank killer." This promising fintech company catches Harper and Yasmin's eyes in very different ways. For Yasmin, it's a path back into power, for both her and Henry. For Harper, it's her next target.

As Harper and Yasmin play different sides of Tender's rise, they ally themselves with new members of Industry's sprawling ensemble: Yasmin with Tender CFO Whitney Halberstram (Max Minghella), his personal assistant Haley Clay (Kiernan Shipka), and Labour Minister Jennifer Bevan (Amy James-Kelly); Harper with FinDigest journalist Jim Dycker (Charlie Heaton) and her network of traders, including Sweetpea Golightly (Miriam Petche), Rishi Ramdani (Sagar Radia), and newcomer Kwabena Bannerman (Toheeb Jimoh). With these battle lines drawn, Harper and Yasmin hurtle towards a showdown that takes Industry to new heights.

Industry Season 4 is the show at its most ambitious. Marisa Abela in "Industry." Credit: Simon Ridgway / HBO

As Industry's young cast of characters has grown and made larger career leaps, the show has grown with them. Initially a close look at the competitive inner workings of Pierpoint, Industry has since spiraled into a wider examination of global politics and economics. That's especially true of Season 4, which features more trips abroad and more involvement from the UK government. A particularly prescient storyline revolves around the UK's age-verification laws, continuing Industry's trend of grounding itself in current events.

Industry's evolution is not just one of scale, but of form, too. Season 3 incorporated new stylistic elements, breaking up its trading floor chaos with extended flashbacks, drug trips, and lavish riffs on Uncut Gems. Season 4 keeps the momentum going, from a spectacular costume ball crash out at Henry and Yasmin's manor to a globe-trotting conspiracy that allows Sweetpea to unleash her inner Erin Brockovich. It's exhilarating to see these big swings in action, as Industry taps into Harper's "high risk, high reward" mindset with great success. Not every risk pays off, with some late-season developments verging on the ridiculous, but it's still fun to watch a show decide to go big or go home.

Spectacle alone doesn't make a great show, though, and thankfully, Industry doesn't fall into that trap. The series remains a deep dive into the wants and ambitions that fuel us, even to our detriment. Often, these characters will destroy everything, even themselves, if it means they can get what they want. Their desires warp their sense of self, until all that's left are stomach-churning downfalls and choices that will leave your head spinning. These nightmarish cycles turn the (few) moments when Industry's characters come to their senses into stark miracles.

But whether Industry's ensemble is hurtling towards destruction or realization, one thing remains the same across the board: Even without Pierpoint, Industry is undeniably intoxicating.

Industry Season 4 premieres Jan. 11 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! is hitting Netflix in a few weeks, and there's a shiny new trailer to psych everyone up.

The feature debut of Shingo Yamashita (Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen) the anime film is inspired by Japanese folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, set to songs by Vocaloid (AI singing synthesisers created by Yamaha) producers including HoneyWorks, kz (livetune), ryo (supercell), Aqu3ra, yuigot, and 40mP.

A mysterious baby from the moon found in a telephone pole (stay with me) grows quickly to become Kaguya (voiced by Yuko Natsuyoshi), who befriends honour student Iroha (Anna Nagase) on Earth. Kaguya has one goal: to become a top idol and streamer in the virtual realm of Tsukuyomi. And it's all very pretty.

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! is streaming on Netflix on Jan. 22.

Robin Hood as a merry rogue robbing the rich to give to the poor couldn't be much further from the image of a bearded Hugh Jackman in the trailer above.

In A24's The Death of Robin Hood, Jackman plays an ageing version of the legendary outlaw, haunted by his violent past as he lies injured from battle.

Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, and Noah Jupe also star in this latest from A Quiet Place: Day One writer/director Michael Sarnoski.

The Death of Robin Hood is "coming soon" to theaters.

TL;DR: Live stream Algeria vs. DR Congo in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is slowly creeping towards its dramatic conclusion. The quarter finals beckon for Algeria and DR Congo, but there's not room for both sides. They'll battle it out to progress, and fans can follow all the action without spending anything.

If you want to watch Algeria vs. DR Congo in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Algeria vs. DR Congo?

Algeria vs. DR Congo in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off at 11 a.m. ET on Jan. 6. This fixture takes place at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium.

How to watch Algeria vs. DR Congo for free

Algeria vs. DR Congo in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is available to live stream for free on Channel 4.

Channel 4 is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock Channel 4 to stream AFCON for free from anywhere in the world.

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Live stream Algeria vs. DR Congo for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of AFCON without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Algeria vs. DR Congo (plus more 2025 Africa Cup of Nations fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Channel 4?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Channel 4, for a number of reasons:

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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $78.18 and includes an extra four months for free — 78% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

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Stephen Colbert is back with his first monologue of 2026, and like most of the other late night hosts, his focus is on Donald Trump's U.S. attack on Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro.

"Do you know what this means? Those Epstein files must be crazy," the host says, pretending to flick through some papers before slipping into a Trump impression. "Bomb something! Bomb anything!"

Colbert goes on to break down exactly what happened and the aftermath, including footage of Trump speaking about U.S. plans to "run" Venezuela.

"Evidently when he says America first, he means alphabetically," says Colbert. "That's crazy, he can't run two countries at once! He can't even run."

To finish, Colbert takes a more serious tack.

"Invading a country with a moustachioed dictator and saying, 'Don't worry, their oil will pay for this war,' is kind of where I got on this train 20+ years ago," he says. "It didn't work then, and I doubt it's gonna work now. And I hope that the American people don't fall for this a second time."

SAVE $30: As of Jan. 6, AirPods 4 (without ANC) are on sale for $99 at Amazon. This deal saves you $30 on the list price of $129.

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A new pair of earbuds can set you up well at the start of a new year, whether you want them to wear around your home or to have for future travel plans in 2026. Thankfully, even with holiday sales over and done with, there are still some great deals available on various models, including the AirPods 4 (without ANC).

While not as low as they hit during the Black Friday period, the AirPods 4 (without ANC) are on sale right now for $99 at Amazon, which is still a great price for high-quality headphones. This deal saves you $30 in total off their usual price of $129.

SEE ALSO: 5 new gadgets from CES 2026 that you can buy right now

Though these models don't come with noise-canceling features, they boast excellent sound quality and a solid battery life for listening to your favorite tunes. The AirPods 4 are fitted with the H2 chip and also feature Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking that puts you at the center of what you're listening to. And as for their battery life, Apple boasts they can last up to five hours on a single charge or up to 30 hours with the case.

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On top of that, these earbuds are built to last through big workouts or rain as they're IP54 dust, sweat, and water resistant, so there's no need to worry about them being damaged too quickly.

Start the new year off right with the AirPods 4 (without ANC) down to $99 at Amazon. If you're looking for more earbuds worth buying this year, have a look at our breakdown of the best earbuds overall to see some of our top choices.

If you're just getting back into the swing of things in 2026 and need a news recap, Jimmy Kimmel has got you covered.

In the 13-minute monologue above the host recaps everything Donald Trump has done over the holiday period, from the U.S. president's hundreds of posts on Truth Social and awkward phone calls with children about Santa to the U.S.' surprise attack on Venezuela.

"If you were wondering how bad these Epstein files are for Trump, turns out they're invade Venezuela bad," says Kimmel, talking about the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro. "Yes, he's a criminal and a dictator who's driven his country into financial ruin while he and his family have lined their own pockets, but Maduro is no saint either."

Elsewhere, Seth Meyers and Jon Stewart also had a lot to say about the news.

SAVE $60: As of Jan. 6, the Fitbit Sense 2 has dropped to $189.95 at Amazon. That's $60 off its list price of $249.95.

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If you've set some fitness goals for 2026, a smartwatch or fitness tracker is well worth picking up. Thankfully, you can still save on select models after the holidays at Amazon. The Fitbit Sense 2 is one option on sale right now, receiving a $60 discount at the retailer.

Normally the Fitbit Sense 2 comes with a price tag of $249.95, but for a limited time Amazon has dropped it to $189.95. This saves you $60 overall, and applies to a couple of different colors so you can choose between the lunar white/platinum or blue mist/pale gold. For $10 more, you can also score the shadow grey/graphite model.

SEE ALSO: What to expect at CES 2026

Not only is the Fitbit Sense 2 a great investment for keeping track of workouts — boasting features like a Daily Readiness Score, Active Zone Minutes, all-day activity tracking, and more — it also comes with helpful health features. Some of these include all-day stress detection, irregular heart rhythm notifications, daily sleep stages and a Sleep Score, and more to help you out throughout the day.

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The start of a brand new year is a great time to start smashing your workout goals, so why wait to grab the Fitbit Sense 2? Looking for even more recommendations worth buying? Have a look at our roundups of the best smartwatches and the best fitness trackers to see more of our top picks.

The late night shows are all returning after the holidays, and there's a lot of stuff to catch up on — with the U.S. attack on Venezuela and abduction of President Nicolás Maduro top of the list.

"Look, no-one knows how this operation is going to work out, but based on the United States' track record, my guess is we're going to be really happy about this for a couple of weeks, and then 30 years from now there will be a Venezuelan leftist revolution, and the new government will point to this moment as the reason our embassy there is on fire — and it will absolutely ruin a Democrat's presidency," reacts Jon Stewart in the Daily Show clip above. "Generally that's how this shit works. And remember the reason MAGA was so high on Donald Trump was that he was the guy who wasn't going to get involved in this kind of shit any more."

Cue a montage of Trump saying "we do not seek regime change" and "we don't wanna be the world's policeman," before more footage of Trump talking about rebuilding Venezuela's infrastructure and running the country.

And as for the motive behind the attack? Stewart has yet more clips of Trump repeatedly talking about the country's oil.

"We can't even be conspiracy theorists now!" says Stewart. "I think they did it for the oil! 'Yeah, no, I did it for the oil.'"

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love gambling.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Living space

• Green: A nice voice

• Blue: Card game terms

• Purple: Creature

Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Apartment

• Green: Sonorous

• Blue: Poker hands, familiarly

• Purple: ___ animal

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #940 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Apartment: DIGS, FLAT, PAD, QUARTERS

• Sonorous: CLEAR, DEEP, FLAT, RICH

• Poker hands, familiarly: BOAT, FLUSH, QUADS, STRAIGHT

• ___ animal: BALLOON, PACK, PARTY, STUFFED

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're not afraid of heights.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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The words are related to flight.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe things that fly.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Defying Gravity.

NYT Strands word list for January 6

• Balloon

• Drone

• Defying Gravity

• Kite

• Bird

• Airplane

• Rocket

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