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  • ‘Delicate’ and thoughtful approach to AVSD repair shows promise

    ‘Delicate’ and thoughtful approach to AVSD repair shows promise

    Anatomically accurate, illustrated images like this one enhance the article’s explanation of specific AVSD techniques that improve outcomes.

    A five-year retrospective study of 63 complete atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) repairs that…

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  • Decisive shift in hardware expected in 2026

    Decisive shift in hardware expected in 2026

    If 2025 focused on smarter software, 2026 points towards a decisive shift in hardware.

    Batteries charging within minutes and displays projecting three-dimensional imagery indicate a change that could leave…

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  • Here are some of the New Year’s Eve events around Los Angeles

    Here are some of the New Year’s Eve events around Los Angeles


    A rare rainy forecast shows rain around midnight as 2026 kicks in, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t fun to be had around Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve.

    Here are a few activities and events that are still…

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  • Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Hearing on Nuclear Energy

    Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Hearing on Nuclear Energy

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced a hearing titled American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era.

    “Nuclear energy provides affordable and reliable power to our grid while generating the largest portion of carbon free electricity in the United States,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Latta. “This hearing will offer a chance to discuss the current state of our nuclear industry, addressing the licensing and deployment of nuclear power while examining how the implementation of recent laws and policies can support the industry growth that will be vital to meeting our energy and security needs.”

    Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era

    WHAT: Subcommittee on Energy hearing to discuss the licensing, deployment, and implementation of recently enacted federal laws and administration policies in nuclear energy.

    DATE: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    TIME: 10:15 AM ET

    LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

    This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning this hearing, please contact Calvin Huggins at Calvin.Huggins1@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Ben Mullany at Ben.Mullany@mail.house.gov.

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  • Govt cuts petrol by Rs10.28, diesel by Rs8.57 per litre for next fortnight – Business Recorder

    1. Govt cuts petrol by Rs10.28, diesel by Rs8.57 per litre for next fortnight  Business Recorder
    2. Petrol price slashed by Rs10.28, diesel by Rs8.57 for next fortnight  Dawn
    3. Govt rings in New Year with Rs10.28 per litre petrol cut  The Express Tribune

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  • Tougher impaired driving penalties starting 2026

    Tougher impaired driving penalties starting 2026

    Stricter roadside licence suspensions, extended look-back periods, and mandatory education programs are among the key changes

    The province is cracking down on alcohol and drug-impaired driving with a series of reforms that will impact both first-time and repeat offenders.

    Effective January 1, you will see:

    1. Increased Roadside Licence Suspensions

    • First offence: Suspensions increase from 3 to 7 days.
    • Second offence: Suspensions increase from 7 to 14 days.
    • Applies to young and novice drivers violating zero-tolerance, warn-range BAC (blood alcohol content) (0.05-0.079), or failing Standard Field Sobriety Testing.

    2. Look Back Period

    • A ‘look back period’ refers to the timeframe within which the number of previous alcohol and/or drug-related occurrences is considered when determining sanctions for a subsequent occurrence.
    • The following look-back periods are being extended from five years to 10 years: this applies to all sanctions related to alcohol and/or drug-related occurrences, including Administrative Penalties, licence suspensions, ignition interlock requirements, and remedial programs.

    4. Mandatory Remedial Education for First-Time Occurrences

    • Drivers receiving their first roadside suspension for alcohol/drug-related occurrences must complete a remedial education program, delivered by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
    • Second or subsequent suspensions require participation in a treatment program.
    • These requirements will be reflected in the updated Notice of Suspension and the Inquiry Services System.

    If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 911.

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  • Transport for Wales Chair honoured for services to public transport

    Transport for Wales Chair honoured for services to public transport

    The honour comes at an exciting time for public transport in Wales. The Welsh Government’s £800 million investment in brand-new trains for the Wales and Borders network is transforming our railways and making a real difference for passengers. Alongside this, the new Bus Services Bill will reshape how local bus services are planned and delivered, putting passengers first through a single, integrated network with one timetable and one ticket across Wales. Early in the new year, Transport for Wales will also publish a new, industry-led vision for rail, setting out a clear direction for the future of the network.

    Vernon Everitt took up his role as Chair in July 2025, bringing with him extensive experience from senior leadership roles in public transport in Greater Manchester and London. During his career, he has led significant improvements in customer service and helped grow passenger numbers across major transport networks.

    The Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates, said:

    I am pleased to congratulate to Vernon on this well-deserved recognition for his exceptional contribution, pragmatism and innovation in public transport. I was delighted with his appointment as Chair of Transport for Wales and look forward to drawing on his leadership, wisdom and experience as we transform public transport in Wales in 2026.

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  • A Global Celebration Of Innovation

    A Global Celebration Of Innovation

    Indie games kept 2025 interesting because they took the kinds of swings big releases usually avoid. We at Noisy Pixel feel we’ve made a significant name for ourselves in the indie space as reviewers of global indie projects. We’ve…

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  • Channel Tunnel power fault fixed, but train delays linger

    Channel Tunnel power fault fixed, but train delays linger

    PARIS (AP) — Trains were running again Wednesday in both directions through the Channel Tunnel between continental Europe and the United Kingdom but problems remained after a day of travel chaos caused by power…

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  • A New Theory Says Hidden Dimensions May Create Mass. That Would Rewrite Particle Physics.

    A New Theory Says Hidden Dimensions May Create Mass. That Would Rewrite Particle Physics.

    Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story:

    • Current theories suggest that W and Z bosons acquire mass from interactions with the Higgs scalar field, but a new study suggests that the higher dimensional structure of spacetime could be…

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