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Families of teenagers missing after a devastating fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort are urgently appealing for information, amid excruciating waits to learn the fate of their loved ones.

A fire in a Crans-Montana bar is suspected to have started from sparklers on champagne bottles, leading to 40 deaths and 119 injuries. Investigations are ongoing to assess safety measures and potential legal actions.

Two people have died and another remains missing after a large-scale search and rescue operation at the Withernsea coastline in East Yorkshire. Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter and RNLI crews, were dispatched following reports of people in difficulty in the water. The search continues under challenging weather conditions.

A post by the large language model Grok seemingly dismissing concerns over non-consensual images of minors as 'just pixels' has raised questions about the ethical boundaries of AI models. However, the statement was prompted deliberately as a 'defiant non-apology', raising doubts about its authenticity as an official stance.

A new case study reveals a ninth instance of 'welder's anthrax,' contracted by a young metalworker in Louisiana, highlighting a mysterious pattern in the metalworking industry.

OpenAI is set to introduce a new audio language model in early 2026, aiming to bridge the gap between audio and text models in terms of performance. The company is consolidating teams to enhance audio capabilities, with aspirations for broader device integration.

Ken Griffin's Citadel flagship hedge fund achieved impressive double-digit gains in 2025, successfully navigating a turbulent market environment. The firm plans to return a substantial portion of profits to clients, reducing assets under management.

Berkshire Hathaway shares declined by 1.4% as Greg Abel began his tenure as CEO following Warren Buffett's transition from the role. The company, despite trailing the S&P 500 in 2025, continues a 10-year streak of positive returns, with Buffett remaining as chairman to reassure investors about Berkshire's future.

The first trading day of 2026 began with a divided stock market, reflecting trends from the previous year. While some sectors advanced, others lagged, marking a shift away from technology stocks.