Artemis Accord: Portugal joins NASA coalition for Moon and Mars exploration
Portugal became the 60th signatory to the Artemis Accords, which set principles for peaceful, transparent civil exploration of the Moon, Mars and other celestial bodies.
Daily Briefing (United States) — 2026-01-13
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Subaru: Is it too late to assess the stock after its strong five-year run?
Subaru last closed at ¥3,396 and shows a five-year return of about 98.7%; the article's DCF model estimates an intrinsic value of ¥2,327.03 per share, implying roughly 45.9% overvaluation on that metric.
Toward Socio-ecological Markets that strengthen regional commons.
The article describes practical strategies—such as making key natural assets inalienable, organizing bounded regional market networks, and using place-based currencies and pooled finance—to keep economic value circulating locally and support ecological stewardship.
Autism: advocates celebrate first Barbie on the spectrum
Mattel released a Barbie designed to represent autism, featuring a functional fidget spinner, noise‑reducing headphones and a tablet meant to represent an AAC device; the company worked with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and families said the doll helped some people on the spectrum feel seen.
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Other events of the day (6)
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- Cold versus Flu: Key differences in cause and symptomsHealthCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
- Exact moment woman finds her soul dog in shelter delights viewersHeartwarmingNewsweek
- Red Wings retire Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91 in DetroitSportsThe New York Times
- Eagles enter offseason as A.J. Brown's future is a major questionSportsThe New York Times
- Amgen's MariTide reports two-year weight loss maintenanceHealthBloomberg Business
- Offshore wind project cleared to resume after U.S. court rulingBusinessNPR
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