Daily news from around the world · U.S. edition · Last updated Thu, Jan 29, 2026 11:45 am PST
Washington Post · 20h ago · The FBI executed a search warrant in Fulton County, Georgia, for 2020 election ballots, as President Donald Trump seeks to find already debunked voter fraud.
· CBS News · 20h ago · FBI agents are executing a search at a warehouse that serves as Fulton County's election hub.
The Guardian · 23h ago ·
FBI executes search warrant at election office in Fulton county, Georgia
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County spokesperson says warrant seeks number of 2020 election records while FBI declines to give further detailsThe FBI executed a search warrant at the election office in Fulton county, Georgia, on Wednesday for records related to the 2020 election
ABC News · Jan 28, 2026 ·
FBI executes search warrant at Fulton County elections office near Atlanta
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FBI agents are executing a search warrant at the Fulton County elections office near Atlanta
NPR · Jan 28, 2026 ·
The FBI conducts a search at the Fulton County election office in Georgia
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The FBI would not clarify whether the action is tied to the 2020 election, but last month the Department of Justice announced it's suing Fulton County for records related to the election.
Wall Street Journal · Jan 28, 2026 ·
FBI Agents Search Election Office in Georgia’s Fulton County for 2020 Records
NBC News · Jan 28, 2026 ·
FBI searches Georgia county election hub in connection with Trump's 2020 election loss
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WASHINGTON — The FBI executed a search warrant at an elections hub in Fulton County, Georgia, on Wednesday, seeking records related to the 2020 election, according to the county
NPR · 10h ago · Protesters marched to the South Texas Family Residential Center Wednesday to demand the release of a 5-year-old boy and his father who were taken into ICE custody in Minnesota.
· BBC · 18h ago · A 5-year-old and his father are in a Texas detention facility after they were detained by ICE officers in Minnesota last week.
ABC News · 23h ago ·
Democrats Castro, Crockett set out to visit detention center housing family detained in Minnesota
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Reps. Joaquin Castro and Jasmine Crockett will try Wednesday to access an ICE facility where the federal government has detained a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father who were in the U.S. awaiting asylum proceedings
ABC News · 6h ago · As if they’d leave “Clueless” off the list
· NPR · 10h ago · Every year, the National Film Registry adds 25 films to its collection to be preserved for posterity. Selections for 2025 ranges from 'The Thing' to 'White Christmas'
Variety · 10h ago ·
‘Inception,’ ‘Clueless’ and ‘Before Sunrise’ Among 25 Movies Added to National Film Registry
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Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending thriller “Inception,” Amy Heckerling’s coming-of-age comedy “Clueless” and Richard Linklater’s slice-of-life drama “Before Sunrise” are among the 25 films selected for preservation by the National Film Registry.
NBC News · 20h ago · Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that the company would begin phasing out its Model S and Model X electric vehicles this year and retool a California factory to produce humanoid robots instead
· CNBC · 20h ago · On Tesla's fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO Elon Musk said the company is ending production of its Model S and X vehicles.
International Business Times · 16h ago ·
Tesla Shifts Gears from Cars to Humanoid Robots Called 'Optimus' and Musk is Going All In
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Elon Musk announces the end of Model S and X production to convert the Fremont factory for Optimus robots. Tesla aims for mass robot production by late 2026.
The Verge · 21h ago ·
Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots
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Tesla will discontinue the Model S and Model X in the second quarter of 2026, Elon Musk said in an earnings call with investors today. Musk said the reasons for cancelling the vehicle programs was to make room at Tesla's Fremont factory for production of its Optimus humanoid robot.
NBC News · 15h ago · Alex Pretti, the man Border Patrol agents killed Saturday in Minneapolis, had been recorded in an altercation with federal immigration agents the week before his death.
Washington Post · 18h ago · Kevin Couch, appointed the Kennedy Center’s senior vice president of artistic programming, resigned less than two weeks after his hire was announced.
NBC News · 16h ago · The announcement comes weeks after the Democratic governor unexpectedly announced this month that he would not run for re-election.
· Politico · 21h ago · The democratic socialist mayor put the governor on the spot — but questions about his pro-tax push remain.
Wall Street Journal · 18h ago
Washington Post · 20h ago · The building’s tower, offering sweeping city views, is closed to the public as the effort to shrink the federal footprint in D.C. is underway.
CBS News · 19h ago · A man sprayed Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar with an unknown liquid at a town hall in Minneapolis. As Scott MacFarlane reports, it comes amid a growing wave of political violence in America.
Washington Post · 22h ago · After federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say they’ll block a massive government funding package without policy changes.
· Christian Science Monitor · Jan 28, 2026 · Senate Democrats are demanding immigration enforcement reforms before they’ll vote to fund the government. The deadline to avoid a shutdown is Friday.
NPR · Jan 27, 2026 ·
Senate Dems demand immigration enforcement reforms before funding DHS
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Congress may be headed toward a partial government shutdown. After a federal immigration officer fatally shot Alex Pretti last weekend in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say they won’t vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security without changes
Washington Post · 20h ago · Secretary of State Marco Rubio would not rule out another U.S. attack in Venezuela, but he told lawmakers the Trump administration does not intend to order one.
· Los Angeles Times · 21h ago · Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that military tensions could be escalated in Venezuela if new leaders stray from U.S. goals.
The Guardian · Jan 28, 2026 ·
Rubio to warn that US is ‘prepared to use force’ in Venezuela if leaders stray from goals
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Secretary of state does not rule out further US military action in Venezuela, according to prepared remarksThe Trump administration is ready to take new military action against Venezuela if the country’s interim leadership strays from US expectatio
ABC News · Jan 28, 2026 ·
Rubio to warn of military action if Venezuela's new leaders stray from US goals
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to warn that the Trump administration is ready to take new military action against Venezuela if the country's interim leadership strays from U.S. expectations
Politico · 20h ago · “ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence,” Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz wrote.
Politico · 22h ago · The central bank chief defended his decision to attend the Supreme Court argument on Trump's move to fire his Fed colleague.
· CNBC · 22h ago · Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called Powell's decision to attend a "mistake," accusing Powell of politicizing the case.
Wall Street Journal · 23h ago ·
Powell: Lisa Cook Case Is Perhaps Most Important Legal Case in Fed’s History
CBS News · 23h ago · Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
· ABC News · Jan 28, 2026 · Bruce Springsteen has released a new song, "Streets of Minneapolis," criticizing President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement
Rolling Stone · Jan 28, 2026 ·
Bruce Springsteen Responds to Minneapolis Killings With Fiery New Protest Song
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“I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis,” Springsteen writes to fans, responding to the ICE protests
NBC News · Jan 27, 2026 ·
How daily life in Minneapolis has transformed since federal agents flooded the streets
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The fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration agents and a sweeping federal operation have transformed daily life in Minneapolis.
ABC News · 15h ago · Shirley Raines, a social media creator known for feeding and caring for homeless people, has died at 58, according to her organization Beauty 2 The Streetz
· International Business Times · 22h ago · TikTok star and Skid Row advocate Ms. Shirley has died. Discover the details of the wellness check, her sister's health revelation, and her enduring legacy.
NBC News · 18h ago · Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks one day after she was assaulted at a town hall when a man sprayed her with a substance now identified as apple cider vinegar. "Intimidation doesn't work on me," Omar said as she also called out President Donald Trump's "rh
· International Business Times · Jan 28, 2026 · Minneapolis forensic scientists test mystery liquid sprayed at Rep Ilhan Omar during town hall. Attacker arrested on assault charges.
BBC · Jan 27, 2026 ·
Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar attacked with unknown liquid during town hall
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Omar was uninjured and continued to speak at the event following the incident.
CBS News · 8h ago ·
Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
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U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
ABC News · 12h ago ·
US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says
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U.S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history
NPR · 15h ago ·
U.S. life expectancy hits a new high, as deaths from overdoses and COVID fall
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An American born in 2024 can expect to live to be 79, on average. But people in other wealthy countries can expect to live longer.
Wall Street Journal · 15h ago ·
Drop in Drug Overdoses Boosts U.S. Life Expectancy to All-Time High
BBC · 8h ago · NBA legend LeBron James is brought to tears by a tribute video during the Los Angeles Lakers' defeat at his former team the Cleveland Cavaliers.
· ABC News · 14h ago · Victor Wembanyama had 28 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks to help the San Antonio Spurs rally for a 111-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night
ESPN · Jan 28, 2026 ·
The Lakers, the Cavaliers and LeBron's most dominant season ever
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There are many similarities between this Lakers team and its season and the Cavaliers in 2017-18, which James says remains the best campaign of his illustrious career. He returns to Cleveland on Wednesday night.
CBS News · Jan 26, 2026 ·
Arizona vs. BYU odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for Jan. 26 from proven model
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SportsLine's model simulated Arizona Wildcats vs. AJ Dybantsa and the BYU Cougars 10,000 times and revealed Big 12 basketball picks for Monday
NPR · 10h ago · A man was arrested after repeatedly crashing his car into the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters in New York City on Wednesday night while people were gathered for prayer.
· NBC News · 15h ago · Police have launched a hate crime investigation after a car crashed into the New York City world headquarters of the Chabad Lubavitch movement Wednesday night
NPR · 23h ago · An initial internal review into federal immigration officers’ fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last weekend contradicts the description of the incident by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
· NBC News · Jan 28, 2026 · Two federal officers fired their guns during Alex Pretti’s fatal shooting, according to an initial review by the Department of Homeland Security that was obtained by NBC News.
Wall Street Journal · Jan 27, 2026 ·
Two Federal Immigration Officials Fired Shots at Alex Pretti, DHS Report Says
BBC · 17h ago ·
Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave
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As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.
CBS News · Jan 28, 2026 ·
Federal agents involved in Pretti shooting placed on administrative leave, source says
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The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
NBC News · 18h ago · New York prosecutors asked Wednesday that the state trial of Luigi Mangione, the man accused in the ambush killing of a health care CEO in 2024, start on July 1 — before the federal trial that is scheduled for later this year
· ABC News · Jan 28, 2026 · Manhattan prosecutors are urging a judge to set a July 1 trial date in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, two months before the slated start of jury selection in his federal death penalty case
ABC News · 22h ago · Count New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft among those shocked that Bill Belichick reportedly will not be selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility
· ESPN · Jan 27, 2026 · Bill Belichick, the eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach, will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, sources told ESPN.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 28, 2026 ·
Hall of Fame snubs Bill Belichick and sports world is gagged: 'I can't be reading this right'
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Sports figures from Tom Brady to LeBron James expressed shock and outrage after news broke that Bill Belichick failed to gain Hall of Fame election on his first ballot.
CBS News · Jan 27, 2026 ·
Patrick Mahomes, LeBron James among stars stunned by Bill Belichick being snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame
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The NFL world was shocked after Belichick fell short of the votes required to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer
The Economist · 7h ago · Jon Fasman, our senior culture correspondent, on the Boston Massacre, and how it changed relations between the colonists and Britain forever
CBS News · 7h ago · Workers in clerical and administrative roles could have the most trouble adapting to the impact of AI on jobs, new research shows.
BBC · 7h ago · The Trinidadian-American rapper held hands on stage with the US President, amid ICE protests.
Business Insider · 8h ago · "Bridgerton" season 4 stars Benedict (Luke Thompson) and Sophie (Yerin Ha), and features returning characters like Penelope, Colin, and Queen Charlotte.
· Variety · 12h ago · Get ready to return to Regency-era London. “Bridgerton” is back for Season 4, and this time it’s Benedict Bridgerton’s (Luke Thompson) turn to find love.
BBC · 12h ago ·
'Why can't women have experience?' New Bridgerton series tackles sex taboo
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Bridgerton is back, with Francesca on the hunt for sex tips and Benedict finally meeting his match.
Bloomberg · 10h ago
· CNBC · 11h ago · Toyota Motor retained its position as the world's top-selling automaker with record sales of 10.5 million in 2025, the Japanese auto giant reported on Thursday.
Bloomberg · Jan 28, 2026
CNBC · 18h ago · Investors wanted more Azure cloud growth to justify a 66% year-over-year increase in capital expenditures.
· Financial Times · 21h ago · Revenue rises 17% to $81bn but 66% surge in capital expenditures revives debate about returns on vast AI costs
CNBC · 20h ago · Home Depot is dealing with slower sales as fewer Americans buy houses.
· Business Insider · 23h ago · Home Depot cut 800 jobs tied to its store support center near Atlanta. Remaining corporate employees will need to work from an office five days a week.
CNBC · 22h ago · The Federal Reserve wrapped up a two-day policy meeting Wednesday, delivering pretty much what the market expected.
CNBC · 7h ago · Starbucks is expected to release a long-term forecast and share more details about how it plans to hit those financial targets at an investor presentation.
CNBC · 7h ago · Comcast’s broadband business continues to be under pressure due to the rise of competitors, particularly in the 5G space.
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BBC · 9h ago · Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented.
· Wall Street Journal · 22h ago
Bloomberg · Jan 28, 2026 ·
Democrats Demand Immigration Crackdown Curbs to Avert Shutdown
Forbes · 11h ago · Microsoft's latest emergency fix comes with a stark new warning — check your PC now.
· The Verge · 20h ago · Windows 11 now has 1 billion users. Microsoft hit the milestone during the recent holiday quarter, meaning Windows 11 has managed to reach 1 billion users faster than Windows 10 did nearly six years ago.
Bloomberg · 12h ago
· BBC · 15h ago · China executes 11 members of the Ming family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
Bloomberg · Jan 27, 2026
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The Economist · 23h ago ·
Silicon Valley wades into a trade spat with South Korea
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Coupang’s data breach is turning into a diplomatic row
BBC · 17h ago · Multi-billionaire Elon Musk's electric car maker also said its annual revenue had fallen for the first time.
· Gizmodo · 19h ago · On a bleak earnings call, he also said “amazing medical care” is coming.
Financial Times · 20h ago ·
Tesla trims car line up in pivot to AI as annual revenue falls for first time
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Elon Musk’s electric-car maker invests $2bn in the billionaire’s xAI
Bloomberg · 21h ago
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ABC News · 6h ago · Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to a tactile device that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays and provides real-time audio
Forbes · 7h ago · While some are claiming that VR is dead, indie developers are doubling down and creating interesting and edgy new content that could drive renewed interest in headsets.
The Verge · 7h ago · I was tear gassed by the government for the first time in July 2020 at one of the many Black Lives Matter protests that broke out all over the country.
The Verge · 7h ago · PopSockets has announced a new version of the Kick-Out Grip it launched last May with some added functionality. The Kick-Out PopWallet carries forward the same design as the original with a hinged pop-up grip that can be folded out to function as a s
Variety · 6h ago · Melania Trump’s much-discussed documentary will not be shown in South African cinemas. According to the New York Times, “Melania” —scheduled to open worldwide on Friday and already a highly contentious film —has been pulled from theaters in the country by the local distributor.
· International Business Times · 10h ago · Melania Trump's new documentary is pulled from South African cinemas over propaganda concerns, while a lavish £59 million premiere in Washington draws controversial political allies.
Variety · 7h ago · “Gomorrah – The Origins,” the newprequel show to gritty Neapolitan mob series “Gomorrah” – which is Italy’s biggest TV export – has scored a slew of sales.
· Deadline Hollywood · 7h ago · HBO Max and Studiocanal are among the buyers of Gomorrah – The Origins, the Sky Italia prequel series to the pay-TV provider’s previous gangster drama.
Deadline Hollywood · 9h ago · Odessa A’zion said Wednesday in a series of Instagram posts that she has dropped out of Sean Durkin’s A24 film Deep Cuts following online backlash surrounding her casting.
· Variety · 14h ago · “Marty Supreme” breakout Odessa A’zion took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday night to announce she is dropping out of Sean Durkin’s A24 adaptation of “Deep Cuts” after the online outrage surrounding her casting, which was announced Monday.
CBS News · 10h ago · Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
· Deadline Hollywood · 10h ago · The Library of Congress on Wednesday revealed 25 films it is adding to its National Film Registry, movies that span the silent film era as far back as 1896 to Wes Anderson’s 2014 nine-time Oscar-nominated The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Rolling Stone · 10h ago ·
‘Clueless,’ ‘Inception,’ ‘The Incredible’ Join the Library of Congress’ Film Registry
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The list of 25 films selected for preservation also includes The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Karate Kid, Philadelphia, and The Thing
Deadline Hollywood · 12h ago · Netflix has ordered seven Chinese-language series that will roll out across this year, starring the likes of Ethan Ruan, Kent Tsai and Wallace Huo. The streamer doesn’t operate in China but has leant in heavily in Taiwan and local-language fare.
· Variety · 12h ago · Netflix has unveiled an expanded slate of Chinese-language originals for 2026, announcing seven new series that bring together top-tier talent from across Greater China, including Wallace Huo, Ethan Ruan and Gigi Leung.
Deadline Hollywood · 15h ago · Luke Evans won’t be doing the Time Warp alone this spring: Broadway’s Roundabout Theatre Company has announced additional cast for The Rocky Horror Show.
· Variety · 15h ago · Stephanie Hsu, Juliette Lewis, Rachel Dratch and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez have joined the cast of “The Rocky Horror Show.” The upcoming Broadway revival, which will be directed by Tony Award winnerSam Pinkleton of “Oh, Mary!” renown, stars the
Deadline Hollywood · 21h ago · Ahead of The Lincoln Lawyer‘s Season 4 premiere on February 5, the hit Netflix and A+E Studios legal drama has been renewed for a fifth season. Season 5 will consist of 10 episodes and be inspired by Resurrection Walk, the seventh book in the Lincoln Lawyer book series by author Michael Connelly.
· Variety · 21h ago · “The Lincoln Lawyer” fans certainly will not object to this news. The popular Netflix legal drama has been renewed for Season 5 at Netflix ahead of the launch of the show’s fourth season.
Deadline Hollywood · 6h ago · EXCLUSIVE: Incredible Film has boarded sales on Dutch-language burnout drama Honestly, I’m Fine, starring Gaite Jansen (Peaky Blinders,Babygirl) and Jonas Smulders (The Judgement,Heartbeats).
International Business Times · 6h ago · Piper Rockelle earned $3m in her first day on OnlyFans. Her shift from child YouTube star is reigniting debate about fame and growing up online.
Deadline Hollywood · 7h ago · EXCLUSIVE: Alliance Media Partners is launching world sales on ULU, a “high-concept survival thriller” set in Borneo, at the European Film Market. Written and directed by Andrew Traucki (The Reef), the film’s synopsis reads: Set deep in the rar
ESPN · 7h ago · Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years.
· ABC News · 8h ago · Aryna Sabalenka has advanced to her fourth consecutive Australian Open final
BBC · 9h ago ·
Sabalenka storms into another Melbourne final
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Aryna Sabalenka keeps her cool to storm past Elina Svitolina and reach a fourth Australian Open final in a row.
ESPN · 19h ago · The Knicks, Heat, Timberwolves and Warriors are among teams making offers for the Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the trade deadline, sources told ESPN.
· CBS News · Jan 28, 2026 · The Knicks, Heat and Warriors could all try to make a deadline deal for Giannis. Plenty of others will be lurking in the offseason
ESPN · 15h ago · Western Michigan defensive coordinator Chris O'Leary, who was the Chargers' safeties coach in 2024, returns to Los Angeles to be the team's defensive coordinator.
· Los Angeles Times · 15h ago · Chris O'Leary, who worked as the Chargers' safeties coach in 2024 under coach Jim Harbaugh, has been named the team's defensive coordinator.
ESPN · 15h ago · LeBron James teared up during a timeout when the Cavs showed video highlights of him scoring 25 straight points during Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference finals against the Pistons.
· ABC News · 18h ago · It’s always special for LeBron James when he returns to Northeast Ohio
CBS News · 15h ago · Was this James' final game in Cleveland?
· Los Angeles Times · 19h ago · LeBron James is brought to tears in what could be his final game in Cleveland. Luka Doncic avoids serious injury as Lakers lose.
ESPN · 19h ago · The judge in Alabama men's basketball player Charles Bediako's eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA has recused himself from the case.
· CBS News · 23h ago · What you need to know about Bediako's eligibility case after a judge's temporary restraining order allowed him to play
CBS News · 20h ago · Anatoliy Trubin scored the 4-2 goal in stoppage time against Real Madrid, sneaking Benfica into the playoffs with the last kick of the league phase
· BBC · 21h ago · Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scores in the 98th minute to give Benfica a 4-2 win over Real Madrid - a goal which also secured Jose Mourinho's side a place in the last 16 play-offs of the Champions League on goal difference.
CBS News · 22h ago · New York is reportedly going to make an aggressive offer
· ESPN · Jan 28, 2026 · The Bucks and an injured Antetokounmpo have reached a potential breakup. What's next in Milwaukee?
ESPN · 6h ago · As the road to WrestleMania 42 begins this Saturday, here's a look at the history of its first stop.
ESPN · 6h ago · Who were the best -- and worst -- coaching hires since 2021? And how do the Super Bowl coaches stack up? We ranked all 37 moves.
International Business Times · Jan 27, 2026 · Users have been struggling to post links to the database known as 'ICE list' since Monday after the shooting of Alex Pretti.
· Wired · Jan 27, 2026 · Users of Meta’s social platforms can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.
Ars Technica · Jan 28, 2026 ·
Meta blocks links to ICE List across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
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Mark Zuckerberg's social media platforms are assisting the Trump administration.
BBC · 20h ago ·
Facebook-owner Meta to nearly double AI spending
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Mark Zuckerberg's spending plans hint at further layoffs and changes within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
ABC News · 14h ago · Led by Justin Rochelin's 17 points, the Pacific Tigers defeated the Portland Pilots 74-51
· The Economist · 8h ago · Cheng Li-wun tells The Economist she hopes to meet China’s president early this year
Financial Times · 16h ago ·
Starmer tells Xi UK wants more ‘sophisticated’ relationship with China
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Two leaders meet in Beijing as both sides seek improved relations
International Business Times · 10h ago · Trump nominates veteran prosecutor Colin McDonald to lead the newly created DOJ fraud division after investigators estimate billions stolen from federal programmes.
· CBS News · 19h ago · President Trump on Wednesday nominated federal prosecutor Colin McDonald to serve as assistant attorney general for a new Justice Department division tasked with rooting out fraud.
NPR · 10h ago · British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing called for a "comprehensive strategic partnership" to deepen ties amid global uncertainty.
· ABC News · 14h ago · The leaders of Britain and China have called for a “comprehensive strategic partnership” to deepen ties amid global uncertainty
ABC News · 11h ago · Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam’s highest diplomatic level
· Bloomberg · Jan 27, 2026
CBS News · 20h ago · Authorities say a small plane has crashed in a rural area of Norte de Santander province in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board.
· BBC · 21h ago · State ariline Satena says its aircraft carrying 13 passengers and two crew "suffered a fatal accident".
ABC News · 21h ago ·
Small plane crashes in rural area of northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board
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Authorities say a small plane has crashed in a rural area of Norte de Santander province in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board
International Business Times · 7h ago · FBI whistleblower Scotty Newton Miler leaks MJ-12 UFO files, claiming most documents are genuine and revealing long-hidden government secrets.
International Business Times · 7h ago · CIA Director Hillenkoetter's 1947 diary reveals sensitive White House papers, suggesting early UFO programmes and controlled government action.
International Business Times · 7h ago · Travis Kelce shared that he prefers a full mattress compared to a split one as he announces new partnership with Sleep Number Corp.
International Business Times · 7h ago · Psychic Inbaal Honigman reveals that Donald Trump and Melania have no 'fantasies of love' and will shift to a powerful business-partner relationship in 2026, marked by joint brand-building.
NASA · 15h ago · Very wet—but very warm—weather in the western U.S. has left many mountainous regions looking at substantial snowpack deficits.
· NBC News · 20h ago · The recent winter storm did not alleviate the "snow drought" plaguing Colorado, Utah and other western states. Snowpack levels are far below average in many regions.
Smithsonian · 7h ago · Scientists undertook the first comprehensive assessment of how often snakes eat their own, uncovering reports of the behavior in more than 200 species
New Scientist · 8h ago · Even given a set of possible quantum states for our cosmos, it's impossible for us to determine which one of them is correct
International Business Times · 9h ago · Kendall Jenner's surprise FaceTime call with Tom Brady on 'The Tonight Show' has sparked fresh questions about her connection to the NFL star — and his past links to Kim Kardashian.
International Business Times · 9h ago · Apple orders Patreon to move subscriptions to in-app purchases, affecting 4% of creators and sparking concerns over wider business impact.
Science Daily · 10h ago · Small mammals are early warning systems for environmental damage, but many species look almost identical, making them hard to track. Scientists have developed a new footprint-based method that can tell apart nearly indistinguishable species with remarkable accuracy.
Science Daily · 12h ago · Helping care for grandchildren may offer an unexpected boost to brain health later in life. Researchers found that grandparents who provided childcare scored higher on memory and verbal skills than those who did not.
Science Daily · 14h ago · Drinking heavily over many years is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, especially rectal cancer, according to new research tracking U.S. adults for two decades.
International Business Times · 14h ago · The FBI raided the Fulton County Elections Hub in Georgia as part of Trump's drive to probe 2020 election records which he claims was a fraudulent one
Science Daily · 14h ago · Scientists have created a device that captures carbon dioxide and transforms it into a useful chemical in a single step. The new electrode works with realistic exhaust gases rather than requiring purified CO2.
ABC News · 20h ago · Baby food maker Gerber is recalling certain lots of arrowroot biscuits
· CBS News · 22h ago · The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, the FDA said.
New Scientist · 7h ago · Adults with kidney cancer who received faecal microbiota transplants on top of their existing drugs did better than those who had placebo transplants as their add-on intervention
NBC News · 20h ago · Authorities in India have confirmed two cases of nipah virus, often carried by fruit bats.The CDC says it is monitoring the situation and stands ready to assist as needed. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has more.
NBC News · 23h ago · Serena Williams said that roughly a year after starting a weight loss drug, she is the healthiest she has ever been and has lost 34 pounds.
ABC News · Jan 28, 2026 · The government has proposed new rules for the nation's transplant system that aim to increase use of certain donated organs and set additional safety standards for donor groups
New Scientist · Jan 28, 2026 · The ubiquitous Epstein-Barr virus is increasingly being linked to conditions like multiple sclerosis and lupus. But why do only some people who catch it develop these complications? The answer may lie in our genetics
NPR · Jan 28, 2026 · To satisfy Republicans opposed to last summer's cuts to health care, the Trump administration launched an ambitious 5-year initiative known as the Rural Health Transformation Program.
CNBC · Jan 28, 2026 · While the quarter was solid and 2026 is shaping up to be better than 2025, the progress has been slower than we would like.
NBC News · Jan 28, 2026 · Tennis superstar Serena Williams joins TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to talk about her new Prime Video docuseries called “The CEO Club” which highlights female leaders.
NBC News · Jan 28, 2026 · Clinical psychologist and author of “Sharing the Covers: Every Couple's Guide to Better Sleep” Dr. Wendy Troxel joins TODAY with important rules and tips for improving your sleep routine.
NPR · Jan 26, 2026 · In Fear and Fury, historian Heather Ann Thompson revisits Bernhard Goetz's shooting of four Black teens — and explains how the incident reshaped criminal justice, national policy and media coverage.
NPR · Jan 26, 2026 · Departure(s) explores several of Barnes' lifelong obsessions — mortality, memory, and time. It's slim but weighty, digressive yet incisive. Barnes, who just turned 80, says it will be his last.
NPR · Jan 25, 2026 · Author Nicole Glover's new book 'The Starseekers' focuses on a space-race themed magical murder mystery, with a Black woman at the center.
NPR · Jan 24, 2026 · If you're hunkering down ahead of the big storm, we want to make sure you're prepared. Yes, with batteries, flashlights, and toilet paper, but — perhaps most importantly — with good reading material.
NPR · Jan 22, 2026 · Virginia Evans' debut novel, The Correspondent, was a sleeper hit of 2025. The book tells the story of a divorced woman in her 70s through her letters to her friends, kids, loved ones and strangers.
NPR · Jan 22, 2026 · Originally published under a pseudonym, Banville's Quirke mystery series follows a troubled Dublin coroner who dwells in the basement morgue of a hospital.
Christian Science Monitor · Jan 20, 2026 · Author Howard Bryant juxtaposes the politics and power of the two men in “Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America.”
NPR · Jan 20, 2026 · On the day Griffiths married author Salman Rushdie, her longtime best friend died unexpectedly. Eleven months later, Rushdie was stabbed multiple times while being interviewed on stage.
NPR · Jan 18, 2026 · Two Indian-American girls plot to kill their abusive uncle in 'How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder.' NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to author Nina McConigley about her debut novel.
Christian Science Monitor · Jan 16, 2026 · “The Spy in the Archive” by Gordon Corera spotlights a KGB archivist whose actions led to the biggest counterintelligence bonanza of the postwar period.
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New Scientist · Jan 27, 2026 · Chemist Omar Yaghi invented materials called MOFs, a few grams of which have the surface area of a football field. He explains why he thinks these super-sponges will define the next century
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