UFC 325 LIVE: Results and analysis for Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 – ESPN

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Lead: On Jan. 31, 2026, UFC 325 took place at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, staging the promotion’s second numbered card in two weeks. The event’s headliner was a rematch for the featherweight title: champion Alexander Volkanovski again faced Diego Lopes, after winning their first meeting by unanimous decision at UFC 314 nine months … Read more

Lindsey Vonn Airlifted After Crash in Final World Cup Race Before 2026 Olympics

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Lead: USA alpine star Lindsey Vonn, 41, was airlifted off the course after a crash during the final downhill World Cup race in Crans‑Montana, Switzerland, less than two weeks before the 2026 Winter Olympics begin on Feb. 6. The incident left Vonn favouring her left knee and prompted immediate medical evacuation; she later posted that … Read more

Trump says Iran ‘talking to’ U.S., signals deal to avert strikes

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On 31 January 2026, former president Donald Trump told Fox News that Iran is “talking to” the United States and suggested a negotiated outcome could prevent American military strikes. He said a large naval force, led by the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group, is moving toward Iranian waters while negotiations continue, and that some operational … Read more

A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why

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The people of Quilicura, a community on the outer edge of Santiago, spent a Saturday running a 12-hour, human-operated chatbot to highlight the environmental cost of automated AI services. About 50 residents rotated through a community center to answer questions and create hand-drawn images on request, and organizers say the project handled more than 25,000 … Read more

Nvidia vs. AMD vs. Broadcom: Best AI Chip Stock for 2026

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Lead: In early 2026, three fabless chip designers — Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom — stand out as top choices for investors focused on artificial intelligence hardware. Nvidia remains the market leader for discrete GPUs, AMD is pushing to narrow gaps in software and market share, and Broadcom is winning bespoke ASIC contracts with hyperscale customers. … Read more

Luis Arraez Weighing Multiple Offers, Wants To Play Second Base

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Lead: With Spring Training two weeks away, three-time batting champion Luis Arraez remains unsigned and is reportedly weighing one-year and multi-year offers while prioritizing a return to second base. The 28-year-old finished his arbitration-eligible season with the San Diego Padres after being acquired in May 2024 and has generated interest but little public movement on … Read more

Another winter storm threatens to drop more snow as dangerous cold lingers – ABC News

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Lead Another rapidly intensifying winter storm is affecting tens of millions of Americans this weekend, bringing fresh snow and powerful winds off the Carolinas and adding to a cold snap that has contributed to more than 100 deaths since last week. The system strengthened Saturday afternoon over the Atlantic, producing gusts up to 70 mph … Read more

Six people injured in Clinton Mardi Gras parade shooting

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Lead Six people, including a child, were shot during the “Mardi Gras in the Country” parade in Clinton, Louisiana, on Saturday, 31 January 2026. The incident occurred near the parish courthouse and prompted an immediate shutdown of the event. Authorities say one person is in custody and investigators are searching for a vehicle they believe … Read more

Winter Storm Hits the Carolinas, Bringing Dangerous Ice and Snow

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Lead On Jan. 31, 2026 a potent winter storm moved across North Carolina and South Carolina, coating mountain towns and coastal communities with snow and ice and prompting statewide warnings. The system produced several inches of snow in places, gusty winds and a second band of snow expected Saturday afternoon, heightening the risk of power … Read more

What have we learned from the newly released Epstein files?

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Millions of documents about the late financier Jeffrey Epstein were published by the US Department of Justice on 31 January 2026, in the largest disclosure ordered since a law passed last year required their release. The records cover years of correspondence and case material and link Epstein after his 2008 conviction to several prominent figures … Read more

Viral Reddit Clash Over an ‘Entitled Boomer’ Sparks Generational Debate

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Lead: A Reddit thread that BuzzFeed later highlighted captured a brief face-to-face exchange between someone identified as a boomer and a millennial, and it quickly went viral. Commenters used the post to debate time use, entitlement and generational expectations, with dozens weighing in on who really has time for errands or chores. Several users pointed … Read more

Milan protesters call for U.S. ICE agents to leave Italy as Winter Games approach – NPR

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Hundreds of people gathered in Milan’s Piazza XXV Aprile on January 31, 2026, to demand that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents assigned to support security for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics be withdrawn from Italy. Protesters said they were motivated by widely circulated videos and images of ICE operations in Minneapolis and … Read more

Trump Defends Noem and Homan Amid Minneapolis Immigration Backlash

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On January 31, 2026, President Donald Trump publicly defended two senior administration figures — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Czar Tom Homan — as criticism intensified after two recent fatal encounters between federal agents and Minneapolis residents. The administration dispatched Homan to Minneapolis this week amid protests and ordered a Border Patrol commander … Read more