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and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents assigned to support security for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics be withdrawn from Italy.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

2026 Farmers Insurance Open Round 3: Live leaderboard, analysis and highlights from Torrey Pines

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Lead: On Jan. 31, 2026 at Torrey Pines, Justin Rose continued a dominant run through 46 holes at the Farmers Insurance Open, setting a tournament record through 36 holes and pushing past 22 under before late miscues dropped him to 20 under. Moving Day drama unfolded on the tougher South Course as challengers including Seamus … Read more

Justin Jefferson: I definitely feel like we would have done better with Sam Darnold – NBC Sports

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Lead Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson told USA Today he believes Minnesota might have fared better this season had Sam Darnold remained the team’s quarterback. Darnold, who started for the Vikings during their 14-3 run in 2024, signed with Seattle in 2025. Jefferson pointed to the Vikings’ 2025 rotation of J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz and … Read more

Mariah Carey Honored as MusiCares Person of the Year at Star-Studded Gala

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Lead: On January 31, 2026, in Los Angeles, Mariah Carey was celebrated at the MusiCares Person of the Year gala, the signature kickoff to Grammys weekend. The singer accepted the honor amid a star-studded cast of supporters and tribute performances. Red carpet attention centered on Carey’s fashion and jewelry choices, while the program inside featured … Read more

Live updates: Nor’easter slams Carolinas with snow, vicious winds as storm intensifies to ‘bomb’ out

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Lead A rapidly intensifying nor’easter is undergoing bombogenesis off the Carolina coast, dropping roughly 35–40 millibars in 24 hours and strengthening into a dangerous “bomb cyclone.” The system is lashing the Southeast with hurricane‑force gusts—locally 60–80 mph—heavy, wind‑driven snow and major coastal flooding. Officials in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia have declared states of … Read more

Spoiler: Opening for 2026 WWE Royal Rumble Revealed – Ringside News

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Lead Ringside News reports that the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will open with the Women’s Royal Rumble match, placing the female division first on the card. The announcement arrives ahead of tonight’s premium live event and lists established names such as Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, IYO SKY and Roxanne Perez among … Read more

Powerful Blast Shakes Bandar Abbas as Multiple Explosions Reported Across Iran

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Lead On 31 January 2026, a powerful explosion ripped through an eight‑storey residential building in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a four‑year‑old girl and injuring 14 people. Local emergency authorities said investigations are ongoing into the cause of the blast. In the hours that followed, reports and social‑media footage suggested explosions or … Read more