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At a Washington town hall on January 22, 2026, former CIA director and retired four‑star general David Petraeus said the Iranian regime’s recent measures raise “enormous questions” about its ability to sustain control, while acknowledging the government appears capable of suppressing much of the current unrest. Petraeus tied the regime’s pressure to a series of … Read more

On Jan. 20, European governments signalled reluctance to join former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “board of peace” for Gaza, and the move has coincided with a separate White House intervention over the Chagos Islands that British opposition leader Keir Starmer has said risks domestic political fallout. Reporting by Politico indicates the proposal failed to … Read more

On Jan. 21, 2026 in New York, the New York Knicks ended a four-game losing streak by dismantling the Brooklyn Nets 120-66, the largest margin of victory in franchise history. New York led by as much as 59 points and finished with a 54-point win that eclipsed the prior high-water mark of 48. Jalen Brunson … Read more

Lead Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) announced on January 21, 2026 that a county resident died of an influenza-related illness, marking the county’s first confirmed flu death this season. The Washington State Department of Health reported 39 flu-related deaths statewide so far in the 2025–26 season, up from five at the same … Read more

Lead The New York Mets acquired All-Star right-hander Freddy Peralta and swingman Tobias Myers from the Milwaukee Brewers in a deal announced Wednesday night, sending prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat to Wisconsin. New York designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment as part of the roster shuffle. Peralta arrives after a career season that finished … Read more

Lead: On Jan. 21, 2026 in New York, the New York Knicks snapped a four-game losing streak with a historic 120-66 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden. The 54-point margin set a new franchise record for largest win, eclipsing previous 48-point victories. Starters were subbed out after three quarters with the Knicks … Read more

Researchers publishing in Science in January 2026 report new microscopic and chemical analyses of Prototaxites fossils that challenge long-standing classifications. The team studied fragments attributed to P. taiti from Devonian deposits and systematically rejected fungal, plant, algal and composite (lichen-like) explanations. These 8-meter (26-foot) tall, branchless fossil towers, first described from Gaspé Bay in the … Read more

Lead Davante Adams, the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver, will play in his fifth NFC Championship Game on Sunday at Lumen Field but has yet to appear in a Super Bowl. Adams described the prospect of finally reaching the Super Bowl as almost “mythical,” reflecting on repeated near-misses earlier in his career. He noted the … Read more

Lead: As a winter storm expected this weekend approaches the Philadelphia region, local hardware stores reported dwindling supplies of rock salt, pet-friendly ice melt and shovels on Jan. 21, 2026. Retailers said high demand nationwide has accelerated local sell-through, prompting purchase limits and urgent restocking efforts. Some neighborhood stores received deliveries the morning of Jan. … Read more

Lead Early on Thursday a large landslide struck a campground at Mount Maunganui (Mauao) on New Zealand’s North Island, leaving several people unaccounted for, including at least one child. The event occurred amid days of heavy rain that have battered much of the eastern seaboard; authorities say the number missing is in the single figures. … Read more

On Jan. 21, Fox’s The Masked Singer (Season 14, Episode 3: “Clueless Night”) unmasked two contestants: Handyman was revealed as rapper Tone Loc and Scarab as Oscar‑nominated actress Taraji P. Henson. The episode sent Handyman home first, with panelist Robin Thicke correctly identifying Tone Loc, and later eliminated Scarab after Rita Ora and others guessed … Read more

Last week Kyle Tucker reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a move that has reignited debate about whether Major League Baseball can achieve meaningful competitive balance without imposing a salary cap. Fans, players and owners are revisiting a year of escalating high‑cost signings, rising luxury tax bills and opaque revenue sharing that many … Read more

Deloitte has told US employees it will replace the firm’s existing job titles with more specific, function-aware labels and add a new “leaders” tier. The change was outlined in an internal presentation shown at a January 2026 meeting and will be communicated to staff on January 29, 2026, with titles coming into effect on June … Read more

Lead In a recent interview with BBC News, actor Ashton Kutcher argued that Hollywood itself is not the primary force driving rising demands for physical perfection; he placed more responsibility on broader social shifts such as constant camera exposure and social media. Kutcher, 47, is starring in the new Ryan Murphy series The Beauty, which … Read more

House Votes to Lift 20-Year Mining Ban Near Boundary Waters Lead: On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution to end a 20-year moratorium on mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, moving the measure to the Senate. The vote was 214–208, with one Republican and one Democrat crossing party lines; if … Read more