Kyle Gass Reflects on Sydney Joke About Trump and the Aftermath

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On July 14, 2024, during a Tenacious D show at the ICC Sydney Theatre—also Kyle Gass’s 64th birthday—the guitarist and co‑founder made an offhand quip referencing the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The remark, delivered in the moment as part of a birthday bit, sparked an intense global backlash that led to the cancellation of … Read more

Supreme Court Weighs Trump’s Bid to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

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Lead: The Supreme Court heard arguments on Jan. 21, 2026, over President Donald J. Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa D. Cook from the Federal Reserve Board, a move that would alter the balance of the central bank. Justices from both ideological wings pressed the administration about whether the allegations of mortgage-related misconduct, which Cook denies … Read more

There Are Three Distinct Kinds of Ryan Murphy Shows. His Latest Is a Winning Combination of All of Them.

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Lead On Jan. 21, 2026, FX released the first three episodes of The Beauty, Ryan Murphy’s 11-episode series about a lab-borne pathogen that spreads sexually and temporarily makes people impossibly attractive before causing fatal explosions. The show mixes Murphy’s hallmarks—glossy aesthetics, shock-driven body horror and star-studded casting—into a series that is often ridiculous but frequently … Read more

Michele Tafoya Announces Senate Run in Minnesota – The New York Times

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Lead: On Jan. 21, 2026, Michele Tafoya, a former television sports reporter turned conservative commentator, announced she will run in the Republican primary for the open U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota being vacated by Democratic Senator Tina Smith. In an announcement video released Wednesday, Ms. Tafoya criticized state leaders, highlighted a recent fraud scandal, and … Read more

Pegula: Coaches Pushed Keon Coleman Pick, Defends Brandon Beane

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In a Jan. 21, 2026 news conference following coach Sean McDermott’s firing earlier that week, Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula said the coaching staff strongly advocated selecting wide receiver Keon Coleman in the 2024 draft and moved to defend recently promoted president of football operations Brandon Beane. Pegula interrupted a question about the team’s receiver … Read more

Sony Unveils $230 LinkBuds Clip, Joins Clip‑On Earbuds Trend

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On January 21, 2026, Sony Group Corp. introduced the LinkBuds Clip, a $230 clip-on pair of consumer earbuds that follow recent designs from rivals including Bose, Lenovo’s Motorola unit and Huawei. Announced Wednesday with immediate availability, the device uses an open-style, outside-the-ear-canal form factor that manufacturers say preserves situational awareness while playing audio at moderate … Read more

Alix Earle To Star In Netflix Reality Series – Deadline

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Lead Alix Earle, the influencer who reached the finale of Dancing with the Stars, has been greenlit for an untitled reality series on Netflix that is expected to premiere later this year. The show will chronicle Earle’s daily life, business activities and relationships, and will include close friends and family members, notably her sister Ashtin … Read more

Prince Harry Says Daily Mail Made Meghan’s Life ‘An Absolute Misery’

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Prince Harry, 41, returned to London’s High Court on Wednesday as part of his civil claim against Associated Newspapers Limited, telling the judge that press coverage had left his wife, Meghan, in “an absolute misery.” The testimony, given on the third day of the hearing which began Monday and is scheduled to run about nine … Read more

Jamie Dimon urges trial of Trump’s 10% credit‑card cap in Vermont and Massachusetts

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Lead JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday proposed that the U.S. government test President Donald Trump’s suggested 10% cap on credit‑card interest rates by applying it only in Vermont and Massachusetts. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Dimon warned that a national price cap would sharply reduce credit availability for many Americans … Read more

Manchester City squad to refund ticket costs for fans after Bodo/Glimt defeat

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Lead Manchester City’s playing squad has pledged to reimburse the cost of away tickets for 374 supporters who travelled to Norway to watch Tuesday’s shock 3-1 Champions League defeat by Bodo/Glimt. The away ticket price was around £25 each, and players will contribute a combined sum of £9,357 to cover those seats. The captaincy group … Read more

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary welcomes public feud with Elon Musk

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Lead: Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said on Wednesday in Dublin that a public spat with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has driven increased bookings for Europe’s largest low‑cost carrier. The dispute began after O’Leary announced on January 14 that Ryanair would not install SpaceX’s Starlink satellite Wi‑Fi on its aircraft, citing fuel‑drag and cost concerns. Musk … Read more

Lindsey Halligan Resigns as U.S. Attorney After Judges’ Rebuke

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On Jan. 20, 2026, Lindsey Halligan stepped down from her role in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia after weeks of public pressure from federal judges who questioned her authority to act in that capacity. The departure, announced late Tuesday by Attorney General Pam Bondi, concluded a months-long standoff that began … Read more

Berkshire prepares to exit 28% stake in Kraft Heinz as new CEO aims to move on from rare Buffett gaffe – CNBC

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Lead: Berkshire Hathaway, under new CEO Greg Abel, has filed to register its entire 27.5 percent holding in Kraft Heinz, a move that opens the door for a partial or full exit from the packaged foods company. The step, disclosed in a regulatory filing this week, followed a drop of more than 6 percent in … Read more

Divisions emerge among western European nations over Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza

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Who: Western European governments, the White House and regional actors; When: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026; Where: diplomatic exchanges framed by statements in Jerusalem and Davos; What: disagreement over U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” to oversee Gaza ceasefire implementation; Result: several Western European states declined invitations while other countries and key regional parties … Read more

Trump administration says offshore wind is a security threat — but won’t say why

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Lead On December 22, 2025, the Interior Department issued stop-work orders halting construction on five East Coast offshore wind projects after the Defense Department delivered classified assessments claiming new national security risks. The pauses affect Vineyard Wind (95% complete) and four other large projects that together would supply enough electricity for more than 2.5 million … Read more