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Over the weekend, legendary designer Valentino Garavani died, leaving behind a catalogue of gowns and red‑carpet moments that defined modern glamour. Since founding his label in 1960, Valentino dressed first ladies, royals and film stars—shaping the look of public milestones from the 1970s through the 2010s and beyond. This piece collects the most memorable images … Read more
Lead Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary on Wednesday dismissed Elon Musk’s suggestion that the billionaire buy the low-cost carrier and shrugged off a string of insults amid a public dispute over installing Starlink satellite Wi-Fi on aircraft. The exchange, which has played out across social media and interviews this week, centers on Ryanair’s contention that Starlink’s … Read more
Lead On January 21, 2026, Bloomberg reported that Apple Inc. will overhaul Siri later this year by converting the voice assistant into a system-level generative AI chatbot. The project, code-named Campos, is slated to be embedded across iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems and to replace the current Siri interface. Users will trigger the new … Read more
Lead: California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Jan. 21, 2026, that he was denied entry to the U.S.-branded pavilion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and that a planned evening “fireside chat” at USA House was canceled when his delegation failed a security check. The governor’s office said the venue told the group … Read more
Houston has 12 semifinalists on the 2026 James Beard Award roster, announced this spring. The slate, revealed by the James Beard Foundation, includes established names such as Hugo Ortega and rising operations like ChopnBlok, spanning categories from Best Chef Texas to Best New Restaurant. Nominees include a mix of longstanding institutions and recent arrivals that … Read more
Lead: On Jan. 21, 2026, a federal judge in Manhattan rejected a bid by Representatives Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) to appoint an independent monitor to oversee the Justice Department’s release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The judges’ order said the court lacked authority to supervise the department’s compliance with the Epstein … Read more
Lead Wednesday morning in the south Los Angeles area, a targeted immigration enforcement operation left a Customs and Border Protection officer injured and a suspect unharmed after shots were fired. The incident occurred near the unincorporated Willowbrook neighborhood and the city of Compton while agents were attempting to arrest William Eduardo Moran Carballo, who the … Read more
On the morning of Wednesday, January 21, 2026, a federal agent fired shots during a law enforcement operation in Willowbrook, Los Angeles, near the intersection of 126th Street and Mona Boulevard. The operation, which federal officials say began in nearby Compton, targeted 29-year-old William Eduardo Moran Carballo of El Salvador. Authorities say Carballo was wanted … Read more
On Jan. 21, 2026, scrutiny of Uber intensified as lawmakers, investors and advocates cited a New York Times investigation showing the company received reports of sexual assault or misconduct in the United States roughly every eight minutes on average between 2017 and 2022. In California, organizers are backing a proposed ballot initiative that would make … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
