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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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
One year into President Trump’s second term, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in Washington, D.C., faces an unprecedented contraction after an administration-ordered work stoppage in February 2025, mass layoff notices in April and steep funding cuts in July. The episode has left dozens of long-running investigations paused and roughly 1,400 employees issued layoff notices … Read more
Lead European Parliament lawmakers on Wednesday voted to pause ratification of the long-awaited EU‑Mercosur free trade agreement and ask the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to assess its compatibility with EU treaties. The vote in Strasbourg passed narrowly, 334 to 324 with 11 abstentions, meaning the assembly will not move to ratify the pact until … Read more
NEW YORK — Late Tuesday the New York Mets completed a trade with the Chicago White Sox to address a longstanding vacancy in center field, acquiring outfielder Luis Robert Jr. in exchange for infielder Luisangel Acuña and right‑handed pitching prospect Truman Pauley. The move comes after trade discussions that trace back to the 2024 deadline … Read more
Rutte: Europe Should Be ‘Happy’ That Trump Is U.S. President Lead: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte told a Davos panel on 21 January 2026 that Europe should welcome President Donald Trump’s return because it has pushed allies to raise their defence commitments. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Rutte linked Trump’s pressure to recent European increases … Read more
Japan has restarted reactor 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant northwest of Tokyo, the first Tepco-owned reactor to resume operations since the 2011 Fukushima meltdown. The restart was delayed by a day because of an alarm malfunction and the unit is scheduled to begin commercial operation next month amid local safety concerns. The move … Read more
Who: Residents of the Piedmont Triad, N.C.; When: this coming weekend into early next week; Where: across the Triad and nearby counties; What: a winter storm that will begin as snow Saturday morning and may change to sleet or freezing rain Saturday night into Sunday; Result: widespread hazardous travel, possible power outages, and a period … Read more
