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Lead: President Donald Trump has pledged to “100%” implement threatened tariffs on eight NATO allies to press his demand that the United States acquire Greenland. The announcement—made as European capitals rallied around Greenland’s sovereignty—sets tariffs beginning 1 February and rising on 1 June if no purchase agreement is reached. EU and NATO members, including Denmark … Read more

The Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 Powerball drawing produced the numbers 05-55-34-28-37 and the Powerball 17, with the advertised jackpot sitting at $193 million and a cash value of $87.9 million. The pool increased after no ticket matched all six numbers in the Saturday, Jan. 17 drawing, when the advertised grand prize had been $179 million. … Read more

Lead At Madison Square Garden on Monday night, the New York Knicks were routed 114-97 by the Dallas Mavericks, a defeat that ended with fans leaving early and booing earlier in the game. The loss extended New York’s losing streak to four games and arrived with the team at full strength while Dallas was depleted … Read more

On January 20, 2026, U.S. Treasuries fell alongside global sovereign debt after markets reopened in Asia following a U.S. holiday, as traders cited rising fiscal-spending concerns and a new geopolitical tariff risk. Both 10- and 30‑year Treasury yields rose by at least four basis points in Asian trade, reversing the pause from Monday’s U.S. holiday. … Read more

Lead Across North America, remaining farms are adopting layers of digital and sensor technology to boost yields and cut costs, a trend highlighted by a 2022 US Department of Agriculture report and a 2024 McKinsey survey. Farmers from Saskatchewan to Vermont report that targeted spraying, farm-management apps and AI-driven advice are changing daily operations and … Read more

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks (25-18) suffered a 114-97 defeat to a depleted Dallas Mavericks (18-26), a loss that exposed collective breakdowns across coaching, rotation and execution. The upset came on Jan. 19, 2026, with New York at full strength—Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart both available—while … Read more

Lead: A Tippecanoe County judge and his wife were wounded in a shooting at their Lafayette, Ind., home on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Authorities say both victims — Judge Steven P. Meyer, 66, and his wife, Kimberly Meyer — are in stable condition after the attack, which police said began when a man knocked and … Read more

Lead On Jan. 19, 2026, French television broadcast surveillance footage of the Oct. 19 break-in at the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery, showing two masked burglars cutting through a reinforced window and smashing display cases. The robbers stole nine pieces of jewelry; a crown was recovered after being dropped but eight items worth an estimated $102 million … Read more

President Donald Trump told Norway’s prime minister in a text message that a failure to receive the Nobel Peace Prize has freed him to prioritize U.S. strategic interests — including a renewed bid to take control of Greenland. The exchange, sent to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and confirmed by the prime minister’s office, arrived … Read more

19 January 2026 — Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the 26-year-old eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, has publicly declared he will not seek reconciliation with his family. In an Instagram post first made public on 19 January 2026, he accused his parents and their team of shaping press narratives about the family and of attempts … Read more

On Jan. 19, 2026, demonstrators disrupted a Sunday service at Cities Church in St. Paul to confront a church leader tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, stopping worship and prompting a federal review. Videos show protesters chanting “ICE out” as congregants moved toward the exits and worship music continued inside. The protest, organized by civil … Read more

Lead On Sunday at Gillette Stadium the New England Patriots beat the Houston Texans 28-16 to reach the AFC Championship Game, a result built largely on defensive dominance. Across two postseason wins the Patriots have allowed one touchdown drive across 24 opponent possessions, while forcing six turnovers and producing consistent pressure. The Chargers and Texans … Read more

Lead More than 6,500 players have begun Distant Worlds 3, a player-run, roughly three-month expedition through Elite Dangerous’s 1:1 Milky Way replica. The community-led voyage—following earlier Distant Worlds events in 2016 and 2019—combines long-range exploration with organized science, geology and mapping activities. Organizers and Frontier Developments say the project showcases the game’s cooperative spirit and … Read more

President Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland has rapidly escalated into a transatlantic crisis, prompting alarm among European allies and division within his own circle. In early January he alternated between surprise and determination about the island, tying Greenland to US national security needs and refusing to rule out military measures. His rhetoric—coupled with a … Read more

Tonight’s College Football Playoff National Championship caps a season defined by months of preparation, sacrifice and competition, bringing the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes to a single decisive game. The President and First Lady acknowledged the sport’s deep roots in American life and offered congratulations to both teams, their coaches and supporting families. The … Read more