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Lead At least seven more countries said on Sunday they had been invited to join President Donald Trump’s newly proposed “Board of Peace,” a group intended to oversee the next phase in Gaza after the Oct. 10 ceasefire. Two nations, Hungary and Vietnam, confirmed they accepted invitations; other recipients include India, Jordan, Greece, Cyprus and … Read more

Light snow moved through New York City on Saturday afternoon, producing isolated slick spots and up to about an inch of accumulation in some neighborhoods, mostly north and northwest of Manhattan. The National Weather Service meteorologist Jay Engle flagged the lighter band that moved through Saturday and warned a stronger system is expected to arrive … Read more

Lead: On Saturday, 17 January 2026, hundreds of counterprotesters converged at Minneapolis City Hall and overwhelmed a small, pro-ICE rally organized by far-right influencer Jake Lang. Lang had promoted the event as backing recent federal immigration enforcement, and said beforehand he intended to burn a Quran — a claim that remains unverified. Only a handful … Read more

Lead The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced an immediate ceasefire on 18 January after nearly two weeks of deadly clashes across northern and northeastern Syria. President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the Syrian Army will take control of Raqqa, Deir Az Zor and Hasakah provinces under a 14-point deal that also integrates … Read more

In Sunday’s divisional-round matchup, the New England Patriots’ defense forced four interceptions off Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud in the first half, powering a 21-10 lead at intermission. The turnovers came in multiple forms, including a 26-yard pick-six returned by Marcus Jones early in the second quarter. Stroud completed 10 of 26 passes for 124 yards … Read more

Desmond Scott has been publicly moving on after his separation from estranged wife Kristy Scott, posting footage on January 18, 2026 that shows him fitting out a new kitchen in Houston days after a highly publicized breakup and an accompanying social incident. The split was formalized when Kristy filed for divorce in Harris County, Texas, … Read more

January 18, 2026 — At Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, the New England Patriots led the Houston Texans late in the AFC divisional round, holding a 28-16 edge in the fourth quarter after Kayshon Boutte’s highlight touchdown reception. The game has been defined by turnovers and tense momentum swings: Houston’s C.J. Stroud threw multiple interceptions while … Read more

Lead: Senegal temporarily refused to continue the Africa Cup of Nations final after hosts Morocco were awarded a stoppage-time penalty with the score 0-0. The incident unfolded in the 98th minute when referee Jean Jacques Ndala, after a VAR review, gave a spot-kick for a challenge by El Hadji Malick Diouf on Brahim Diaz. Senegal … Read more

Lead The voice that sounds like President Donald Trump in a recent Fannie Mae advertisement is an AI-generated replica used with the Trump administration’s permission, according to a disclaimer in the video. The one-minute spot, aired Sunday, promotes an “all new Fannie Mae” as the “protector of the American Dream” and ties into the administration’s … Read more

Lead On Jan. 18, 2026, a narrow surge of frigid air turned late rain into brief snow across parts of Florida’s western Panhandle, marking the second notable snowfall in roughly a year for the region. Grass, rooftops and a few palm fronds recorded light accumulations that melted quickly on contact with warm surfaces, while nearby … Read more

Lead: Penn Jillette announced on social media on Jan. 18, 2026 that he fractured his ankle, prompting the cancellation of Penn & Teller’s Las Vegas performances over the weekend. The injury sidelined Jillette and forced the iconic duo to pause their residency at a major Strip venue. Organizers canceled the scheduled shows and left ticketing … Read more

Jan 18, 2026, 6:05 PM UTC — The Green Bay Packers have reportedly not forced head coach Matt LaFleur to alter his coaching staff after contract talks concluded this week. Reporting from The Athletic indicates president and CEO Ed Policy did not demand staff changes, and sources say general manager Brian Gutekunst and executive vice … Read more

Lead Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, was recorded urging CBS to air a recent interview with President Donald Trump unedited and warning that the White House would pursue litigation if the network cut the footage. The exchange, revealed in an audio clip first reported by the New York Times, came during a post-interview … Read more

Lead: On Jan. 18, 2026, Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at the Light of Day Winterfest in Red Bank, New Jersey, where he publicly criticized the Trump administration’s deployment of ICE officers in U.S. cities and dedicated a performance of “The Promised Land” to Renee Good, a Minneapolis mother of three who was shot … Read more

January 18, 2026 — Roger Allers, the animator and filmmaker best known for co-directing Walt Disney Feature Animation’s 1994 blockbuster The Lion King, has died at age 76, his longtime collaborator Dave Bossert confirmed. Bossert posted on Facebook that he and Allers had been exchanging emails the week before while Allers was traveling in Egypt, … Read more