Five takeaways from IU’s 74-57 loss to Iowa

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Indiana fell 74-57 to Iowa at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, a defeat that extended the Hoosiers’ losing streak to three games. The loss continued a pattern of second-half collapses and exposed roster depth issues as Iowa converted at the line and controlled late-game possessions. Coach Darian DeVries pointed to fatigue … Read more

Janice Dickinson Spotted After Sharing Alleged Injuries From Reality Show Fall – TMZ

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Lead Model and TV personality Janice Dickinson was photographed in Los Angeles on Friday, January 16–17, 2026, appearing upbeat after posting photos she says show facial and head wounds from a fall while filming I’m a Celebrity… South Africa. The images, shared publicly this week, prompted Dickinson to open a legal case against ITV Studios, … Read more

Scientists find an interstellar tunnel connecting our solar system to other stars

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Lead: Astronomers from the Max Planck Institute report that our Solar System resides inside a hot, low-density region called the Local Hot Bubble and that new X-ray maps reveal a narrow channel of hot plasma extending outward toward other star fields. The team, led by Dr. L. L. Sala, used eROSITA data and complementary ROSAT … Read more

Seahawks surge early: Shaheed kickoff TD, Myers FG give Seattle 17-0 lead

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In the NFC divisional round on Jan. 18, 2026 at Lumen Field, the Seattle Seahawks opened with a momentum-packed first quarter, taking a 17-0 lead over the San Francisco 49ers. Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, and Jason Myers added a 31-yard field goal on Seattle’s next possession. Quarterback Sam … Read more

How Trump’s Insurrection Threat Is Backfiring: Wolff – The Daily Beast

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Lead Michael Wolff, speaking on the Inside Trump’s Head podcast, warned that President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to invoke the 1807 Insurrection Act in response to protests over immigration policy could produce outcomes far beyond mere headline drama. Wolff said the president’s references to the law — which allows the federal deployment of military forces … Read more

Artemis 2 rocket rollout latest news: Giant NASA moon rocket arrives at launch pad – Space

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Lead: NASA’s Artemis 2 Space Launch System and Orion stack arrived at Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center on Jan. 17, 2026, completing a roughly 11½-hour rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building. Engineers will prepare the vehicle for a wet dress rehearsal — a key fueling and countdown practice — currently scheduled for Feb. … Read more

Trump Wants Nations to Pay $1 Billion to Stay on His Peace Board – Bloomberg

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Lead: On Jan. 17, 2026, a draft charter reviewed by Bloomberg shows the Trump administration is proposing that countries pay at least $1 billion to hold permanent seats on a new international “Board of Peace.” The document names President Donald Trump as the inaugural chairman and says member states would each have one vote when … Read more

Packers keep LaFleur on multiyear deal, sources say

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On Jan 17, 2026 in Green Bay, the Packers and head coach Matt LaFleur reached agreement on a multiyear contract extension, sources told ESPN, ending uncertainty about the team’s leadership after a wild-card playoff loss to Chicago. The deal was finalized late Friday and signed Saturday after internal meetings that included new team president Ed … Read more

Mark Pope Doused After Breaking Up Postgame Scuffle in Kentucky’s 80-78 Win at Tennessee

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In Knoxville on January 17, 2026, Kentucky rallied for an 80-78 comeback at Tennessee, then a brief postgame altercation broke out after the buzzer. Coach Mark Pope sprinted across the court to separate players and pulled Brandon Garrison and Otega Oweh away, preventing further escalation. After the press conference, Pope and two assistants greeted lingering … Read more

U.S. forces kill Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to Syria ambush, officials say

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U.S. forces kill Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to Syria ambush, officials say Lead: U.S. Central Command announced that a U.S. military strike on Jan. 16 killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, an alleged Al‑Qaeda affiliate leader tied to a Dec. 13 ambush in Palmyra, Syria, that killed two U.S. Army sergeants and a U.S. civilian interpreter. The … Read more

Aaron Rodgers Not Expected to Return to Steelers After Mike Tomlin Steps Down

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Aaron Rodgers is not expected to remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers after head coach Mike Tomlin announced he was stepping down, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday. The development, confirmed in reporting circulated on NFL GameDay Morning, alters the quarterback picture in Pittsburgh following a 10-7 season that ended with a 30-6 wild-card … Read more

Broncos vs. Bills NFL playoffs: Live updates, highlights, key moments for divisional round – CBS Sports

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Lead: On Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, the Denver Broncos hosted the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High with a trip to the AFC Championship on the line. Denver, the AFC’s No. 1 seed after a bye, led 17-10 at halftime following a trick-play touchdown and a second-quarter score by Lil’Jordan Humphrey. Buffalo — … Read more

Who’s on Trump’s Gaza executive board?

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Lead: The White House has published the founding members of a senior executive body that will work alongside President Trump to oversee Gaza’s temporary governance and reconstruction. The group — described as an “Executive Board” — will supervise a Gaza Executive Board and a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee (NCAG) charged with day-to-day administration. Announced members … Read more

Injured Darnold hasn’t thrown a pass in 48 hours. One ex-49ers QB is worried.

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Lead On Jan. 17, 2026, ahead of the NFC Divisional matchup at Lumen Field in Seattle, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has not thrown a football for 48 hours after sustaining an oblique discomfort in practice. Seattle officials and multiple reporters described the team as cautiously optimistic about his availability, listing Darnold as questionable for the … Read more