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At the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam on Sunday, veteran actor John Lithgow addressed criticism over his casting as Albus Dumbledore in the new HBO Max Harry Potter series and the wider debate surrounding J.K. Rowling’s statements about transgender people. Lithgow, 80, said he signed an eight‑year contract for the series and described the decision … Read more
Ayaneo has quietly launched the Pocket S Mini, a horizontal handheld designed to play older console titles in their native 4:3 aspect ratio. The device ships now from Ayaneo’s store with early-bird pricing starting at $319 for the 8GB/128GB model and a top Retro Power configuration at $479. Hardware highlights include a 4.2-inch 1,280 x … Read more
On Feb. 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice posted a large tranche of court records related to Jeffrey Epstein and, amid more than three million pages released, nearly 40 unredacted nude images appeared on the public site. The images showed exposed bodies and faces and appeared to include photographs taken on private property linked … Read more
As of Feb. 1, 2026, communities across Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana remain reeling after an intense ice storm that struck last week, leaving at least three dozen people dead and tens of thousands without power. Crews have spent a full week working on repairs as freezing temperatures persist, compounding the risk to residents without heat. … Read more
Lead: On February 1, 2026, Russian strike drones attacked civilian and energy targets inside Ukraine, including a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia City and a DTEK miners’ bus near Ternivka, producing dozens of casualties and damage. Kyiv and international observers reported multiple Shahed-type strikes, deepening concerns about Moscow prioritizing attacks on civilians to erode Ukrainian morale. … Read more
Justin Rose produced a commanding performance at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, closing with a two-under 70 to finish 23 under par and win by seven shots. The 45-year-old Englishman converted a dominant four-round display into his 13th PGA Tour title, improving on the tournament scoring mark. Rose opened the week with a … Read more
Lead On Feb. 1, 2026, the 68th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles delivered a red carpet full of statement dressing and visible political expression, with stars using fashion to amplify messages as well as aesthetics. Designers and artists — from Lady Gaga to Bad Bunny and newer pop names like Chappell Roan and Sabrina … Read more
Lead: NOAA reported on 1 February 2026 that active region RGN 4366 has developed into a complex sunspot group and produced solar flares in the M1–X1 range during the week of Feb 1–7, 2026. Those flares correspond to radio blackout categories roughly R1–R3 (Minor to Strong), but, as of the agency’s 18:43 UTC bulletin on … Read more
Lead On Sunday tens of thousands of Czechs rallied in support of President Petr Pavel amid a public clash with Foreign Minister Petr Macinka over a contested cabinet appointment. Organisers put turnout at roughly 80,000–90,000, while police gave no official figure. The demonstration came after Pavel published messages from Macinka that he described as an … Read more
Lead Authorities in Pima County, Arizona, are searching for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TODAY anchor Savannah Guthrie, after she was reported missing. She was last seen Saturday night near her Tucson-area home, with the sheriff placing the time at about 9:30 to 9:45 p.m. A family member called 911 around noon on Sunday … Read more
Precious metals prices fell sharply this week as a market reversal accelerated, unsettling equity investors and prompting portfolio rebalancing across asset classes. Traders cited a renewed rise in real yields and a firmer dollar as immediate drivers of the move, while liquidity strains amplified momentum in thin markets. The rapid shift weighed on risk appetite, … Read more
Lead On Feb. 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, the Grammy Awards red carpet delivered a night of daring silhouettes and couture spectacle captured by The Los Angeles Times photo team. High-drama moments ranged from sheer, nipple-ring-accented gowns to pearl-draped classics and full-skirted black-and-white statements. Lady Gaga’s custom feathered creation and a string of celebrity showstoppers … Read more
Lead: The New York Knicks (30-18) host the Los Angeles Lakers (29-18) at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Feb. 1, with tipoff at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. New York opened as a 5-point favorite with a 229.5 over/under and is listed at -200 on the moneyline while the Lakers sit at +165. … Read more
At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar emerged as the ceremony’s biggest winners while Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and a range of artists scored milestone trophies. The show at Crypto.com Arena mixed high-profile performances, long-form tributes and pointed political statements — notably opposition to recent … Read more
In a development tied to the fallout from Bill Belichick’s first-year Hall of Fame snub, Jordon Hudson — the coach’s partner — is reported to be planning a large celebration on the same day as the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. The report, citing People.com via an unnamed source, says high-profile guests … Read more
