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Lead On Thursday night, Jan. 30, 2026, Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera issued a verbal disaster declaration for Weld County in response to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The announcement, made while Gov. Jared Polis was in Washington, D.C., enables state agencies to continue coordinated mitigation, response and recovery activities, the governor’s office … Read more

Lead WASHINGTON — Luka Dončić dominated from the opening moments at Capital One Arena on Friday, guiding the Los Angeles Lakers to a 142-111 victory over the Washington Wizards. Dončić finished with a 37-point, 13-assist, 11-rebound triple-double and recorded a triple-double in a single half — the first such mark by a Laker. Deandre Ayton … Read more

President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday that Iran would rather cut a deal than face U.S. military action, commenting on a recent U.S. naval build-up in the Gulf without giving a withdrawal timeline. Trump said he hoped negotiators could reach an agreement but left open the possibility of other outcomes … Read more

On Jan. 30, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin sank a 3-pointer that extended his streak to 34 consecutive games with at least one made triple, an NBA rookie record, helping the Nets to a 106-99 victory over the Utah Jazz. Demin opened the game with the historic three and finished … Read more

Health officials confirmed a measles case linked to a traveler who passed through Seattle–Tacoma International Airport on Jan. 22, 2026, touching areas of Concourse A and the International Arrivals Hall. The traveler was at the airport between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; persons present in the identified locations and lacking immunity may develop symptoms between … Read more

Lead The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has opened a civil-rights investigation into the Jan. 24 shooting death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, officials said. Pretti was shot multiple times as Border Patrol officers attempted to arrest him while he recorded agents on his phone. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the probe … Read more

Lead Nearly a week after federal agents killed Alex Pretti on Jan. 30, 2026, residents across Minneapolis and its suburbs say arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement continue, though some observers report fewer visible confrontations on the streets. The Trump administration removed Gregory Bovino, a senior Border Patrol official in Minnesota, and the Justice Department … Read more

Less than a week after an ice storm tore through the U.S. South, tens of thousands remain without electricity as another arctic surge approaches the region. The National Weather Service has issued cold-weather alerts from Texas to Florida, warning that prolonged exposure could cause hypothermia and other life-threatening conditions. Officials report multiple storm-related deaths across … Read more

On Jan. 30, 2026, thousands gathered at Dolores Park and other San Francisco sites as part of a nationwide “ICE Out” day of action aimed at protesting recent immigration enforcement operations. Schools, workers and dozens of local businesses participated—some by closing, others by donating proceeds or providing space for organizers—in solidarity with protests sparked by … Read more

Friday evening in downtown Los Angeles, an “ICE Out” demonstration that began peacefully turned confrontational near the federal detention center on Alameda Street, between Aliso and 1st Street. By about 7:30 p.m., roughly 150 people remained in the area, and Los Angeles police said up to five people were arrested for failure to disperse after … Read more

Michigan snapped its East Lansing drought and handed Tom Izzo a 71st-birthday loss, beating No. 7 Michigan State 83-71 at Breslin Center on Feb. 1. The Wolverines led by 16 at halftime and survived a spirited second-half comeback to secure the road victory. Yaxel Lendeborg paced Michigan with 26 points and key late free throws, … Read more

Lead President Donald Trump signaled a short-lived move toward calming federal operations in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Jan. 27–30, 2026, after two U.S. citizens were shot and killed by federal agents in under a month. He told reporters he would “de‑escalate a little bit,” but within days publicly insisted the operation would not be withdrawn. The … Read more

At Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed, 306 Standard decklists were submitted and the field quickly concentrated: more than half were Simic Rhythm, Bant Rhythm, Sultai Reanimator, Bant Airbending, or Izzet Spellementals. Beyond that core, a wide array of inventive lists surfaced—some leveraging brand-new Lorwyn Eclipsed cards in unexpected ways. This piece profiles nine of the most … Read more

Lead: More than 200 people died when a landslide collapsed part of the Rubaya coltan mine in North Kivu province on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, local officials and spokespeople said. The mine, a major source of coltan used to make tantalum for electronics, has been under the control of the M23 rebel group since 2024. … Read more

Former UCLA guard Amari Bailey has informed multiple outlets that he is pursuing a return to college basketball after spending time in the NBA and G League. Reports first surfaced via ESPN’s Dan Murphy and were confirmed by On3’s Joe Tipton, saying Bailey aims to be among the first players to regain collegiate eligibility after … Read more