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At the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly clashed after Newsom criticized the president’s address and framed himself as a counterpoint to Trump before political and business leaders. Trump responded with a lengthy post on Truth Social attacking Newsom’s record and conduct; Newsom answered … Read more
Lead On Jan 22, 2026, leaks and industry reporting suggested Samsung will equip the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra with a new-generation Corning cover glass that could make external screen protectors far less necessary. The claim centers on improved hardness and built-in display features that would address micro-scratches, glare and side-angle privacy. If accurate, the change … Read more
Lead: Maine Governor Janet Mills on Thursday publicly pressed federal immigration authorities to produce arrest warrants, provide current arrest figures and disclose where detainees are being held after a multi-day enforcement operation stirred fear across the state. The campaign — which federal officials say involved about 50 arrests on the first day and identified roughly … Read more
The Indianapolis Colts have acknowledged an FBI inquiry into the death of former owner Jim Irsay, following reporting that federal agents are seeking records tied to his substance use and medical care. The development, reported Jan. 22, 2026, centers on a California physician, Dr. Harry Haroutunian, who reportedly treated Irsay at the Beverly Hills Hotel … Read more
Lead Japan’s central bank on Jan. 23 updated its growth outlook while keeping the policy rate at 0.75% in an 8-1 split decision as the country prepares for a snap lower-house election on Feb. 8. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) lifted its GDP forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 to 0.9% from 0.7% … Read more
Lead: On January 22, 2026, surveillance footage surfaced that appears to show comedian Corey Holcomb striking fellow comic Cristina Payne outside the Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles. The clip, which TMZ says was obtained from The Bizi Room, shows a heated exchange that culminates in a right-handed blow to Payne’s face and a chaotic scuffle … Read more
Lead On January 22, 2026, leaker Ice Universe posted measurements claiming the iPhone 18 Pro’s Dynamic Island will be roughly 13.5mm wide—about 35% narrower than the iPhone 17 Pro’s ~20.7mm cutout. The report aligns with recent leaks that suggested Apple is moving some Face ID components beneath the display, but not performing a full under‑display … Read more
Lead At the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, Rachel Lambert’s Carousel arrives as a low-tempo neorealist romance that stars Chris Pine and Jenny Slate. Set in Cleveland and anchored by a story about rekindled lovers and a fractured family, the film favors atmosphere over plot. Critics note that the performances are compelling even as the storytelling … Read more
In a postgame pool interview conducted by Gina Mizell of the Philadelphia Inquirer, crew chief John Goble explained why Tyrese Maxey’s attempt at the end of regulation in the Houston Rockets at Philadelphia 76ers game was not subject to video review. Goble said that under NBA replay protocol a goaltending must be called on the … Read more
At the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, Rachel Lambert’s new film Carousel unfolds as a quiet, observational romance set in her Ohio hometown. The story follows Noah, a local physician played by Chris Pine, and Rebecca, played by Jenny Slate, as they reconnect amid the ordinary pressures of adulthood: divorce, aging parents, stalled careers and an … Read more
Dermot Mulroney will step away temporarily from NBC’s Chicago Fire in Season 14 as his character, Battalion Chief Dom Pascal, takes an off‑screen absence following the #OneChicago crossover airing Wednesday, March 4. Mulroney appears in the crossover and the immediately subsequent episode, after which Deadline reports he will go on hiatus with the possibility of … Read more
Lead: The Pittsburgh Penguins (24-14-11) visit the Edmonton Oilers (25-18-8) at Rogers Place Thursday, puck drop just after 9 p.m. EST (7 p.m. MST). Pittsburgh enters on a five-game points streak and back-to-back wins, climbing to second in the Metropolitan Division, while Edmonton is second in the Pacific and led by Connor McDavid’s 85 points … Read more
Lead: A majority-American joint venture has formally closed its acquisition of TikTok’s U.S. operations, the group announced on Jan. 22, 2026—one day before the Jan. 23 deadline set by President Donald Trump. The transaction transfers control of U.S. user data and most U.S. operations into a new entity led by CEO Adam Presser and Chief … Read more
The man identified by federal filings as one of seven suspects in the July 11, 2022, Lebec jewelry robbery was deported to Ecuador in January 2026, halting his expected participation in the federal criminal case. Authorities say the heist netted roughly $100 million in gems, gold and luxury watches after thieves trailed a Brink’s armored … Read more
Lead: Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the 465-seat lower house of the Diet on Friday, setting a Feb. 8 snap election and triggering a 12-day campaign. The move pauses deliberation and a vote on a fiscal 2026 budget designed to tackle inflation and stimulate a struggling economy. Elected in October as Japan’s first female … Read more
