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Lead: On Jan. 21, 2026, a federal judge in Manhattan rejected a bid by Representatives Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) to appoint an independent monitor to oversee the Justice Department’s release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The judges’ order said the court lacked authority to supervise the department’s compliance with the Epstein … Read more
Lead Wednesday morning in the south Los Angeles area, a targeted immigration enforcement operation left a Customs and Border Protection officer injured and a suspect unharmed after shots were fired. The incident occurred near the unincorporated Willowbrook neighborhood and the city of Compton while agents were attempting to arrest William Eduardo Moran Carballo, who the … Read more
On the morning of Wednesday, January 21, 2026, a federal agent fired shots during a law enforcement operation in Willowbrook, Los Angeles, near the intersection of 126th Street and Mona Boulevard. The operation, which federal officials say began in nearby Compton, targeted 29-year-old William Eduardo Moran Carballo of El Salvador. Authorities say Carballo was wanted … Read more
On Jan. 21, 2026, scrutiny of Uber intensified as lawmakers, investors and advocates cited a New York Times investigation showing the company received reports of sexual assault or misconduct in the United States roughly every eight minutes on average between 2017 and 2022. In California, organizers are backing a proposed ballot initiative that would make … Read more
On July 14, 2024, during a Tenacious D show at the ICC Sydney Theatre—also Kyle Gass’s 64th birthday—the guitarist and co‑founder made an offhand quip referencing the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The remark, delivered in the moment as part of a birthday bit, sparked an intense global backlash that led to the cancellation of … Read more
Lead: The Supreme Court heard arguments on Jan. 21, 2026, over President Donald J. Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa D. Cook from the Federal Reserve Board, a move that would alter the balance of the central bank. Justices from both ideological wings pressed the administration about whether the allegations of mortgage-related misconduct, which Cook denies … Read more
Lead On Jan. 21, 2026, FX released the first three episodes of The Beauty, Ryan Murphy’s 11-episode series about a lab-borne pathogen that spreads sexually and temporarily makes people impossibly attractive before causing fatal explosions. The show mixes Murphy’s hallmarks—glossy aesthetics, shock-driven body horror and star-studded casting—into a series that is often ridiculous but frequently … Read more
Lead: On Jan. 21, 2026, Michele Tafoya, a former television sports reporter turned conservative commentator, announced she will run in the Republican primary for the open U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota being vacated by Democratic Senator Tina Smith. In an announcement video released Wednesday, Ms. Tafoya criticized state leaders, highlighted a recent fraud scandal, and … Read more
In a Jan. 21, 2026 news conference following coach Sean McDermott’s firing earlier that week, Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula said the coaching staff strongly advocated selecting wide receiver Keon Coleman in the 2024 draft and moved to defend recently promoted president of football operations Brandon Beane. Pegula interrupted a question about the team’s receiver … Read more
On January 21, 2026, Sony Group Corp. introduced the LinkBuds Clip, a $230 clip-on pair of consumer earbuds that follow recent designs from rivals including Bose, Lenovo’s Motorola unit and Huawei. Announced Wednesday with immediate availability, the device uses an open-style, outside-the-ear-canal form factor that manufacturers say preserves situational awareness while playing audio at moderate … Read more
Lead Alix Earle, the influencer who reached the finale of Dancing with the Stars, has been greenlit for an untitled reality series on Netflix that is expected to premiere later this year. The show will chronicle Earle’s daily life, business activities and relationships, and will include close friends and family members, notably her sister Ashtin … Read more
Prince Harry, 41, returned to London’s High Court on Wednesday as part of his civil claim against Associated Newspapers Limited, telling the judge that press coverage had left his wife, Meghan, in “an absolute misery.” The testimony, given on the third day of the hearing which began Monday and is scheduled to run about nine … Read more
On Jan. 20, 2026, Lindsey Halligan stepped down from her role in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia after weeks of public pressure from federal judges who questioned her authority to act in that capacity. The departure, announced late Tuesday by Attorney General Pam Bondi, concluded a months-long standoff that began … Read more
Lead JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday proposed that the U.S. government test President Donald Trump’s suggested 10% cap on credit‑card interest rates by applying it only in Vermont and Massachusetts. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Dimon warned that a national price cap would sharply reduce credit availability for many Americans … Read more
Lead Manchester City’s playing squad has pledged to reimburse the cost of away tickets for 374 supporters who travelled to Norway to watch Tuesday’s shock 3-1 Champions League defeat by Bodo/Glimt. The away ticket price was around £25 each, and players will contribute a combined sum of £9,357 to cover those seats. The captaincy group … Read more
