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Lead On Jan. 20, 2026, the 1776 Project Foundation filed a federal lawsuit challenging a decades-old Los Angeles Unified School District policy, alleging it gives preferential resources to schools with predominantly Hispanic, Black or Asian enrollments and thereby disadvantages schools with larger white populations. The plaintiffs say the policy, rooted in desegregation efforts from the … Read more
In January 2026 the Federal Trade Commission asked a federal appeals court to overturn a November 2025 decision that favored Meta in the agency’s monopoly case. The move reopens a high-stakes legal fight that intersects with partisan politics and heightened scrutiny of big tech. Meta responded with a restrained statement praising the district court’s finding … Read more
Jan. 20, 2026 — Jim Cramer told viewers on “Mad Money” that a fresh wave of speculative buying has flooded U.S. markets to open the year, and he urged investors to lock in gains on names that have run parabolic. He pointed to more than 30 U.S.-listed companies with market capitalizations above $1 billion that … Read more
This week a US federal regulator filed an appeal after a court ruling that had favored Meta in a high-profile antitrust case. The appeal challenges the judge’s legal reasoning and seeks to overturn aspects of the decision that blocked stronger remedies against Meta’s past acquisitions. The move extends a years‑long legal fight over the company’s … Read more
Washington — Sources told CBS News on Jan. 20, 2026, that more than 10 countries have agreed to join President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” for Gaza, though only five nations — the United Arab Emirates, Belarus, Morocco, Hungary and Canada — have publicly accepted invitations. The White House says the board would be … Read more
The James Webb Space Telescope has produced a striking new infrared portrait of the Helix Nebula, a well-known planetary nebula about 655 light-years from Earth. NASA released the images on Tuesday, showing previously unresolved fine structure in the nebula’s inner shell. The photographs reveal vibrant pillars and clumps of gas in the expanding shell created … Read more
Lead: A$AP Rocky announced a global headline tour in support of his fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, which released on January 20. The summer 2026 routing covers 43 dates across the U.S., Canada and Europe and opens in Chicago on May 27 at United Center. The tour marks Rocky’s first headline run since 2019’s … Read more
Samsung is preparing to unveil the Galaxy S26 series next month, but leaked documents and local reports have already confirmed model names and raised fresh questions about pricing. A Samsung Colombia PDF lists three models—Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra—while South Korean outlets report the company is trying to keep the Ultra below a … Read more
In mid-January 2026, YouTube creators discovered that the platform had stopped accepting and serving videos using the SRV3 caption format, also known as YTT (YouTube Timed Text). Google confirmed the change to Ars Technica and said the restriction is temporary while it addresses a playback-breaking bug affecting some users. The removal touched both new uploads … Read more
Lead One year into President Donald Trump’s second term, his administration has reshaped both foreign engagements and domestic debates. Between lavish state welcomes abroad and contentious policy moves at home, the past 12 months have produced a mix of ceremonial pageantry and sharp political confrontation. Key developments include state dinners and honors in Europe, the … Read more
On Tuesday evening a Rodalies commuter train derailed between Gelida and Sant Sadurní, Catalonia, killing the driver and injuring at least 37 passengers, four of them seriously. Local emergency services said the train struck a retaining wall that fell onto the track during heavy storms battering north-eastern Spain; all passengers were later removed and emergency … Read more
Lead: Usha Vance, the wife of Vice‑President JD Vance, announced on Tuesday via X that she is pregnant with her fourth child and expects a boy in late July. The post said “Usha and the baby are doing well.” The couple, aged 40 (Usha) and her husband JD Vance, already have three children: Ewan, Vivek … Read more
Lead: President Donald Trump, speaking ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 20, reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland and said repeatedly that observers would “find out” how far he was willing to go. He tied the move to trade pressure, threatening tariffs on several European countries if they oppose a U.S. … Read more
Lead International health authorities will meet on April 13 to decide whether the United States has lost its measles-free designation after outbreaks that began in West Texas a year ago. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 2,144 cases across 44 states in 2025, the highest total since 1991. Public health officials are investigating … Read more
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, the Green Bay Packers announced they signed defensive lineman Jaden Crumedy and quarterback Kyle McCord to reserve/future contracts and released cornerback Trevon Diggs, the team said. Crumedy, listed at 6-foot-4 and 301 pounds, is a third-year pro who entered the league after Mississippi State. McCord, 6-foot-3 and 218 pounds, is … Read more
