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Powell Says DOJ Subpoenaed the Fed, Threatened Indictment Over Renovation Testimony

Senators signal they will stall Federal Reserve nominations in response.

U.S., Partners Launch New Large-Scale Strikes on ISIS Across Syria

CENTCOM says the campaign seeks to prevent further attacks following the Dec. 13 Palmyra ambush that killed three Americans.

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder, Dies at 78

His family said he died peacefully after beating cancer, with underlying lung issues cited.

Paramount Sues Warner Bros. Discovery and Moves to Oust Directors in Clash Over Netflix Deal

Paramount seeks court-ordered disclosures to arm investors before a Jan. 21 tender deadline.

Trump Reviews Iran Response Options as Commanders Urge Delay

Senior commanders urge a pause pending formal briefings, citing preparation needs.

Google Launches Universal Commerce Protocol, Bringing Native Checkout to AI Search and Gemini

Google positions the retailer‑controlled, interoperable standard as the underpinning for agent‑driven shopping across its AI surfaces.

Trump Repeats Vow to Take Greenland as Nuuk Seeks NATO Protection

European officials warn a U.S. assault on a Danish territory would imperil NATO.

Apple and Google Announce Multi-Year Gemini Partnership to Power Apple AI and Revamped Siri

Apple says its AI will continue on devices via Private Cloud Compute.

Trump Tells Cuba to 'Make a Deal' as U.S. Halts Venezuelan Oil Shipments

Havana rejects the demand, with tanker seizures leaving the island facing a worsening fuel crunch.

Iran Protest Death Toll Tops 500 as U.S. Weighs Response and Tehran Issues Warnings

Verification remains limited under a nationwide communications blackout.

Trump Threatens to Bar Exxon From Venezuela Oil Push After CEO Calls Country 'Uninvestable'

The threat highlights a clash between the White House investment drive versus Exxon's assessment of prohibitive legal risks.

SpaceX Debuts 'Twilight' Rideshare, Deploys About 40 Smallsats to Dusk–Dawn Orbit

The terminator trajectory provides near‑continuous sunlight to power instruments, enabling long, uninterrupted observations for science and commercial payloads.

Astronomers Find Long-Lived Bow Shock Around Diskless White Dwarf, Defying Models

VLT/MUSE mapping ties the nebula to RXJ0528+2838, exposing an outflow whose longevity exceeds what the measured magnetic field can power.

Trump Shares Doctored Image Claiming Title 'Acting President of Venezuela'

The post underscores Washington’s effort to assert control over Venezuela’s transition by linking Maduro’s capture to U.S. management of the country’s oil revenues.

White House Backs ICE Agent as FBI Takes Control of Probe and DHS Sends More Officers to Minneapolis

Minnesota leaders question transparency, with state investigators pursuing a separate case under restricted access.

At 83rd Golden Globes, Sheer Looks and Black Glamour Dominate the Red Carpet

Stars also used the carpet for ACLU-backed "BE GOOD" messaging.

DOJ Subpoenas to Fed Over Powell Testimony Jolt Markets

Powell says the legal move is a pretext that threatens the central bank’s independence.

Anthropic Launches 'Claude for Healthcare' With Record Links and Provider Workflow Tools

The release targets accuracy and privacy through opt‑in data access on a HIPAA‑ready setup.

Trump’s Call for One‑Year 10% Credit‑Card Rate Cap Hits Bank Stocks

Analysts say any nationwide cap would require congressional action.

Walmart Brings Shopping to Google’s Gemini as Google Debuts Universal Commerce Protocol

The experience launches in the U.S. first with personalized recommendations driven by linked Walmart accounts.

Apple and Google Announce Multi-Year Gemini Partnership to Power Apple AI and Revamped Siri

Apple says its AI will continue on devices via Private Cloud Compute.

Trump Says He Is Working With Tech Firms to Keep Data Centers From Raising Utility Bills

The announcement targets concerns that data center growth can push up local electricity bills.

Waymo Robotaxi Drives Onto Phoenix Light-Rail Tracks as Passenger Jumps Out

Transit officials reported a quick resolution with no injuries or significant delays.

Apple Releases Developer Beta 2 for iOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3 and the Rest of Its Platforms

Developers receive fresh test builds focused on interoperability features, with iOS 26.2.1 reportedly close.

FCC Waives Verizon’s 60-Day Auto-Unlock Rule Over Fraud Concerns

Verizon will instead follow the CTIA code requiring on-request unlocking after obligations are met with a one-year wait for prepaid devices.

Zero Knowledge Proof Presale Gains Traction With CoinMarketCap Listing, $5 Million Giveaway

Coverage centers on a live on-chain auction with $249 'Proof Pod' devices the project says earn rewards pegged to the prior day’s price.

Linus Torvalds Tries 'Vibe Coding' With Google's Antigravity on AudioNoise

He confined the AI to a Python visualizer in a GPLv2 hobby repo to keep the experiment noncritical.

Meta to Cut About 10% of Reality Labs as AI Takes Priority

The restructuring reflects a pivot to large-scale AI investment following years of steep Reality Labs losses.

Ethereum Holds Above $3,000 as Breakout Triggers Near $3,200 and $3,050 Come Into Focus

A confirmed break is the catalyst investors await, with leverage pockets plus gloomy sentiment likely to magnify the move.

Iran’s Blackout Reaches Five Days, With Starlink Jammed and Officials Citing Foreign Threats

Rights groups say the shutdown conceals abuses, with independent monitors reporting a near‑total loss of connectivity.

Portugal Becomes 60th Signatory to the Artemis Accords

The move reinforces a growing framework guiding safe, transparent exploration beyond Earth.

Apple Sets January 23 Opening for New Santa Rosa Store at Montgomery Village

The move reflects Apple’s preference for open‑air sites consistent with its renovation playbook.

Former House Tech Aide Indicted in Alleged Theft of 240 Government Phones

Prosecutors say he diverted House-issued phones to his home for resale.

Senate Crypto Bill Hits Snag as Agriculture Panel Delays Markup to Late January

Unresolved fights over core provisions are stalling bipartisan vote counts.

‘Are You Dead?’ Becomes China’s Top Paid App With a Simple Solo-Living Safety Check-In

The app’s rapid rise reflects China’s growing ranks of solo dwellers, with researchers projecting up to 200 million one-person households by 2030.

India Orders Live Selfies, Geolocation and ‘Penny‑Drop’ Checks for Crypto Onboarding

The Jan. 8 FIU guidelines fold exchanges into PMLA reporting‑entity oversight to tighten anti‑money‑laundering controls.

Solana Stalls Below $145 as Bulls Build Pressure for a Breakout

Slowing on-chain growth tempers confidence despite bullish technicals at a key resistance.

Hegseth Rallies F-35 Workforce in Fort Worth, Sets Starbase Remarks With Elon Musk

The tour underscores a push for faster procurement to revive the defense industrial base.

XRP Holds Near $2 as Breakout Faces Test Ahead of Clarity Act Vote

Conflicting flow and chart signals leave conditions volatile into this week’s regulatory vote.

Capcom Sets Resident Evil Showcase for Jan. 15 With New Requiem Gameplay

The stream lands roughly six weeks before the series’ next entry launches across consoles and PC.

USPS Sets Jan. 15 Release for Muhammad Ali Forever Stamp

A limited run designed by USPS art director Antonio Alcalá uses a 1974 AP photo to honor Ali’s athletic, humanitarian legacy.

Grizzlies Close on 13-0 Run to Beat Shorthanded Nets in Memphis

Michael Porter Jr. will be back versus Dallas, underscoring how his absences have left Brooklyn winless.

Barrios vs. Garcia Official for Feb. 21 in Las Vegas for WBC Welterweight Title

The winner is expected to face WBC mandatory challenger Conor Benn next.

Former Giants DB Sam Beal Missing Seven Months as Sister Issues Public Plea

NamUs records place his last contact on July 13, 2025 in Virginia Beach.

Cowboys Rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku Arrested on Reckless-Driving Charge in Texas

Jail records list a Jan. 11 arrest by the Texas Department of Public Safety with release the same day on a $500 bond.

NHL Awards 2026 Draft to Buffalo’s KeyBank Center for June 26–27

The league will repeat its decentralized draft format.

Missouri Transfer QB Beau Pribula Commits to Virginia

The move fills Virginia's quarterback vacancy created by the NCAA's denial of a seventh season for Chandler Morris.

Alyssa Healy To Retire After India Series, Skipping T20Is and World Cup

The move accelerates succession planning for Australia's T20 side before the World Cup.

Former Minnesota Safety Koi Perich Commits to Oregon Ducks

The All-Big Ten safety picked the Ducks over Texas Tech following a weekend visit to Eugene.

Chargers' 16-3 Wild-Card Loss Puts Justin Herbert, Offense Under the Microscope

Harbaugh responded by promising a full offseason review focused on protection and playcalling.

Maxey, Embiid Power 76ers to 80-Point First Half in Bounce-Back Win Over Raptors

With Joel Embiid plus Paul George back, Philadelphia used an 80-point first half to even the set.

Lynn Jones’s Viral Praise of Liam Coen Sets Off Media Ethics Dispute

After the team reposted the clip, the Jacksonville Free Press editor defended her credentials, focusing attention on press-conference norms.

Shanahan Confirms George Kittle’s Torn Achilles as 49ers Advance to Divisional Round

San Francisco heads to the top-seeded Seahawks without its All‑Pro tight end, elevating Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell.

NBA Suspends Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert One Game After Sixth Flagrant-Foul Point

He will miss Tuesday at Milwaukee, with any further flagrant this season triggering an automatic two-game ban.

Dolphins Request Head-Coach Interview With Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard

Miami’s search led by new GM Jon‑Eric Sullivan now includes the former Dolphins linebacker, who just finished his first season as Detroit’s defensive coordinator.

NASCAR Brings Back 10-Race 'Chase' for 2026 to End Elimination Playoffs

NASCAR says the change rewards season-long performance after a two-year review sparked by fan frustration with the elimination era.

Real Madrid Parts Ways With Xabi Alonso, Promotes Alvaro Arbeloa to First-Team Coach

Real turned to Castilla coach Alvaro Arbeloa after a seven-month Alonso tenure ended by mutual consent following inconsistent results, high-profile defeats, reported dressing-room tension.

Leafs Find Form With Nylander Back and Woll's Shutout as Avalanche Target 18th Straight at Home

Improved health plus a top-tier penalty kill fuel Toronto's three-game run as injury-hit Colorado brings a 17-game home streak into tonight.

Texans–Steelers Wild Card Kicks Off Tonight in Pittsburgh

Houston arrives on a nine-game surge with the NFL's top-ranked defense.

Al Hilal Rally Past Al Nassr 3-1 To Stretch Saudi Pro League Lead to Seven Points

A VAR-upgraded red card for Nawaf Al Aqidi helped turn the derby, sealing Al Hilal’s 11th straight league victory.

USPS Sets Jan. 15 Release for Muhammad Ali Forever Stamp

A limited run designed by USPS art director Antonio Alcalá uses a 1974 AP photo to honor Ali’s athletic, humanitarian legacy.

Elijah Wood Teases Return as 'Hunt for Gollum' Eyes More Films, Younger Aragorn Reportedly Being Cast

Pre-production stays on track with filming slated for May 2026, targeting a December 17, 2027 release.

Going Bacharach Premieres Off-Broadway to Praise for Performances and Critiques of Its Framing

Early reviews commend the performances, with criticism focused on the absence of a shaping narrative.

Paramount Sues Warner Bros. Discovery and Moves to Oust Directors in Clash Over Netflix Deal

Paramount seeks court-ordered disclosures to arm investors before a Jan. 21 tender deadline.

Mattel Launches First Autistic Barbie, Now Available at Mattel Shop and Target

Co-designed with autistic advocates, the release aims to normalize common supports used by some children through sensory-aware features.

Former Giants DB Sam Beal Missing Seven Months as Sister Issues Public Plea

NamUs records place his last contact on July 13, 2025 in Virginia Beach.

Elon Musk Says He Will Seek Full Custody of One-Year-Old Son After St. Clair’s Pro-Trans Apology

No court filing confirming a new custody petition has been made public.

Lynn Jones’s Viral Praise of Liam Coen Sets Off Media Ethics Dispute

After the team reposted the clip, the Jacksonville Free Press editor defended her credentials, focusing attention on press-conference norms.

Hot 97 Taps The Kid Mero for Morning Show Debuting Jan. 13

MediaCo frames Mero’s arrival as a reset for Hot 97’s cultural footprint.

NBC Pulls SVU Episode Featuring Timothy Busfield After Arrest Warrant in Child Sex Abuse Case

The arrest warrant alleges unlawful contact with twin child actors from The Cleaning Lady during 2022 to 2024.

L.A. Reid Settles Drew Dixon Sexual Assault Suit on Day Trial Was to Begin

The confidential resolution included no admission of liability.

Stranger Things 5 Documentary Shows Finale Began Filming Before Script Was Done

The film foregrounds unfinished scripting under heavy deadlines to explain the finale's fallout.

Kit Harington Says ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Remake Petition ‘Genuinely Angered’ Him

He calls the viral campaign a social-media-fueled slight to the show's creators.

LEGO Debuts First Pokémon Sets; Preorders Open Now for Feb. 27 Launch

The 18+ display builds anchor a nostalgia-focused tie-in to Pokémon’s 30th anniversary.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Leads Box Office for Fourth Straight Weekend

The threequel’s estimated $21.3 million weekend lifts its worldwide haul to about $1.23 billion, vaulting it into all‑time ranking lists as it continues a strong January run.

Golden Globes Red Carpet Becomes Platform for Anti-ICE Pins Honoring Renee Good

An ACLU-endorsed effort used the Globes spotlight to memorialize recent ICE shooting victims, pressing for oversight.

Sinners Takes Two Golden Globes, Misses Best Drama

The outcome reinforces the film’s blend of critical acclaim with box-office strength.

Mary J. Blige Unveils 'My Life, My Story' Las Vegas Residency for 10 Nights in 2026

Presales start Jan. 13 for a narrative, theater-style show, with general tickets available Jan. 16.

Downtown Disney Marks 25th Year With Simplified Logo Rollout

The redesign aligns the district's look with Disneyland heritage.

Jennifer Lawrence Hints at Katniss Return in Hunger Games Prequel ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’

A coy podcast exchange reinforces reports of brief appearances by the original leads in a canon-friendly frame, with official confirmation still pending.

Portugal Becomes 60th Signatory to the Artemis Accords

The move reinforces a growing framework guiding safe, transparent exploration beyond Earth.

Study Defines 5 mg THC Unit and Weekly Risk Thresholds for Cannabis Use

The paper positions unit‑based dosing as an initial harm‑reduction tool for clinicians, public health bodies, regulators, consumers.

U.S. Cohort Study Finds Men Present With More Advanced Multiple Myeloma

Sex-linked disparities persisted after adjustment in an analysis of 850 newly diagnosed patients.

New Study Finds TV CPR Depictions Frequently Inaccurate

Researchers urge collaboration with TV creators to improve portrayals for quicker bystander action.

Largest Review Finds Same-Sex Behavior Common in Primates, Linked to Social and Ecological Pressures

The authors stress the correlations do not prove fitness benefits.

ISS Command Shifts as NASA Plans First Medical-Driven Early Return of Crew-11

Officials describe a controlled departure to allow ground-based evaluation unavailable on orbit.

ZKP Promotes Hybrid Staking and Recursive ZK Proofs To Tackle Blockchain Bloat

Sponsored coverage describes a four-layer design featuring private execution with limited independent verification.

Earliest Direct Evidence Shows Hunters Used Poisoned Arrows 60,000 Years Ago

Alkaloids on quartz tips match the poison bulb, indicating deliberate use of plant toxins.

Japan Launches Deep-Sea Rare Earth Test as China Tightens Supply

Tokyo seeks insulation from Chinese export pressure through a domestic seabed trial.

SpaceX Debuts 'Twilight' Rideshare, Deploys About 40 Smallsats to Dusk–Dawn Orbit

The terminator trajectory provides near‑continuous sunlight to power instruments, enabling long, uninterrupted observations for science and commercial payloads.

PNAS Study Finds Spaceflight Pushes Astronauts’ Brains Upward and Alters Shape

Longer missions show larger shifts, raising health questions for planning extended Moon and Mars travel.

Peer-Reviewed Study Puts Forward Geometric Alternative to Dark Energy for Cosmic Acceleration

The authors argue their Finsler-gravity model now needs rigorous tests against precision cosmology datasets.

Parietal Alpha Rhythms Shown to Tune the Brain’s Sense of Body Ownership

Noninvasive stimulation that sped up or slowed alpha frequency shifted how precisely people bound seen and felt touches.

YouTuber Says He Reverse-Engineered Coca-Cola and Publishes Recipe

The effort shows how modern lab tools can decode a guarded flavor without breaching trademarks.

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Rejects AI Doom Narrative, Casts ‘God AI’ as Distant Prospect

In a No Priors interview he warns that apocalyptic messaging could drive regulatory capture that stifles startups.

D-Wave to Buy Quantum Circuits for $550 Million to Speed Error-Corrected Gate-Model Push

The combination pairs D-Wave’s annealing and cloud platform with Quantum Circuits’ dual-rail technology to pursue an initial system targeted for 2026.

NASA Sets Jan. 17 Rollout for Artemis II as Wet Dress Rehearsal Nears

NASA signals flexibility in testing to safeguard crews before committing to a launch window.

PNAS Study Traces Pompeii’s Water Shift From Wells to Aqueduct, Suggesting Hygiene Gains

Geochemical tests of carbonate deposits point to karst-spring sourcing with mineral crusts that reduced lead exposure.

ChatGPT Health Launches in Limited Rollout, Using Medical Records for Personalized Guidance

Experts warn of over-trust, with privacy gaps including data not covered by HIPAA.

Nvidia and Eli Lilly Pledge Up to $1 Billion for Bay Area AI Drug Lab

The co-located facility will pair Vera Rubin hardware with BioNeMo models to generate validated lab data for closed-loop drug discovery.

Lee and Takaichi Hold Nara Summit to Bolster Economic Security and Balance Regional Pressures

Seoul signals neutrality toward China–Japan tensions.

USPS Sets Jan. 15 Release for Muhammad Ali Forever Stamp

A limited run designed by USPS art director Antonio Alcalá uses a 1974 AP photo to honor Ali’s athletic, humanitarian legacy.

New York Times Report Alleges Civilian-Looking U.S. Plane Used in Caribbean Strike

Legal scholars say feigning civilian status to conduct an attack can meet the definition of perfidy under the law of armed conflict.

California Bill Would Let Courts Order Involuntary Psychiatric Medication in Outpatient Cases

Assemblymember Catherine Stefani unveiled the proposal with Mayor Daniel Lurie as sponsor.

Jack Smith to Testify Publicly Before House Judiciary on Jan. 22

The session gives Smith a public forum to defend his Trump investigations against Republican criticism.

Trump Reviews Iran Response Options as Commanders Urge Delay

Senior commanders urge a pause pending formal briefings, citing preparation needs.

NYC Council Staffer Detained by ICE at Routine Appointment as City Demands Release

City leaders call the detention overreach, prompting emergency legal action after DHS gave no reason.

Trump Repeats Vow to Take Greenland as Nuuk Seeks NATO Protection

European officials warn a U.S. assault on a Danish territory would imperil NATO.

Trump Tells Cuba to 'Make a Deal' as U.S. Halts Venezuelan Oil Shipments

Havana rejects the demand, with tanker seizures leaving the island facing a worsening fuel crunch.

ICJ Opens Landmark Genocide Hearings Against Myanmar Over Rohingya Atrocities

The outcome could set legal benchmarks with implications for South Africa’s Gaza petition.

DOJ Charges Portland Driver Accused of Ramming Border Patrol Vehicle Before Agent Opened Fire

Investigators say no body-camera or surveillance footage exists of the shooting.

Zelensky Marks War's 1,418th Day, Calls for a United Western Response

He cites daily Russian losses of at least 1,000 since December, highlighting strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid.

Bay Area and Sacramento Rallies Back Iranian Protesters, Call for Regime Change

Plans for weekly demonstrations reflect growing diaspora coordination, with families cut off by Iran’s internet shutdown.

Elon Musk Says He Will Seek Full Custody of One-Year-Old Son After St. Clair’s Pro-Trans Apology

No court filing confirming a new custody petition has been made public.

Justice Department Fires Top EDVA Prosecutor After He Declines to Lead Comey Case

The dismissal highlights continuing uncertainty over Lindsey Halligan’s disputed authority.

Protests Over ICE Killing of Renee Good Expand Nationwide as Demonstrators Demand Accountability

Video from an agent’s phone intensifies challenges to the self-defense claim, fueling calls for transparency.

Iran Protest Death Toll Tops 500 as U.S. Weighs Response and Tehran Issues Warnings

Verification remains limited under a nationwide communications blackout.

Trump Orders Immediate 25% Tariff on Countries That Do Business With Iran

The abrupt move lacks implementing details, with his emergency tariff authority under Supreme Court review.

Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul Sue to Halt DHS ‘Operation Metro Surge’ After ICE Shooting

State officials argue the surge violates constitutional limits, endangering public safety.

Iran’s Blackout Reaches Five Days, With Starlink Jammed and Officials Citing Foreign Threats

Rights groups say the shutdown conceals abuses, with independent monitors reporting a near‑total loss of connectivity.

Former Giants DB Sam Beal Missing Seven Months as Sister Issues Public Plea

NamUs records place his last contact on July 13, 2025 in Virginia Beach.

Cowboys Rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku Arrested on Reckless-Driving Charge in Texas

Jail records list a Jan. 11 arrest by the Texas Department of Public Safety with release the same day on a $500 bond.

New York Times Report Alleges Civilian-Looking U.S. Plane Used in Caribbean Strike

Legal scholars say feigning civilian status to conduct an attack can meet the definition of perfidy under the law of armed conflict.

DOJ Charges Portland Driver Accused of Ramming Border Patrol Vehicle Before Agent Opened Fire

Investigators say no body-camera or surveillance footage exists of the shooting.

Body Recovered From Lake Michigan Identified as Missing CPS Teacher Linda Brown

An autopsy is pending to determine the cause and manner of death under an active Chicago police investigation.

Ex-Husband Waives Extradition as Aggravated Murder Charges Filed in Columbus Double Killing

Police say a traced vehicle captured on neighborhood cameras ties Michael McKee to the Dec. 30 shootings.

Suspect in Jackson Synagogue Arson Charged After Admitting Anti-Jewish Motive, FBI Says

An FBI affidavit says 19-year-old Stephen Spencer Pittman admitted setting the blaze because of the building’s Jewish ties.

FCC Waives Verizon’s 60-Day Auto-Unlock Rule Over Fraud Concerns

Verizon will instead follow the CTIA code requiring on-request unlocking after obligations are met with a one-year wait for prepaid devices.

Rangers Fan Charged in TD Garden Stair Push, Arraignment Moved to Friday

Court now set for Friday after cameras helped police identify a Rangers fan accused of shoving a 66-year-old man.

Protests Over ICE Killing of Renee Good Expand Nationwide as Demonstrators Demand Accountability

Video from an agent’s phone intensifies challenges to the self-defense claim, fueling calls for transparency.

White House Backs ICE Agent as FBI Takes Control of Probe and DHS Sends More Officers to Minneapolis

Minnesota leaders question transparency, with state investigators pursuing a separate case under restricted access.

Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul Sue to Halt DHS ‘Operation Metro Surge’ After ICE Shooting

State officials argue the surge violates constitutional limits, endangering public safety.

Patel Says FBI Ousted Agents Last Year After Memos Detail Thibault’s Role in Arctic Frost

The publication of internal emails renewed scrutiny of a 2022 Jan. 6–related case that later fed into Jack Smith’s prosecution of Trump.

Minnesota Republicans Intensify Push on Walz as Impeachment Drafts Loom

Republican pressure reflects deepening legal and congressional scrutiny.

U.S. Revokes More Than 100,000 Visas in Trump’s First Year Back

Officials credit tougher screening, including a new Continuous Vetting Center, for the record.

Justice Department Fires Top EDVA Prosecutor After He Declines to Lead Comey Case

The dismissal highlights continuing uncertainty over Lindsey Halligan’s disputed authority.

ICJ Opens Landmark Genocide Hearings Against Myanmar Over Rohingya Atrocities

The outcome could set legal benchmarks with implications for South Africa’s Gaza petition.

Milwaukee County Secures Nearly $25 Million to Redesign 10 High-Injury Corridors

MCDOT will distribute the SS4A funds to municipalities for targeted fixes on the county’s most hazardous roads under a 2027–2031 delivery window.

NYC Council Staffer Detained by ICE at Routine Appointment as City Demands Release

City leaders call the detention overreach, prompting emergency legal action after DHS gave no reason.

After Altadena Bear Eviction, Nearby Home Reports New Crawl-Space Intruder

A second homeowner reports a bear days after a nonprofit removed a 500‑plus‑pound animal using close‑quarters tactics with an electrified mat.

Lee and Takaichi Hold Nara Summit to Bolster Economic Security and Balance Regional Pressures

Seoul signals neutrality toward China–Japan tensions.

Trump Says He Is Working With Tech Firms to Keep Data Centers From Raising Utility Bills

The announcement targets concerns that data center growth can push up local electricity bills.

Gold Tops $4,600 as Silver Sets Record Above $84 on Safe‑Haven Rush

A DOJ subpoena for Fed Chair Jerome Powell jolted confidence in policy stability, funneling investors into bullion.

DOJ Opens Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Powell as Bitcoin Briefly Tops $92,000

Powell calls the subpoenas political pressure tied to his June testimony on a Fed building renovation.

Powell Says DOJ Subpoenaed the Fed, Threatened Indictment Over Renovation Testimony

Senators signal they will stall Federal Reserve nominations in response.

Trump Orders Immediate 25% Tariff on Countries That Do Business With Iran

The abrupt move lacks implementing details, with his emergency tariff authority under Supreme Court review.

Milwaukee County Secures Nearly $25 Million to Redesign 10 High-Injury Corridors

MCDOT will distribute the SS4A funds to municipalities for targeted fixes on the county’s most hazardous roads under a 2027–2031 delivery window.

Iran’s Blackout Reaches Five Days, With Starlink Jammed and Officials Citing Foreign Threats

Rights groups say the shutdown conceals abuses, with independent monitors reporting a near‑total loss of connectivity.

Trump Tells Cuba to 'Make a Deal' as U.S. Halts Venezuelan Oil Shipments

Havana rejects the demand, with tanker seizures leaving the island facing a worsening fuel crunch.

Bay Area and Sacramento Rallies Back Iranian Protesters, Call for Regime Change

Plans for weekly demonstrations reflect growing diaspora coordination, with families cut off by Iran’s internet shutdown.

Ethereum Holds Above $3,000 as Breakout Triggers Near $3,200 and $3,050 Come Into Focus

A confirmed break is the catalyst investors await, with leverage pockets plus gloomy sentiment likely to magnify the move.

Iran Protest Death Toll Tops 500 as U.S. Weighs Response and Tehran Issues Warnings

Verification remains limited under a nationwide communications blackout.

Trump Warns of Massive Repayment Risk as Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Nears

Treasury says it has the cash to handle any refunds over time.

DOJ Subpoenas to Fed Over Powell Testimony Jolt Markets

Powell says the legal move is a pretext that threatens the central bank’s independence.

Judge Rejects NYC Bid to Stall Pinnacle Sale, Paving Way for Summit’s $451 Million Deal

The ruling curtails City Hall's leverage before a hearing to finalize Summit Properties' purchase of a 90-building rent-stabilized portfolio.

Oil Hits Two‑Month High on Iran Unrest as U.S. Moves to Ship Venezuelan Crude

Forecasters expect a 2026 supply surplus to limit lasting price gains despite the latest risk premium.

U.S. Push to Secure Greenland Intensifies as Investor Interest Rises, but Mining Remains Years Away

Denmark and Greenland say the island is not for sale.

Neighboring Mayors Join Push to Repeal Balboa Park Paid Parking as San Diego Mayor Defends Plan

The city says the fees create a dedicated funding stream that must be reinvested in the park.

USDA Data Swells Corn Stocks, Slams Prices as Cotton Advances

Bigger U.S. corn balances forced a broad re-pricing across grain futures.

Hegseth Rallies F-35 Workforce in Fort Worth, Sets Starbase Remarks With Elon Musk

The tour underscores a push for faster procurement to revive the defense industrial base.

Capcom Sets Resident Evil Showcase for Jan. 15 With New Requiem Gameplay

The stream lands roughly six weeks before the series’ next entry launches across consoles and PC.

Embark Patches Out Arc Raiders’ Hidden First-Person Exploit After Viral PC Clips

Embark patched the PC dev console to protect fair play.

Report: Ninja Theory Prioritizes New Hellblade Over Project: Mara

The unconfirmed plan stems from podcast remarks by Windows Central reporter Jez Corden.

UK Judge Rejects Interim Relief for Fired Rockstar Developers in IWGB Case

The judge said the workers had not shown a likely case of union-related dismissal under the high bar for emergency orders.

Leak Claims Panther Lake Handhelds Match Rumored PS6 Portable Only at Double the Power

The comparison underscores a wide efficiency gap between console-grade design versus general-purpose Windows handhelds.

Anthem Servers Shut Down, Rendering BioWare's Shooter Unplayable

With no offline mode, EA's closure ends access to the 2019 live-service game for good.

Indie Dev to Delist AI-Assisted Roguelike 'Hardest' From Steam on Jan. 30

The developer says generative tools impose economic and environmental costs that make the release ethically unacceptable.

Masters of Albion, Peter Molyneux’s Final Game, Launches April 22 on Steam

The self-funded god game unites a veteran 22cans team in a genre blend billed as the culmination of a decades-long career.

Hytale Early Access Launches Tomorrow as Hypixel Expects Over 1 Million Players

Pre-purchases have funded two years of development, signaling a stable runway for the revived project.

Fallout Veteran Chris Avellone Says Bethesda’s Take Strays From Series Roots

The Fallout: New Vegas lead’s remarks follow renewed fan arguments over tone driven by the TV adaptation.

Tongue-Powered Indie Big Hops Launches on PC, PS5 and Switch

Early reviews highlight inventive movement, with reports of frame drops plus crashes on some platforms.

Pocketpair Sets Palworld Trading Card Game for July 30, 2026 Release With Bushiroad

The two-player TCG translates Pal deployment, resource gathering, base-building into tabletop competition.

Larian Sets Direction for New Divinity With Expanded Character Creation and Overhauled Systems

The studio is prohibiting generative-AI art in the game to reassure creators and players.

My Hero Academia: All’s Justice Sets Feb. 6 Launch as Opening Movie Debuts

Early hands-on impressions highlight ambitious mode variety alongside rough edges in the pre-release build.

PEAK Co-Creator Says $7.99 Was Set Because It Feels Like $5 to Players

The strategy aims for a price that reads as $5 in players’ minds to reduce purchase friction.

Poster Hints at 'The Division: Definitive Edition' as Ubisoft Details Division 2 Realism Mode

Attendee photos from a Tokyo esports event show the poster without any official announcement from Ubisoft.

Reports Say Universal Is Developing 'Doom' Reboot Without Dwayne Johnson

The plan signals a clean break from the 2005 film in favor of a darker, game-faithful approach.

Diablo IV Launches Public Beta for The Tower and Leaderboards Today

Blizzard is rolling out the timed, seasonal challenge to gather broad player feedback before finalizing the mode.

AGDQ 2026 Raises $2.44 Million for Prevent Cancer Foundation

The week capped a global livestream that fuels GDQ’s rotating charity calendar.

Datamine Points to Call of Duty Prep for Nintendo Switch 2

A code reference in the series’ launcher hints at Nintendo platform work that remains unannounced.