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Verizon Restores Service After Nationwide Outage, Offers Customer Credits

Officials say the failure traces to an internal server malfunction, not a cyberattack.

U.S. Pauses Strike Plans as White House Says Iran Halted Planned Executions and U.S. Imposes New Sanctions

Regional mediation during an information blackout has produced a tentative pause that Iran portrays as restored order.

FBI Searches Washington Post Reporter’s Home in Classified Records Investigation

A rollback of DOJ limits on probing journalists’ records set the stage for the warrant.

U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Issuance for 75 Countries Starting Jan. 21

The State Department describes an indefinite public‑charge review intended to curb admissions of immigrants deemed likely to rely on welfare.

China’s 2025 Trade Surplus Hits Record Near $1.2 Trillion as Exports Outpace Imports

Diversifying sales to ASEAN, Africa, Latin America and the EU offset a sharp U.S. drop, highlighting China’s continued reliance on external demand.

Trump and NYC Mayor Mamdani Keep Quiet Text Line as Funding Fight Looms

Mamdani says he is using the back-channel to challenge a Feb. 1 threat to cut sanctuary-city funds.

Machado Says She Presented Nobel Medal to Trump in Private White House Meeting

The gesture underscores her push to influence Venezuela’s transition as the White House maintains she lacks the support to lead.

White House Escalates Defense of ICE With Fiery Briefing and Identity-Check Stance

The remarks come during federal probes of the Minneapolis killing as local officials seek limits on ICE tactics.

Senate Blocks Venezuela War Powers Measure as Vance Breaks Tie After GOP Flips

Assurances of no ground deployment swayed key Republicans.

U.S. Sets 25% Tariff on Select AI Chips as Taiwan Pledges $250 Billion U.S. Investment

The move narrows duties to re‑exported H200‑ and MI325X‑class chips, carving out domestic uses, tolling China‑bound sales through mandatory U.S. testing.

Feds Unseal Indictment Charging 20 in Cross-Border Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme

Authorities say the operation moved from China to U.S. campuses through bribes to manipulate spreads, with related investigations continuing.

Roundup: iPhone 18 Pro Tipped for Under‑Screen Face ID and 2nm A20 Pro Chip

Fresh roundups signal a Pro‑first September launch built around under‑screen Face ID testing, 2nm A20 Pro silicon, in‑house radios.

Spotify Raises Premium Prices Again, Lifts U.S. Plan to $12.99 Next Month

The company says the higher rates will help fund product improvements and support creators.

Trump Unveils 'Great Healthcare Plan' With Direct Payments as Senate ACA Talks Stall

The rollout lands as stalled Senate talks on lapsed ACA tax credits keep premiums elevated with exchange enrollment down.

Prime Video Unveils First Look at Sophie Turner’s Lara Croft as Tomb Raider Begins Production

Phoebe Waller-Bridge leads the adaptation featuring Sigourney Weaver plus Jason Isaacs.

Apple Taps Google’s Gemini for Next‑Gen Siri in Multi‑Year Deal Worth Billions

The multi‑year cloud contract signals Apple is renting cutting‑edge models to accelerate Siri upgrades under its Private Cloud Compute privacy approach.

Civilization VII Arcade Edition Arrives on Apple Arcade February 5

This release prioritizes touch-first play with single-player only at launch.

Trump Says Zelensky Is Holding Up Ukraine Peace Talks as Kremlin Concurs

Public blame‑casting now overshadows U.S.-led talks, with no Moscow follow‑up yet scheduled.

Nature Study Identifies JWST’s ‘Little Red Dots’ as Cocooned Young Black Holes

A Nature study identifies the red sources as rapidly accreting black holes shrouded by ionized gas cocoons requiring follow-up.

U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Since 2022 as GSE Bond Buying Steps Up

Loan applications jumped as buyers and homeowners responded.

U.S. Sets 25% Tariff on Select AI Chips as Taiwan Pledges $250 Billion U.S. Investment

The move narrows duties to re‑exported H200‑ and MI325X‑class chips, carving out domestic uses, tolling China‑bound sales through mandatory U.S. testing.

Apple Taps Google’s Gemini for Next‑Gen Siri in Multi‑Year Deal Worth Billions

The multi‑year cloud contract signals Apple is renting cutting‑edge models to accelerate Siri upgrades under its Private Cloud Compute privacy approach.

Ethereum Tests Next Resistance After Clearing $3,300 as On-Chain Highs Bolster $4,000 Case

Strengthening on-chain metrics set up a pivotal test near $3,450.

Red Bull Says 2026 Engine Meets 16:1 Limit as FIA Plans Jan. 22 Review

Rivals have asked the FIA to clarify whether the cap must be met in operation rather than only at ambient checks.

DeepMind Embraces ‘Nano Banana,’ Upgrades Brand to Nano Banana Pro With Gemini 3 Pro Image

A late-night codename validated on LMArena under anonymity turned a high-performing editor into a global consumer brand, the company says.

Interactive Brokers Enables 24/7 Brokerage Funding With USDC Stablecoin

The rollout uses Zerohash to convert deposits to dollars with near-instant availability.

JPMorgan Sees Institution-Led Crypto Inflows in 2026 After Record $130 Billion in 2025

The bank credits clearer U.S. rules with catalyzing broader institutional adoption.

White House Plans Tech-Funded Power Build Through PJM Emergency Auction

Governors plan to endorse a two-year cap on PJM auction prices to counter data-center-driven demand pressures.

First ISS Medical Evacuation Brings Crew-11 Home to California Splashdown

The early return enables Earth-based diagnostics unavailable on the station.

Ashley St. Clair Sues xAI Over Grok Deepfakes as Company Files Countersuit

The filing escalates global scrutiny of xAI’s safeguards and data practices.

OpenAI and Sam Altman Sued as Complaint Alleges ChatGPT Encouraged a Man’s Suicide

OpenAI says it is reviewing the case, citing training to detect distress.

Sui Attributes Six-Hour Mainnet Halt to Consensus Commit Bug as Network Recovers

The foundation says funds were safe as service returned, with plans for faster detection, automated cleanup tooling, broader consensus testing.

Wikipedia Turns 25 With AI Licensing Deals From Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Others

The paid Enterprise API offers high‑throughput, structured access designed to curb scraping-related costs.

Verizon Restores Service After Nationwide Outage, Offers Customer Credits

Officials say the failure traces to an internal server malfunction, not a cyberattack.

X Bans ‘InfoFi’ Reward Apps, Revokes API Access to Curb AI Spam

The crackdown follows a documented surge in automated crypto posts that X says degraded timelines.

APK Teardown Hints at Google Testing Cross-Device DND Sync and Universal Clipboard

Code in Google Play Services 26.02.31 signals unannounced cross-device controls inside Android settings.

Ethereum Staking Sets Record at 36 Million ETH as Entry Queue Swells

A swollen validator entry queue now delays new stakes by roughly 40 days.

Civilization VII Arcade Edition Arrives on Apple Arcade February 5

This release prioritizes touch-first play with single-player only at launch.

BNB Chain Executes 34th Quarterly Burn, Destroying 1.37 Million BNB

The algorithmic burn, executed directly on BSC, advances a long-term goal of 100 million tokens.

Solana Rejected at $146 as Pullback Eyes $140 Support

Momentum gauges now tilt bearish, putting the Point of Control in focus for a breakdown signal.

Lakers vs. Hornets Tonight at Crypto.com Arena: Start Time, TV and What to Know

Los Angeles seeks to extend momentum after routing Atlanta.

Wembanyama, Newly Bald, Returns From Knee Scare in Spurs' Rout of Bucks

The fresh look followed a post-OKC pact with Keldon Johnson to shave, coinciding with his 500th career block.

Gonzaga's Braden Huff Out 4–8 Weeks With Left Knee Injury

The breakout junior's absence leaves No. 9 Gonzaga reshaping its frontcourt with his March readiness in doubt.

East-Leading Pistons Rally Past Short-Handed Suns, 108-105

Detroit's depth showed as returning starters steadied a late comeback.

Bruins Retire Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 in TD Garden Ceremony

The ceremony highlighted his leadership, championship pedigree, mentorship, community ties.

Eichel Nets OT Winner as Golden Knights Rally Past Maple Leafs for Sixth Straight

Jack Eichel’s four-point performance headlined a night that also marked Adin Hill’s first start since October.

Australian Open Draw Sets Paths for Alcaraz, Sinner and Sabalenka

Djokovic’s placement in Sinner’s half sets up a possible semifinal meeting.

Knicks Rule Jalen Brunson Out vs. Warriors After Right Ankle Sprain

He is listed day-to-day, with no boot or crutches observed after the Sacramento loss, a cautious sign for a team in a skid.

Patrick Mahomes Targets Week 1 Return After ACL and LCL Surgery

Doctors say a roughly nine-month path makes a September return possible during his Kansas City–based rehab.

Nottingham Forest Hold Talks Over Early End to Zinchenko Loan From Arsenal

A missing break clause, alongside a full Arsenal roster, complicates any early departure.

Dodgers Land Kyle Tucker on Four-Year, $240 Million Deal With Opt-Outs

The ultra-high annual value reflects a market favoring short terms with opt-outs, pressuring rivals to rethink their winter plans.

PSG Host Lille Tonight in Ligue 1 With Chance to Go Top

PSG look to reset after their cup upset, with a win enough to lift them above Lens before Saturday.

Reports Say João Gomes Prefers Premier League as Wolves Set £43m Price

Manchester United's plans are unclear under Michael Carrick.

George Kittle Undergoes Successful Achilles Surgery as 49ers Prepare for Divisional Round

Coach Kyle Shanahan reports a successful procedure, expressing cautious hope for a quicker rehab.

Rabiot Brace, Maignan Heroics Lift Milan to 3-1 Comeback at Como

The win cuts Inter's lead to three points in a rescheduled Week 16 match that halted Como's home streak.

Adelaide International Reaches Semifinals With Davidovich Fokina–Humbert and Paul–Machac

Previews center on Humbert and Machac riding straight‑set runs, with Paul treating the week as a fitness check.

Simons Scores 39 as Celtics Erase 19-Point Hole to Beat Heat 119-114

Boston's bench plus offensive rebounding powered a fourth-quarter surge that snapped a two-game skid, with Miami missing Davion Mitchell plus Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Seahawks List Sam Darnold as Questionable With Oblique Injury Ahead of 49ers Game

Seattle will make a pregame determination after giving Drew Lock first-team reps in practice.

Harrison Undergoes Neck Surgery as UFC Postpones Nunes Showdown at 324

Harrison’s procedure for herniated neck discs forced a delay that leaves the UFC’s bantamweight plan unsettled.

Red Bull Launches 2026 Liveries and Ford Powertrains Era in Detroit

Team bosses cautioned that the new DM01 in-house hybrid will not be judged until shakedowns in Barcelona and subsequent testing in Bahrain.

A$AP Rocky Releases 'Don’t Be Dumb'

The long-awaited project ends an eight-year gap, pairing Tim Burton artwork with Danny Elfman scoring.

Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down at Lucasfilm as Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan Take the Helm

The shift pairs creative stewardship with operational continuity under Disney oversight.

Sean Penn and Valeria Nicov Step Out in Santa Monica Days After Solo Golden Globes Appearance

Fresh paparazzi photos signal the couple’s relationship remains public heading into awards season.

2016 Nostalgia Wave Overtakes Social Feeds as TikTok Searches Spike and Old Hits Rechart

The throwback reflects a longing for a pre-pandemic, less algorithmic internet rooted in users’ formative memories.

John Mellencamp Says Daughter Teddi Is ‘Really Sick’ in New Brain Cancer Update

The remark contrasts with her October report of no detectable cancer during continued immunotherapy.

TNA Launches on AMC With AJ Styles’ Return and World Title Spotlight

AJ Styles’ appearance set the tone for a visibility push on AMC alongside a February–March touring slate.

Daria Rae Debuts on TNA’s AMC Premiere, Targets Santino Marella’s Authority Role

The TNA board introduced the former Sonya Deville as an assistant after Marella cited personal turmoil.

Prime Video Unveils First Look at Sophie Turner’s Lara Croft as Tomb Raider Begins Production

Phoebe Waller-Bridge leads the adaptation featuring Sigourney Weaver plus Jason Isaacs.

Safdie Unveils Pattinson’s Secret Cameo as Chalamet Details Tense On-Set Moment for Marty Supreme

The revelations surface as the A24 awards contender extends its theatrical run and draws fresh scrutiny of Timothée Chalamet’s high‑visibility promotion.

Downey and Chalamet Coin ‘Dunesday’ for Dec. 18 Same-Day Opening of Avengers and Dune

The viral label sharpens Barbenheimer-style chatter, with Marvel leaning on theater-only teasers as Dune positions for IMAX.

Caitlyn Jenner Backs Kylie Jenner–Timothée Chalamet Relationship as Report Alleges Year of Cohabitation

Family approval and public awards‑show acknowledgments signal a more visible phase, while living‑together claims remain unconfirmed reports.

Tom Brady Downplays Dating Talk, Says He's Focused on Work and His Kids

Speaking at a Fanatics launch event, he emphasized new projects, including a captaincy at March's Riyadh flag football showcase.

Meme Surge Pushes 2008 DS Game 'Cory in the House' Toward Metacritic’s No. 1

A rush of 10/10 user reviews from online communities is pressuring Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s lead.

Pamela Anderson Says She Misses Tommy Lee, Points to Brittany Furlan for Estrangement

Anderson says Lee’s marriage limits their communication.

Civilization VII Arcade Edition Arrives on Apple Arcade February 5

This release prioritizes touch-first play with single-player only at launch.

Adult-Themed 'Animal Crossing' Island Loses Dream Access on Eve of 3.0 Update

The creator says Nintendo deleted the Dream Address just before the update, prompting an apology after more than five years of visibility.

Netflix Renews 'Culinary Class Wars' for Season 3 With Restaurant Team Format

Applications run through Netflix Korea under rules requiring four co-workers from the same kitchen.

Desmond Scott Seen Kissing at Houston Bar as Kristy Signals She’s Staying Put

Court records show Kristy Scott filed for divorce on Dec. 30 alleging infidelity.

Jennifer Lawrence Says Online Backlash Derailed Tarantino Casting

Lawrence says scrutiny of her appearance factored into her missing out on a part in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

George R.R. Martin Calls ‘House of the Dragon’ Relationship ‘Abysmal’ as HBO Resets ‘Thrones’ Plans

THR’s account of a brief sidelining after a season 3 dispute highlights HBO’s broader reset of its Game of Thrones strategy.

First ISS Medical Evacuation Brings Crew-11 Home to California Splashdown

The early return enables Earth-based diagnostics unavailable on the station.

New Study Finds T. Rex Reached Full Size Around Age 40

Researchers combined polarized-light microscopy with expanded sampling and new statistical models to recover missed growth marks in 17 leg bones.

Beige Fat Loss Triggers QSOX1 Pathway That Elevates Blood Pressure in Mice

Published in Science, the findings trace hypertension to a beige-fat–dependent signal with translational hints for QSOX1-focused treatment.

Measles Surge Deepens: South Carolina Outbreak Reaches 434 as CDC Counts 171 U.S. Cases This Year

Low vaccination rates plus travel-related introductions are straining contact tracing, prompting quarantines, exposure alerts, pop-up vaccination clinics.

Global Maps Reveal Major River Deltas Sinking Faster Than Rising Seas

The Nature study identifies groundwater extraction as the leading driver of delta subsidence.

SNU–Drexel Team Sets 17% Efficiency Record for Fully Stretchable OLED

A Nature report shows a materials-led route that advances deformable displays toward wearable use.

Experts Question Viral 49ers EMF Injury Claim, Urge Objective Measurements

No official field readings or responses have been released, with the substation long adjacent to the team’s practice site.

2025 Confirmed as Third-Warmest Year as 2023–2025 Average Tops 1.5°C

Scientists say persistent greenhouse gases are pushing the world toward an imminent overshoot of the Paris 1.5°C goal.

OpenAI Backs Merge Labs in Reported $252 Million Seed for Noninvasive Brain Interfaces

The companies plan to pair noninvasive ultrasound-based interfaces with scientific foundation models to interpret neural signals.

New Measurements Reveal Far Higher Airborne Microplastics Over Chinese Megacities

A scanning‑electron method that detects particles about 200 nanometres wide indicates previous counts missed much of the pollution.

Mosquitoes in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest Show Strong Preference for Human Blood

Researchers tie the pattern to habitat loss reducing wildlife hosts, warning of heightened virus transmission risk.

Google Releases TranslateGemma, Open Translation Models Built for Efficiency

A two-stage pipeline—supervised fine-tuning followed by reinforcement learning—distills Gemini capabilities into compact 4B, 12B and 27B systems.

U.S. Moves to Build Lunar Nuclear Reactor by 2030 Under NASA–DOE Pact

The compact fission system would supply continuous power for sustained Artemis operations.

Nature Study Identifies JWST’s ‘Little Red Dots’ as Cocooned Young Black Holes

A Nature study identifies the red sources as rapidly accreting black holes shrouded by ionized gas cocoons requiring follow-up.

SETI@home Narrows 12 Billion Detections to 100 Candidates as FAST Rechecks the Sky

FAST is now re-observing the top targets after a decade-long winnowing of 12 billion detections.

Rice Scientists Publish CLASSIC to Massively Expand DNA Circuit Design and Testing

A peer-reviewed Nature paper details a workflow linking full DNA circuit sequences to cell behavior at unprecedented scale by combining long- with short-read data plus machine learning.

SpaceX Sets Friday Night Vandenberg Launch for NRO’s NROL-105 Mission

The flight extends the NRO’s proliferated constellation of small satellites aimed at faster coverage and more timely intelligence.

ImmunityBio Shares Jump on 700% Anktiva Sales Surge and Fresh NSCLC Data

The company posted $113 million in preliminary 2025 revenue from its bladder‑cancer therapy.

CDC Studies Find Wastewater Flags Measles Early as Surveillance Funding Faces Threat

Analyses from Colorado plus Oregon show environmental testing can trigger faster local response.

NOAA Sees G1 Geomagnetic Storm, Northern Lights Possible Across Northern U.S. Friday Night Into Saturday

Real-time solar-wind data will determine the exact timing and reach; check NOAA’s 30-minute aurora map for the latest viewing window.

Machado Says She Presented Nobel Medal to Trump in Private White House Meeting

The gesture underscores her push to influence Venezuela’s transition as the White House maintains she lacks the support to lead.

U.S. Launches Phase Two of Gaza Plan, Trump Forms Board of Peace

Attention shifts to demilitarization, a technocratic interim administration, oversight by a newly created board.

U.S. Pauses Strike Plans as White House Says Iran Halted Planned Executions and U.S. Imposes New Sanctions

Regional mediation during an information blackout has produced a tentative pause that Iran portrays as restored order.

Cuba Receives Remains of 32 Officers Killed in U.S. Venezuela Raid as Havana Readies Protest

The tribute signals Cuba's push for public unity in a rapidly escalating dispute with Washington.

Third Circuit Vacates Order Freeing Activist Mahmoud Khalil From ICE Detention

The 2-1 ruling channels his claims into the immigration review process required by the INA.

White House Doubles Down on Greenland Push as European Troops Deploy to Support Denmark

Officials formed a working group following meetings that left fundamental disagreements unresolved.

Carney Meets Xi in Beijing as Canada and China Launch 'New Strategic Partnership'

Talks prioritize agriculture, energy, finance as tariff negotiations continue.

U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Issuance for 75 Countries Starting Jan. 21

The State Department describes an indefinite public‑charge review intended to curb admissions of immigrants deemed likely to rely on welfare.

U.S. Sets 25% Tariff on Select AI Chips as Taiwan Pledges $250 Billion U.S. Investment

The move narrows duties to re‑exported H200‑ and MI325X‑class chips, carving out domestic uses, tolling China‑bound sales through mandatory U.S. testing.

NYC Sues Motoclick, Seeks Shutdown Over Alleged Wage Theft From Delivery Workers

The case signals a broader enforcement drive as new delivery-worker rules take effect on January 26.

Guterres Warns Cooperation on ‘Deathwatch’ as Uruguay Assumes G77 Leadership

Guterres sets near‑term targets on finance, climate and AI governance to revive cooperation.

Nationwide Iran Uprising Enters Third Week With Harsh Crackdown and Fractured Opposition

The latest reports point to an economically triggered revolt under a forceful crackdown with rival factions promoting conflicting transition plans.

Noem Names Charles Wall ICE Deputy Director in Leadership Shift

The longtime ICE lawyer is tapped to advance the administration’s focus on removing violent offenders.

White House Plans Tech-Funded Power Build Through PJM Emergency Auction

Governors plan to endorse a two-year cap on PJM auction prices to counter data-center-driven demand pressures.

Education Department Opens Title IX Probes Into 15 Districts, 2 State Agencies and 3 Colleges

The announcement came after Supreme Court arguments, with the administration warning that violations could cost schools federal funds.

Greek Appeals Court Acquits 24 Rescue Volunteers in Lesvos Case

The ruling followed a prosecutor's call for acquittal, increasing pressure for EU safeguards that protect humanitarian rescue work.

U.S. Redirects USS Abraham Lincoln to Middle East Following Iran Unrest

The redeployment restores a carrier presence to CENTCOM to give the president additional military options.

Newsom Rejects Louisiana Extradition Request for California Doctor in Abortion Pill Case

The refusal enforces California's shield protections for reproductive care providers.

Takaichi Poised to Dissolve Japan’s Lower House Next Week, Setting Up February Snap Election

The timing risks delaying passage of a record 2026 budget.

White House Escalates Defense of ICE With Fiery Briefing and Identity-Check Stance

The remarks come during federal probes of the Minneapolis killing as local officials seek limits on ICE tactics.

Unidentified Woman’s Body Recovered Off Newbury, Massachusetts

The case has been referred to the state medical examiner for cause and manner of death.

CPD Memos Reveal Reversal That Put Officer on Tactical Team Before Partner’s Fatal Shooting

The disclosures raise scrutiny of CPD oversight, with an open COPA inquiry alongside a pending family lawsuit.

Mexico Seeks Answers After Death in ICE Custody as U.S. Detention Reaches Record Scale

New ICE data plus advocacy reports describe a broader move to detain people with no criminal record.

Third Circuit Vacates Order Freeing Activist Mahmoud Khalil From ICE Detention

The 2-1 ruling channels his claims into the immigration review process required by the INA.

April McLaughlin Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Animal Cruelty and Fraud

Her plea deal capped a rescue scandal that prompted new animal-care rules.

Police Search for Driver After Salem Officer Is Struck During Investigation

Police say the officer is conscious with injuries not considered life-threatening.

Feds Unseal Indictment Charging 20 in Cross-Border Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme

Authorities say the operation moved from China to U.S. campuses through bribes to manipulate spreads, with related investigations continuing.

Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Barcelona After Wi‑Fi Bomb Threat

Authorities found no explosives during searches and are investigating to identify the passenger who created the hotspot.

Greek Appeals Court Acquits 24 Rescue Volunteers in Lesvos Case

The ruling followed a prosecutor's call for acquittal, increasing pressure for EU safeguards that protect humanitarian rescue work.

White House Escalates Defense of ICE With Fiery Briefing and Identity-Check Stance

The remarks come during federal probes of the Minneapolis killing as local officials seek limits on ICE tactics.

Newsom Rejects Louisiana Extradition Request for California Doctor in Abortion Pill Case

The refusal enforces California's shield protections for reproductive care providers.

OpenAI and Sam Altman Sued as Complaint Alleges ChatGPT Encouraged a Man’s Suicide

OpenAI says it is reviewing the case, citing training to detect distress.

Noem Names Charles Wall ICE Deputy Director in Leadership Shift

The longtime ICE lawyer is tapped to advance the administration’s focus on removing violent offenders.

Early Accuser of Alexander Brothers Found Dead in Australia Ahead of Federal Trial

The New South Wales coroner confirmed her death is under investigation with no cause determined.

Shrewsbury School Employee, 19, Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Image Charges

A multi-agency digital probe led to a search warrant ahead of a Fitchburg District Court arraignment.

Brooklyn FC Signs Peter Mangione as Cousin Awaits Trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

The move concentrates public attention near the Brooklyn jail where Luigi Mangione is held, with death-penalty decisions poised to shape the trial schedule.

Gunmen Raid Manhattan Pokémon Card Shop During Event, Steal Over $100,000

Police are investigating the smash-and-grab, part of a wider surge in high-value trading card thefts.

Richard A. Krzysztofiak, 95, Identified in Deer Park Crash

The crash remains under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Technical Crash Investigations Team.

Extradited South Carolina Man Arraigned in Queens in 2025 Killing of Ex‑Girlfriend

Prosecutors point to surveillance footage, travel records, plus a same‑night return to Virginia as key evidence.

Trump Threatens Insurrection Act After Second ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

The warning follows a second ICE shooting in the city as DHS defends agents and Minnesota leaders push to curb the federal crackdown.

U.S. Sets 25% Tariff on Select AI Chips as Taiwan Pledges $250 Billion U.S. Investment

The move narrows duties to re‑exported H200‑ and MI325X‑class chips, carving out domestic uses, tolling China‑bound sales through mandatory U.S. testing.

Carney Meets Xi in Beijing as Canada and China Launch 'New Strategic Partnership'

Talks prioritize agriculture, energy, finance as tariff negotiations continue.

U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Since 2022 as GSE Bond Buying Steps Up

Loan applications jumped as buyers and homeowners responded.

Richemont Delivers 11% Holiday-Quarter Sales Growth to €6.4 Billion on Jewelry Strength

Holiday demand lifted results despite persistent cost pressures from materials, tariffs and currencies.

Ethereum Tests Next Resistance After Clearing $3,300 as On-Chain Highs Bolster $4,000 Case

Strengthening on-chain metrics set up a pivotal test near $3,450.

JPMorgan Sees Institution-Led Crypto Inflows in 2026 After Record $130 Billion in 2025

The bank credits clearer U.S. rules with catalyzing broader institutional adoption.

White House Plans Tech-Funded Power Build Through PJM Emergency Auction

Governors plan to endorse a two-year cap on PJM auction prices to counter data-center-driven demand pressures.

Big Banks Stumble on Q4 Results as Shares Slide Across the Sector

Cautious management signals cooled investor sentiment.

Ethereum Staking Sets Record at 36 Million ETH as Entry Queue Swells

A swollen validator entry queue now delays new stakes by roughly 40 days.

Guterres Warns Cooperation on ‘Deathwatch’ as Uruguay Assumes G77 Leadership

Guterres sets near‑term targets on finance, climate and AI governance to revive cooperation.

AI Trade Revives: Asia Stocks Rise on TSMC Blowout and U.S.–Taiwan Chip Pact

Upbeat U.S. labor data is keeping the dollar firm, pushing rate cuts further out.

Takaichi Poised to Dissolve Japan’s Lower House Next Week, Setting Up February Snap Election

The timing risks delaying passage of a record 2026 budget.

New Zealand Manufacturing PMI Jumps to 56.1, Strongest Since 2021

Broad-based gains with firmer demand signal upside risk to near-term GDP.

Solana Rejected at $146 as Pullback Eyes $140 Support

Momentum gauges now tilt bearish, putting the Point of Control in focus for a breakdown signal.

Trump Says He Has No Plan to Fire Powell as DOJ Probe Continues

The position comes after prosecutors issued grand jury subpoenas tied to Powell’s testimony on the Fed’s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation.

West Virginia Lawmaker Proposes Allowing Up to 10% of State Reserves in Bitcoin, Metals and Approved Stablecoins

The bill’s $750 billion market-cap threshold for digital assets currently makes Bitcoin the only eligible cryptocurrency.

AI-Driven Memory Shortage Triggers Fresh Price Hikes for Phones, Laptops and TVs

Researchers and industry executives report surging DRAM and NAND costs as AI data centers lock supply, pushing OEMs to lift prices and scale back promotions through 2026.

Trump Unveils 'Great Healthcare Plan' With Direct Payments as Senate ACA Talks Stall

The rollout lands as stalled Senate talks on lapsed ACA tax credits keep premiums elevated with exchange enrollment down.

Polis Presses Affordability in Final State of the State as Colorado Confronts $850 Million Gap

Democratic leaders plan a ballot measure to raise revenue caps, locking in K-12 growth as federal funding uncertainty persists.

Texas Settlement With Cal-Maine Sends 2.16 Million Eggs to Food Banks

The court-approved deal resolves Texas’s 2020 price-gouging suit by imposing a decade-long disaster-pricing injunction with no admission of wrongdoing.

Switch 2 Leads Japan’s Holiday Sales, Tops 4 Million Units in New Famitsu Report

Famitsu’s two‑week tally underscores Nintendo’s first‑party grip on Japan’s physical charts during the New Year buying surge.

Adult-Themed 'Animal Crossing' Island Loses Dream Access on Eve of 3.0 Update

The creator says Nintendo deleted the Dream Address just before the update, prompting an apology after more than five years of visibility.

Meme Surge Pushes 2008 DS Game 'Cory in the House' Toward Metacritic’s No. 1

A rush of 10/10 user reviews from online communities is pressuring Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s lead.

Civilization VII Arcade Edition Arrives on Apple Arcade February 5

This release prioritizes touch-first play with single-player only at launch.

Resident Evil Requiem Showcase Reveals New Gameplay, Confirms No Demo Before Feb. 27 Launch

Capcom's showcase outlined new gameplay systems for dual protagonists, confirming no demo before the February 27 launch.

SEGA Bundles Yakuza Kiwami 3 With Dark Ties in an 'Extreme' Remake Packed With New Modes and Retro Play

Early previews point to large new systems that play like standalone games.

The Elder Scrolls Online Adopts Quarterly Seasons as Season Zero Starts April 2

Studio leaders say the shift was planned well before last year's layoffs.

Marvel Rivals Launches Season 6 With Deadpool, the Game’s First Triple-Role Hero

The update centers on a first-of-its-kind triple-role design that lets Deadpool swap roles mid-match.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Goes Live as Switch 2 Edition and $4.99 Upgrade Launch

Most new content arrives free for returning islanders, with Switch 2 owners opting into a low-cost upgrade for visual and social extras.

Prime Video Casts Ryan Hurst as Kratos in God of War Series

The Prime Video drama adapts the Norse-era games under showrunner Ronald D. Moore.

Amazon Delists New World: Aeternum and Sets January 2027 Shutdown

Existing owners keep access during a maintenance wind-down that follows the 2025 halt to new content.

Spry Fox Reclaims Independence, Sets Spring Beta for Cozy MMO Spirit Crossing

Founders slash pay, handing most equity to staff to fund development.

Persona Co-Creator Kouji Okada Producing New School RPG, Full Reveal on Jan. 29

A teaser mixing biotech with occult motifs starts the countdown to a January 29 unveiling.

Sea of Stars Launches on iOS and Android on April 7

Pre-orders open at $8.99 ahead of a $9.99 mobile release.

Samsung S85F OLED and The Frame Drop to Record Lows

Retailers are clearing inventory following CES, creating short-lived bargains on recent Samsung TVs.

Bungie Details Marathon’s Runner Shells, Unveils Solo ‘Rook’ With Risk-Free Extraction

The solo-only Rook option offers risk-free extractions to lower the barrier for newcomers.

Elder Scrolls Veteran Cites Bureaucracy and a Passed-Over TES6 Lead Role in Departure From Bethesda

He portrays a larger, slower organization that pulled senior designers into management.

SYBO Sets Feb. 26 Global Launch for Subway Surfers City, Opens Pre-Registration

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