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Europeans reeling as Trump imposes tariffs on 8 countries over Greenland dispute January 18, 2026
Europeans are reeling from U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that eight countries will face 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland
Elephant seals return to Año Nuevo State Park in California January 18, 2026
Every winter, about 10,000 elephant seals make their way to California’s Año Nuevo State Park, to fight, mate and give birth
Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown January 18, 2026
Business owners in a Minneapolis Somali mall are feeling the impact of an immigration crackdown
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball January 18, 2026
The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 05-08-27-49-57, Powerball: 14
NASA's new moon rocket moves to the pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February January 18, 2026
NASA's preparing for astronauts’ first lunar fly-around since 1972.
Vance and Rubio set to attend Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy. Trump isn't on the list January 17, 2026
The White House has announced that U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics
Democrat Abigail Spanberger sworn into office as Virginia's first female governor January 17, 2026
Democrat Abigail Spanberger sworn into office as Virginia's first female governor
How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies January 17, 2026
There's broad bipartisan support in Congress for reviving federal health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year
Here's where Trump's most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term January 17, 2026
President Donald Trump has made lots of promises during the first year of his second term in the White House
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions January 17, 2026
The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 02-22-33-42-67, Mega Ball: 1, Megaplier:

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The Truth About Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Friendship January 18, 2026
"Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are childhood friends...This is their first Academy Award." So the announcer intoned at the 1998 Oscars as the boisterous pair, still looking like a couple of kids from...
These Traitors Behind-the-Scenes Secrets Are Delectably Deceiving January 18, 2026
We are and have always been devoted viewers of The Traitors. And we're certainly not the only ones claiming a spot at the metaphorical roundtable to binge the Alan Cumming-hosted reality...
Lamar Odom Arrested for DUI in Las Vegas January 18, 2026
Lamar Odom is facing new legal troubles. The two-time NBA champion was arrested and booked for driving under the influence Jan. 17 in Las Vegas, according to arrest records viewed by E!...
Selena Gomez Shares Rare Makeup-Free Selfie January 18, 2026
Selena Gomez is serving bare-faced beauty. Days after delivering a high-fashion look on the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, the Rare Beauty founder went au naturel as she shared a rare makeup-free...
Ansel Elgort Welcomes First Baby January 17, 2026
Ansel Elgort has a new baby driver. The Baby Driver star has added the role of dad to his ever-growing resume, with People confirming he welcomed his first baby. The actor and his partner made...
Lisa Barlow Reacts After Ben Affleck Addresses Whether They've Met January 17, 2026
Lisa Barlow is going the distance over a recent celebrity encounter. After the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star told her castmates she skipped a cast trip in order to attend a work event...
Sara Foster Recalls "Blah" Date With George Clooney January 17, 2026
Sara Foster once bid George Clooney good night, and good luck. The 90210 alum shared that before the Oscar winner tied the knot with wife Amal Clooney in 2014, the two were once set up on a date...
Kylie Kelce Makes Cheeky Reference to Sex Life With Jason Kelce January 17, 2026
Kylie Kelce is ready to tackle husband Jason Kelce in the bedroom. After all, the podcaster opened up about why her husband’s dapper fashion choices, which he shows off as an analyst during Monday...
Jinger Duggar Explains Why Jeremy Vuolo Upgraded Her Wedding Band January 17, 2026
Jinger Duggar is counting some new karats. The 19 Kids and Counting alum offered a close up look at her new wedding ring after her husband Jeremy Vuolo—whom she wed in 2016—recently replaced her...
Perrie Edwards Welcomes Baby No. 2 with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain January 17, 2026
Shout out to Perrie Edwards for being a mom of two. The Little Mix alum announced that she and fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain welcomed their second baby, Alanis Valentine, together in a sweet...

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Aim Your Rage at the Right Target: Park Chan-wook and Lee Byung-hun on “No Other Choice” January 16, 2026
The director and star talk about fatalism, light, and how the film changed their approach to disappointment and failure.
Remote-Droppers and Jeff Bridges: Nick Digilio on His Book About 40 Years Reviewing Movies January 16, 2026
An interview with the WGN podcaster and critic on his new book evaluating his decades of reviewing.
“Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials” Will Send Your Snooze Button Into Overdrive January 16, 2026
There's no regard for Christie’s prose, no idea who the series’ audience is meant to be, and no goal except to further increase Netflix’s intellectual property resources.
A Tribute to Former FCC Chair and Media Champion Newton Minow January 15, 2026
A tribute to our contributing editor's father, a remarkable advocate for viewer choice.
School Spinoff “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” Boldly Goes Through Growing Pains January 15, 2026
The latest Trek spinoff takes its characters to space school, and learns some of its own lessons as it goes.
Peacock’s “Ponies” Offers Unbridled Spy Intrigue For Its Two Female Leads January 15, 2026
A compelling, female-driven buddy spy thriller that is enough to hold out hope for a second season.
The Thrills Can’t Be Stopped in “Hijack” Season 2 January 14, 2026
"Hijack" is an intensely watchable series that keeps your attention and anxiety up.
HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” Is The Best Fantasy Adaptation of the Decade January 13, 2026
Fantasy television can still surprise you, and when it comes to the genre, bigger isn't always better.
The Many Reasons Women Are Watching “Heated Rivalry” January 13, 2026
Everyone wants to know why so many women are watching "Heated Rivalry." The answer isn't that simple.
“Sinners,” “Bel-Air” Lead NAACP Image Award Nominees January 12, 2026
This year's NAACP Image Award nominees.

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Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz, Raducanu and Sabalenka ease through on day one – live January 18, 2026
The first grand slam of 2026 is under way in Melbourne Britain’s Fery delivers upset with win over seed Cobolli Follow us over on Bluesky | Get in touch: email DanielI’m not sure why, but I can’t get commentary on Bublik v Brooksby, which isn’t helpful, but Bublik leads 3-1; Tiafoe is up a break […]
Africa Cup of Nations final buildup, Premier League news, and more – matchday live January 18, 2026
⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Afcon final preview | Email us hereThe likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham and Manchester City are also back in Women’s FA Cup action today…Tottenham v Leicester CityBournemouth v Manchester CityBrighton v Nottingham ForestChatham v York CityIpswich Town v Sheffield UnitedLondon Bees […]
Lisandro Martínez hits back at Scholes and Manchester United punditocracy January 18, 2026
Former players Scholes and Butt critical before derby‘If he wants to say something … he can come to my house’Lisandro Martínez has criticised Paul Scholes for mocking him on a podcast but not directly to the Manchester United defender’s face, following Saturday’s 2-0 win over Manchester City at Old Trafford.Scholes and Nicky Butt, another prominent […]
Why America needs a new antiwar movement – and how it can win | Jeremy Varon January 18, 2026
Demonstrations against the Iraq war proved protest works. Now we must halt destruction before it more powerfully startsIn spring 2004, Gen Anthony Zinni uttered about Iraq the dreaded words in US politics: “I spent two years in Vietnam, and I’ve seen this movie before.” A year after George W Bush’s declaration of “mission accomplished” – […]
‘My hands were really shaky’: high-school journalist documents ICE raids January 18, 2026
Lila Dominguez was working on an article as agents came on to school grounds – their presence has jolted Minneapolis’s young peopleWhen immigration enforcement agents came on to her Minneapolis high school’s grounds on 7 January, Lila Dominguez was in the school’s basement working on an article about an ICE agent shooting Renee Good earlier […]
How can we defend ourselves from the new plague of ‘human fracking’? January 18, 2026
Big tech treats our attention like a resource to be mercilessly extracted. The fightback begins hereIn the last 15 years, a linked series of unprecedented technologies have changed the experience of personhood across most of the world. It is estimated that nearly 70% of the human population of the Earth currently possesses a smartphone, and […]
Sweet thing: a personal look at a photographer’s Cuban slavery heritage – photo essay January 18, 2026
From the remnants of my great-grandparents’ Cuban home near the sugar plantation that is part of Unesco’s Slave Route programme – where they were once enslaved - to personal artefacts, each piece reconstructs an uncertain pastGathering information on our origins that might help with constructing self-identities could be a beautiful endeavour.Unfortunately, for millions of people […]
‘People saw dollar signs’: a year after devastating wildfires, an LA community is fighting displacement January 18, 2026
As survivors face pressure to sell their land in Altadena, a historic Black community, experts say we’re witnessing ‘climate gentrification’Ellen Williams’ left hand played with her long dark hair as her right hand guided the steering wheel, her phone resting face-down in her lap. Born and raised in Altadena, an unincorporated area in Los Angeles […]
Dining across the divide: ‘For him it seems to come down to good immigrants and bad immigrants’ January 18, 2026
One is a Reform voter who supports Tommy Robinson and thinks Muslims want to take over. The other works with immigrants and knows they’re not here to steal jobs or get benefits. Can they make it through a meal together?Amrit, 32, BirminghamOccupation Immigration solicitor Continue reading...
Epstein survivors say financier lured them with promise of college education January 18, 2026
Multiple survivors claim Epstein dangled admission to top universities to ensnare them in his sexual abuse networkA New York City artist who said Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell shopped her around to men is among the survivors claiming that Epstein used the lure of a university education to ensnare her in their sexual abuse network.Rina […]

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