🔥 Doomsday Drama 🔥

🔥 Man who's lived on Royal Caribbean cruise ships for 25 years reveals how much it costs him annually

Meet Mario Salcedo, who recently clocked up his 1,000th voyage with Royal Caribbean, taking customer loyalty to the next level and beyond.

DAILYMAIL

🇬🇧 Voting under way in Belarus with Lukashenko set to extend 30-year rule

Longtime leader Lukashenko is set to win a seventh terms as he runs unopposed by genuine challengers.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 Real estate star gives grim prediction for the future of LA as he reveals why homeowners will NEVER return after fires

A staggering 70 percent of Pacific Palisades residents may never come back to rebuild their homes after the devastating wildfires, according to real estate expert Josh Altman.

DAILYMAIL

❄️ Hamilton meets 'King Trump' as Lin-Manuel Miranda makes surprise SNL appearance in hilarious cold open as Timothée Chalamet is blasted for Jimmy Carter joke: 'Too soon'

The star surprised SNL fans by reprising his role in a sketch about the founding fathers drafting the Declaration of Independence.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Sudan army in Wad Madani is a ‘joyous victory’ for the people

“We’ll celebrate today. But we know that the war [in Sudan] is far from over.”

ALJAZEERA

⛔ Will the EU ease Syria sanctions? Inside the bloc’s dilemma

The EU foreign ministers will gather Monday to discuss and potentially agree on proposals to ease sanctions on Syria.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 The Murder of Malcolm Caldwell

Who killed Malcolm Caldwell?

ALJAZEERA

👔 Trump shocks as he reveals the top two contenders for his first foreign visit... as he claims America 'is going to have Greenland'

President Donald Trump told reporters aboard the Air Force One that he may soon be jetting off to either of these two countries for his first foreign visit.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Ukrainian Hackers Hit Russia’s Megafon Mobile Operator

Many Russians were left without mobile communications and internet after Ukrainian military intelligence launched a cyberattack against one of Russia’s largest telecoms companies.

KYIVPOST

⚔️ Illegal migrant raids spark civil war as teacher turns on his own STUDENTS with startling message to ICE agents

A teacher in Fort Worth, Texas, sparked an investigation from his school district after urging ICE agents to target his own students this week because they 'don't even speak English.'

DAILYMAIL

✊ Australia Day Protesters Vandalize Melbourne and Sydney Statues

The vandalism unfolded in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. Australia Day is a divisive holiday that critics see as a symbol of racism and oppression.

NYTIMES

⚔️ ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 25, 2025

Latest from the Institute for the Study of War.

KYIVPOST

👔 Trump's Q&A on Air Force One goes from the plane's color to TikTok and Canada

President Donald Trump popped in to the plane's press cabin while flying from Las Vegas to Florida to share his thoughts since taking office in a 20-minute Q&A with reporters.

NPR

🔥 Watch moment bare-knuckle fighter gets flattened by rival in 'terrifying' first-round knockout

The Philadelphia crowd was stunned as Tomlinson landed a vicious overhand right that slept and stiffened Sullivan as he crashed down the canvas.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Footage of NBA star Jimmy Butler in heated public argument emerges amid Miami Heat suspension

Suspended Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler got into a heated confrontation back in Florida while his team was in New York, facing the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night, and getting a win on the road.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Trump wants Jordan and Egypt to accept more refugees to 'just clean out' Gaza

President Donald Trump said Saturday he'd like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting to "just clean out" the war-torn area.

NPR

⚔️ What Did the World Learn From Syria?

It is easy to look at a dark past and warn of a dark future.

NYTIMES

🌨️ Sickening moment two snowmobilers are caught in shocking act with a fox on frozen lake

Two young Pennsylvania snowmobilers have admitted to brutally chasing and running over a red fox multiple times over a frozen lake

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Donald Trump unveils radical plan for war-torn Gaza

Trump outlined a plan for peace in the Middle East moving more than a million people out of Gaza, where a devastating war reduced the Palestinian enclave to rubble, for homes in Jordan and Egypt .

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Spy chief issues chilling warning to Trump over one of top Cabinet pick

The former head of one of the world's most influential intelligence services sent an ominous warning over one of President Trump's controversial cabinet picks, whose confirmation hangs in the balance.

DAILYMAIL

🏛️ Shocking moment NBA star Kyrie Irving accidentally hits child in face and leaves them bleeding courtside

Irving threw a cross-court pass but missed his supposed target, teammate Jaden Hardy. Boston's Jaylen Brown also attempted to intercept the pass before leaving it to float off bounds.

DAILYMAIL

🗳️ Belarus presidential election: Who’s taking on Lukashenko, does it matter?

President Alexander Lukashenko will be running to secure a seventh term, hoping to extend his 30-year rule over Belarus.

ALJAZEERA

👔 Trump Says He Wants Jordan and Egypt to Take in Palestinians From Gaza

President Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s leader and planned to call Egypt’s on Sunday. Most of Gaza’s two million residents have been displaced in 15 months of fighting.

NYTIMES

👔 Second hostage swap is a bitter pill for Netanyahu’s failed ambitions

For Israel’s prime minister, the safe release of four soldiers is only further proof that his ambitions for the Middle East have not been fully realised.

SMH

🔥 He fought in a separatist rebel group that burned schools. Now he's a teacher emphasizing peace

He once fought in a separatist group that burned schools and killed teachers in Cameroon

ABC

🌐 Japanese investors dump Eurozone bonds at fastest pace in a decade

Net selling highlights how rising interest rates in Japan are reshaping global markets

FT

🗳️ Belarus strongman set to win a 7th term in an election the opposition calls a farce

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko is all but certain to extend his more than three decades in power in Sunday’s election that is rejected by the opposition as a farce after years of sweeping repressions

ABC

✊ Australians celebrate and protest the anniversary of British colonization

Australians are celebrating and protesting across the country as Australia Day draws attention to political differences over Indigenous rights months out from a federal election

ABC

🏥 Some 70 people killed in attack on hospital in Sudan's Darfur region, WHO chief says

Some 70 people were killed in an attack on the only functional hospital in the besieged city of El Fasher in Sudan

ABC

🗳️ Belarus votes in orchestrated election all but certain to extend the rule of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko

Belarus votes in orchestrated election all but certain to extend the rule of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko

ABC

🌩️ India, a Big Source of Illegal Migration, Hopes to Navigate the Trump Storm

Fear and uncertainty are rippling through India, which sends more undocumented migrants to the United States than any other country outside Latin America.

NYTIMES

👔 New Leaders in Lebanon Face Test as Israel Is Poised to Keep Troops There

Any prolonged Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon could breathe new life into Hezbollah, challenging the political momentum of Lebanon’s new president and prime minister.

NYTIMES

💼 Trump’s frenetic first week leaves corporate America struggling to keep up

Companies are trying to work out what a flurry of executive orders means for their businesses

FT

🔥 The Maga vision of corporate life will struggle

Davos shows how many companies are convinced diversity and environmental measures make financial sense

FT

💱 The world is moving on to trade without the US

Many nations have been responding to Trump tariffs not by retaliating but by courting other trade partners

FT

⚔️ ‘Grossly irresponsible’: health experts urge US to control bird flu

Call for stronger action comes on warning of growing risk the virus will evolve to spread more easily between humans

FT

💻 AI leaders clash over safety and $100bn Stargate project

Top tech leaders at Davos such as DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis and Meta’s Yann LeCun in fiery debate

FT

💼 Trump’s first week leaves corporate America reeling

Businesses left trying to nail down what the flurry of executive orders will mean for them

FT

🏛️ Rome vs Milan: how Mediobanca turned prey for Monte dei Paschi

Prestigious Milanese bank has become latest pawn in government consolidation efforts

FT

👔 Trump says he believes US will 'get Greenland'

The president told reporters the island's 57,000 residents "want to be with us".

BBC

⚕️ Some 70 people killed in attack on hospital in besieged city of El Fasher in Sudan, World Health Organization chief says

Some 70 people killed in attack on hospital in besieged city of El Fasher in Sudan, World Health Organization chief says

ABC

💨 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's strict rules for restaurant staff on secret date nights revealed

The loved-up couple have enjoyed a whirlwind romance over the past 18 months, with Swift first confirming it publicly by attending one of Kelce's Chiefs games for the first time in September 2023.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ ‘You know, it’s over’: Trump floats plan to ‘just clean out’ Gaza

Donald Trump told reporters he wants Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations to take in “probably a million and a half” Palestinian refugees from the war-torn strip.

SMH

🤖 The ‘revelation’ you need to have had to get hired by Donald Trump

Trump has long said he believes the biggest mistake he made during his first term was hiring what he considered to be the wrong kinds of people.

SMH

⚔️ Horror as software engineer, 27, is killed in huge crash with Tesla - as his girlfriend reveals premonition she had

Mikhael 'Misha' Romanenko, a 27-year-old software engineer, was tragically killed in a multi-car crash in San Francisco caused by a speeding Tesla, leaving his girlfriend, Linh Luu, seriously injured.

DAILYMAIL

🎖️ North Korea says it tested cruise missile system and vows 'toughest' response to US

North Korea says it tested a cruise missile system, its third known weapons display this year, and vowed “the toughest” response to what it called the escalation of U.S.-South Korean military drills that target the North

ABC

🔥 CIA says lab leak most likely source of Covid outbreak

But the US intelligence agency cautions it has "low confidence" in this new determination.

BBC

📊 They are telling us to expect record-high egg prices for most of the year

Americans should prepare for persistently high prices for eggs throughout this year, according to new estimates that highlight the ongoing challenges posed by the avian flu outbreak and rising inflation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has projected that egg prices could soar by approximately 20% in 2025. In comparison, the general food prices are […]

ENDTIMES

👔 Trump Takes Victory Lap in Las Vegas With Speech on Ending Taxes on Tips

The president reiterated a pledge to end taxes on tips, but the message was an afterthought as the president celebrated his blitz of orders in his first week in office.

NYTIMES

🤖 The EU is attempting to clamp down on free speech in the US to ‘protect democracy’

The European Union introduced fresh measures this week to limit American speech on social media platforms, claiming the move is needed to protect democracy. EU lawmakers say the initiative targets “foreign interference” and “illegal content,” but it’s raising concerns among free speech advocates in the United States. EU officials intensified the enforcement of the Digital […]

ENDTIMES

👔 Trump turns on Los Angeles as ICE agents launch dozens of raids and drag illegal migrants off for deportation

President Trump ramped up his mass deportation crackdown on Saturday as he focused ICE's efforts on Los Angeles. 

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Major government agency responds furiously after Trump's late-night purge as it issues thinly-veiled threat

Hannibal 'Mike' Ware, (right) has said the sudden firing of IGS is 'not legally sufficient' in a strongly-worded letter hours after President Trump ordered many to be immediately let go.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 NFL insider reveals shocking extent of Tom Brady's Raiders influence... despite only being minority owner

After booking a seat on the Raider's brass, Brady saw the team suffer another tragic season, which included a 4-13 record and the firing of head coach Antonio Pierce.

DAILYMAIL

🇨🇳 Oracle and Microsoft are reportedly in talks with White House to buy TikTok

Oracle and Microsoft are reportedly engaged in discussions with the White House regarding a potential acquisition of the China-based TikTok application, according to a report by NPR. This proposed arrangement would permit ByteDance, the current owner of TikTok, to retain a minority stake in the social media platform while Oracle would assume responsibility for overseeing […]

ENDTIMES

👔 Trump says Keir Starmer doing 'very good job'

The US president tells BBC he will be speaking to the prime minister in the next 24 hours.

BBC

📰 My Nazi grandfather murdered a MILLION Jews in a WW2 death camp... here's why I believe Israel is RIGHT to want to destroy Hamas

Just the other day, a local technical college near Stuttgart, Germany, rang Kai Höss with alarming news. Someone had been etching swastikas on the doors of the loos.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ I had breast cancer THREE times before I finally learnt that everything I thought I knew about diet was wrong. Now I want you to avoid making the mistakes I did

Before my breast cancer diagnosis, my diet was... if not terrible, pretty close to it. I was a trainee breast surgeon either working long hours, fuelled by Red Bull, out drinking with colleagues or sleeping.

DAILYMAIL

👔 How 19-year-old Barron could be the NEXT President Trump: Fellow students tell TOM LEONARD why he's 'keeping his head down' at university - and how mum Melania is nurturing him for power

The last time Barron Trump was at the US Capitol for a presidential swearing-in he was ten years old, wearing an ill-fitting shirt with a crumpled collar and looking like he'd rather be anywhere else.

DAILYMAIL

👔 ‘Here to Say Thank You’: Trump Takes Victory Lap in Las Vegas

The president reiterated a pledge to end taxes on tips, but the message was an afterthought as the president celebrated his blitz of orders in his first week in office.

NYTIMES

💨 REVEALED: Secrets of Richard Gere's new life in Spain with a wife 34 years his junior - who wasn't even BORN when he made An Officer and a Gentleman. And why the couple believe they've known each other during their past lives...

Some men might look upon their eighth decade as a time to unwind and enjoy the simple pleasures of life, surrounded by the comforts of the familiar. Richard Gere, however, is not some men.

DAILYMAIL

🌊 Los Angeles Faces Risk of Mudslides With the Arrival of Rain

The wet weather will bring relief to Southern California after a prolonged period of dryness, but there’s concern that any bursts of heavy rainfall could cause flooding.

NYTIMES

👔 'Danes in crisis mode' in fallout of Donald Trump's 'explosive' 45-minute phone call with country's Prime Minister after she told him Greenland was 'not for sale'

A major diplomatic row has erupted between the US and Denmark over Donald Trump's plans to 'buy' Greenland.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 What does it take to get hired by Trump? One thing matters more than competence

Trump has long said he believes the biggest mistake he made during his first term was hiring what he considered to be the wrong kinds of people.

SMH

👔 Trump turns on LA as ICE agents launch dozens of raids and drag illegal migrants off for deportation

President Trump ramped up his mass deportation crackdown on Saturday as he focused ICE's efforts on Los Angeles. 

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Eighty years after Auschwitz, survey reveals shocking lack of Holocaust awareness

Even in Germany, the Claims Conference survey found one in nine young people were unaware of the Holocaust, and a quarter could not name a concentration camp.

SMH

👮 Erika Jayne's police officer son testifies in A$AP Rocky gun trial as first witness

Erika Jayne's son, LAPD officer Thomas 'Tommy' Zizzo, testified in Los Angeles on Friday in the gun trial of rapper A$AP Rocky. Zizzo, 32, was the first witness called in the highly publicized case.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Trump makes dramatic pivot on stance towards the World Health Organization... days after ordering exit

Trump received a hero's welcome in Las Vegas on Saturday as he held a rally with supporters to celebrate his return to the White House and cap off a frantic week reshaping the federal government.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 NFL set for major rule change that could affect Patrick Mahomes amid scrutiny over controversial move

Replay assist was enacted in 2021 to allow officials and designated members of the officiating department to provide a second opinion with on-field calls in certain game situations.

DAILYMAIL

🇮🇳 Astonishing reason why Dana White stopped Conor McGregor vs Logan Paul from happening

McGregor, who has not competed in the UFC for three-and-a-half years, was recently in talks over a potential $250million showdown with Logan in Mumbai, India later this year.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Thieves use explosives to steal Romanian prehistoric artefacts

Thieves used explosives to break into a museum in the Netherlands and steal several Romanian prehistoric artefacts, including a 2,500-year-old gold helmet.

SKY

👔 Trump issues shock threat to 90,000 new IRS staff as he reveals where they may end up working under him

President Donald Trump has revealed what could be the fate of nearly 90,000 newly hired Internal Revenue Service (IRS) staff as he halts federal hiring.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 I am an escort and these are the weirdest requests some clients had after debauchery of Davos elite was revealed: From sex acts with stinging nettles and romping beside a BABY to penguin fantasies

GRAPHIC CONTENT. Mia May, 22, has been working as an erotic model in Switzerland for four years and has seen her fair share of unusual requests.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Horrifying allegations against teacher caught in lewd act 'with his pants down' during virtual lesson

A Staten Island teacher, Robert Torres, 48, was allegedly caught masturbating on camera during a 2020 Google Meet session, shocking a fellow teacher who recorded the incident.

DAILYMAIL

⚽ Tom Brady roaster Andrew Schulz reveals the next sports icon he wants to target: 'So much controversy around him'

One of the comedians from the Tom Brady roast on Netflix, Andrew Schulz, has revealed his pick for who he wants the next sports roast to focus on because of his past controversy.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Mexican workers set up tent city to house deportees from US

As well as a place to sleep, returning Mexicans will receive food, medicine and help in obtaining documents.

BBC

⚽ LeBron James sends emotional four-word tribute to son Bronny after career-best display in G-League

After Sports Center posted a video of Bronny's postgame interview, the four-time NBA champion expressed gratitude for his son on X.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 NFL accused of 'sneaky' move for Chiefs-Bills game amid Kansas City 'rigged' claims

The NFL has been accused of a 'sneaky' refereeing decision for the Chiefs-Bills AFC Championship Game on Sunday.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ 'I jumped from the death train': Holocaust survivor on his extraordinary escape

It was almost spring, when the Gestapo came for them.

SKY

🔥 Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs

Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'.

BBC

🎖️ Israeli military says it won't withdraw from Lebanon by deadline, sets up roadblocks

The deal that went into effect in late November gave both sides 60 days to remove their forces from southern Lebanon and for the Lebanese army to move in and secure the area, along with U.N. peacekeepers.

PBS

🇮🇱 As Hamas Releases More Israeli Hostages, It Puts on a Show of Force

The handover of four female Israeli soldiers by Hamas on Saturday came as Israel released 200 prisoners. But a dispute arose over the hostage release timetable.

NYTIMES

👔 In Las Vegas, Trump once again pitches no taxes on tips

President Trump's pitch to stop taxing tips is popular with everyone -- except for economists.

NPR

🇦🇺 Australian Open: Tennis great blasts Aryna Sabalenka for disrespectful act after losing to Madison Keys - as she explains her meltdown on centre court

The world No.1 couldn't hide her emotions after her bid to win three straight Australian Open titles fell agonisingly short on Saturday - despite draping a towel over her face after her loss to Madison Keys.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 CNN turns on Biden as top anchor makes stunning claim about the one pardon he could be keeping secret

Jake Tapper made the admission a guest on Saturday, as the two discussed Trump's promises of 'retribution' against his political enemies.

DAILYMAIL

🇩🇪 Musk urges German far-right supporters to move beyond 'past guilt' in surprise campaign appearance

Elon Musk made a surprise appearance at a far-right campaign event in Germany where he urged supporters to move beyond their "past guilt".

SKY

🔥 Yemen's Houthi rebels have unilaterally released 153 war detainees, Red Cross says

The rebels said earlier this week they would limit their attacks on ships in the Red Sea corridor and released the 25-member crew of the Galaxy Leader, a ship they seized back in November 2023, as the Gaza ceasefire took hold.

PBS

🔥 Matthew McConaughey left red-faced by wrestler's brutal trolling

Matthew McConaughey was caught in the crossfire from WWE star Kevin Owens, who ribbed the famous actor while he sat in the front row of Friday Night Smackdown in Austin.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 NFL fans freak out over 'creepy' Chiefs tribute on eve of Bills playoff game: 'Devil magic'

NFL fans have been left spooked by a 'creepy' tribute to the Chiefs ahead of their AFC Championship clash against the Bills.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Trump fires more than a dozen independent inspectors general at government agencies

The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new administration that some members of Congress are suggesting violated federal oversight laws.

PBS

📰 Ukraine Breaking News Today Live on 01-26-2025

Stay on top of Russia-Ukraine war 01-26-2025 developments on the ground with KyivPost fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated war maps.

KYIVPOST

⚔️ The CIA now leans towards lab leak theory for COVID origins

The report was declassified and released on Saturday on the orders of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the agency, John Ratcliffe.

SMH

🌧️ Olympic skier Tereza Nova left fighting for her life in coma after horror crash during World Cup training

The 26-year-old underwent brain surgery before being placed in the coma after crashing in training for Saturday's World Cup women's downhill in Germany.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Uncertainty looms over Israel's truce in Lebanon ahead of troop withdrawal deadline

There was jubilation in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank on Saturday as hostages and Palestinian prisoners were freed in the latest advance for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israel's fragile truce in Lebanon appears to be in doubt as this weekend's deadline to withdraw Israeli troops from the country looms. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports.

PBS

🔥 News Wrap: Pete Hegseth sworn in as Trump's defense secretary

In our news wrap Saturday, Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary, the Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, Trump reportedly fired more than a dozen inspectors general at nearly every Cabinet-level agency, and American tennis player Madison Keys won her first grand slam title at the Australian Open.

PBS

🔥 Lions fans are left split as team begins rebuild by appointing inexperienced coach as new defensive coordinator

Despite not meeting their Super Bowl expectations, the Lions' recent glow-up led to their coaching staff being target prospects for other teams.

DAILYMAIL

🌐 What to know about an AI transcription tool that 'hallucinates' medical interactions

Many medical centers use an AI-powered tool called Whisper to transcribe patients' interactions with their doctors. But researchers have found that it sometimes invents text, a phenomenon known in the industry as hallucinations, raising the possibility of errors like misdiagnosis. John Yang speaks with Associated Press global investigative reporter Garance Burke to learn more.

PBS

📰 The effect of removing medical debt from millions of Americans' credit scores

More than 100 million Americans are burdened with medical bills they can't pay. In the final weeks of the Biden administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued new rules banning credit agencies from including medical debt on credit reports, starting in March. KFF Health News senior correspondent Noam Levey joins Ali Rogin to discuss what this means for people carrying medical debt.

PBS

🤖 Bill Gates says divorcing wife Melinda is his biggest failure and left him 'miserable for years'

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates shockingly opened up in a rare interview, sharing that his 'biggest regret' in life is his divorce with his now ex-wife, Melinda French Gates.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Justin Baldoni's lawyer says Blake Lively is 'petrified' of the 'truth' being exposed amid gag order request

Justin's lawyer Bryan Freedman has responded to her request, telling DailyMail.com that their only goal is to 'defend their clients with pure, unedited facts.'

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Cowboys icon hits out at team with brutal four-word putdown after underwhelming head coach hire

A Dallas Cowboys icon has hit out at the team after what he believes to be an underwhelming head-coaching hire by Jerry Jones of offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 NFL fans fear for Dallas Cowboys star Trevon Diggs after latest concerning injury setback

He missed the last six games of this season with a knee injury, and previously tore his ACL in the same knee in 2023.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Exclusive: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok

The aim is to place oversight control in the hands of American software company Oracle and other investors. Under federal law, TikTok must split apart from China, or face a nationwide ban.

NPR

🤖 How 'most beautiful woman in porn' who descended from political royalty fell into prostitution and drugs

A porn star who is the great-great granddaughter of Henry Clay went from being lauded as the most stunning performer in adult entertainment to spiralling into drugs and prostitution.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Trump supporter congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna suggests bold change to Mount Rushmore

Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has proposed a bold addition to Mount Rushmore.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Can you guess these iconic Saturday Night Live stars from their yearbook photos?

They may have grown up to become some of the most famous comedians and actors in the world - but before finding fame, these stars were just regular high schools students.

DAILYMAIL

😷 CIA says that Covid-19 probably leaked from Chinese laboratory

The US intelligence agency has changed its assessment of the likely origins of the pandemic

FT

😷 CIA says Covid-19 probably leaked from Chinese laboratory

US intelligence agency changes assessment of pandemic’s likely origins

FT

🔥 Neanderthal quiz: How much do you know about our closest relatives?

Think you know everything about Neanderthals? Take our quiz to find out.

LIVESCIENCE

📰 Canadian Ship Trapped in Lake Erie Ice for 3 Days Is Finally Freed

The 17-member crew of the freighter, stuck a mile off the Buffalo shore, was never in serious danger, but its predicament drew news media attention and a crowd of curious onlookers.

NYTIMES

🔥 Wolf in sheep's clothing gunman opens fire on unsuspecting woman at her Canadian home in mystery attack

Video footage released by York Regional Police shows the gunman ambushing the 41-year-old victim around 5:30 p.m. on January 21 in Markham, Ontario, just north of Toronto.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 CIA now says Covid DID come from Chinese lab in stunning reversal after years of denial under Biden

A spokesperson for the agency said on Saturday that they now favor the lab theory after years of saying they didn't have enough information to conclude on its origins.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 The FDA banned Red 3 food coloring. A scientist explains the dye's history and health risks

Over 35 years after the first study linking the artificial food dye Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the U.S. is beginning to phase it out of foods and drugs.

PBS

🔥 Mike Hynson, Surfing Star of ‘The Endless Summer,’ Dies at 82

The hit 1966 surfing documentary immortalized the maverick California wave rider as an archetype of the footloose rebel surfer.

NYTIMES

🌧️ Idaho lawmakers want the Supreme Court to overturn Same-Sex Marriage decision

Since 1793, the U.S. Supreme Court has generally refrained from providing legal guidance on foreign relations, adhering to a principle that limits its involvement to matters arising within the context of formal lawsuits. Recently, this approach has not dissuaded lawmakers in Idaho. A State House committee has unanimously approved a resolution urging the Supreme Court […]

ENDTIMES

🏛️ UN refugee chief calls for more help for Syria as refugees begin to return en masse

The United Nations refugee chief says some 200,000 refugees have returned to Syria from neighboring countries since the government of Bashar Assad was overthrown last month

ABC

🔥 Death toll in Poland coal mine fire rises to 3

Hospital authorities in southern Poland say the death toll in a coal mine fire has risen to three

ABC

🌡️ The great sorting-out begins

This, as they say, is one of those weeks when decades happen. You realize that under the fiends fronted by "Joe Biden," the US government became a demon-driven machine for wrecking lives, perverting the law, and demolishing all scaffolds of decent behavior. And now, it all has to be fixed, cleaned up, fumigated, rectified, rehabilitated. Scores of executive orders flew out of the Oval Office, rescinding four years of "Biden" regime lunacy in every direction: Censorship, dead. . . Gain of function research, killed. . . CBDCs banned. . . CBP-app for aiding illegal migrants, discontinued. . . border fortified. . . homicidal alien mutts deported. . . World Health Organization, no thanks. . . Paris Climate Accords, fuggeddabowdit. . . DEI, vacated through all of government. . . Green New Deal, scrapped. . . "pride" in mental illness, cancelled. . . Ukraine War, headed for the negotiating table. . . all in four days and so much more coming.

SOTT

🤖 Trump vs. The Establishment, who will win?

From the first day of his return to office Trump has been locked in a life and death struggle with the American Establishment. In Washington, D.C., either the Democrat mayor or the Democrat judges that sentenced Trump supporters to prison on false charges are delaying or trying to prevent the release of the pardoned prisoners. As of time of writing on Thursday January 23, not all of the pardoned held in D.C. have been released. A Democrat Pennsylvania attorney general is trying to find a way to re-arrest the pardoned who live in Pennsylvania on state charges. A federal district judge in Washington state has blocked Trump's cancellation of birthright citizenship, an abusive process that allows immigrant-invaders to gain citizenship by getting into the US in order to give birth. The judge claims, falsely, that this is a constitutional right that the US Constitution grants to immigrant-invaders. The US Constitution's protections are limited to US citizens. A number of Democrat...

SOTT

🌧️ Trump not willing to take part in Ukraine's reconstruction - Bloomberg

The private sector should take over responsibility, the outlet has cited a senior official as saying. US President Donald Trump's administration is not interested in taking part in the reconstruction of Ukraine after the conflict is resolved, Bloomberg reported on Friday. Trump's team has signaled that it doesn't intend to engage directly in rebuilding the country, suggesting that this responsibility would be handled by the private sector, the outlet said, citing a senior diplomat. The stance marks a significant shift from the policies of Joe Biden's administration, which has spent around $100 billion on financial aid and military assistance to Kiev since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, and pledged support with the post-conflict reconstruction.

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🌧️ Trump halts Ukraine aid as State Department "totally went nuclear" on foreign assistance

The Trump State Department on Friday halted spending on almost all foreign aid grants for 90 days, which also appears to apply to funding for military assistance to Ukraine, Politico reports. The guidance, issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was sent to all diplomatic and consular posts, and orders all department staffers to issue "stop-work orders" on nearly all "existing foreign assistance awards." It appears to go further than President Donald Trump's recent executive order, which instructed the department to pause foreign aid grants for 90 days pending review by the secretary. It had not been clear from the president's order if it would affect already appropriated funds or Ukraine aid. The new guidance means no further actions will be taken to disperse aid funding to programs already approved by the U.S. government, according to three current and two former officials familiar with the new guidance. - Politico Rubio also outlined the Trump administration's stance on...

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🤖 Mystery drone sightings surge again after FAA lifts restrictions

Mysterious, SUV-sized drones have reemerged in the skies over New Jersey and New York following a brief pause in activity. This lull corresponded with flight restrictions imposed by federal authorities, but the Federal Aviation Administration has since lifted the ban, allowing for resumed drone operations. According to Christine Kim, spokesperson for Enigma Labs, reports of […]

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⚔️ Elon Musk beams into far-right rally to praise ‘German values’

Musk appeared by video link at an Alternative fuer Deutschland election rally to warn against diluting German culture and values in “some sort of multiculturalism”

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🤖 "It's OK to be proud to be German": Musk speaks at far-right AfD campaign event

Days after throwing what experts called a Nazi salute, Musk addressed the far-right party conference

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👔 Trump rounds out first week with 'no tax on tips' bonanza in Las Vegas

Crowds waited hours for a glimpse of the president at the Circa Resort & Casino. It's been a blockbuster 24 hours for the restored Commander-in-Chief, who yesterday visited North Carolina and California.

DAILYMAIL

💥 Nazi fan and NATO lover: This man came to power through a coup and doomed Ukraine to disaster

Viktor Yushchenko launched the process of total Ukrainization, advocated close ties with NATO and a definitive break with Russia. Two decades ago, on January 23, 2005, Viktor Yushchenko was inaugurated as president of Ukraine. He was the first Ukrainian leader to rise to power through mass protests - this happened after the Western-backed 'Orange Revolution', which shook the country in November 2004. Yushchenko had initially lost the presidential election, but his supporters set up a tent city in central Kiev and blocked the government district. Foreign NGOs played a significant role in these events. The direct orchestrators of that color revolution included the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and its affiliates, the Soros Foundation, the International Republican Institute, the Eurasia Foundation, and several other foreign entities. NGOs that directly supported Yushchenko and were involved in monitoring elections in Ukraine were foreign funded. In 2003, the...

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🎵 Sinead O'Connor leaves £1.7million to her children as she urges them to 'milk her music for what it's worth' in final wishes

The Irish singer tragically passed away, at age 56 in London on July 26, 2023 - just 18 months after her beloved 17-year-old son Shane Lunny took his own life.

DAILYMAIL

📰 Washington Commanders suffer huge injury blow as star player is ruled out on eve of NFC Championship

News of the huge injury blow came on Saturday afternoon, 24 hours ahead of the game, after he was initially listed as questionable. He had not practiced all week but was hoping to recover.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Madison Keys wins her first-ever Grand Slam title against two-time defending champion

Madison Keys was a tennis prodigy, beating Serena Williams when she was just 14 years old, but had not won a grand slam title in her 15 year career.

NPR

⚔️ "I’m going to hit him back": Ontario Premier Ford lays out plan to fight Trump in trade war

The Ontario premier says he's ready for a street fight if Trump makes good on threats of a trade war with Canada

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🤖 Girl, four, is killed in police shootout while sitting in dentist's office with her family

Rosalie Martin, 4, was killed in East Liverpool, Ohio after St. Clair Township Police responded to a call about a possibly suicidal man.

DAILYMAIL

❗ PEPFAR, the acclaimed anti-HIV program, faces loss of funds as part of U.S. aid pause

On Friday, a memorandum signed by Marco Rubio called for a 90-day cessation of foreign aid. That would likely put on hold the work of PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.

NPR

👔 Bill Gates' autism bombshell and how breakthrough Christmas dinner with Trump shaped their plans for the world

Speaking with The Wall Street Journal in a wide-ranging interview, the 69-year-old made the bombshell revelation and spoke about his relationship with President Donald Trump.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Trump’s Moves to Upend Federal Bureaucracy Touch Off Fear and Confusion

Agencies are gripped with uncertainty about how to implement the blizzard of new policies as workers frantically try to assess the impact on their lives.

NYTIMES

🚔 Moment heroic grandmother convinces boy, 14, to confess to sickening crime

Jesse Stone, also known as 'Randy John,' from Reddick, Florida, was arrested in June after sexually assaulting a 91-year-old woman.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Travis Kelce's friend reveals what it's really like sitting in Chiefs VIP suite with Taylor Swift

One of Travis Kelce's friends has revealed what it's like to watch the Chiefs with Taylor Swift - and he had nothing but kind things to say.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ Trump's balance-of-payments war on Mexico, and the whole world

The Road to Chaos The 1940s saw a series of movies with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, starting with the Road to Singapore in 1940. The plot was always similar. Bing and Bob, two fast-talking con men or song-and-dance partners, would find themselves in a scrape in some country, and Bing would get out of it by selling Bob as a slave (Morocco in 1942, where Bing promises to buy him back) or committing him to be sacrificed in some pagan ceremony, and so forth. Bob always goes along with the plan, and there's always a happy Hollywood ending where they escape together - with Bing always getting the girl. In the past few years we have seen a series of similar diplomatic stagings with the United States and Germany (standing in for Europe as a whole). We could call it the Road to Chaos. The United States has sold out Germany by destroying Nord Stream, with Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholtz (the hapless Bob Hope character) going along with it, and with European Commission President Ursula von...

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🛂 Kristi Noem Is Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary

The former South Dakota governor now leads the agency that runs the nation’s immigration system.

NYTIMES

🔥 Lauren Sanchez shares blunt message to her haters amid backlash over inauguration outfit

Jeff Bezos' fiancée, 55, has seemingly responded to the negativity surrounding her risqué look.

DAILYMAIL

👔 Trump's telling remark about JD Vance's brilliant wife Usha... and what it reveals about America's future

As Vice President JD Vance prepares for his next major political move, his formerly democratic wife may be Vance's secret weapon for Presidential victory.

DAILYMAIL

🇮🇱 Israel and Hamas complete second swap of captives, prisoners

Israel and Hamas completed their second swap, exchanging 200 Palestinian prisoners for four female Israeli soldiers.

ALJAZEERA

⚖️ At least 12 peacekeepers killed in eastern DR Congo fighting

Nine South African and three Malawian peacekeeping soldiers have been killed by M23 rebels, authorities say.

ALJAZEERA

❗ DRC cuts diplomatic ties with Rwanda over violence, UN calls emergency meet

The Congolese army and peacekeepers are trying to stop an M23 advance on Goma, the capital of North Kivu province.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 Freed prisoners greeted as heroes in frenetic Ramallah

Around us, a cacophony of sound - the wails of sirens blended with chants, shouts and revving engines.

SKY

👔 WATCH LIVE: President Trump delivers remarks at 'no tax on tips' event in Las Vegas

Trump is using a stop Saturday in Las Vegas to offer details on how he can begin excluding tips from federal taxes, betting that a city built on gambling and the hospitality industry will relish taking home larger slices of gratuities.

PBS

🌧️ US officials push to exempt Ukraine from Rubio’s foreign aid freeze 

Support for schools, hospitals and economic development in Ukraine at risk from Trump administration’s order

FT

⚔️ The Wars Within Trump’s Court

The second Trump White House is starting out with a remarkable degree of conflict among different individuals, constituencies and worldviews.

NYTIMES

👔 Here’s What Trump Ordered in First Week, on Immigration, DEI and More

Through a flurry of orders, the new president quickly began driving the country in a different direction on many contentious issues.

NYTIMES

🔥 The US Is Seeing Quickly Widening Gaps in Life Expectancy Between Groups

A new study shows the disparities — largely along lines of race, class and geography — have nearly doubled since 2000.

TRUTHOUT

⚖️ Tom Jones' ex snaps back at Engelbert Humperdinck after he denied hitting on her... but says she is NOT the cause of their bust-up

The ex-girlfriend of legendary singer Tom Jones, Charlotte Laws, reveals whether or not his former partner Engelbert Humperdinck hit on her during their relationship - and why the duo fell out.

DAILYMAIL

🌡️ Trump Stocks E.P.A. With Oil, Gas and Chemical Lobbyists

Top political appointees are already at the E.P.A. preparing to erase the agency’s climate rules and pollution controls. Many of them have tried it before.

NYTIMES

🌧️ Could the war between Russia and Ukraine end soon?

US President Donald Trump ramps up diplomatic pressure to end the war.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 LA Mayor Karen Bass' past in communist Cuba revealed... as insiders say her political career is 'over'

Bass praised Fidel Castro and had close associations with Cuba in her youth, traveling to the country in 1973 with an organization called the Venceremos Brigade.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Kristi Noem confirmed as homeland security secretary

Noem will lead agency tasked with mass deportations, a key goal of Trump's second-term

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🔥 New Research Links Wildfire Retardants to Dangerous Heavy Metal Pollution

The hot-pink mix of water and chemicals, which is sprayed from planes to combat wildfires, is under renewed scrutiny.

TRUTHOUT

🛂 US Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary

Noem takes charge of a sprawling agency that deals with a host of crucial issues like immigration and customs.

ALJAZEERA

💱 Scientists propose making AI suffer to see if it's sentient

A new study shows that large language models make trade-offs to avoid pain, with possible implications for future AI welfare.

LIVESCIENCE

👔 Trump had 'fiery' call with Danish prime minister over Greenland: Report

President Trump reportedly held a "fiery" call with Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen over the president's insistence that U.S. control of Greenland is necessary for American national security. A 45 minute call between Trump and Frederiksen last week spiraled into confrontation, senior European officials told the Financial Times. Trump, at that time the president-elect, was reportedly aggressive and threatened tariffs against the NATO ally. National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes did not comment on the tone of the call but said Trump is focused on Greenland as part of the larger competition between China and Russia. "President Trump has been clear that the safety and security of Greenland is important to the United States as China and Russia make significant investments throughout the Arctic region," Hughes said in a statement. "The President is committed to not only protecting U.S. interests in the Arctic but also working with Greenland to ensure mutual...

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🤖 David Lynch's films pull back the red curtain on our shared reality

Though surreal and sometimes impenetrable, Lynch's films lead us down dark roads to curious, new possibilities

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🌐 Trump Seeks US Hegemony Over Global Maritime Routes

Trump plans to secure US access to global trade routes by limiting China’s Panama Canal access, gaining special rights in Canada’s waters, and increasing US military infrastructure in Greenland.

KYIVPOST

🇦🇫 They Were Waiting for Flights. Then Trump Closed a Door for Afghan Allies.

An executive order has halted refugee flights for Afghans who supported the American mission in Afghanistan and had been approved to resettle in the U.S.

NYTIMES

🔥 Trump uses mass firing to remove inspectors general at a series of agencies

The dismissals began Friday night, according to two people cited by The Associated Press. An email sent by one of the fired inspectors general said "roughly 17" inspectors general had been removed.<br>

NPR

🇮🇱 Trump State Dept. Reportedly Halts All Foreign Aid — Except to Israel and Egypt

&ldquo;State just totally went nuclear on foreign assistance,&rdquo; said one official.

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🌧️ US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. has not stopped military aid to Ukraine after newly sworn in U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days

ABC

🔥 Callous moment injured bulldog that can barely see is dumped alone on side of the road

On Tuesday, January 22nd, at approximately 8:15 a.m., a concerned citizen reported finding a distressed female Bulldog, white with tan markings, alone and suffering in an alley in DeSoto, Texas.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 As ceasefire holds, Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees 4 Israeli soldiers

Four female Israeli soldiers who were taken in the attack that sparked the war in Gaza returned to Israel on Saturday after Hamas militants paraded them before a crowd of thousands in Gaza City and handed them over to the Red Cross. Israel later released 200 Palestinian prisoners in the second exchange of a fragile ceasefire.

PBS

🔥 "It's a massacre": Trump fires inspectors general in illegal overnight purge

A top GOP Senator confirmed the firings were done outside proper legal avenues and vowed to "defend" purged workers

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👔 Pete Hegseth, New Defense Secretary, Outlines Pentagon’s Priorities

After being sworn-in by Vice President JD Vance, the Pentagon’s new leader addressed the Defense Department’s three million employees.

NYTIMES

🔥 Time-lapse of 1st black hole ever imaged reveals how matter swirls around it

Scientists used changes in the supermassive black hole M87*'s accretion disk to infer its orientation, size and turbulence

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🔥 Ex-NFL star stuns audience with NSFW joke comparing size of Jason and Travis Kelce's manhood

Jason Kelce's transition into hosting a late night television show has had a rough start - highlighted by an awfully blunt joke by one of his guests.

DAILYMAIL

🏛️ Trump is showing us the true cost of liberalism

Now that Donald Trump is dismantling so many government programs, we might find out their ultimate cost.

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🌐 Trump Attacks Abortion, Fortifying Hyde Amendment and Reviving “Global Gag Rule”

The changes represent the new Trump administration's first major moves to undermine reproductive rights.

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🔥 'You're fired!': Trump gives the pink slip to 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies

U.S. President Donald Trump fired 17 independent watchdogs at multiple government agencies on Friday, a person with knowledge of the matter said, eliminating a critical oversight component and clearing the way to replace them with loyalists. The inspectors general at agencies including the departments of state, defense and transportation were notified by emails from the White House personnel director that they had been terminated immediately, the source said on condition of anonymity. The dismissals appeared to violate federal law, which requires the president to give both houses of Congress reasons for the dismissals 30 days in advance. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. An inspector general is an independent position that conducts audits and investigations into allegations of waste, fraud and abuse of power.

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🗳️ Trump's celebrates with three word message America as Kristi Noem is confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security

Noem was confirmed with a majority of 59 to 34 on Saturday in a rare weekend vote. She replaces the widely criticized Alejandro Mayorkas.

DAILYMAIL

⚽ LeBron James and Tom Brady beaten in E1 season opener... as Steve Aoki's team change the tune in Jeddah thriller

ISABEL BALDWIN IN JEDDAH: The Red Sea of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was supposed to set the stage for the clash of US sporting titans Saturday. Tom Brady versus LeBron James. NFL versus NBA.

DAILYMAIL

🇺🇸 AI Law and Order

Artificial Intelligence, AI, is such the "in" thing now. You just can't get away from it. AI art, AI music, AI writing. It is everywhere. And let's not forget about Robots, Terminators, and Sex Dolls who can whisper sweet nothings into your ear. How delightful the world is becoming! And it's all for fun and entertainment, isn't it? Yeah, right. Of course, what we, the peons, are told and exposed to starts out as fun and entertainment. Smartphones to play games on and sort out all sorts of fun things, ChatGPT to write our homework for us, and automatic cars that will come and pick us up after we go shopping or have a meal, to name only three of the myriad ways robotics and AI are coming into our lives However, nothing has come along yet that is anything at all like the Terminator robot. Those types are just in the movies. Yeah, right. We are not as cognizant of the thousands of things AI is a part of in our everyday life. Robots have been building our cars and such for quite some...

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🇷🇺 Rescue teams empty 1,500 tons of oil from Russian tanker

Russian officials say rescue workers have successfully removed almost 1,500 tons of oil stranded onboard a tanker that ran aground in December, sparking a devastating oil spill that has damaged miles of coastline along the Black Sea

ABC

🇮🇱 Gaza's rocky truce tested by delayed release of civilian hostage

Israel had insisted that hostage Arbel Yehoud be released this week.

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❗ Kristi Noem confirmed at homeland security as Trump begins border crackdown

South Dakota governor has mandate to tackle immigration crisis after president declared national emergency

FT

❗ Noem confirmed at homeland security as Trump begins border crackdown

South Dakota governor has mandate to tackle immigration crisis after president declared national emergency

FT

⚔️ Colombia offers $700,000 reward for information on ELN rebel leaders

Colombia&rsquo;s government is offering a roughly $700,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of four leaders of a rebel group behind the deadly violence affecting a coca-growing region bordering Venezuela

ABC

🌧️ Cooperation with Warsaw on Exhuming WWII Massacre Victims a Priority for Ukraine, Says Envoy

The issue of exhumations has often threatened to derail ties between Kyiv and Warsaw, a staunch backer of Ukraine in its war against Russia.

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🔥 2025: Ukraine’s Fateful Year

There is much talk about upcoming negotiations to put an end to the war. But is a cease-fire In Ukraine’s best interest… or merely lipstick on a Trojan horse?

KYIVPOST

🤖 We may be taking blood pressure readings all wrong

Blood pressure readings while lying down beat seated readings at predicting heart risks. Last year, a study highlighted that your doctor's office might be taking your blood pressure wrong. The current best practice is to take seated blood pressure readings with a detailed protocol: Patients must not eat, drink, or exercise for 30 minutes prior; they must have an empty bladder and sit calmly for five minutes prior to the first reading; they must sit with their feet uncrossed and flat on the floor; their back should be supported; and — a big one that's often overlooked — they must keep the arm to be measured resting on a flat surface at the height of their heart, not higher or lower. While the setup is often different from what happens in a bustling medical office, a new study blows away quibbles over protocol and suggests that even when done perfectly, the method is second-rate. We shouldn't be sitting at all when we take our blood pressure — we should be lying down. According to...

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🏛️ I know that my father committed INCEST with me while I was asleep - he touched me, filmed me and called me a 'slut'. But here's how I've got my revenge...

The last time Caroline Darian saw her father, he was sitting behind a glass screen in a court room. The four-month trial was coming to a close. 'I still feel anger,' she says.

DAILYMAIL

📰 Mel Gibson shocks viewers with 'daddy' Trump 'taking his belt off' comments on Fox News

Mel Gibson shocked viewers by comparing President Donald Trump 's arrival in California to a father coming home to discipline his children by 'taking his belt off'.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ WATCH: Pete Hegseth delivers remarks after being sworn in as defense secretary

In brief remarks, Hegseth outlined what he said were his guiding principles: "Restore the warrior ethos in everything that we do, rebuild our military and reestablish deterrence."

PBS

🇮🇱 Israel and Hamas Dispute Over Hostage Leaves Displaced Palestinians Waiting

Israel is preventing movement to the north of Gaza until plans are set for the release of Arbel Yehud, one of the last civilian women held in Gaza.

NYTIMES

👔 Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Trump's homeland security secretary

The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump's plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.

PBS

🇦🇺 Sinner vs Zverev: Australian Open final preview – start time, how to follow

Jannick Sinner targets a second successive Australian Open title as he faces Alexander Zverev in Sunday&#039;s men&#039;s final.

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📰 Sinner vs Zverev: Australian Open final – start time, how to watch, news

Jannick Sinner targets a second successive Australian Open title as he faces Alexander Zverev in Sunday&#039;s men&#039;s final.

ALJAZEERA

👔 Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Trump's Secretary of Homeland Security

Noem will be in charge of executing one of President Trump's biggest priorities in his second term: cracking down on immigration.

NPR

🌐 People are slathering beef tallow on their faces. But is the latest skincare trend really effective?

The internet has gone gaga for animal fat, claiming it helps boost skin moisture and fight acne

SALON

🔥 Senate Dems Still Have Tools to Fight Trump’s Appointees. Will They Use Them?

Democrats will have to cohere around a unified strategy if they want to have any chance at blocking Trump’s worst picks.

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🌐 Revealed: Taylor Swift's adorable homemade gift to Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' new daughter Golden

Global pop icon Taylor Swift has put her crafting skills to good use as she made a special item for the newborn daughter of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Israeli forces fire on crowds near Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor

Video from near Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor showed crowds ducking and running for cover amid Israeli gunfire.

ALJAZEERA

🗳️ Who Are the Three Republican Senators Who Voted Against Pete Hegseth?

Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary. To Capitol insiders, their decisions weren’t surprising.

NYTIMES

🤖 C.I.A. Now Favors Lab Leak Theory to Explain Covid’s Origins

A new analysis that began under the Biden administration is released by the C.I.A.’s new director, John Ratcliffe, who wants the agency to get “off the sidelines” in the debate.

NYTIMES

🔥 WATCH: Trump holds press conference after touring Los Angeles wildfire damage

In fire-ravaged California, the state's Democratic leaders pressed Trump for federal assistance that he's threatened to hold up, some setting aside their past differences to shower him with praise.

PBS

🌧️ Zelensky Says Ukraine Military Aid Not Part of US 90-Day Aid Suspension

Humanitarian aid to Ukraine likely to be hit by the Trump executive order, but Zelensky says military aid has so far been spared.

KYIVPOST

🔥 She was a '70s brunette bombshell who worked with Rock Hudson and Jessica Lange, can you guess who?

This looker acted with big-name stars like Jessica Lange , Rock Hudson, Rosalind Russell, Mary Tyler Moore and Peter Fonda, and she was on the show McMillan & Wife.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 The FDA pulls key DEI initiative for cancer studies from its website

A Food and Drug Administration project to promote diversity in clinical studies of cancer treatments was removed from the agency's website, as the Trump administration halts DEI initiatives.

NPR

🔥 The scenic wine region where Joe and Jill Biden fled after inauguration and are 'eyeing a retirement home'

Joe Biden wasted no time heading to one of his favorite destinations after Donald Trump 's inauguration.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Earth's elusive 'ignorosphere' could shed new light on auroras

We know very little about some parts of Earth's atmosphere.

LIVESCIENCE

🌧️ Zelensky Offers Ukrainian Coal to Ease Energy Crisis in Transnistria

Zelensky, whose own country’s power grid has been battered by Russian air strikes, said that Ukraine was also prepared to send a delegation to the plant to optimize its output.

KYIVPOST

⚔️ Yemen’s Houthi rebels release 153 prisoners of war

The identities of the prisoners were not disclosed.

ALJAZEERA

⚔️ Donald Trump warns beloved MSNBC star anchor she will be 'off the air soon' in brutal late night takedown

In a late-night post to his Truth Social account, the commander-in-chief hit out at the anchor who had made comments earlier this week about his inauguration, and a comparison to a dictator.

DAILYMAIL

🗳️ Belarus: Lukashenka Having Himself Re-Elected

A presidential election will be held in Belarus on Sunday. Alexander Lukashenka, who has ruled the country as a dictator since 1994, wants to be confirmed for a seventh term.

KYIVPOST

🔥 Elon Musk's sister Tosca attacked by trolls on her erotic film site

Elon Musk's sister has become a target of hate, as her erotic film site has been 'suffering' following her brother's alleged 'Nazi salute' on Monday.

DAILYMAIL

⚔️ I make £1million a month, am willing to get HIV and pay my ex-husband to work for me: BONNIE BLUE'S shocking first interview since sordid 1,000-men sex stunt - where she tells what really happened and boasts 'this is just a warm-up'

'My number is about 1,700 now,' Bonnie says, matter-of-factly, as if discussing company profit margins. That's a lot of no-strings sex we are talking about.

DAILYMAIL

⚡ How a heartbreaking experience forced Jennifer Aniston to come clean about Barack Obama cheating rumors

Speculation that the Friends star, 55, was romantically linked to the married former president, 63, has been swirling amid rumors that Barack's marriage with Michelle is headed for divorce.

DAILYMAIL

👔 Kamala Harris branded a 'hypocrite' after furious fans spot detail from shopping trip with husband Doug Emhoff

Fans are furious after former Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff were spotted carrying their purchases in plastic bags during a recent grocery store run.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 ‘Our Beloved Gaza Is Gone’

So many children killed and injured, yet a lasting Middle East peace seems no closer.

NYTIMES

🔥 "This isn’t a casino!": Maher loses it on Trump after he threatens to withhold LA wildfire aid

The "Real Time" host and Los Angeles resident tore into Donald Trump over his threats to withhold wildfire aid

SALON

👔 Pete Hegseth's seven children watch on as he's sworn in as Defense Secretary

Alongside his wife Jennifer Rauchet and his kids, Hegseth swore an oath of office beside Vice President JD Vance .

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Ukrainian Navy Brings Down Kh-59 Missile with Ship-Mounted VAMPIRE SAM

A Ukrainian Navy Telegram post on Saturday shows a ship-mounted surface-to-air missile bringing down a Russian cruise missile attacking a Black Sea commercial seaport.

KYIVPOST

💬 Insiders reveal how Lauren Sanchez reacted to the brutal backlash over her inauguration outfit

The former journalist, 55, wore a plunging white Alexander McQueen pants suit to Donald Trump 's swear-in, and the sultry ensemble caused quite a stir on social media.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Mad Medvedev, When Progress Isn’t, Wishful Diplomacy

Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on the developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

KYIVPOST

🌧️ The Wishful Diplomacy of Mad Medvedev – When Progress Isn’t

Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

KYIVPOST

🌧️ Mad Medvedev, Wishful Diplomacy, When Progress Isn’t

Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

KYIVPOST

🔥 Touching video of Melania Trump speaking Slovenian and Serbian to wildfire victims goes viral

A touching video of Melania Trump comforting victims of the LA wildfire in her native language has gone viral.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 "What promises did you keep?": Stephen A. Smith shares brutal analysis of Dems loss on "Real Time"

Smith said that Democrats' lack of results is the reason they were molly-whopped in November

SALON

⚔️ Trump Laid Groundwork for “Muslim Ban 2.0.” Here’s How Organizers Are Bracing.

Muslim organizers warn that an executive order signed by Trump on January 20 sets the stage for an updated travel ban.

TRUTHOUT

🔍 I found out my husband has a 'work wife' he didn't tell me about. Now, she's done something that made my skin crawl and friends are telling me it's over: SAUCY SECRETS

I've never been the jealous type, but last week I went to my husband's work drinks and got a weird vibe from one of his female co-workers... then I made a confronting discovery.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ When the symbols of Ukrainian resistance fade

War fervour has subsided in Ukraine, but not the desire to live and the drive to carry on against all odds.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 Palestinians in Gaza return to find their city in ruins after Israeli troops withdraw

With a ceasefire agreement pausing the war between Israel and Hamas, Israeli troops have withdrawn from Gaza city centers. For the first time in eight months, NPR got a glimpse of Rafah this week.

NPR

🌡️ Scientists discover pristine ancient forest frozen in time in Rocky Mountains

A melting ice patch in the Rocky Mountains uncovered an ancient forest, and these trees have stories to tell about dynamic landscapes and climate change.

LIVESCIENCE

🇸🇾 Once off-limits to Syrians, Assad's former summer residence now attracts tourists

The summer home of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad was once off-limits to ordinary Syrians. Now people are lining up to visit and wandering around the rooms — which are empty after being looted.

NPR

🤖 Reasons to root for (or against) every team in the NFL's semifinal weekend

Only four teams remain in the hunt for the Super Bowl — the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders — but there are plenty of narratives to go around.

NPR

💬 Pentagon orders pause on social media accounts worldwide for review, Must align with new administration’s priorities

The Department of Defense has implemented a temporary suspension of all official social media activities, with exceptions for posts that support the objectives of the second Trump administration regarding the southern border or provide informational updates, as reported by three U.S. defense officials. According to these officials, an official memorandum outlining the guidelines was disseminated [&#8230;]

ENDTIMES

⚽ Skip Bayless launches into blistering rant at Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: 'My worst nightmare is now my reality'

Former Fox Sports analyst and pundit Skip Bayless was beside himself in the aftermath of his favorite football team's choice in a new head coaching hire.

DAILYMAIL

📉 Crafting a Haggis for American Tastes (and Import Restrictions)

Macsween, a popular maker of the distinctive Scottish dish, has developed a recipe for the U.S. market that swaps sheep lung for lamb heart as a main ingredient.

NYTIMES

👔 The Surveillance Tools That Could Power Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Border enforcement agencies have spent billions assembling surveillance tools to track and find people. These could be critical in President Trump’s immigration agenda.

NYTIMES

📰 Are you willing to pay $175,000 for a life-size robot friend that remembers everything about you?

In an era where loneliness is increasingly pervasive, researchers have made a significant advancement in addressing this issue by introducing Melody, a life-sized artificial intelligence robot specifically designed to mitigate the effects of social isolation. According to Fox News, Melody transcends the notion of a mere technological device; she embodies a notable progression toward the [&#8230;]

ENDTIMES

💼 As Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Looms, Restaurants’ Undocumented Workers Fear the Worst

In Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington and other cities, chefs and owners are worried for their workers and their businesses.

NYTIMES

🔥 Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammate reveals why he was 'blown away' when he met Taylor Swift

Swift's fandom of the Chiefs and her relationship with tight end Travis Kelce has taken over the NFL for the last two years, but fans are still eager to hear any tidbit of information about the pop superstar.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Zelensky Says Allies Should Work on ‘Format’ for Any Talks With Russia

Zelensky said in Kyiv that talks to end the war should be held between the United States, the EU, Ukraine and Russia.

KYIVPOST

🔥 Trump Fires at Least 12 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge

The internal government watchdogs were believed to have been dismissed at several major agencies, though the Justice Department’s was not said to have been among them.

NYTIMES

⚕️ Apple accused of selling product that’s been exposing consumers to cancer

Apple Inc. is currently facing allegations in a lawsuit regarding potential health risks posed to users due to the presence of high levels of toxic substances known as &#8216;forever chemicals&#8217; in its Watch bands. These substances, classified as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are commonly utilized in the manufacturing of a wide range of products, [&#8230;]

ENDTIMES

👔 Jaw-dropping numbers reveal how many more pardons Biden issued than any other president

Outside of recently deceased former president Jimmy Carter, who pardoned over 200,000 individuals for draft dodging - Biden has issued the most.

DAILYMAIL

🌊 Flash flooding hits São Paulo, Brazil - Subway station flooded, car swept away

The torrential rain that struck Sao Paulo on Friday, January 24, caused widespread damage across the city and its metropolitan region, disrupting the lives of thousands of residents. The intense rainfall, which primarily targeted the northern and western sectors of the capital, was accompanied by powerful gusts of wind and hail, creating a chaotic and dangerous environment.

SOTT

🌊 Flash flooding hits São Paulo, Brazil - Subway station flooded, car swept away - 3.2 inches of rain in just 1 hour, also 48.5% of January rainfall (UPDATE)

The torrential rain that struck Sao Paulo on Friday, January 24, caused widespread damage across the city and its metropolitan region, disrupting the lives of thousands of residents. The intense rainfall, which primarily targeted the northern and western sectors of the capital, was accompanied by powerful gusts of wind and hail, creating a chaotic and dangerous environment.

SOTT

⚕️ As bird flu rises, federal health agencies are halting external communications. Are we flying blind?

Under orders from the Trump admin, agencies like the CDC are pausing some public health messaging as H5N1 surges

SALON

🤖 Scientists begin experimenting with subjecting AI to pain

A team of researchers has embarked on an intriguing exploration of artificial intelligence by exposing nine large language models (LLMs) to a series of unconventional and thought-provoking games. These experiments were designed to assess whether the AI models would be willing to endure &#8220;pain&#8221; in pursuit of achieving higher scores. In a study yet to [&#8230;]

ENDTIMES

🇮🇱 Hamas releases four female Israeli soldiers as 200 Palestinians set free

Disagreement lingers over the last living woman civilian being held hostage

FT

🔥 Hamas Choreographs a Show of Force as It Hands Over the Hostages

Before their release, the hostages, four female soldiers, were led onto a stage in Gaza City, surrounded by masked, uniformed fighters.

NYTIMES

⛽ Stunning home of Las Vegas legends Siegfried & Roy now crumbling and overrun with homeless squatters

The iconic 'Little Bavaria' $3 million mansion in Las Vegas, once home to legendary magicians, has been revealed to have become overrun by homeless squatters.

DAILYMAIL

🌧️ Ukraine Folk Artists Harness Music to Fight Russian ‘Assimilation’

After a two-year break due to the Russian invasion, DakhaBrakha, which has been around for two decades, resumed touring.

KYIVPOST

🤖 Timothee Chalamet's sister Pauline's thinly veiled swipe at his billionaire girlfriend Kylie Jenner

The now-deleted post has raised eyebrows due to the fact her younger brother's girlfriend is one of the most famous billionaires on the planet, as confirmed by Forbes in 2019.

DAILYMAIL

🏛️ De-weaponizing the federal government

We're going to be seeing a lot more swamp creatures quickly exiting their positions at the DOJ and throughout our intelligence apparatus. Donald Trump, from his first day in office, has served notice he isn't kidding. He's taking names and he's going to be kicking ass. His orders are going to be obeyed or he'll find people who will obey them. From the relevant executive order: Sec. 2. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to identify and take appropriate action to correct past misconduct by the Federal Government related to the weaponization of law enforcement and the weaponization of the Intelligence Community. Sec. 3. Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government. (a) The Attorney General, in consultation with the heads of all departments and agencies of the United States, shall take appropriate action to review the activities of all departments and agencies exercising civil or criminal enforcement authority of the United States, including, but not limited to, the...

SOTT

🔥 Ceasefire in Gaza while the West Bank burns

Trump is sworn in as a fragile Gaza ceasefire holds, while Israeli violence peaks in the West Bank.

ALJAZEERA

🌧️ US Suspends Immigration Programs for Migrants, Including Ukrainians – NYT

More than 150,000 Ukrainians had entered the US under the program

KYIVPOST

🔥 Opinion: A miracle amid the fire

NPR's Scott Simon shares the story of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, which burned from the Eaton Fire. A mural was concealed behind one of the walls.

NPR

🌊 Giant phantom jelly: The 33-foot-long ocean giant that has babies out of its mouth

Giant phantom jellies were discovered in 1899 and since then have only been spotted around 120 times.

LIVESCIENCE

🌐 Exploring the ethics behind ‘true crime’

Today on The Stream: We examine the global obsession with &#039;true crime&#039; and whether it hurts or helps communities.

ALJAZEERA

🎖️ Russia Loses Key Naval Base in Syria – What Now?

After the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, Syria’s new leadership canceled Russia’s lease at the Tartus naval base - its only major overseas military port.

KYIVPOST

🏛️ The DC mega mansions 'First Buddy' Elon Musk may soon call home... from a 16-bedroom townhouse to a turreted castle

Now that Donald's going to be in DC and Elon is in charge of adminstration's new budget slashing Department of Government Efficiency, where is Musk going to live?

DAILYMAIL

🤖 The burning questions about JFK's assassination still left to answer as Trump prepares to declassify files

This week Donald Trump signed an executive order authorizing the declassification of the remaining secret records about the JFK assassination. This is what could be in them.

DAILYMAIL

🎄 I've visited every country in Europe - this is the 'cute place most people forget about' and these are the cities I didn't feel safe in

With 44 countries to choose from, deciding on a holiday destination in Europe can be bewildering. So ease the stress with this guide by German TikToker Jannis M.

DAILYMAIL

🇧🇷 Cooling green roofs seemed like an impossible dream for Brazil's favelas. Not true!

Temps soar in Brazil's summer (from December to March). Low-income favelas would benefit from green roofs but there are two problems: Cost. And a typical design that's too heavy for a favela home.

NPR

🇦🇺 Emotional Aryna Sabalenka smashes her racket in fury and hides her head under a towel after missing out on third-straight Australian Open title with defeat against Madison Keys

The world No 1 smashed her racket on the ground in frustration after succumbing 3-6, 6-2, 5-7 to the American. It denied Sabalenka a third conseuctive triumph at the Aussie Open.

DAILYMAIL

🌩️ Ireland and UK clean up after storm brings record winds and damage

Work was underway to remove hundreds of trees blocking roads and railway lines in the wake of the system, named Storm Éowyn by weather authorities.

NPR

⚔️ Bombshell crime scene photos that cast doubt on whether whistleblower committed suicide

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Suchir Balaji, 26, was found in his apartment in San Francisco on November 26 with a gunshot to the head and his death ruled a suicide.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Flood Watches posted for Los Angeles wildfire burn scars as rain returns to Southern California

The first significant rainfall in several months is spreading across Southern California on Sunday, giving a badly needed sip of water to an area parched by drought and devastated by multiple raging wildfires.

FOXWEATHER

🔥 Much-needed rain triggers mudslides, debris flows in Los Angeles burn-scar areas

Southern California received some much-needed rainfall over the last two days, which helped with the ongoing wildfire fight across the Los Angeles area. However, the return of the rain triggered Flash Flood Warnings, mudslides and debris flows in burn-scar areas, forcing officials to close roads and schools in the region.

FOXWEATHER

🏥 Deadly drone attack targets hospital in Sudan’s Darfur

Attacks on hospitals rampant in besieged el-Fasher, where army-aligned militias are pushing back RSF fighters.

ALJAZEERA

🏥 Dozens killed in drone attack on hospital in Sudan’s Darfur

Attacks on hospitals rampant in besieged el-Fasher, where army-aligned militias are pushing back RSF fighters.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 The Eaton Fire forced them from their homes. Here's what residents took with them

Many residents in Altadena, Calif., evacuated not knowing it would be the last time they would see their homes standing. Their decisions about what possessions to take were rushed — or not made at all.

NPR

🇮🇱 15th-century hoard of gold and silver coins discovered in Israel near Sea of Galilee

A coin hoard dating to the 15th century has been discovered near a medieval synagogue in Israel. Why it was deposited there, however, is a mystery.

LIVESCIENCE

💒 The reason why Meghan Markle 'broke royal protocol' on her first official engagement with the Queen - and Harry's surprising reaction

In her months of dating Prince Harry and in the lead up to their wedding, there had been a number of critical stories in the press showing she was happy to trample on royal protocol.

DAILYMAIL

📰 Pit bull put down after attacking, killing woman in Tucson, Arizona

A Tucson woman was killed by a pit bull mix she was fostering earlier this week, 13 News has confirmed. The Tucson Police Department told 13 News on Monday that there was a death investigation following an incident at a home in the 6800 block of East Via Arroyo the day before. The home is near South Kolb Road and Interstate 10. Nearby resident Raj Sihota said he and his family were panicked the evening the incident unfolded and they saw police vehicles in the area. After finding out more about the incident, he extends his condolences to the family. "It's sad and I pray for the family," Sihota said. "It's really sad and it's really scary for the whole neighborhood. It's devastating." On Friday, Jan. 24, the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner confirmed the death of 61-year-old Tina Weger was from the attack. The manner of death was accidental. The dog, which Weger had been fostering for more than a year, was euthanized after the attack by the Pima Animal Care Center.

SOTT

🔥 How the Commanders went from toxic Dan Snyder era and bottom-two record to the cusp of Super Bowl in 12 months

It has been less than two years since Dan Snyder relinquished control of the Washington Commanders, but it must feel like a lifetime for the fans, such has been the transformation since.

DAILYMAIL

🇮🇱 What to Know About the 4 Newly Released Israeli Hostages

The young women freed on Saturday were working as “spotters” for Israel’s army when they were abducted in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023.

NYTIMES

💻 Fast Times at West Wing High

Tech tycoons joining political big shots equals an ego explosion.

NYTIMES

🏛️ Let’s Get to the Marrow of What Trump Just Did

Three policy wonks dissect President Donald Trump’s executive orders on border security, immigration, government efficiency and beyond.

NYTIMES

🔥 UN relocates non-critical staff from North Kivu, DR Congo

The UN is temporarily relocating non-essential staff from Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Saturday without interrupting its operations in the country at a time heightened security concerns.

UN

🇮🇱 What’s UNDOF? Why UN peacekeepers patrol the Israel-Syria border

More than 1,100 UN peacekeepers are currently deployed in the Golan, a demilitarised zone along the Israel-Syria border at what is a tense and dangerous time in the history of the region. But, why are the Blue Helmets there?

UN

💼 Sniffing Out the Rot at the Defense Dept – Anti-Corruption Council’s Tetiana Nikolaenko

Kyiv Post exclusive interview with Tetiana Nikolaenko, a former investigative journalist and long-term member of the public Anti-Corruption Council.

KYIVPOST

🇦🇺 Madison Keys edges out shock win over defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to claim her first Grand Slam at the Australian Open

MATTHEW LAMBERT: Madison Keys is a Grand Slam champion at last, fulfilling the destiny that had been laid out for her since she turned pro at the precocious age of 14.

DAILYMAIL

🤖 Adele's former home 'unsellable' because she said it was haunted

Sometimes even star power isn't enough to sell a house that has a paranormal reputation. Lock House - a sprawling Grade II-listed mansion nestled in t...

UM

🔥 ‘My heart is split in two’: The women returning to homes in northern Gaza

Women in Gaza tell their stories of loss and grief as they plan what to do when they return home.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 ‘My heart is split in two’: The women waiting to return to northern Gaza

Women in Gaza tell their stories of loss and grief as they plan what to do when they return home.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 Trump's controversial pick for defence secretary confirmed

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's controversial choice for US defence secretary, has been confirmed for the job.

SKY

⚡ Trump's controversial pick for defence secretary confirmed after Vance casts tie-breaking vote

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's controversial choice for US defence secretary, has been confirmed for the job.

SKY

🇮🇱 Hamas releases four Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners

Live television footage showed the moment four female Israeli soldiers were paraded in front of a crowd in Gaza City before being handed over to the Red Cross.

SMH

⚔️ US drugs kingpin is arrested in UK after his wife posted pictures of their European holidays - allowing detectives to track them down

Luis Grijalba was grabbed by National Crime Agency officers near London Bridge on December 29 on an international warrant, on charges of exporting cocaine from Costa Rica.

DAILYMAIL

🔥 Changing Tunes

The artists we love are always changing. But there’s part of all of us that’s impervious to external forces.

NYTIMES

🌧️ Trump’s ‘Stop Virus Research’ Order Reignites ‘Ukraine Biolab’ Disinformation Campaign

The WSJ “exclusive” report that President Trump was preparing to halt funding for research into virulent viruses saw pro-Russian disinformation channels switching to top gear.

KYIVPOST

🇦🇺 Australian Open: Madison Keys – Teenage prodigy to Grand Slam champ at 29

Madison Keys wins her first Grand Slam by ending Aryna Sabalenka&#039;s hopes of a third straight Australian Open title.

ALJAZEERA

🤖 9 UN peacekeepers injured as rebels close in on eastern Congo’s main city

Nine United Nations peacekeepers in eastern Congo sustained injuries during fighting with the M23 armed group, the U.N. said, as the rebels close in on Goma

ABC

🔥 A man set himself on fire outside a Tunisian synagogue and was killed by police

Tunisian authorities say a man set himself on fire in front of the capital&rsquo;s Grand Synagogue and was killed by police

ABC

🇮🇱 Four Israeli soldiers released in hostage swap

Hamas militants handed over four captive female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday after parading them in front of a crowd.

SMH

🔥 Chuck Schumer challenges Trump to declassify UFO documents. Experts say it's a good move

Trump has ordered declassifying of documents regarding the JFK assassination and more. Schumer says do UFOs next

SALON

🏛️ Trump calls on the federal government to recognize North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe

President Trump made good on a campaign promise to ask the Department of the Interior to recognize the Lumbee people of North Carolina — a tribe whose Native identity has long been called into question.

NPR

🇮🇱 What We Know About the Released Hostages

The young women were working as “spotters” for Israel’s army when they were abducted in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023.

NYTIMES

🌐 Elon's global takeover: Can one billionaire dismantle democracy? We'll find out

Musk's feud with Steve Bannon is largely self-indulgent theater — but the global consequences could be nasty

SALON

🎬 David Lynch’s (Possible) Realism

His movies were dreamlike. But what if life is a dream?

NEWYORKER

🤖 Tom Brady, Armchair Quarterback

In his new gig, the former player turned “N.F.L. on Fox” commentator is back to work, but is he any good?

NEWYORKER

📉 What We See in Lauren Sanchez’s Cleavage

The hemline index correlates the strength of the economy with women’s skirt lengths—minis in a bull market, midis in bear. In our sociopolitical moment, it could make more sense to consider what might be called the boob index.

NEWYORKER

👔 Donald Trump Throws the Doors to the Patriot Wing Open

More than fifteen hundred of the January 6th rioters were pardoned by the President. What will they do next?

NEWYORKER

🤖 A Spirit of Vengeance in Trump’s First Week

“There is no distinction between his personal grievances and his policy aims,” Evan Osnos says.

NEWYORKER

🏛️ Pakistani court sentences 4 people to death for blasphemy

A Pakistani court has sentenced four people to death for blasphemy

ABC

🤖 Thai authorities seek to ease air pollution in capital by offering free public transport

Thai authorities have made travel by public transport in Bangkok free for a week, the latest tactic to try to tackle soaring levels of air pollution that have already seen hundreds of schools closed and employees working from home

ABC

⚡ Ireland and UK clean up after unprecedented Storm Éowyn brings record winds and damage

Emergency crews are cleaning up after a storm bearing record-breaking winds left at least one person dead and more than a million without power across the island of Ireland and Scotland

ABC

🇮🇱 Middle East latest: Hamas releases 4 Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners

Hamas militants have released four female Israeli soldiers they held captive for 15 months in a planned exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees in Israel

ABC

🏛️ "Boggles my mind": Experts think Trump's "blatantly unconstitutional" order has a chance with SCOTUS

Fate of Trump birthright citizenship order depends on whether Supreme Court conservatives "take history seriously"

SALON

🔥 These are the new rules for saving for retirement

Pension plans and Social Security checks are iffier than ever. Here's what to know about planning for the future

SALON

👔 Thrilled, scared and unsurprised: Americans react to Trump's first week

We spoke to 10 Americans across the political spectrum about Donald Trump's first actions as president.

BBC

👔 India and Indonesia deepen cooperation in defense, trade and maritime security

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met with visiting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in New Delhi as the two countries signed cooperation agreements on health, defense, digital technology and maritime affairs to expand ties

ABC

⚔️ Israel Welcomes the Return of the Women Who Warned of a Raid From Gaza

Young female “spotters” for Israel’s army reported suspicious activity across the border. When Hamas attacked, 15 were killed and seven abducted. Four came home on Saturday.

NYTIMES

🗳️ Lukashenko: Before 2025 election, ‘still afraid of the people’

As Belarus votes amid repression, what drives Alexander Lukashenko, the president likely to secure a seventh term.

ALJAZEERA

💼 New York’s Congestion Pricing Could Worsen Traffic in Poor Neighborhoods

​​On a frigid, gray morning this month, a half-dozen community advocates stood on a street corner in the South Bronx, struggling to be heard over the roar of heavy trucks. New York had recently begun charging vehicles to enter the city’s central business district, becoming the first in the nation to try to reduce traffic [&#8230;]

ICN

🔥 Hamas releases 4 more hostages as part of ceasefire agreement with Israel

Four female soldiers taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023 by Hamas were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza on Saturday morning, and then transferred to the Israeli military.

NPR

💼 How Improv Comedians Make a Living Teaching Corporate Workshops

For some improv comedians, Fortune 1000 companies can help make the funny business more lucrative.

NYTIMES

🤖 AI Can Work for Us

A.I. can be designed to dramatically enhance individual empowerment.

NYTIMES

🗳️ His Opponents Sidelined, Lukashenko Is Set for a 7th Term in Belarus

President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, a close ally of Russia’s leader, Vladimir V. Putin, has been making signs of reaching out to the West. He is all but certain to win an election on Sunday.

NYTIMES

🌐 Secret depravity of the Davos global elite: More sex parties than ever, NDAs for prostitutes, transsexual women… and the most commonly-requested sex act revealed

EXCLUSIVE: The forum, which started on Monday, has welcomed more than 3,000 business and political leaders to the Swiss Alps for talks.

DAILYMAIL

⚡ Ladies and Gentlemen, 38 Key Musical Moments on ‘S.N.L.’

As the show celebrates its 50th season, look back at some of its most fiery, shocking and groundbreaking performances.

NYTIMES

🔥 Gunfire and Bandits Make School an Impossible Dream for Haitian Children

Some school buildings are in gang-occupied territory or have become de facto shelters for those forced from their homes, leaving hundreds of thousands with no chance for formal learning.

NYTIMES

📉 Amazon’s Fight With Unions Heads to Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia are voting on whether to form the first union in the Amazon-owned chain. The company is pushing back.

NYTIMES

🔥 How My Trip to Quit Sugar Quickly Became a Journey Into Hell

For my whole life, I’ve been a hard-core sweets junkie. Could a spa help me quit in a week?

NYTIMES

🏦 ‘Leveraged to the hilt’: PE-backed firms hit by wave of bankruptcies

High interest rates and thrifty consumers pushed record number of portfolio companies into bankruptcy last year

FT

🔥 Tom Green, Former Provocateur, Is Building Something New

A Y2K-era phenomenon most famous for his MTV prank show and surreal brand of comedy, Green pioneered ideas that thrive today.

NYTIMES

🔥 Inside the $32 Billion Industry Transforming Marijuana

Inside the $32 billion industry transforming marijuana, its consumption and beliefs about its ability to heal.

NYTIMES

🤖 Should Sports be a College Major? Some, including Nike, Say Yes

The idea of offering a degree in sports has gained momentum now that college athletes can be paid. Now Nike is joining some academics in pushing for it to become a reality.

NYTIMES

🤖 The Evidence For the Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Explained

Here’s why doctors recommend getting specific shots at specific times — as well as what happens when parents stray from that advice.

NYTIMES

🇯🇵 Japan Once Dominated the Art Market. Is the Country Ready for a Comeback?

Japanese collectors spent billions on European paintings during the bubble economy of the 1980s. Officials today hope to inspire a new generation of art lovers.

NYTIMES

📸 Financial Advice on Social Media Is Growing. And Risky.

Everyday investors are turning to financial influencers, or ‘fin-fluencers,’ to learn how to manage their finances, but experts say rooting out misinformation is challenging.

NYTIMES

🌧️ 5 money-draining mistakes travelers make when planning a vacation

People get a lot wrong when it comes to paying for vacation, say travel experts, and that can cost serious cash. Here's how to plan a trip that's safe, adventurous and under budget.

NPR

🔥 What is the world's deadliest food?

Organisms from three different natural kingdoms battle it out for the title "deadliest food."

LIVESCIENCE

🌡️ Vermont’s Climate Superfund Faces First Legal Challenge from Fossil Fuel Interests

The other shoe has inevitably dropped in response to Vermont’s climate superfund law: The American Petroleum Institute (API) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have filed the first suit against the state’s landmark “polluters pay” legislation in U.S. District Court for Vermont.&#160; The Climate Superfund Act made Vermont the first state in the nation to [&#8230;]

ICN

🇮🇱 Hamas gunmen hand over four Israeli soldiers

The women will return to Israel before 200 Palestinians are released from jail

FT

📰 Why Trump’s Positions on EVs Would Shoot America in the Foot

From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Aynsley O’Neill with green transportation journalist Jim Motavalli.&#160; As part of his Day One executive order titled “Unleashing American Energy,” President Donald Trump rolled back the Biden administration’s goal for half of vehicles sold in America by 2030 to be [&#8230;]

ICN

🇮🇱 Here’s What We Know About the 4 Released Hostages

The young women were working as “spotters” for Israel’s army when they were abducted in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023.

NYTIMES

🔥 Hamas hands over four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross as part of ceasefire deal

Live television footage showed the moment four female Israeli soldiers were paraded in front of a crowd in Gaza City before being handed over to the Red Cross.

SMH

🌧️ Moldovan President Maia Sandu Visits Kyiv for Talks With Ukrainian Leadership

Solidarity, the gas crisis in Moldova, and EU accession on the agenda.

KYIVPOST

🤖 Revealed: Peaches Geldof's widower's new love. He raised two sons alone after her heroin overdose. Now his life has been changed by influencer whose little-known practice has helped bring him peace

Almost 11 years have passed since musician Thomas Cohen made the most distressing discovery imaginable - his wife, Peaches, dead from a heroin overdose, in the spare room of their home.

DAILYMAIL

🇷🇺 ‘Loud explosion’: survivor recounts Azerbaijan Airlines crash

Azerbaijan has publicly stated that Russian air defenses shot down the plan, but Moscow has refused responsibility.

KYIVPOST

🔥 Hamas releases four Israeli soldiers held in Gaza as part of ceasefire deal

Israel expected to release dozens of Palestinians held in Israeli jails as part of the ceasefire deal.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 Four Israeli soldiers released by Hamas from Gaza as part of ceasefire deal

Israel is expected to release dozens of Palestinians held in Israeli jails as part of the ceasefire deal.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 Four Israeli soldiers, 200 Palestinians released in Gaza ceasefire deal

The exchange is the second since a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect last Sunday.

ALJAZEERA

🔥 Four Israeli soldiers, 200 Palestinians released under Gaza truce deal

The exchange is the second since a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect last Sunday.

ALJAZEERA

🌧️ Poland on Track to Cut Benefits for Ukrainian Refugees

While support for Ukraine is not in question, welfare paid in Poland is.

KYIVPOST

🔥 Archbishop Anastasios, who revived the Orthodox Church in Albania, dies at 95

Archbishop Anastasios, who revived the Orthodox Church of Albania after the fall of the communist regime in the country, has died

ABC

⚔️ Yemen's Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says

Yemen&rsquo;s Houthi rebels have unilaterally released 153 war detainees

ABC

🌧️ Zelensky Warns Putin Wants to ‘Manipulate’ Trump on Ukraine

Putin praised Trump, calling him a “smart” leader and saying he could have prevented “the conflict” in Ukraine.

KYIVPOST

⚔️ Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico tilts towards Russia

Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging &#039;coup d’etat&#039; in league with foreigners.

ALJAZEERA

⚔️ Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico’s tilt towards Russia

Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging &#039;coup d’etat&#039; in league with foreigners.

ALJAZEERA

🌧️ British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine 24 January 2025

Latest from the British Defence Intelligence.

KYIVPOST

🗳️ Belarus Election Offers Lukashenko Versus No One Else

All of Lukashenko’s opponents are in prison or in exile and any form of criticism against Lukashenko is banned in Belarus.

KYIVPOST

🤖 Spain plans 100% house tax on foreigners: Will it fix the housing crisis?

Socialist PM Sanchez announces several measures, including 100 percent tax on foreigners, to tackle the housing crisis.

ALJAZEERA

🇷🇺 Russia Imports $18.2B Worth of Precision Manufacturing Machines Since 2023

China became the major supplier of computer numerical control (CNC) machines and components for Russia after 2022, but Switzerland was not far behind.

KYIVPOST

🔥 US President tours neighbours destroyed by fire in Los Angeles

US President Donald Trump has vowed to hold California's leadership to account as he toured neighbourhoods destroyed by fire in Los Angeles.

SMH

🇷🇺 Two Apartment Blocks Damaged in Russian Drone Strike in Kyiv Region

Nine apartments and six vehicles were reportedly damaged

KYIVPOST

⚔️ In Buffalo, There Are Two Words on Everyone’s Lips: ‘Go Bills’

Devotion runs deep in western New York for an N.F.L. team that has never won a Super Bowl. Will this be the year that loyalty is rewarded?

NYTIMES