BayView Secures North American Rights to FlareFlow Microdramas
BayView Entertainment has picked up North American rights to FlareFlow microdramas. The Los Angeles-based distributor will release the…
Month: January 2026
Indonesia Stock CEO Resigns After $80 Billion Market Drop
The head of Indonesia's stock exchange has quit after a two-day plunge wiped out $80 billion from the…
China Shifts to Services to Boost Consumer Spending
China's government has unveiled a new strategy to encourage spending on services such as trains, cruises and concerts.…
Trump Warns UK Over China Ties After Starmer-Xi Meeting
President Donald Trump warned the UK against closer ties with China hours after Prime Minister Keir Starmer held…
Trumps Attend Melania Documentary Premiere at Kennedy Center
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walked the red carpet at the Kennedy Center for the premiere…
Halo Marks 25 Years with Fest, Free Items and Fan Events
The Halo video game series turns 25 in 2026 with a full year of events. Highlights include a…
Ethos Goes Public on Nasdaq as Insurtech Rivals Fade
Ethos Technologies debuted on Nasdaq Thursday, raising $200 million in one of 2026's first big tech IPOs. The…
Australian Open Men’s Semis: Alcaraz vs Zverev, Sinner vs Djokovic
Four top men remain in the Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. Semifinals…
Green Ice Covers Czech Lake Lipno in Rare Winter Bloom
Ice on Lake Lipno in South Bohemia froze green from trapped cyanobacteria at the end of 2025. Researchers…
February Guild Awards Set to Influence 2026 Oscars Race
Eyes turn to February for DGA and PGA awards that often predict Oscar winners. Sinners and One Battle…
Oscar Race Tightens as Industry Awards Shape Final Contenders
The 2026 Oscar race has fully formed after months of festival circuit competition. Five films are leading with…
Sandisk’s Stunning Forecast Vindicated by Explosive Earnings Beat
The storage chip maker reported fiscal second-quarter earnings that crushed analyst expectations, with revenue guidance for the next…
Senate blocks budget as Democrats push ICE reform demands
The Senate failed to advance a major government funding package Thursday as Democrats blocked the measure, demanding the…
Border Czar Plans Drawdown of ICE Agents in Minnesota
Tom Homan, the White House border czar, said he will reduce the number of ICE and CBP agents…
K-pop Women Lead 2026 Grammy Nods in Major Categories
Nominations for the 2026 Grammys put women tied to K-pop in the spotlight across top categories. Acts like…
Reed and Koepka Eye PGA Tour Returns from LIV Golf
Patrick Reed has quit LIV Golf and plans to return to the PGA Tour next year. His move…
MLS Players Face World Cup Preparation Challenge During Winter Break
USMNT players competing in MLS face a unique challenge as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup: a…
Blood Test May Detect Parkinson’s Years Before Symptoms
A new study shows blood tests could spot Parkinson's disease long before symptoms start. Scientists identified markers linked…
Blood Test May Detect Parkinson’s Years Before Tremors Start
A new blood test shows promise in spotting Parkinson's disease long before the shaking and stiffness set in.…
Thessaloniki Festival’s Agora Reveals New Projects Lineup
Agora, the industry side of the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, has released its project lineup for the March event.…
Microsoft’s AI Spending Gamble Rattles Wall Street
Microsoft's stock suffered its worst day in over a decade after the company reported strong earnings but revealed…
L3Harris Stock Climbs as Investors Parse Mixed Guidance
L3Harris Technologies shares have climbed to their highest levels in weeks, yet confusion over the company's forward guidance…
EU Hits Iran with Sanctions on 15 Officials and Eyes IRGC Terror Label
EU foreign ministers approved sanctions on 15 Iranian officials over a deadly protest crackdown. The bloc also advanced…
Gunfire and Explosions Hit Niger Airport in Night Attack
Residents in Niger's capital Niamey heard intense gunfire and explosions near the international airport overnight. The site, key…
DHS Funding Standoff Risks Shutdown as Fed Holds Rates Steady
A battle over Department of Homeland Security funding could lead to a partial government shutdown as Democrats demand…
Shutdown Looms Over DHS Funding Fight as Fed Keeps Rates Steady
A partial government shutdown threatens half of federal agencies unless Congress resolves a dispute over DHS funding by…
Deezer Opens AI Music Detection to Industry Rivals
The French streaming service has begun licensing its AI detection system to competitors, marking a major industry shift…
Bill Belichick Misses First-Ballot Hall of Fame Induction
Bill Belichick fell short of the votes needed for immediate induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.…
Champions League Matchday 8 Delivers Late Drama and Final Standings
Matchday 8 of the Champions League league phase wrapped up with all 36 teams in action on January…
NASA Finds Io’s Mightiest Volcano Eruption Yet
NASA's Juno mission has detected the strongest volcanic eruption recorded on Io, Jupiter's fiery moon. The event, seen…