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Iran Denies Death Sentence for Protester Erfan Soltani Amid Crackdown

January 15, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Iran's judiciary denies plans to execute detained protester Erfan Soltani, saying his charges carry only prison time. This comes as families and activists report conflicting information amid a deadly crackdown…

Science

T. rex Took 40 Years to Reach Full Size, Study Finds

January 15, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Tyrannosaurus rex needed about 40 years to hit its full size of eight tons, according to the largest study of its bones yet. This pushes back old ideas and raises…

US

Trump Threatens Insurrection Act Amid Minneapolis ICE Protests

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Protests in Minneapolis over ICE actions have prompted President Trump to threaten use of the Insurrection Act, a 219-year-old law allowing military deployment in U.S. cities. This comes amid growing…

Entertainment

Entertainment 360 Elevates Five Assistants to Managers in LA

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Five staff members at Entertainment 360 in Los Angeles have moved up from assistants to managers. They now handle clients in both literary and talent areas.

World

Uganda Counts Votes in Tense Election Between Museveni and Bobi Wine

January 15, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Vote counting is underway in Uganda's presidential election after polls closed on January 15, 2026. Opposition leader Bobi Wine alleges rigging amid reports of delays, internet shutdowns, and heavy security…

Technology

US Slaps 25% Tariff on Nvidia H200 Chips for China Sales

January 15, 2026 Amanda Reeves

President Trump announced a 25% tariff on Nvidia's H200 AI chips for sales to China. The move balances export approvals with revenue collection, though Chinese customs are now blocking entry.

US

Trump Threatens Troops in Minnesota Over Protests

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

President Donald Trump has threatened to use the Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota if protests continue after an ICE agent shooting. Local leaders call for federal agents to…

Sports

Standout Stars Set to Shine in 2026 Olympic Hockey

January 15, 2026 Amanda Reeves

National teams have named their rosters for the 2026 Olympic men's hockey event in Italy. Stars like Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon lead squads ready to compete in Milan starting…

World

ICE Officer Shoots Man in Leg After Shovel Attack in Minneapolis

January 15, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Federal officers faced an attack during an arrest attempt in north Minneapolis, leading to a shooting. The event highlights ongoing clashes between ICE agents and city residents amid a major…

Technology

Wikimedia Foundation Strikes AI Deals with Tech Giants on 25th Birthday

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

The Wikimedia Foundation marked its 25th anniversary by revealing new paid deals with major AI companies. The partnerships provide access to Wikipedia's vast content library to support tech firms' data…

Science

Altamura Man: Neanderthal Trapped in Italian Cave for 150,000 Years

January 15, 2026 Tyler Brennan

A Neanderthal known as the Altamura Man died after falling into a cave near Altamura, Italy, around 150,000 years ago. His body, still embedded in the cave wall, has given…

US

Mental health grants restored after 24-hour funding crisis

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

For less than a day, thousands of mental health and addiction treatment programs across the United States faced sudden funding cuts. By late Wednesday, the administration reversed course.

Sports

Rams Running Game Powers Playoff Push After Top Regular Season

January 15, 2026 Vincent K

Los Angeles Rams leaned on a strong running game all season, finishing second in rushing efficiency over the past decade. That effort carried them through the regular season and into…

Entertainment

Springsteen Biopic Heads to Hulu Later This Month

January 15, 2026 Vincent K

The Scott Cooper-directed film chronicling the making of Springsteen's Nebraska album will be available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ starting January 23.

Technology

Warhammer Team Crafts Stunning Nightbringer Miniatures

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Two Warhammer Community staff members painted unique takes on the C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer. Their work shows different styles for this early 2026 standout miniature.

Science

Post-Meal Blood Sugar Spikes Tied to 69% Higher Alzheimer’s Risk

January 15, 2026 Vincent K

Researchers at the University of Liverpool found that higher blood sugar after meals raises the risk of Alzheimer's disease by 69%. The effect holds even without obvious brain damage, based…

Sports

Kershaw, Verlander, Scherzer: Who Leads as Top Pitcher?

January 15, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Three star pitchers dominate talks about the best of their generation: Clayton Kershaw, Justin Verlander, and Max Scherzer. Their stats show different strengths in regular seasons, strikeouts, and playoffs.

Entertainment

Fawzia Mirza to Direct South Asian Horror Film Bhoot

January 15, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Fawzia Mirza, known for The Queen of My Dreams, takes on Bhoot, a new South Asian paranormal thriller. The film comes from Toronto producers and stars writer Dana Abraham.

World

Uganda Election Faces Delays and Internet Blackout Chaos

January 15, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Voting in Uganda's presidential election started late across many areas due to faulty machines and an internet blackout. President Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in a tense rematch.

Science

Scientists Uncover Mystery of Earth’s Frozen Past 700 Million Years Ago

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

New research has shed light on one of Earth's most extreme climate events, when the planet froze over completely more than 700 million years ago. Scientists now believe they understand…

US

European Troops Land in Greenland Amid US-Denmark Standoff

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

European troops have started arriving in Greenland's capital Nuuk following tense talks in Washington between Denmark, Greenland and US officials. The move comes as disagreements over the island's control deepen.

Entertainment

X Restricts Grok After Global Outcry Over Explicit Deepfakes

January 15, 2026 Amanda Reeves

X has deployed new technological measures to prevent Grok from creating sexually explicit deepfakes, responding to investigations from multiple countries and widespread criticism.

World

Venezuela’s Machado Meets Trump at White House on Thursday

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's key opposition leader, will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday. This comes as she offers her Nobel Prize to Trump in…

Technology

Microsoft Buys 100,000 Tons of Carbon Credits from Indian Firm Varaha

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Microsoft has agreed to buy more than 100,000 tons of carbon removal credits from Indian startup Varaha over the next three years. The deal uses biochar from cotton crop waste…

US

Crew-11 Astronauts Return Early from ISS After Medical Issue

January 15, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Four astronauts from NASA's Crew-11 mission returned to Earth early, splashing down off San Diego after five months on the ISS due to a medical concern. The crew completed a…

Sports

Harden Sees Playoff Path for Struggling Clippers

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

James Harden says the Clippers can turn their season around and reach the playoffs. The team sits eight and a half games out of a Western Conference spot with recent…

World

Uganda Election Faces Delays and Internet Blackout

January 15, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Uganda's presidential election began with widespread delays and an internet blackout. President Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in a key rematch as voters wait in long lines.

Technology

Compile Heart Preps School RPG by Megami Tensei Co-Creator Okada

January 15, 2026 Vincent K

Compile Heart has teased a new school RPG produced by Kouji Okada, co-creator of Megami Tensei and Persona. The full announcement lands on January 29, bringing together former Atlus staff…

Science

Scientists Challenge Decades-Old Theory About Dark Matter’s Origin

January 15, 2026 Vincent K

A new study challenges the long-held belief that dark matter must be cold when it forms. Scientists now show it could have started blazing hot and still shaped the universe…

US

ICE Agent Shoots Venezuelan Man in Minneapolis Amid Tensions

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

ICE officers shot a Venezuelan man in the leg in Minneapolis after he attacked them, according to DHS. The incident follows a week of protests after the fatal shooting of…