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

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

A new school RPG from Compile Heart, produced by Megami Tensei co-creator Kouji Okada, will get its full reveal on January 29. The teaser highlights a reunion of ex-Atlus talent…

Science

Dark Matter May Have Started Hot and Cooled Later

January 15, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Scientists say dark matter might have begun as fast-moving hot particles right after the Big Bang. It cooled enough over time to shape galaxies as we see them today.

Sports

Flagg Sidelined Again as Ankle Injury Plagues Mavs Star

January 15, 2026 Vincent K

Dallas Mavericks guard Cooper Flagg left Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets after suffering a left ankle sprain, the second time in as many games he has been sidelined with…

Entertainment

Shah Rukh Khan’s King Leads IMDb’s Top Indian Films for 2026

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film King has claimed the top position on IMDb's most anticipated Indian movies list for 2026. The ranking comes from user engagement across the platform's massive…

World

Zelensky Declares Energy Emergency Amid Ukraine’s Deep Freeze

January 15, 2026 Amanda Reeves

President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared a state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector after Russian attacks crippled power supplies during harsh winter weather. Kyiv residents endure long blackouts and freezing…

Science

New Gene Mutation Linked to Rare Baby Diabetes

January 15, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Researchers identified mutations in the TMEM167A gene as the cause of a rare diabetes type in six newborns. The discovery explains high blood sugar and brain issues in these babies.

US

ICE Agent Kills Woman in Minneapolis Street Shooting

January 15, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Renee Good, 37, died after an ICE agent fired shots at her car in Minneapolis. The incident has sparked outrage, protests, and legal challenges to federal immigration enforcement.

World

Denmark and Greenland reject Trump’s takeover bid after tense talks

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Top officials from Denmark and Greenland met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday to discuss President Trump's escalating threats to seize the…

Technology

Thinking Machines Lab Loses Two Co-Founders to OpenAI Return

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab has lost two co-founders, Barret Zoph and Luke Metz, who are returning to OpenAI. The departures come less than a year after the startup's launch…

US

Senate Republicans Block Venezuela War Powers Resolution

January 15, 2026 Vincent K

Senate Republicans stopped a war powers resolution that would have required President Trump to get Congress's okay before more military moves in Venezuela. The close vote showed party lines holding…

Sports

Wizards’ Trae Young Out Until After All-Star Break With Leg Injuries

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Trae Young, the Washington Wizards' new star guard, will miss time through the All-Star break due to injuries in his right leg. The team will check on his progress after…

World

US and UK Pull Staff from Qatar Base Over Iran Tensions

January 15, 2026 Tyler Brennan

The United States and United Kingdom are pulling some military personnel from a key base in Qatar. This move comes as President Donald Trump considers action against Iran over its…

Technology

FTC Settles with GM Over Sale of Driver Location Data

January 15, 2026 Vincent K

General Motors and its OnStar service have reached a final deal with the FTC to stop selling drivers' location data without clear permission. The order sets strict rules on data…

Science

First-Ever Medical Evacuation Cuts ISS Mission Short by Month

January 15, 2026 Vincent K

NASA has ended the Crew-11 mission more than a month ahead of schedule after one astronaut developed a medical concern, marking the first time a health issue has forced an…

US

US halts immigrant visas from 75 countries

January 15, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

The Trump administration announced it will indefinitely pause immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries starting January 21, marking a significant expansion of restrictions on legal immigration pathways to…

Sports

Steelers Face New Era After Mike Tomlin Steps Down as Coach

January 15, 2026 Vincent K

Mike Tomlin ended his 19-year run as Pittsburgh Steelers coach on Tuesday, leaving the team to find its fourth head coach since 1969. His departure comes after a playoff loss…

Entertainment

Palm Royale Creators Discuss Season 2 Finale Wedding Twist

January 15, 2026 Tyler Brennan

The Season 2 finale of Palm Royale ends with a surprise wedding that changes everything for Maxine. Creators weigh in on what it means for the show's future amid body…

US

Federal court allows California’s new congressional map to take effect

January 14, 2026 Amanda Reeves

A three-judge federal panel cleared the way for California's Proposition 50 to take effect, allowing the state to use redrawn congressional districts designed to help Democrats gain five House seats.

Sports

PGA Tour reshapes 2026 fall schedule with new events

January 14, 2026 Amanda Reeves

The PGA Tour has announced significant changes to its 2026 fall schedule, introducing two new events in Asheville, North Carolina and Austin, Texas while removing tournaments from California and Mississippi.

World

Denmark Rejects Trump’s Greenland Bid After Tense White House Talks

January 14, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Senior officials from Denmark and Greenland walked away from White House talks with no resolution to President Trump's repeated demands to acquire the Arctic island, with both sides maintaining firm…

Technology

Google Releases Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for Pixel Phones

January 14, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Google began sending Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 to Pixel devices this week. It includes fixes for battery problems, connectivity glitches, and system crashes ahead of the stable version in…

Science

SpaceX Sets Record with Rapid Cape Canaveral Starlink Launch

January 14, 2026 Amanda Reeves

SpaceX completed its fourth Starlink mission of 2026 on Wednesday, continuing an aggressive launch schedule that has the company operating at record-breaking speed from its Florida launch facility.

US

Oglala Sioux Tribe Demands Release of Members Held by ICE in Minneapolis

January 14, 2026 Vincent K

Three Oglala Sioux tribal members remain in ICE custody after arrests in Minneapolis, prompting demands for their release. The tribe argues the detentions break federal law and treaties.

Sports

Seahawks’ QB Gamble Pays Off as Darnold Leads Return to Playoffs

January 14, 2026 Vincent K

The Seattle Seahawks' decision to trade Geno Smith and sign Sam Darnold has proven successful, with the team returning to the playoffs after a quarterback overhaul in March.

Entertainment

Kiefer Sutherland arrested in Hollywood ride-share assault

January 14, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Emmy-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in the early hours of Monday after an alleged altercation with a ride-share driver in Hollywood. He has since been released on bond and…

Technology

App Downloads Slow as Users Become Pickier

January 14, 2026 Vincent K

The mobile app market showed a puzzling split in 2025: fewer apps being downloaded overall, but users spending more money than ever on the ones they keep.

Science

Ancient Wolf’s Last Meal Reveals Woolly Rhino Extinction Mystery

January 14, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Researchers have sequenced the complete genome of a woolly rhinoceros from a piece of meat discovered in the stomach of an ancient wolf, uncovering new details about how the species…

Sports

Oregon QB Dante Moore Returns for 2026 Season, Eyes Ducks Glory

January 14, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Dante Moore, Oregon's star quarterback, decided to stay with the Ducks for 2026 instead of entering the NFL Draft. The move keeps a key leader in place for a national…

Entertainment

Actor Timothy Busfield Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges After Surrender

January 14, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Timothy Busfield turned himself in to face charges of child sex abuse tied to his work directing on the TV show 'The Cleaning Lady.' The actor says the accusations are…

World

US moves Gaza plan to phase two with new administration

January 14, 2026 Amanda Reeves

The United States has announced the start of phase two of its Gaza peace plan, centred on a technocratic Palestinian administration, disarmament of armed groups and long-term reconstruction of the…