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World

Five Dead in Iran Gas Blasts Amid US Tensions

February 1, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Explosions from gas leaks in two Iranian cities left five dead and at least 14 injured. The blasts fueled online talk of sabotage during high tensions with the US.

US

Democrat Menefee Takes Texas House Seat in Runoff Win

February 1, 2026 Vincent K

Christian Menefee, a Democrat from Houston, won a special runoff election Saturday for Texas's 18th Congressional District. He will finish the term of the late Rep. Sylvester Turner, shrinking the…

US

Judge Orders Release of 5-Year-Old Boy and Father from ICE Detention

February 1, 2026 Amanda Reeves

A U.S. judge has directed ICE to release 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from detention in Texas. The pair were picked up in Minnesota during a large immigration…

Technology

Xbox Game Pass Delivers February’s Biggest Gaming Releases

February 1, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Microsoft is bringing a substantial wave of new games to Xbox Game Pass throughout February 2026, with major releases arriving weekly starting early in the month.

Sports

Volkanovski Faces Lopes in UFC 325 Rematch at Sydney Arena

February 1, 2026 Vincent K

UFC 325 saw featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski rematch Diego Lopes at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The card featured strong undercard results from Road to UFC finals and main card…

Sports

Volkanovski Faces Lopes Again in UFC 325 Title Rematch

February 1, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Alexander Volkanovski defended his UFC featherweight title against Diego Lopes in a rematch at UFC 325 in Sydney. The card featured strong performances across divisions, including Road to UFC finals.

Science

Giant Virus from Japanese Pond Offers Clues to Multicellular Life Origins

February 1, 2026 Vincent K

A new giant virus discovered in a Japanese pond infects amoebas and has features that differ from similar viruses. Researchers say it helps explain the shift from simple cells to…

Entertainment

Epstein Files Name Jay-Z, Weinstein and Pusha T in New Release

February 1, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

A huge release of Jeffrey Epstein documents on Friday includes names like Jay-Z, Harvey Weinstein and Pusha T. The files come from the US Justice Department and cover years of…

Entertainment

Demond Wilson, Star of ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 79

February 1, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Demond Wilson, the actor who played Lamont Sanford on the groundbreaking 1970s sitcom 'Sanford and Son,' died Friday at his home in Palm Springs, California. He was 79.

Finance

Powell May Stay at Fed After Term Ends Despite Warsh Pick

January 31, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

President Trump's choice of Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair leaves open the possibility that current chair Jerome Powell will stay on the board past May 2026. Some see this…

World

Gas Explosions Kill Five in Iran Cities, Injure 14 Others

January 31, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Explosions from gas leaks in two Iranian cities left five dead and 14 injured on Saturday. Local officials rule out attacks while denying social media claims.

World

Militants Kill 33 in Balochistan Attacks; 92 Assailants Dead

January 31, 2026 Vincent K

Coordinated militant attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan province left 33 dead, including 18 civilians and 15 security personnel. Security forces killed 92 assailants in the clashes.

US

Demond Wilson, Lamont Sanford on ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 79

January 31, 2026 Vincent K

Demond Wilson, best remembered as Lamont Sanford in the classic sitcom Sanford and Son, died Friday at age 79 from complications related to cancer. His publicist confirmed the news.

US

Milan erupts in protest over US ICE agents at Winter Olympics

January 31, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Milan on Saturday to oppose the deployment of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at next week's Winter Olympics, citing concerns about the agency's controversial…

Technology

Chaos Space Marines Lead New Pre-Orders on Saturday

January 31, 2026 Vincent K

Pre-orders for new Chaos Space Marines battleforces and other units begin Saturday in Warhammer 40,000 and related games. The lineup features themed boxes for Khorne, Tzeentch, Nurgle, and Slaanesh followers.

Technology

New Chaos Space Marines Gear Up for Pre-Orders This Weekend

January 31, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Pre-orders for Warhammer 40,000 Chaos battleforces and related kits begin Saturday. Players can grab Khorne Daemonkin, Sekhmet Coven, and more to expand their armies.

Sports

Giants Co-Owner Steve Tisch Linked to Epstein in New Files

January 31, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Emails from 2013 reveal New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and Jeffrey Epstein discussed meetings with women. Tisch calls the association brief and expresses regret.

Sports

Giants Co-Owner Steve Tisch Named in Epstein Files Release

January 31, 2026 Amanda Reeves

New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch's name appears hundreds of times in millions of documents released by the Department of Justice related to Jeffrey Epstein. Tisch says he had a…

Science

NASA Delays Artemis 2 Rocket Test Due to Cold Weather

January 31, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Freezing weather at Kennedy Space Center has forced NASA to delay the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2. The move pushes the historic moon mission launch to Feb.…

Science

NASA Delays Artemis 2 Rocket Test Due to Cold Weather

January 31, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Freezing weather at Kennedy Space Center has forced NASA to delay the critical wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis 2 moon rocket. Teams will now begin preparations on Saturday evening…

Entertainment

Iron Lung Tops Box Office with $8.9M Friday Haul Over Newcomers

January 31, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Markiplier's directorial debut Iron Lung took first place at the box office with $8.9 million on Friday. The film beat out competition from familiar names like Sam Raimi and Jason…

Entertainment

Sundance Debut Explores Father-Son Bond in Watts Drama

January 31, 2026 Vincent K

A new film from writer-director Walter Thompson-Hernández premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. It follows a 12-year-old boy in Watts trying to connect with his father who just got…

Finance

HSA Rules Shift as Medicare Enrollment Ends Contributions

January 31, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Enrolling in Medicare stops new contributions to your Health Savings Account, but you can still use existing funds for medical costs. Recent laws expand HSA options for those under 65…

Finance

China Shoppers Shun Flashy Luxury for Quiet Local Style

January 31, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Chinese consumers are pulling back from showy luxury buys, favoring low-key items and homegrown brands. This change hits global names hard while opening doors for others in a stabilizing market.

World

Israeli Strikes Kill 27 Palestinians in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Tensions

January 31, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

At least 27 Palestinians died in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday, hospitals report. The strikes hit homes, tents, and a police station amid ongoing ceasefire disputes.

World

Over 200 dead after landslide collapses mines in eastern Congo

January 31, 2026 Vincent K

A landslide at a major coltan mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 200 people, with many still trapped in mud. The collapse occurred Wednesday…

US

Federal Agents Kill Nurse in Minneapolis Amid Protest Tensions

January 31, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

A 37-year-old ICU nurse was shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis while filming their operation. The incident, caught on video, has sparked outrage amid rising tensions over immigration enforcement.

US

South Carolina measles outbreak threatens US elimination status

January 31, 2026 Vincent K

A measles outbreak in South Carolina has grown to 847 cases, becoming the largest outbreak in US history since the disease was declared eliminated over two decades ago. Health officials…

Technology

Borderlands 4 Adds Photo Mode in Major Update

January 31, 2026 Vincent K

Gearbox released a major update for Borderlands 4 on January 29, adding Photo Mode that fans requested since launch. The patch includes fixes and sets up a busy 2026 roadmap.

Technology

Borderlands 4 Adds Long-Awaited Photo Mode in Major Update

January 31, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Gearbox rolled out a big update for Borderlands 4 on January 29, adding Photo Mode that fans wanted since launch. The patch also tweaks skills and loot while outlining future…