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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…

Sports

Liverpool Eye Inter’s Dumfries Amid Injury Crisis at Right Back

January 31, 2026 Vincent K

Liverpool made an initial inquiry to Inter Milan for Denzel Dumfries to cover injuries at right back. The move links to talks over sending Curtis Jones on loan to the…

Sports

Liverpool in talks with Inter Milan over Dumfries move

January 31, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Liverpool have held exploratory talks with Inter Milan about signing right-back Denzel Dumfries, but a January move appears unlikely given the player's current injury status and Inter's reluctance to negotiate.

Science

Oldest Wooden Tools Found in Greece at 430,000 Years Old

January 31, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Researchers found two wooden tools from 430,000 years ago in Greece, the oldest of their kind. Made by early humans, they show use of wood alongside stone and bone in…

Science

NASA Picks Axiom Space for Fifth Private ISS Trip

January 31, 2026 Vincent K

NASA signed a deal with Axiom Space for the fifth private mission to the ISS. The flight, called Axiom Mission 5, will launch no earlier than January 2027 and last…

Entertainment

Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71 After Emergency Hospital Rush

January 31, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Catherine O’Hara passed away at 71 following a medical emergency at her Brentwood home. Paramedics responded early Friday, transporting her in serious condition before her death was confirmed.

Entertainment

Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71 After Medical Emergency in LA

January 31, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Catherine O’Hara passed away at 71 on January 30, 2026, in her Los Angeles home following a brief illness and medical emergency. The actress, known for Schitt’s Creek and Home…

Finance

New Files Detail Musk-Epstein Emails on Island Visits and SpaceX Tour

January 31, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Files from a federal inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein reveal emails between him and Elon Musk discussing visits to Epstein's private island and a tour of SpaceX facilities. The contacts took…

Finance

New Files Detail Musk-Epstein Emails on Island Visits and SpaceX Tour

January 31, 2026 Vincent K

Documents from a federal inquiry reveal emails between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein discussing island visits and a SpaceX tour. The exchanges, from 2012 to 2014, show planning that never…

World

Over 200 Dead in Eastern Congo Mine Collapse

January 31, 2026 Vincent K

More than 200 people died when a coltan mine collapsed in eastern DR Congo due to a landslide. Victims included miners, children, and women at the rebel-controlled site.

World

Mine Collapse in Congo Kills Over 200 in Deadliest Disaster

January 31, 2026 Vincent K

More than 200 people died when a coltan mine collapsed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday. The disaster occurred at Rubaya, which produces about 15 percent of the…

US

Arrests Follow Clashes at ICE Protests in Downtown LA

January 31, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Demonstrators gathered in downtown LA as part of a nationwide push against ICE operations, leading to tense standoffs with officers and arrests Friday evening. Mayor Bass called for peaceful protests…

US

Protests Erupt in Salt Lake City Over Nurse’s Fatal Shooting by Agents

January 31, 2026 Vincent K

More than 1,000 Utah residents protested in Salt Lake City against ICE during a national shutdown day, honoring Alex Pretti, a nurse shot dead by federal agents. The shooting has…

Technology

a16z Partner Kofi Ampadu Leaves Firm After TxO Pause

January 31, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Kofi Ampadu has departed Andreessen Horowitz after leading its Talent x Opportunity program, which paused last November. His exit comes amid broader changes in tech's approach to supporting diverse founders.

Technology

a16z Partner Kofi Ampadu Leaves After TxO Program Pause

January 31, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Kofi Ampadu, who led a16z's Talent x Opportunity program, has departed the firm. His exit follows the November 2025 pause of TxO, which supported founders outside traditional networks.

Sports

SmackDown Delivers Chaos Ahead of Royal Rumble 2026

January 31, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Friday Night SmackDown in Saudi Arabia built hype for the Royal Rumble with title defenses, surprise attacks, and a wild eight-man tag match ending in mayhem. Key wins went to…

Sports

Amari Bailey Seeks Historic NCAA Return After NBA Games

January 31, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Amari Bailey, a 21-year-old former UCLA guard, is pushing to return to college basketball after playing 10 games in the NBA. He hired a lawyer and agent to challenge NCAA…

Science

Japan’s H3 Rocket Drops Satellite in Rare Launch Failure

January 31, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

A Japanese H3 rocket launch failed on December 22 when a 4,000 kg navigation satellite detached prematurely and fell into the Pacific Ocean. The mishap damaged fuel systems and halted…

Science

Japan’s H3 Rocket Drops Satellite in Rare Launch Failure

January 31, 2026 Vincent K

A Japanese H3 rocket launch went wrong when a navigation satellite fell off mid-flight. The failure damaged key parts and left the satellite lost at sea.

Entertainment

Send Help Ending Shocks with Island Survival Twists

January 31, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

A plane crash strands coworkers Linda Liddle and Bradley Preston on a remote island. What starts as survival becomes a deadly game of power and revenge.

Entertainment

Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71 After Brief Illness

January 31, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Catherine O'Hara died Friday at her Los Angeles home at age 71 following a brief illness. The actress left a lasting mark on film and TV with roles in Home…

Finance

Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair Amid Rate Debates

January 30, 2026 Amanda Reeves

President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair. The move draws praise from senators and business leaders for his experience steering the economy through tough times.

Finance

DOJ Releases 3 Million Epstein Files Amid Victim Privacy Concerns

January 30, 2026 Amanda Reeves

The U.S. Department of Justice released more than 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files on Friday. The move follows months of pressure and a missed deadline under new…

US

US Freezes Gavi Funding Over Mercury Preservative in Vaccines

January 30, 2026 Vincent K

The Trump administration has frozen funding to Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, unless the organization commits to eliminating thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative used in vaccines across low-income countries.

US

DOJ Releases 3 Million Pages in Epstein Files

January 30, 2026 Vincent K

The U.S. Justice Department has made public more than 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files. The release includes videos and photos, with protections for victims.

Technology

SpaceX Eyes June 2026 IPO at $1.5 Trillion Valuation

January 30, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut in mid-2026 that could become the largest IPO ever. The move comes as the company handles strong demand for shares through private…

Technology

Waabi Raises $1 Billion and Partners with Uber for Robotaxis

January 30, 2026 Vincent K

Waabi, a self-driving startup from Toronto, raised $1 billion and signed a deal with Uber to put 25,000 robotaxis on its app. The move takes the company from trucks to…

Sports

Vonn Injures Knee in Crash One Week Before Olympics

January 30, 2026 Vincent K

Lindsey Vonn crashed during a downhill race in Switzerland on Friday, hurting her left knee and requiring a hospital visit. The three-time Olympic medalist insists her dream of competing in…