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Australian Open Men’s Semis: Alcaraz vs Zverev, Sinner vs Djokovic

January 30, 2026 Vincent K

Four top men remain in the Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. Semifinals today decide Sunday's final matchup.

Science

Green Ice Covers Czech Lake Lipno in Rare Winter Bloom

January 30, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Ice on Lake Lipno in South Bohemia froze green at the end of 2025 from trapped cyanobacteria. Researchers say this points to bigger changes in the lake from pollution and…

Science

Green Ice Covers Czech Lake Lipno in Rare Winter Bloom

January 30, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Ice on Lake Lipno in South Bohemia froze green from trapped cyanobacteria at the end of 2025. Researchers say excess nutrients and mild weather allowed the winter bloom to form.

Entertainment

February Guild Awards Set to Influence 2026 Oscars Race

January 30, 2026 Vincent K

Eyes turn to February for DGA and PGA awards that often predict Oscar winners. Sinners and One Battle After Another top current race forecasts.

Entertainment

Oscar Race Tightens as Industry Awards Shape Final Contenders

January 30, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

The 2026 Oscar race has fully formed after months of festival circuit competition. Five films are leading with 10 or more nominations each, setting the stage for a competitive awards…

Finance

Sandisk’s Stunning Forecast Vindicated by Explosive Earnings Beat

January 29, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

The storage chip maker reported fiscal second-quarter earnings that crushed analyst expectations, with revenue guidance for the next quarter nearly 60% higher than Wall Street had predicted.

World

Senate blocks budget as Democrats push ICE reform demands

January 29, 2026 Amanda Reeves

The Senate failed to advance a major government funding package Thursday as Democrats blocked the measure, demanding the Department of Homeland Security be separated from other spending bills to allow…

US

Border Czar Plans Drawdown of ICE Agents in Minnesota

January 29, 2026 Vincent K

Tom Homan, the White House border czar, said he will reduce the number of ICE and CBP agents in Minnesota to make operations safer and fully by the book. The…

US

K-pop Women Lead 2026 Grammy Nods in Major Categories

January 29, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Nominations for the 2026 Grammys put women tied to K-pop in the spotlight across top categories. Acts like ROSÉ, HUNTR/X voices, and KATSEYE could claim the genre's first win on…

Sports

Reed and Koepka Eye PGA Tour Returns from LIV Golf

January 29, 2026 Vincent K

Patrick Reed has quit LIV Golf and plans to return to the PGA Tour next year. His move follows Brooks Koepka's recent comeback, signaling changes in professional golf.

Sports

MLS Players Face World Cup Preparation Challenge During Winter Break

January 29, 2026 Amanda Reeves

USMNT players competing in MLS face a unique challenge as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup: a lengthy winter offseason that could leave them at a disadvantage compared to…

Science

Blood Test May Detect Parkinson’s Years Before Symptoms

January 29, 2026 Vincent K

A new study shows blood tests could spot Parkinson's disease long before symptoms start. Scientists identified markers linked to early cell stress and DNA repair that fade as the disease…

Science

Blood Test May Detect Parkinson’s Years Before Tremors Start

January 29, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

A new blood test shows promise in spotting Parkinson's disease long before the shaking and stiffness set in. Scientists say it detects changes in blood cells during the disease's quiet…

Entertainment

Thessaloniki Festival’s Agora Reveals New Projects Lineup

January 29, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Agora, the industry side of the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, has released its project lineup for the March event. It includes 14 documentaries in development from Southeastern Europe, drawing around 500…

Finance

Microsoft’s AI Spending Gamble Rattles Wall Street

January 29, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Microsoft's stock suffered its worst day in over a decade after the company reported strong earnings but revealed massive spending on AI infrastructure. The selloff dragged down the broader market…

Finance

L3Harris Stock Climbs as Investors Parse Mixed Guidance

January 29, 2026 Tyler Brennan

L3Harris Technologies shares have climbed to their highest levels in weeks, yet confusion over the company's forward guidance has left some investors uncertain about the strength of the rally.

World

EU Hits Iran with Sanctions on 15 Officials and Eyes IRGC Terror Label

January 29, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

EU foreign ministers approved sanctions on 15 Iranian officials over a deadly protest crackdown. The bloc also advanced plans to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization.

World

Gunfire and Explosions Hit Niger Airport in Night Attack

January 29, 2026 Vincent K

Residents in Niger's capital Niamey heard intense gunfire and explosions near the international airport overnight. The site, key for military operations and holding uranium, saw heavy security after the attack.

US

DHS Funding Standoff Risks Shutdown as Fed Holds Rates Steady

January 29, 2026 Vincent K

A battle over Department of Homeland Security funding could lead to a partial government shutdown as Democrats demand reforms. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation concerns…

US

Shutdown Looms Over DHS Funding Fight as Fed Keeps Rates Steady

January 29, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

A partial government shutdown threatens half of federal agencies unless Congress resolves a dispute over DHS funding by Friday night. Separately, the Federal Reserve ignored calls from President Trump and…

Technology

Deezer Opens AI Music Detection to Industry Rivals

January 29, 2026 Vincent K

The French streaming service has begun licensing its AI detection system to competitors, marking a major industry shift in tackling the flood of synthetic music designed to game streaming payouts.

Sports

Bill Belichick Misses First-Ballot Hall of Fame Induction

January 29, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Bill Belichick fell short of the votes needed for immediate induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The eight-time Super Bowl champion expressed puzzlement after learning the news from…

Sports

Champions League Matchday 8 Delivers Late Drama and Final Standings

January 29, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Matchday 8 of the Champions League league phase wrapped up with all 36 teams in action on January 28, 2026. Late goals shifted the standings, sending Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and…

Science

NASA Finds Io’s Mightiest Volcano Eruption Yet

January 29, 2026 Amanda Reeves

NASA's Juno mission has detected the strongest volcanic eruption recorded on Io, Jupiter's fiery moon. The event, seen in late December, marks a new benchmark in the solar system's most…

Science

NASA Finds Jupiter Moon Io’s Biggest Eruption Yet

January 29, 2026 Vincent K

NASA's Juno mission has spotted the strongest volcanic eruption recorded on Io, Jupiter's fiery moon. The event released massive energy from a huge hot spot in Io's south.

Entertainment

Japan’s Box Office Surges 32% as Demon Slayer Dominates 2025

January 29, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Japan's theatrical market reached a record-breaking ¥274.45 billion in 2025, marking a 32% increase from the previous year. The surge was powered largely by the phenomenal success of Demon Slayer:…

Entertainment

Bridgerton Season 4 Focuses on Benedict’s Romance with Sophie Baek

January 29, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Netflix's Bridgerton returns for Season 4 today, centering on Benedict Bridgerton's love story with Sophie Baek. The season splits into two parts, starting with four episodes now and four more…

Finance

UK and China Leaders Push for Deeper Ties in Beijing Talks

January 29, 2026 Vincent K

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, calling for deeper ties after eight years without a British PM visit. The talks aim to…

World

Trump Warns Iran as US Armada Heads to Gulf Region

January 29, 2026 Amanda Reeves

President Trump has warned Iran that time is running out to agree to a nuclear deal without weapons, as a large US naval force heads to the region. Iranian leaders…

World

UK Reopens Chagos Talks with US After Trump Slams Deal

January 29, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

The UK has restarted discussions with the US over the Chagos Islands agreement following sharp criticism from President Donald Trump. Starmer says US intelligence supports the deal despite Trump's opposition.