Did artificial intelligence really drive layoffs at Amazon and other firms? It can be hard to tell
Gaza's border crossing to Egypt reopens in a key step for truce but only few Palestinians can cross
Groundhog Day puts Punxsutawney Phil's forecast about winter's length in the spotlight
Transfer deadline: Premier League clubs most active with hours left in winter window
Iran summons EU ambassadors to protest Revolutionary Guard being listed as terror group
The Grammys had lots of Mars, Carpenter soaring and a near-naked Bieber. Here are some key moments
Spurs win in return home to San Antonio delayed by snow, mechanical issues
Sports|US|World
Luka Doncic has a triple-double (26 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds) before halftime as Lakers roll
Luka Doncic’s latest triple-double came before the first half even ended
January 31, 2026World
Crime|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Deputies help 70-year-old blind, homeless veteran
Deputies help 70-year-old blind, homeless veteran
January 29, 2026
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|World
Man arrested in 'screw bandit' case after months-long probe in South Carolina
Man arrested in 'screw bandit' case after months-long probe in South Carolina
January 29, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons
January 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Before capturing Maduro, Trump admin sought lessons from Iraq war to get Venezuela’s oil flowing
Before capturing Maduro, Trump admin sought lessons from Iraq war to get Venezuela’s oil flowing
January 29, 2026
Americas|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|World
Anti-ICE protesters are following same nonviolent playbook used by people in war zones across the world to fight threats to their communities
Americans are learning and doing the kind of work that civilians in war zones worldwide have done for decades: dealing with threats by organizing to help protect their neighbors and communities.
January 29, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Sports|World
Shiffrin, Vonn and other ski racers star in ESPN's 'On the Edge' docuseries leading into Olympics
Before Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and other World Cup ski racers chase gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, they will star in a new docuseries that gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it’s like on the circuit
January 29, 2026
Health|Political|World
Pakistan says imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan is in good health after an eye procedure
Pakistan’s information minister says imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan underwent a medical procedure for an eye ailment last week at a government hospital in the capital and is in good health
January 29, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024
Foreign leaders and governments presented to former President Joe Biden, his wife, U.S. Cabinet members and other senior officials tens of thousands of dollars in gifts in the last year of the Biden administration
January 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Fact check: Trump twice promotes phony claim that Walmart is closing 250 California stores
Fact check: Trump twice promotes phony claim that Walmart is closing 250 California stores
January 29, 2026
World
Mexico's Sheinbaum reiterates sovereignty in Trump call after Olympic snowboarder detained
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke over the phone on Thursday in the midst of a controversy over the arrest of a former Olympic snowboarder
January 29, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Carney says he expects Trump to ‘respect Canadian sovereignty’ after Alberta separatists meet with US officials
Carney says he expects Trump to ‘respect Canadian sovereignty’ after Alberta separatists meet with US officials
January 29, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|World
Man charged with murder in New York City high-rise gas explosion
Prosecutors say a deadly gas explosion in a Bronx high-rise last weekend has been traced to an intruder who disconnected a stove to steal and sell it
January 29, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Detainees pepper-sprayed on 2 occasions at Florida 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention center
Detainees have been pepper-sprayed on at least two occasions at a Florida immigration detention center, dubbed “Deportation Depot,” since opening this past September
January 29, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|US|World
Closing arguments Friday in Brendan Banfield trial after he testifies he saw his wife stabbed before shooting attacker
Closing arguments Friday in Brendan Banfield trial after he testifies he saw his wife stabbed before shooting attacker
January 29, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has signed a law that will open the nation’s oil sector to privatization
January 29, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization
Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization
January 29, 2026
Crime|World
Ryan Wedding: Mexico’s president pushes back on FBI Director Kash Patel’s telling of pro-snowboarder’s arrest
Ryan Wedding: Mexico’s president pushes back on FBI Director Kash Patel’s telling of pro-snowboarder’s arrest
January 29, 2026
Sports|World
Aston Villa edges Salzburg 3-2 after second-half comeback in Europa League
Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba’s first-ever goal for Aston Villa was an 87th-minute winner in a 3-2 comeback victory over Salzburg to conclude the Europa League's opening phase
January 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade war
President Donald Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with America’s northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands
January 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump says he’s decertifying Canada-made aircraft and threatens 50% tariffs
Trump says he’s decertifying Canada-made aircraft and threatens 50% tariffs
January 29, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a corner
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico
January 30, 2026
Sports|US|World
Mauricio Pochettino dismisses criticism of World Cup ticket prices by American winger Tim Weah
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino dismisses criticism of World Cup ticket prices by American winger Tim Weah
January 30, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia says it agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv until Sunday at Trump’s request
Russia says it agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv until Sunday at Trump’s request
January 30, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Conservative judge in Minnesota tries to keep Trump administration in check during crackdown
The chief federal judge in Minnesota has added his voice to the weekslong confrontation between the public and the Trump administration's immigration enforcement
January 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Venezuela approves new law opening its oil industry as Trump threatens more tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba
Venezuela approves new law opening its oil industry as Trump threatens more tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba
January 30, 2026
Crime|Election|Political|US|World
Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officials
Aggressive immigration enforcement in Minnesota, which resulted in the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens by federal agents, and this week’s FBI search of an election office in Georgia have Democratic election officials concerned about what could be in store for this fall’s midterm elections
January 30, 2026
Crime|Sports|US|World
Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has been arrested and charged with speeding in Florida
January 30, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World
The Latest: Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
The Justice Department has released over 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning
President Donald Trump said he plans to announce his choice for Federal Reserve chairman on Friday morning
January 30, 2026
Environment|Health|World
Australia’s hottest towns hit 120F in a grueling heat wave: ‘It’s just damn hot’
Australia’s hottest towns hit 120F in a grueling heat wave: ‘It’s just damn hot’
January 30, 2026
Health|Science|World
What to know about the Nipah virus
What to know about the Nipah virus
January 30, 2026
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Panama Canal ports will keep operating after court finds concession unconstitutional, president says
Panama’s president has vowed that critical ports at both ends of the Panama Canal will continue to operate without interruption
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair
Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair
January 30, 2026
Business|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|World
Hornets edge Mavericks 123-121 to spoil Cooper Flagg's 49-point game
Kon Knueppel made two free throws with 4.1 seconds left for a career-high 34 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Dallas Mavericks 123-121 on Thursday night, spoiling Duke roommate Cooper Flagg’s 49-point game
January 30, 2026
Crime|US|World
Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US
Many of the people whose ancestors lived in the U.S. thousands of years before Europeans are carrying tribal identification for protection against the Trump administration’s anti-immigration agenda
January 30, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
Thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for a storm
Frustrations are bubbling up for the tens of thousands that have been without power for nearly a week in the U.S. South as a new storm looms
January 30, 2026
Political|World
Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House
The Senate has voted to fund most of the government through the end of September while carving out a temporary extension for Homeland Security funding, giving Congress two weeks to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know
A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know
January 30, 2026
Economy|Environment|Travel|World
What a reporter found when she returned to Cuba after last trip 3 years ago
Caribbean correspondent Dánica Coto has returned to Cuba after more than three years
January 30, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel|World
Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone
Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Starmer says UK ‘can’t stick its head in the sand’ over China after Trump issues warning
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in the Chinese financial center of Shanghai in his bid to boost business opportunities for U.K. firms in the world’s second-largest economy
January 30, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
They were asylum seekers and refugees in Minnesota. Still, ICE detained and flew them to Texas to face deportation
They were asylum seekers and refugees in Minnesota. Still, ICE detained and flew them to Texas to face deportation
January 30, 2026
Political|World
Syria's Kurdish-led force and the Damascus government reach a new agreement to stabilize ceasefire
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have announced a new agreement with Syria's central government in Damascus to stabilize a ceasefire
January 30, 2026
Africa|Election|Political|World
Uganda's army chief accuses US Embassy officials of aiding opposition figure who went into hiding
Uganda’s army chief accused U.S. Embassy officials of helping opposition leader Bobi Wine as he went into hiding
January 30, 2026
Crime|Economy|US|World
Trump-appointed judges are letting his immigration enforcement blitz continue
Trump-appointed judges are letting his immigration enforcement blitz continue
January 30, 2026
Business|Environment|Political|World
Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclear
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's request to pause attacks on Ukraine's power grid for a week
January 30, 2026
Australia|Sports|World
History-chasing Djokovic and Alcaraz to meet in Australian Open final after epic wins
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will meet in the Australian Open final and pursue their bids for history after coming through epic, momentum-swinging, five-set semifinals
January 30, 2026
Sports|World
Vonn crashes in last race before Winter Games and says 'My Olympic dream is not over'
Lindsey Vonn has crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics and injured her left knee
January 30, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Foreign women linked to IS group in Syrian camp hope for amnesty after government offensive
Foreign women linked to the Islamic State group in a Syrian camp are hoping for amnesty after a government offensive weakened the Kurdish-led forces guarding them
January 30, 2026
Australia|Sports|Travel|World
Australian base in Italy gives athletes from Down Under a home edge at the Winter Olympics
Australia has a "home away from home" for the Milan Cortina Olympics at the European Training Centre in Gavirate, Italy
January 30, 2026
Africa|Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on air force base in Niger's capital
The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on an air force base in Niger's capital
January 30, 2026
Crime|US|World
ICE access to jails is key to a drawdown in Minnesota, the Trump administration says. Here’s what we know
ICE access to jails is key to a drawdown in Minnesota, the Trump administration says. Here’s what we know
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm
Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm
January 30, 2026
Business|Crime|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful
A huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before his death by suicide in 2019
January 30, 2026
Africa|Political|World
Ethiopia's national carrier cancels flights to Tigray region as fears grow of renewed fighting
Ethiopia’s national carrier cancelled flights to and from its troubled northern region of Tigray as fears grew of a renewed fighting between federal troops and regional forces
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Europe sees modest growth, but the weaker US dollar looms as a threat
The European economy recorded modest growth at the end of last year, overcoming higher U.S. tariffs
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure
Israel says it will reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt over the weekend
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bank
President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve could bring about sweeping changes at a central bank that dominates the global economy and markets like no other
January 30, 2026
Crime|Lifestyle|World
Polygamous sect's sway has dwindled in twin towns on Arizona-Utah line. Residents enjoy new freedoms
Two neighboring towns on the Arizona-Utah border that once served as a haven for a polygamous religious sect have entered a new era
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
Velvet-rope security lines and grandpa’s heirlooms: Inside the rush to sell gold and silver
Velvet-rope security lines and grandpa’s heirlooms: Inside the rush to sell gold and silver
January 30, 2026
Africa|Political|World
South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat in a move that could prompt a strong reaction from the US
South Africa has declared Israel’s deputy ambassador persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours
January 30, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World
Journalist Don Lemon promises to fight federal charges following his arrest after Minnesota church protest
Journalist Don Lemon promises to fight federal charges following his arrest after Minnesota church protest
January 30, 2026
Health|Political|World
Israeli military reportedly acknowledges 70,000 killed in Gaza after previously casting doubt on health ministry’s count
Israeli military reportedly acknowledges 70,000 killed in Gaza after previously casting doubt on health ministry’s count
January 30, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Journalist Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes after covering anti-ICE church protest
Journalist Don Lemon has been released from custody after being charged with federal civil rights crimes in connection with an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted services at a Minnesota church
January 30, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
What to expect in Texas' special congressional runoff
Houston voters who have gone almost a year without representation in the U.S. House will finally fill the seat in a special runoff election
January 30, 2026
Crime|Political|World
NYPD accused of "stop-and-frisk on wheels" in new lawsuit
NYPD accused of "stop-and-frisk on wheels" in new lawsuit
January 30, 2026
Asia|Political|World
ASEAN to stick to Myanmar peace plan despite its failure to stop deadly civil war
Thailand’s top diplomat says that a 5-year-old plan by Southeast Asian leaders to end Myanmar’s civil war has failed but could still help restore peace
January 30, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Opinion|World
What Franco’s fascist regime in Spain can teach us about today’s America
Comparisons of Trump to Hitler have become common. But some of Trump’s policies may more closely resemble those of Francisco Franco of Spain, says a Spanish scholar.
January 30, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel|World
NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site
NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site
January 30, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted on sexual assault charges
A Nevada jury has convicted “Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexually assaulting a minor
January 30, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Florida sets up a third execution in 2026 as state leads US death penalty surge
A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer during a traffic stop is set to be Florida’s third execution of 2026
January 30, 2026
World
Pushed by Trump, US allies are resetting relations with China
Leaders from Canada, the United Kingdom, Finland and other countries have recently visited China, while more are planning to go
January 30, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione
A federal judge says federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
January 30, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran is open to US talks but won’t be dictated to and won’t negotiate on missiles, foreign minister says
Iran is open to US talks but won’t be dictated to and won’t negotiate on missiles, foreign minister says
January 30, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against Iran’s interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehran’s theocratic government
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demands
Kevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago
January 30, 2026
Health|Sports|World
Lindsey Vonn says her ‘Olympic dream is not over’ after crashing in final downhill race before Winter Games
Lindsey Vonn says her ‘Olympic dream is not over’ after crashing in final downhill race before Winter Games
January 30, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World
The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed by Border Patrol officers
January 30, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Polar bears in Norway’s Arctic are getting fatter and healthier, despite melting sea ice
Polar bears in Norway’s Arctic are getting fatter and healthier, despite melting sea ice
January 30, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|World
Cubans scramble to survive as US vise on island tightens in push to oust government
Cubans are hustling to become more self-sufficient as the U.S. government tightens its economic noose over the communist-run island in a move experts say is meant to force a popular uprising and usher in a new government
January 30, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
It’s about to get so cold, Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches could see snowflakes
It’s about to get so cold, Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches could see snowflakes
January 30, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Scientists discover molecule in space that hints at origin of life
Scientists discover molecule in space that hints at origin of life
January 30, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Champions League draw: Real Madrid faces Benfica again, PSG vs. Monaco and Bodø/Glimt vs. Inter
Real Madrid faces an immediate rematch with Benfica after the teams were drawn together in the Champions League playoffs
January 30, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Anger and anguish spread across Cuba as it learns of Trump's tariff threat on those who provide oil
Massive power outages in Cuba mean that many people are unaware that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on any country that sells or supplies oil to the Caribbean island
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
More consumers are buying or selling gold. What to know about the latest rush and swings in value
Gold prices hit new heights in early 2026 — and many consumers have rushed to buy and sell pieces of the precious metal
January 30, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program
U.S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region
January 30, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
World creeps closer to eradicating human Guinea worm cases, with just 10 last year: Carter Center
The Carter Center says there were only 10 reported cases of Guinea worm infections confined to three countries in 2025
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion
The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion
January 30, 2026
Business|Political|Technology|World
Here’s what military equipment the US has positioned in the Middle East as Trump considers an Iran strike
Here’s what military equipment the US has positioned in the Middle East as Trump considers an Iran strike
January 30, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World
United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says
The United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces “imminent financial collapse” unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues in full and on time
January 30, 2026
Health|Science|World
The flu isn’t done yet, as new data suggests infections are rebounding
The flu isn’t done yet, as new data suggests infections are rebounding
January 30, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|US|World
'Never thought a meet would not pay:' Grand Slam Track bankruptcy takes a toll on struggling runners
Grand Slam Track, a running league meant to boost athletes' finances, has declared bankruptcy, leaving many unpaid
January 30, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World
Blue Origin pauses trips on rocket that carried Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry and William Shatner to space
Blue Origin pauses trips on rocket that carried Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry and William Shatner to space
January 30, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Travel|US|Videos|World
Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'
A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous" and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to display at National Park Service sites
January 30, 2026
Education|World
Texas A&M University to end women's studies due to new policy on race and gender topics
Texas A&M University is ending its women’s and gender studies program and changing the syllabuses of hundreds of courses
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind
Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind
January 31, 2026
Election|US|World
Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive order
A federal judge has blocked certain federal agencies from requesting citizenship status when distributing voter registration forms
January 31, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Venezuela plans amnesty law for political prisoners and closure of notorious prison
Venezuela plans amnesty law for political prisoners and closure of notorious prison
January 31, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Economics professor: 96% of tariff burden is on U.S. consumers
Julian Hinz, head of the Research Center Trade Policy at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, explains who bears the greatest burden as a result of U.S. import tariffs.
January 28, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress
A Customs and Border Protection official told Congress in a notice that two federal officers fired shots during the encounter that killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
January 27, 2026
Arts|Europe|Political|Sports|World
Italians furious over deployment of ICE agents to bolster US security at Winter Olympics
Italians furious over deployment of ICE agents to bolster US security at Winter Olympics
January 27, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Opinion|World
Repeated government lying, warned Hannah Arendt, makes it impossible for citizens to think and to judge
When officials lie time and again, people don’t know what to trust. And when this happens, citizens cannot deliberate, approve or dissent coherently, because a shared world no longer exists.
January 27, 2026
Opinion|Science|Technology|World
NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo – and contrasts with China’s closed program
Today, there aren’t just two countries competing to get to the Moon. More countries have space programs, and private industry plays a larger role.
January 27, 2026
Economy|US|World
Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million
President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has contributed to a year-to-year drop in the U.S. growth rate as the nation's population hit nearly 342 million people in 2025
January 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Americans' confidence in the U.S. economy falls sharply in January to lowest level since 2014
U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about their financial prospects
January 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World
Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time
Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time
January 27, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump held 2-hour meeting with Noem as his administration grapples with Minneapolis strategy
Trump held 2-hour meeting with Noem as his administration grapples with Minneapolis strategy
January 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Consumer confidence collapses to lowest level since 2014
Consumer confidence collapses to lowest level since 2014
January 27, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Families of two men believed to have been killed in military strike on boat sue US government over ‘unlawful’ attacks
Families of two men believed to have been killed in military strike on boat sue US government over ‘unlawful’ attacks
January 27, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
Carney rolls his eyes at US Treasury secretary, says he told Trump he meant what he said at Davos
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told U.S. President Donald Trump that he stands by his comments made at the World Economic Forum in Davos
January 27, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Minnesota judge orders acting ICE director to appear in court
Minnesota judge orders acting ICE director to appear in court
January 27, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|World
Neil Young's gift to Greenland: Free access to his entire music catalog
Neil Young is offering free access to his entire music catalog to residents of Greenland
January 27, 2026
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI
A science-oriented advocacy group moved its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, saying the Earth is closer than ever to destruction
January 27, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Alex Pretti broke rib in confrontation with federal agents a week before death, sources say
Alex Pretti broke rib in confrontation with federal agents a week before death, sources say
January 27, 2026
Health|Political|World
Israel marks the return of the final hostage's remains after more than 2 years of war and grief
Israel is marking the end of a painful chapter after the return of the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza
January 27, 2026
Sports|World
7 fans of Greek soccer team PAOK killed in vehicle crash in Romania while en route to game in France
Greece’s government says seven fans of soccer club PAOK have died in a minibus crash in Romania while traveling to a Europa League game at Lyon
January 27, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US|World
Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump's leadership
Prize-winning composer Philip Glass has canceled the world premiere of his symphony about Abraham Lincoln at the Kennedy Center
January 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Tourism in Cuba plummets as tensions with US increase and Venezuela oil shipments drop
Tourism in Cuba is plummeting at a time when the island desperately needs that revenue
January 27, 2026
Environment|Science|World
A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios
A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios
January 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Travel|World
Maine plane crash victims include event planner and corporate pilot
The six people killed when a private jet crashed during takeoff at a Maine airport included an event planner on her way to Paris for a job and a corporate pilot who had recently joined the Texas law firm linked to the plane
January 27, 2026
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UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year
UPS is planning to cut up to 30,000 operational jobs this year as the package delivery company continues with its turnaround efforts and reducing the number of Amazon shipments that it handles
January 27, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
Frost quakes cause loud booms, light shaking when bitterly cold temperatures persist
Meteorologists say that water rapidly freezing in the soil amid bitterly cold temperatures can make a startling noise and even cause small vibrations
January 27, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
Scientists say AI is one of the biggest concerns in new Doomsday Clock time
Created in 1947 by atomic scientists, the Doomsday Clock represents how close humanity may be to destruction. On Tuesday, scientists set a new time, arguing that countries are failing to heed their dire warnings.
January 27, 2026