Thursday, January 29, 2026

World

Deadly US winter storm leaves flights delayed and thousands without power

A severe winter storm has caused widespread disruption across the United States, resulting in numerous deaths, extensive power outages, and massive flight cancellations. The storm, which brought heavy snow, ice, and bitter cold to much of the country, has...

Six people presumed dead in private jet crash in Maine

A private jet crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine, leading to the presumed deaths of all six people on board amidst a fierce winter storm that swept across the northeastern United States. The incident highlights the...

‘Every second counts’: Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight

Atomic scientists have moved the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to symbolic global catastrophe, citing escalating threats from nuclear weapons, climate change, and artificial intelligence. This adjustment, announced on Tuesday, underscores...

Business & Economy

UPS to cut 30,000 jobs as it moves away from Amazon

UPS has unveiled plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs in 2026 as it intensifies its move away from low-profit Amazon deliveries, aiming to refocus on more lucrative segments such as healthcare. The announcement, made during an earnings call...

Amazon accidentally sends email confirming layoffs

Amazon inadvertently sent an email to employees confirming a new round of layoffs in its cloud computing unit, revealing plans for job cuts that were expected to be announced later this week. The accidental disclosure occurred when a draft...

The elephant in the room between Trump and oil execs: Iraq

President Donald Trump's recent meeting with energy executives to discuss oil opportunities in Venezuela following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro has drawn pointed comparisons to the United States' experience in Iraq, where similar ambitions faced significant hurdles....

Entertainment & Culture

Pete Davidson First Comes Baby, Then Comes Marriage?!!

Comedian Pete Davidson and model Elsie Hewitt are already mapping out their future together, with marriage and more children on the horizon, just one month after becoming first-time parents. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, the couple revealed...

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach on Kanye American Nazi’s Apology Is a P.R. Stunt!!!

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach has publicly rejected Kanye West's apology for past antisemitic remarks, labeling it a public relations stunt ahead of the rapper's new album release. Meanwhile, Kanye insists in a Vanity Fair interview that his remorse is genuine...

Haley Kalil Seeks Dismissal of Ex-Husband’s Penis Size Lawsuit

Haley Kalil has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit by her ex-husband, former NFL player Matt Kalil, over comments she made about his penis size, citing First Amendment protections. The legal battle centers on whether her public discussion...

Politics & Society

A string of scandals and luxury handbags: Who is South Korea’s former first lady?

Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady of South Korea, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for accepting bribes from the Unification Church, capping a series of scandals that have ensnared both her and her disgraced husband,...

Carney denies walking back Davos speech in phone call with Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has firmly denied assertions that he retracted his critical Davos speech during a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that he stands by his remarks about the challenges posed by great powers...

‘We’re all terrified’, Minnesotan tells the BBC in tears

The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis has ignited a firestorm of protest and fear among residents, underscoring deep divisions over the Trump administration's enforcement tactics. This marks the second...

Health & Environment

Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings

An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India's West Bengal state has triggered heightened health screenings at airports across Asia, with Indian authorities asserting that the situation is contained after two confirmed cases. The virus, which has a...

Huge Landslide in Sicily After Storm Harry

A catastrophic landslide triggered by Storm Harry has devastated the Sicilian town of Niscemi, forcing mass evacuations and causing extensive damage, with authorities declaring a state of emergency and warning of ongoing geological risks. The landslide, which occurred on...

Menopause linked to Alzheimer’s-like brain changes

A groundbreaking UK study published today in the journal Psychological Medicine has found that menopause is associated with significant brain changes resembling those seen in Alzheimer's disease, including loss of grey matter in regions critical for memory and emotion....

Sports

Spurs’ Wembanyama ‘horrified’ by Minnesota shootings

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has publicly condemned the recent fatal shootings of two Minnesota residents by federal agents, describing himself as 'horrified' and stating that the murder of civilians is unacceptable. The 21-year-old French player made these...

‘We don’t want to be that team’ – how can Newcastle cure travel sickness?

Newcastle United faces a pivotal Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain tonight, with manager Eddie Howe aiming to address the team's persistent away form issues that have plagued their season. The encounter at the Parc des Princes represents both...

Six English clubs, one huge night – all to play for in Champions League

The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League reaches its league phase climax today, January 28, 2026, with all 36 teams in action simultaneously to determine which eight will advance directly to the round of 16. Six English clubs—Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur,...

Technology & Science

TikTok users complain anti-ICE videos won’t upload. The company blames tech issues

TikTok users are raising concerns over apparent censorship after experiencing difficulties uploading videos that criticize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with the company blaming the issues on technical problems stemming from a power outage at a U.S. data...

Women filmed secretly for social media content – and then harassed online

Women in the UK, US, and Australia have been secretly filmed by male influencers using smart glasses, with the videos posted on TikTok and Instagram as dating advice content, leading to widespread online harassment and significant distress for the...

TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data

TikTok's newly formed US joint venture has updated its privacy policy to include the collection of precise location data from its 200 million American users, marking a significant shift in data practices following the finalization of a deal this...