Lyonel Baratheon: The Perfect Blend Of 3 Iconic Game Of Thrones Characters
Lyonel Baratheon is one of the best characters of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and he feels like the best version of 3 brothers in Game of Thrones.
Pro-Trump papers call for de-escalation in Minneapolis after killing of Alex Pretti
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, January 26, 2026: Around the US, editorial boards are writing opinion pieces to express their concern on the situation in Minneapolis. Next, in Iran, details of the state's brutal repression of recent protests trickle into the papers. Elsewhere, British front pages are dedic...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Design Director Responds to Players Who Find the Game Too Hard
In an interview with Game Rant, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 design director Viktor Bocan explains why the game was never meant to be easy.
Microsoft rushes out another fix for cloud storage after January update
2026 is shaping up to be a bumper year for patch management Microsoft dropped a weekend treat for administrators with yet another out-of-band update to deal with Outlook freezes and broken cloud storage.…
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EU opens formal probe into Musk’s xAI over Grok deepfakes
European regulators begin investigation into creation and spread of sexualised images of women and children
Why U.S. middle-aged adults report more loneliness and poorer health than peers abroad
Americans born in the 1960s and early 1970s report higher loneliness and depressive symptoms and show poorer memory and physical strength than earlier generations. Such declines are largely absent in peer countries, particularly in Nordic Europe, where outcomes have improved over time.
Kit Harington’s Directorial Debut ‘Psychopomp’ Among Titles Set For 2026 Manchester Film Festival
EXCLUSIVE: The 2026 Manchester Film Festival will run from 19–29 March, with Psychopomp, a short directed by Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) in his debut behind the camera, set to screen. Manchester will screen 52 feature films, including 9 UK premieres and 8 world premieres. All films in the pr...
Our Exclusive Saatva Presidents' Day Deal Shaves up to $900 off a New Mattress
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Yorgos Lanthimos’ Next Absurdist Project? A Super Bowl Ad for Grubhub (Exclusive)
The 'Bugonia' and 'Poor Things' director will bring his surrealist style and visual flair to a campaign for the food delivery app.
Uncommon Knowledge: Why Won’t MAGA Defend the Second Amendment?
Alex Pretti’s shooting exposes Conservative voices who defended guns at protests—until the protester wasn’t theirs.
David Hogg’s Leaders We Deserve endorses challenger to Rep. Stephen Lynch
Leaders We Deserve, the political group co-founded by former Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg, announced on Monday that it’s backing Democratic candidate Patrick Roath, who’s challenging incumbent Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.) in Massachusetts’ 8th congressional distr...
Trump backs away from DEI case, but advocates survey a grim landscape
The Trump administration pulling out of a diversity, equity and inclusion lawsuit against schools this week marks a rare win for a movement that has largely seen the president devastate DEI efforts in the first year of his second term. While the retreat is welcome, advocates say schools have a...
Republicans divided on ICE tactics as shutdown looms
Senate Republicans are divided over Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) tactics, which now threaten to trigger a partial government shutdown after the second fatal shooting in Minneapolis of a protester. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) called the shooting and other events in Minneapolis “incredibly...
This week on The Hill: Minneapolis shooting upends race to avert shutdown
All eyes are on the Senate this week as it moves to avert a partial government shutdown. The upper chamber will consider a package of six spending bills passed by the House ahead of a Jan. 30 funding deadline. The package would fund the departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Transportation, Hous...
Trump foreign policy looms over Team USA ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics
President Trump’s aggressive moves in the foreign policy arena are hanging over Team USA’s trip to Europe for next month’s Winter Olympics, raising questions about how American athletes will be received in Milano Cortina while representing their country on the world’s stage. Trump ...
Scientists just got the clearest picture of the dark universe yet: 'Now the dream has come true'
"These results from the Dark Energy Survey shine new light on our understanding of the universe and its expansion."
Varna Gold: Humanity's first gold jewelry was found in a cemetery with a gold 'penis sheath'
Archaeologists found hundreds of burials in the Copper Age cemetery in Varna, Bulgaria, some of which were littered with gold artifacts.
People Are Protesting Data Centers—but Embracing the Factories That Supply Them
As the data center backlash grows, support is growing for server factories and the hundreds of jobs they’re expected to bring.
Why Every Parent Should Worry About Human Trafficking | Opinion
Trafficking is happening now in our communities, hidden in plain sight.
How long do you need to spend in the gym to get strong? Less than you think
If you're procrastinating working out, here's one less excuse. Short gym sessions can be enough to build meaningful strength — as long as you push yourself while you're there.
Fed to Hold Rates as Political Storm Intensifies Around Powell
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to halt its interest-rate-cutting cycle this week, as a steadier jobs market restores a degree of consensus at the central bank after months of growing division.
America Needs Better Economic Intelligence
"The United States is competing economically with China without a clear picture of where it is winning, losing, or falling behind."
They Grew Up Fighting Each Other. Now These Brothers Are Bringing That Energy to the Olympics
Brady and Matthew Tkachuk hope to help Team USA win its first men’s hockey gold medal at an Olympics since 1980
Blame for Rams' loss to Seahawks begins with Sean McVay
Sean McVay failed to live up to his reputation as one of the NFL's top coaches, making flawed strategic decisions in the Rams' NFC championship game loss.
Cooper Kupp delivers poetic justice against Rams team that dumped him
Cooper Kupp isn't one to gloat, but his performance against the Rams, his former team, in the NFC championship must have been satisfying for the Seahawks receiver.
Chilean Corporates Are Looking Local Amid Global Bond Binge
Chilean non-financial companies sold peso debt last year at the fastest pace since at least 2019, at the same time that they reduced sales into the booming global market, as local institutional investors recover from the ravages of the pandemic.
2026 Jobs: These Nerds Are About to Be in Very High Demand
The next phase of AI needs fuel, here’s how to position yourself as a data refiner.
In Davos, Mixed Messages on CEO Confidence—and New Narratives on AI—Emerge
Modern CEO goes to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. Here’s what leaders here are saying.
What All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security in 2026
Did you know that Social Security benefits might have to shrink a lot within a decade?
The decline of Food52, Goop, Hodinkee—and the internet’s dream of content-to-commerce
Remember how much fun it was to shop on the internet a decade ago? If you visited the Goop website, Gwyneth Paltrow might introduce you to her favorite $75 candle or $95 vibrator. If you were looking for a lasagne recipe, you could find a good one on Food52—along with recommendations for a baking ...
A play with no actors on stage? That’s the bet behind the world’s first play in mixed reality
When a stranger smiles at you, you smile back. That is why, when Sir Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings, X-Men, Amadeus) walked on the stage in front of me, looked me straight in the eye, and smiled at me, I smiled back. It was the polite thing to do. It was also completely unnecessary, because McK...
Quitting your job might not solve your burnout. Here’s why
A lot of people chase bigger paychecks and fancier titles, convinced that their next role will finally make them happy. I know I did. That’s why I spent years stuck in a job that, on paper, many would consider glamorous. But deep down inside, I knew it was toxic. I took on more and more responsi...
These clever anti-ICE signs are taking over Minneapolis
Federal immigration agents stationed in Minneapolis need not read polls or confront protesters to know how the city feels about their presence. Walking around just about any neighborhood in the area lately should provide a glimpse into the vast sprawl of graffiti and homemade yard signs expressing r...
How Apple’s late AI adoption could transform from a weakness to a strength
Apple will turn its Siri assistant into a full-fledged chatbot by next year. The company is working on a personal AI device to compete with the one OpenAI is building with Jony Ive. And Apple is putting control over its AI strategy into new hands within the company. So say a flurry of new reports,...
Despite appearances, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is on track for fall completion
Heavy rain in 2002 and 2023 delayed progress on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, but the builders say they're on target to open the crossing late this fall.
L.A. Times Concierge: I want to take my girlfriend on an unforgettable date. Where should we go?
Looking for things to do in L.A.? Ask us your questions, and our expert guides will share highly specific recommendations.
Is California's proposed billionaire tax smart policy? History holds lessons
Critics of California's proposed billionaire tax say similar measures in Europe failed. Backers of the measure say they took lessons from those failures in drafting the California proposal.
Arellano: Under Trump, the bootlickers have come out in force. Minneapolis cements it
On social media and beyond, supporters -- and bots -- twist themselves like pretzels to support a president with autocratic aspirations.
Housing costs are crippling many Americans. Here's how the two parties propose to fix that
With housing costs so central to voters' perceptions about the economy, both parties have put forward proposals in recent weeks targeting affordability.
Why George Saunders' new novel might be the dark humor read you need right now
In Saunders' 'Vigil,' a supernatural guide who comforts dying souls struggles with an unapologetic oil tycoon refusing to acknowledge his role in climate destruction.
Why Madison Beer says her 'locket' album has 'a sprinkle of 2011 on it'
Madison Beer's latest release, "locket," is full of references and inspirations from the music of the 2010s, which Beer grew up with.
'Ear Hustle' prison podcast helped get its host pardoned. Now see it live in L.A.
Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor stop at the Lodge Room in Highland Park during their 'Ear Hustle Live!' tour, which will be paired with a show at a California women's prison in Southern California.
A year after the fires, 5 Altadena writers reflect on loss and the creativity that survives
Writers Michelle Huneven, Bonnie S. Kaplan, Ashton Cynthia Clarke, Sakae Manning and Désirée Zamorano share stories of post-Eaton Fire displacement, resilience and creative forces.
He's challenging decades of victim-blaming the 'Black Dahlia'
Historian William J. Mann book, 'Black Dahlia,' is a fresh account that restores dignity to Elizabeth Short, the young woman long stamped with tragedy and the infamous moniker.
News Analysis: NATO has survived plenty over 75 years. Could Trump's Greenland threats end that?
With the Greenland crisis seemingly averted, the U.S. and its European allies still face a larger long-term challenge: Can their shaky marriage be saved?
Grammys 2026 predictions: Who will win, who should win and the Bad Bunny of it all
The 68th Grammy Awards go down Sunday night in L.A. Here's who we think will take home the big prizes.
Scotland to face Ivory Coast in latest World Cup warm-up
Scotland will play the Ivory Coast at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium on March 31.
This artist turned burned Porsches from the L.A. fires into symbols of hope
Artist Ben Tuna has turned the shells of burned-out vintage Porsches into artistic symbols of revival through his work with stained glass salvaged from churches.
‘I’m part of this country’: Windrush man left homeless by Home Office inaction
George Campbell, 69, slept in bus station as officials questioned his right to live in the UK after hospital stayA Windrush generation man who arrived in Britain as a child 60 years ago has spent several months homeless and destitute, after officials questioned whether he had the right to live in th...
UGC’s 2026 equity regulations: A serious idea, an uneven instrument
Notified in January 2026, the UGC’s new equity regulations seek to turn caste-based discrimination in higher education into an enforceable governance issue. The framework mandates grievance mechanisms, timelines and penalties, but leaves key procedural questions unresolved. This analysis examines ...
Every Team GB athlete competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Team GB head to Italy with an unprecedented number of medal chances
One week until transfer deadline day - who could be on the move?
BBC Sport looks at some of the players that have been linked with moves before the Premier League transfer deadline on 2 February at 19:00 GMT.
Getting your work apps up to speed with AI can really pay off
Cloudflare is warning of a "technical glass ceiling" where artificial intelligence is being held back by legacy tools and infrastructure.
'Historic bond': Trump hails India-US ties; extends greetings on 77th R-Day
US President Donald Trump extended heartfelt greetings to India on its 77th Republic Day, highlighting the "historic partnership" between the world's oldest and largest democracies. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ambassador Sergio Gor also conveyed wishes, emphasizing strong cooperation across v...
BBC will be in ‘profound jeopardy’ without funding change, director-general says
Tim Davie has backed calls for the licence fee system to be overhauled
Philippines tells Beijing it is alarmed over escalating verbal tussle in South China Sea dispute
The Philippines has told China that it is alarmed about heated exchanges with Chinese diplomats in Manila over the long-standing territorial dispute between the two countries in the South China Sea
43 months’ jail for vocal instructor who molested 7 male students
A Hong Kong court has sentenced a vocal instructor to 43 months in prison after convicting him of molesting seven male students over a five-year period, with the judge condemning him for a serious breach of trust. Deputy District Judge Bernard Chung Wai-keung on Monday sentenced Drawson Lam Chun-yat...
New documentary explores online safety following Molly Russell death
Molly vs THE MACHINES has been made in close collaboration with the Russell family.
India's 77th Republic Day in photos
Rows of soldiers advance in lockstep, automatic rifles braced against their bodies. Behind them roll armoured columns, followed by mobile missile systems, radars, tanks and military command units. Overhead, fighter jets tear through the sky.
Alfred Hitchcock Reframed For Microdrama Generation
EXCLUSIVE: One of the greatest directors of all time is going vertical. Alfred Hitchcok’s 1927 silent feature The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog has become possibly the first classic movie to be reframed as a microdrama. The movie is available now in the U.S. on nascent UK microdrama app Tattle...
Philippines’ Duterte to face ICC hearing next month as judges toss out health defence
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face a hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) next month, judges ruled on Monday, rejecting arguments the 80-year-old was unfit to take part. Duterte will face a so-called “confirmation of charges” hearing starting on February 23, wher...
Liam Dawson won’t ‘overthink’ Test prospects as he prepares for T20 World Cup
The Hampshire spinner has played four Tests, having made his debut a decade ago.
Littler handed De Decker test at Winmau World Masters
Luke Littler has been drawn against Mike de Decker in the opening round of the Winmau World Masters, as Luke Humphries begins his title defence against Dave Chisnall.
London's calling, with first footage of Sigourney Weaver on set as Tomb Raider's Evelyn Wallis
Filming for Amazon's Tomb Raider series is currently underway in the UK. Read more
One of Sony's PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for February Has Leaked
A reliable leaker has revealed Sony's main PlayStation Plus Monthly offering for February, more than a week before it becomes available.
Popular Mexican tourist destination increases visitor taxes
The price of the levy has risen despite only being launched months prior
Your first Windows on ARM gaming laptop may be a Lenovo Legion
A Lenovo listing leak points to a Legion 7 tied to NVIDIA's N1X label, hinting a Windows on ARM gaming laptop is coming. The next proof will be specs, drivers, and real-world benchmarks. The post Your first Windows on ARM gaming laptop may be a Lenovo Legion appeared first on Digital Trends.
Why I Just Loaded Up on This 9.2%-Yielding Dividend Stock
The pluses for this stock were too attractive to ignore.
Skiing safety in the spotlight at Winter Olympics after ‘tragic accidents’
Two Italian skiers have passed away in the past 15 months following training crashes
Adam Grant Says Read These 5 Books for a Happier, More Productive Year in 2026
From neutralizing manipulators to having better meetings, Adam Grant’s book recommendations can improve your life.
Storm Chandra to hit UK with snow and 80mph winds as Met Office issue several warnings
The Met Office has announced the next named storm as Chandra, which is forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK on Tuesday.
Ambitious 170 km long Saudimegacity 'The Line' has scope slashed and may be repurposed as AI data center hub — futuristic desert city was set to house 9 million people, and showcased polarizing sci-fi design
New reports suggest Saudi Arabia is drastically reducing the scale of megaproject 'The Line',' possibly pivoting its future to become a hub for AI data centers.
CEOs, long silent on Trump’s immigration crackdown, seem to hit their breaking point over killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota
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Year-end bonuses were expected to be big, but we want to know how happy people actually are with their much-anticipated number.
Climber dies in roughly 300 foot fall on Oregon's Mount Hood, authorities say
A climber on Oregon's Mount Hood was found dead Sunday after witnesses said he or she had fallen about 300 feet, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office says.
Arc Raiders has locked its early 2026 roadmap, and the PvE escalation teased by Embark is coming
Arc Raiders' narrative ambitions have been limited so far, with Embark Studios' extraction shooter first looking to ease players into its post-apocalyptic world. After the winter-themed Cold Snap event, however, it appears the developers are putting the pedal to the metal with an "impending escalati...
Stunning Patriots cheerleader scorches in tiny waist-flaunting bodysuit
Super Bowl-bound Patriots cheerleader Haley Schmich stuns in her tiny waist-flaunting bodysuit uniform to get pumped up for the team's AFC championship win.
Save over $300 on the Shark AV2501AE AI robot vacuum at Amazon
Get the best robot vacuum deal. Save 54% on the Shark AV2501AE AI at Amazon.
The Next Dragon Ball Game Is Set 300 Years In The Future
Last year marked the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball, and looking ahead, there are big plans to continue the franchise across anime and video games. The Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri event showcased several of these projects over the weekend, and one of the exciting reveals was a brand-new video game c...
BHP’s Jimblebar Cargo Sets Sail for Malaysia Amid China’s Curbs
A cargo of an iron ore subject to curbs by China’s state buyer is now en route to Malaysia after failing to find a buyer in its traditional market.
Quantic Dream's New NPC Will Bring Narrative Elements To Its First Multiplayer Game
Quantic Dream is mostly known for its single-player, narrative-heavy games like Detroit: Become Human and Heavy Rain, so it was a surprise when the studio announced a 3v3 arena multiplayer game called Spellcasters Chronicles. Now, the studio has revealed a new NPC named Ozdam Devam, the Chronicler o...
Major change to bowel cancer screening as thousands more to be tested
The NHS aims to detect thousands more bowel cancer cases at an earlier stage
Aramco Starts First Bond Sale of This Year as Oil Prices Lag
Aramco is launching its first bond sale of the year, just as oil prices remain well below levels needed to balance Saudi Arabia’s budget.
1 AI Stock Down 14% to Start 2026 That Looks Like an Absolute Bargain Right Now
Consistent revenue and earnings growth make this stock look downright cheap.