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Illinois teen stabs pregnant woman 70 times, knifes dog, sets home ablaze during Facebook Marketplace meetup
An Illinois teenager was arrested for allegedly stabbing a pregnant mother to death and attacking her pet dog with a knife before setting the woman’s home on fire during a Facebook Marketplace meetup. Nedas Revuckas, 19, is facing several charges, including first-degree murder, intentional homicide of an unborn child, animal…
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Texas killer asks victims’ families for forgiveness before becoming first execution of 2026
A Texas man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend died by lethal injection Wednesday evening, marking the first U.S. execution of the year. Charles Victor Thompson, 55, was pronounced dead at 6:50 p.m. local time after receiving the injection at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Huntsville…
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Driver rams car repeatedly into doors of NYC Jewish site, suspect detained
A driver was taken into custody on Wednesday night after police say the individual intentionally and repeatedly rammed a vehicle into the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in New York City, damaging some of the Jewish site’s doors. NYPD and Chabad Lubavitch spokesperson Motti Seligson said there were no apparent injuries.…
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Georgia assistant principal accused of stealing nearly $1K in Walmart merchandise at self-checkout
An assistant principal at a Georgia elementary school was arrested last Monday after being linked to a series of Walmart shoplifting incidents, where roughly $1,000 worth of merchandise was taken using a discreet “stacking” method at self-checkout kiosks, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. Courtney Janell Shaw, 47, was reportedly caught…
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Video appears to show Alex Pretti spit at federal agents, violently damage SUV days before fatal CBP shooting
New video appears to show Alex Pretti spitting at federal agents and damaging a government SUV days before he was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis. The News Movement released the video – reportedly recorded Jan. 13 – on Wednesday, showing a man resembling Pretti, with a…
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Multiple injured after gunfire erupts at funeral home during teen’s service with hundreds in attendance
Authorities confirmed at least six people were injured Wednesday after a shooting broke out during a teenager’s funeral in Ferguson, Missouri. The Ferguson Police Department responded to a 911 call just before noon Wednesday reporting shots fired at the Cotten-Branch funeral home. Officers arrived in under two minutes, describing the…
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Viral ‘bananas and rice’ Somali woman arrested for allegedly participating in Minneapolis riot
A Somali American woman who went viral for describing her identity as “bananas and rice” was one of 16 people arrested in Minneapolis and accused of participating in a riot as federal authorities escalated enforcement after clashes with protesters. The woman, Nasra Ahmed, 23, of Minnesota, rose to national prominence…
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American extremist admits bankrolling ISIS terrorists, plotting US violence with homemade bomb: feds
A Southern California man who funneled money to ISIS fighters and stockpiled a homemade bomb pleaded guilty to federal terrorism charges Tuesday, according to the Justice Department. Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, 29, pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and one count…
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Video captures emergency crews rescuing dog trapped in icy lake during single-digit temperatures
A dog that plunged into an icy lake amid near-zero temperatures was successfully rescued by the fire department in Missouri, according to footage that captured the dramatic mission. The St. Louis Fire Department (STLFD) released the video of the operation on its Facebook page Monday and said its Marine Rescue…
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Amazon to cut 16,000 positions as it restructures around AI and efficiency
Amazon announced Wednesday it will eliminate about 16,000 positions across the company, marking its second major round of layoffs in three months as it continues to streamline operations and invest heavily in artificial intelligence. In a memo to employees, Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of people experience and technology,…
Shooting involving Border Patrol near Arizona border leaves one person critically injured
One person was critically wounded Tuesday morning in a shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol agents in southern Arizona, prompting a multi-agency investigation led by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD). The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. near milepost 15 on West Arivaca Road, close to the U.S.-Mexico border and about…
South Carolina measles surge becomes largest U.S. outbreak in decades
South Carolina is now facing the largest measles outbreak in the United States since the disease was declared eliminated more than 20 years ago, with confirmed cases climbing to 789, surpassing the major Texas outbreak of 2025 that sickened 762 people and claimed the lives of two young children. State…
Minnesota Gov. Walz and President Trump speak by phone in aftermath of ICE shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sharply criticized the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, accusing federal officials of spreading misinformation and escalating unrest across the state. The op-ed, published Monday, came as Walz and President Donald Trump held a phone call aimed at easing tensions…
Seven killed, one seriously hurt after private jet crashes during takeoff in Maine
Federal officials confirmed that seven people were killed and one crew member was critically injured after a private business jet crashed and burst into flames while taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday evening. The crash occurred around 7:45 p.m. during harsh winter weather as a widespread…
Crippling winter storm slams U.S., bringing deadly cold and leaving over 1M without power
A sprawling and unusually powerful winter storm has battered vast portions of the United States, coating roads in dangerous ice, burying cities under heavy snow, and plunging temperatures to life-threatening lows. The system has knocked out electricity for more than one million customers across the mid-Atlantic, South, and Midwest, while…
Minnesota officials demand answers after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti sparks outrage
Minnesota officials are pressing for full transparency and accountability following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti by a federal agent in south Minneapolis, an incident that has triggered protests, lawsuits, and intense scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics. The shooting marked the second fatal incident involving a federal…
Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies at House hearing regarding Trump investigations
Former special counsel Jack Smith appeared publicly before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday for the first time, forcefully defending his investigations into Donald Trump and warning that the rule of law in the United States must not be taken for granted. Smith oversaw two federal probes that led to…
First trilateral talks between US/Russia/Ukraine to be held in UAE
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Thursday that representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the United States will hold their first-ever trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates this week, marking a potentially significant step in efforts to end the nearly four-year war. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland,…
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Cleveland Browns hire former Ravens OC Todd Monken as their next head coach
The Cleveland Browns have hired former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their next head coach. Monken, who turns 60 next week, replaces Kevin Stefanski – who was dismissed after Cleveland finished near the bottom of the league for the second straight year. The Browns retained general manager Andrew…
Tyson Fury ends retirement, sets April comeback bout vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov on Netflix
Tyson Fury will step back into the ring this spring, ending his latest retirement to face hard-hitting Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov in a comeback fight on April 11 in the United Kingdom. The fight will stream live worldwide on Netflix, which said the event will be available at no extra…
Buffalo Bills sign OC Joe Brady to five-year contract as new head coach
The Buffalo Bills have named offensive coordinator Joe Brady as their next head coach, signing him to a five-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. Brady takes over following the dismissal of Sean McDermott, who was let go after Buffalo’s overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the AFC divisional round.…
Coco Gauff eliminated from 2026 Australian Open after loss to Elina Svitolina
Elina Svitolina dominated in a 59 minute semifinal match to eliminate Coco Gauff from the 2026 Australian Open, winning with a 6-1, 6-2 victory. The Ukrainian’s sharp returning, steady baseline play, and relentless pressure proved too much for the third-seeded American, whose hopes of a first Australian Open title were…
San Francisco Giants sign free-agent center fielder Harrison Bader to two-year, $20.5M deal
The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a two-year contract with free-agent center fielder Harrison Bader, valued at $20.5 million with incentives that could push it slightly higher, according to multiple reports. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal was first to report the news: “free-agent outfielder Harrison Bader in agreement with Giants…
Los Angeles Chargers sign defensive lineman Teair Tart to 3-year extension worth up to $37.5M
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed defensive tackle Teair Tart to a three-year contract extension, that can reach $37.5 million and includes $20 million in guaranteed money, sources told ESPN. Tart acknowledged the agreement on social media, sharing the message “Bolt Up!” shortly after the news became public. Tart’s return…
Seattle Seahawks headed to Super Bowl LX after defeating LA Rams in NFC Championship Game
The Seattle Seahawks are headed back to the Super Bowl after surviving a dramatic 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday night, setting up a highly anticipated clash with the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara.…
New England Patriots beat Denver Broncos 10-7 to advance to Super Bowl LX
In a frigid, snow-swept battle at Empower Field at Mile High, the New England Patriots edged the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC Championship Game, clinching a trip to Super Bowl LX and continuing the franchise’s return to championship form. Patriots’ QB Drake Maye, making his first AFC Championship appearance,…
Christian McCaffrey, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford among finalists for 2025 NFL MVP award
The NFL on Thursday unveiled the full slate of finalists for its eight major Associated Press awards, setting the stage for the annual NFL Honors ceremony on Feb. 5 in San Francisco. The event, hosted by Jon Hamm, will celebrate the league’s top performers from the 2025 regular season, with…
Entertainment Headlines
See the trailer for ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’
Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for its animated adventure The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which is now set for theatrical release on April 1 (the film was previously slated to open on April 3.) Nintendo also shared a first poster for the movie featuring Mario and Princess Peach observing the…
Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Clipse among performers at 2026 Grammy Awards
Justin Bieber will perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards, airing live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, hosted by Trevor Noah, on February 1st. The two-time Grammy winner is up for four Grammy Awards this year for Album Of The Year for Swag, Best Pop Solo Performance for “Daisies,” Best…
‘Nobody Wants This’ renewed for Season 3 on Netflix
Netflix has renewed ‘Nobody Wants This’ for a third season, scheduled to air sometime in 2026. News of the series’ renewal dropped on social media, with a video of series star Kristen Bell telling co-stars Adam Brody, Timothy Simons, Jackie Tohn and Justine Lupe on individual FaceTime calls that they…
Charli xcx film ‘The Moment’ debuts at Sundance Film Festival
More than a year after her ‘brat’ summer Charlie xcx will star in The Moment, A24’s ‘mockumentary’ which just debuted at the Sundance Film Festival, and will be released in select theaters on January 30th. Written/directed by Aidan Zamiri and Bertie Brandes, The Moment is based on an original idea…
‘Minecraft 2’ sequel film officially greenlit by Warner Bros. Pictures
A sequel to the hugely successful 2025 Minecraft movie has been greenlit by Warner Bros. Pictures. Titled Minecraft 2, the sequel film is scheduled for release in July 2027. In a post on Instagram, Minecraft announced it is “building terrain” for the second film based on the popular video game,…
Kanye West apologizes for antisemitic rants caused by bipolar disorder in Wall Street Journal ad
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has issued a sweeping public apology in a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal, expressing deep regret for the antisemitic remarks and erratic behavior that defined his highly controversial actions in 2025. The open letter, titled “To Those I’ve Hurt,” was…
Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple lead voice cast for animated film ‘Swapped’ on Netflix
Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple will leading the voice cast for the upcoming animated Netflix movie, Swapped, directed by Nathan Greno. The film follows a small woodland creature (Jordan) who swaps bodies with its sworn enemy, a large majestic bird (Temple). The streamer also announced that Cedric the Entertainer…
See Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien in the trailer for ‘Send Help’
The trailer has been released for Sam Raimi‘s horror feature Send Help, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien as feuding colleagues stranded on a deserted island. The trailer opens with McAdams’ character, Linda Liddle, being ridiculed by her boss, Bradley Preston (O’Brien). They later board a small jet for a…
2026 Oscar nominees: ‘Sinners’ breaks record with 16 nominations
The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, with Danielle Brooks (“The Color Purple”) and Lewis Pullman (“Thunderbolts*”) revealing the list of nominees from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences headquarters in Beverly Hills, Calif. Director Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ leads…