Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil makes 140th weather prediction

Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania’s “official state meteorologist,” saw his shadow Monday, predicting six more weeks of winter. Thousands gathered at Gobbler’s Knob for the 140th Groundhog Day celebration to witness the famous groundhog’s annual emergence. AccuWeather meteorologist Paul Pastelok said the eastern U.S. will continue to experience below-average temperatures and possible snow and ice in the coming week. Despite Phil’s prediction, the National Centers for Environmental … Continue reading Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil makes 140th weather prediction

2 dead amid winter storm that brought record snow and freezing temperatures to the South

A weekend snowstorm brought record-setting snowfall to North Carolina, freezing temperatures to Florida, and at least two deaths across the region. North Carolina saw over 1,000 vehicle collisions, with up to 22.5 inches of snow reported in some areas, marking the largest snow event since 2004. Coastal areas were hit by flooding and property damage, including a house washed away in Buxton, while black ice … Continue reading 2 dead amid winter storm that brought record snow and freezing temperatures to the South

Iran designates EU armies ‘terrorist groups’ in retaliatory move

Iran has declared European armies “terrorist groups” in retaliation for the European Union’s designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization over its crackdown on protests. Iran’s parliament speaker accused Europe of acting under U.S. influence and against its own interests. The EU said the move was a response to violent repression during nationwide protests that erupted in late December, with … Continue reading Iran designates EU armies ‘terrorist groups’ in retaliatory move

Pakistan says it has killed 145 ‘Indian-backed terrorists’ after deadly attacks

Pakistani security forces killed over 100 militants in Balochistan during counterterrorism operations over the past 40 hours, following coordinated attacks that killed 33 people, mostly civilians. The raids, which began Saturday, also left 18 civilians—including five women and three children—and 15 security personnel dead. Provincial Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti claimed the militants were part of the “Indian-backed” Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), with some fighters reportedly … Continue reading Pakistan says it has killed 145 ‘Indian-backed terrorists’ after deadly attacks

Tens of thousands back Czech president amid cabinet dispute

Tens of thousands of people rallied in the Czech Republic on Sunday to support President Petr Pavel amid his dispute with Foreign Minister Petr Macinka. The conflict escalated after Pavel accused Macinka of attempting to blackmail him over a cabinet appointment. At the center of the row is Pavel’s refusal to approve Filip Turek as a government minister due to past scandals. Organizers estimated 80,000 … Continue reading Tens of thousands back Czech president amid cabinet dispute

Swiss Alpine bar fire claims 41st victim, an 18-year-old Swiss national

An 18-year-old Swiss national has died from injuries suffered in a deadly bar fire in the Swiss Alps, raising the death toll to 41 a month after the incident. The fire broke out shortly after midnight on Jan. 1 at the packed Le Constellation bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana. Investigators believe sparkling candles placed on Champagne bottles ignited the blaze when they came … Continue reading Swiss Alpine bar fire claims 41st victim, an 18-year-old Swiss national

Gaza’s Rafah border crossing partially reopens under ceasefire deal

Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened Monday for limited operations under the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire, restoring a key gateway that had been largely closed for nearly two years. Movement is tightly restricted, with no commercial goods allowed and only up to 50 Palestinians permitted to cross in each direction on the first day. The narrow reopening comes as tens of thousands of Gazans with urgent … Continue reading Gaza’s Rafah border crossing partially reopens under ceasefire deal

DOJ releases millions of pages of documents in Epstein investigation

The Justice Department released more than 3 million pages of files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, referencing President Donald Trump and other prominent figures such as Elon Musk, Bill Clinton, and Bill Gates. The documents include an FBI list of allegations involving Trump, many reportedly based on unverified tips. The White House cited a Justice Department statement calling those claims unfounded and false, and Trump … Continue reading DOJ releases millions of pages of documents in Epstein investigation

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon taken into custody

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has reportedly been arrested in connection with his participation in a protest inside a Minnesota church on January 18. The arrest stems from the demonstration at Cities Church in St. Paul, where Lemon was present along with other journalists. A federal magistrate judge recently rejected a proposed criminal complaint from the Department of Justice charging Lemon over the protest. Lemon … Continue reading Former CNN anchor Don Lemon taken into custody

Strange Bright Lines on Mercury Suggest It’s Not ‘Dead’ After All

Mercury may be more geologically active than previously thought. Bright streaks on its surface, called lineae, suggest ongoing activity rather than ancient formations. A survey of 402 lineae shows they often appear on sun-facing crater slopes and near bright depressions called hollows. These features likely form from heat and volatile materials, like sulfur, rising from beneath the surface, Science Alert has reported. Future ESA and … Continue reading Strange Bright Lines on Mercury Suggest It’s Not ‘Dead’ After All

Rocket Lab launches Korean disaster-monitoring satellite after long delay

Rocket Lab successfully launched South Korea’s disaster-monitoring satellite, NEONSAT-1A, on Thursday, January 29, from its New Zealand site. The 59-foot Electron rocket lifted off at 8:21 p.m. EST (2:21 p.m. local time, Jan. 30), following a previous aborted attempt on December 15. NEONSAT-1A, part of the “Bridging the Swarm” mission for KAIST’s Satellite Technology Research Center (SaTReC), is an advanced Earth-observation satellite with a high-resolution … Continue reading Rocket Lab launches Korean disaster-monitoring satellite after long delay

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from two coasts in two days

SpaceX launched two batches of Starlink satellites over consecutive days from both U.S. coasts. On January 29, a Falcon 9 lifted 25 satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, while on January 30, another Falcon 9 deployed 29 more satellites from Cape Canaveral in Florida. Thursday’s booster (B1082) completed its 19th flight, landing on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You, and Friday’s … Continue reading SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from two coasts in two days

Humanoid ‘Terminator’ robot cop patrols with police officers in China

In Shenzhen, China, a humanoid robot from EngineAI was spotted walking alongside uniformed police officers during what appeared to be a public patrol demonstration, highlighting China’s push to test advanced robotics in law enforcement. The robot, part of EngineAI’s T800 family, stands 5’8” tall, weighs 165 pounds, and is capable of walking, running, jumping, and handling objects with sensor-equipped hands. The appearance was reportedly a … Continue reading Humanoid ‘Terminator’ robot cop patrols with police officers in China

Gold surges past $5,500 amid Iran tensions, weakening US dollar

Gold prices hit a record above $5,500 an ounce amid President Donald Trump’s threats of military action against Iran and a weakening U.S. dollar. The rally has pushed gold up more than 20% since the start of the year, following a 64% gain in 2025, driven by geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in global markets. Investors continue to favor gold as a “safe haven” amid concerns … Continue reading Gold surges past $5,500 amid Iran tensions, weakening US dollar

Microsoft lost $357 billion in market cap as stock plunged most since 2020

Microsoft shares fell about 10% following an earnings report that fell short of some investor expectations, marking the stock’s biggest daily drop since March 2020 and cutting its market cap by $357 billion to $3.22 trillion. Azure and cloud services growth came in at 39%, slightly below consensus, while revenue guidance for the More Personal Computing segment, including Windows, was lower than expected, along with … Continue reading Microsoft lost $357 billion in market cap as stock plunged most since 2020

Apple sales surge 16% on ‘staggering’ iPhone demand

Apple reported stronger-than-expected fiscal first-quarter earnings, with revenue up 16% year-over-year and net income of $42.1 billion, or $2.84 per share, surpassing analyst forecasts. iPhone sales surged 23% to $85.27 billion, driven by strong demand for the iPhone 17, while the active installed base of Apple devices grew to 2.5 billion. Services revenue rose 14% to $26.34 billion, and iPad sales grew 6% to $8.6 … Continue reading Apple sales surge 16% on ‘staggering’ iPhone demand

Trump officials met with Canadian separatists; British Columbia premier alleges treason

The Trump administration reportedly held meetings with the separatist group Alberta Prosperity Project (APP), sparking outrage in Canada and accusations of “treason” from British Columbia Premier David Eby. The APP seeks independence for Alberta and has reportedly requested U.S. support, including a $500 billion credit facility in case of a successful referendum. White House officials said the meetings were with civil society groups and no … Continue reading Trump officials met with Canadian separatists; British Columbia premier alleges treason

Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US

President Donald Trump threatened Canada with a 50% tariff on all aircraft sold in the U.S., escalating tensions in his ongoing trade dispute with the country. The move targets Canada for allegedly refusing to certify jets from Gulfstream Aerospace and includes decertifying Bombardier’s Global Express business jets, a move that would affect 150 aircraft registered in the U.S. Bombardier responded that its planes meet FAA … Continue reading Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US

Trump declares national emergency over Cuba, threatens tariffs on nations that supply oil

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over Cuba, citing the communist government’s alignment with hostile countries, terrorist groups, and malign actors as a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy. The executive order establishes a tariff mechanism to impose additional duties on countries that supply oil to Cuba, directly or indirectly. Trump accused Cuba of hosting Russian intelligence facilities, deepening defense cooperation with … Continue reading Trump declares national emergency over Cuba, threatens tariffs on nations that supply oil

Trump says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to do business with China

Former U.S. President Donald Trump warned that it was “very dangerous” for the UK to do business with China as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited Shanghai. Trump, who called Chinese President Xi Jinping a “friend,” also criticized Canada for engaging with China. Sir Keir, meanwhile, described his talks with Xi as “very good” and announced agreements on visa-free travel, lower whisky tariffs, AstraZeneca investment, … Continue reading Trump says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to do business with China

Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax information

President Donald Trump is suing the IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion, alleging they failed to prevent leaks of his tax information to news outlets between 2018 and 2020. The lawsuit, filed in Florida federal court, also names Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and the Trump Organization as plaintiffs, claiming the leaks caused reputational and financial harm. The disclosures were made by former IRS … Continue reading Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax information

Anti-ICE protests to be held across US as organizers urge national strike

Activists are calling for a nationwide “blackout” on Friday, urging people to skip work, school, and shopping to protest the Trump administration’s aggressive ICE enforcement. The strike, organized by student groups in Minnesota and supported by unions and national organizations, follows a series of fatal shootings involving federal agents, including Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Protests and walkouts are planned in cities across the U.S., … Continue reading Anti-ICE protests to be held across US as organizers urge national strike

Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assault and intimidation

Anthony Kazmierczak was charged for squirting apple cider vinegar on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minneapolis event, facing federal counts of assault and intimidation. Authorities say Kazmierczak, who has a criminal history and health issues, appeared to make threats during the attack and had previously expressed violent sentiments toward Omar. He also faces state charges for terroristic threats and assault. Omar, a Somali refugee, … Continue reading Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assault and intimidation

Ghislaine Maxwell claims 29 friends cut ‘secret deals’ with DOJ

Ghislaine Maxwell has filed a habeas corpus petition seeking to overturn her 2021 sex‑trafficking conviction, claiming prosecutors concealed “secret settlements” that shielded 29 associates of Jeffrey Epstein from prosecution. She alleges 25 men reached undisclosed deals while four alleged co‑conspirators were known but never charged, and argues that this concealment violated her constitutional rights and undermined the fairness of her trial. Maxwell also raises claims … Continue reading Ghislaine Maxwell claims 29 friends cut ‘secret deals’ with DOJ

Luigi Mangione jailbreak attempt ‘by fan posing as FBI agent’

A man from Minnesota, Mark Anderson, was arrested for attempting to break accused CEO assassin Luigi Mangione out of the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center armed only with a pizza cutter and a BBQ fork. Anderson allegedly posed as an FBI agent, claiming to have a judge-signed order to free Mangione, and tried to convince guards to release him. When asked for credentials, Anderson showed a … Continue reading Luigi Mangione jailbreak attempt ‘by fan posing as FBI agent’