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"Doomsday Clock" moves to 85 seconds to midnight, closest point to catastrophe since its debut, @cbsnews.com rpts: www.cbsnews.com/news/doomsda...
"Doomsday Clock" moves to 85 seconds to midnight, closest point to catastrophe since its debut
The "Doomsday Clock" is a metaphor for how close humanity is to self-annihilation.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:09 PM
"Doomsday Clock" moves to 85 seconds to midnight, closest point to catastrophe since its debut, @cbsnews.com rpts: www.cbsnews.com/news/doomsda...
An ongoing Utah review of 2.1M voter registration records has not found a single instance of noncitizen voting in the state—& only one instance of an ineligible individual registering to vote, @sltrib rpts; no widespread fraud, no rigged results, no stolen election: www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
Utah voter roll review finds no evidence of noncitizens casting a ballot, Lt. Gov. says
An ongoing Utah review of 2.1 million voter registration records has found one noncitizen who registered to vote and zero examples of any noncitizens actually voting.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
An ongoing Utah review of 2.1M voter registration records has not found a single instance of noncitizen voting in the state—& only one instance of an ineligible individual registering to vote, @sltrib rpts; no widespread fraud, no rigged results, no stolen election: www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
US spinning “out of control” under Pres Trump, 71% of Americans say in new poll—& just 18% say things “under control,” @njdotcom.bsky.social rpts: www.nj.com/politics/202...
Americans overwhelmingly believe the U.S. is spiraling ‘out of control’ under Trump: New poll
The latest Economist/YouGov poll showed that 71% of Americans believe that things in the country are “out of control” under Trump’s presidency.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:09 PM
US spinning “out of control” under Pres Trump, 71% of Americans say in new poll—& just 18% say things “under control,” @njdotcom.bsky.social rpts: www.nj.com/politics/202...
WEATHER ALERT: Massive, 2,000-mile could bring snow, sleet or freezing rain to about 55% of contiguous US this weekend, with temps plunging below minus-30° as polar vortex sweeps Midwest, Great Lakes & New England, @washingtonpost.com rpts: wapo.st/4sS9IGn
A massive storm could soon engulf a 2,000-mile stretch with snow and ice
This weekend, hazardous wintry weather from the storm will affect dozens of cities, with the potential for dangerous travel conditions, downed trees and long-lasting power outages.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:18 PM
WEATHER ALERT: Massive, 2,000-mile could bring snow, sleet or freezing rain to about 55% of contiguous US this weekend, with temps plunging below minus-30° as polar vortex sweeps Midwest, Great Lakes & New England, @washingtonpost.com rpts: wapo.st/4sS9IGn
Powerful solar activity released by sun likely to create dazzling auroral displays in unexpected areas tonight & early tomorrow morning, could disrupt satellite-based comms & GPS, @cnn.com rpts: www.cnn.com/2026/01/19/s...
Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say | CNN
A powerful flare has unleashed a severe solar storm that could cause auroras and satellite disruptions on Earth.
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January 19, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Powerful solar activity released by sun likely to create dazzling auroral displays in unexpected areas tonight & early tomorrow morning, could disrupt satellite-based comms & GPS, @cnn.com rpts: www.cnn.com/2026/01/19/s...
Pres Trump now claiming one reason he’s pushing to acquire Greenland is that he didn’t win Nobel Peace Prize, according to message he sent to Norway’s prime minister, @nytimes.com rpts; Norway does not award Nobel Prizes: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/w...
Denied Peace Prize, Trump Tells Norway He’ll Push for Greenland
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January 19, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Pres Trump now claiming one reason he’s pushing to acquire Greenland is that he didn’t win Nobel Peace Prize, according to message he sent to Norway’s prime minister, @nytimes.com rpts; Norway does not award Nobel Prizes: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/w...
Judge orders federal law enforcement in Minnesota to stop detaining, pepper spraying and pulling over peaceful protesters, @nbcnews.com rpts: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
U.S. judge orders federal agents to stop pepper spraying, retaliating against peaceful Minnesota protesters
The ruling in a case from December applies to federal agents participating in immigration enforcement under Operation Metro Surge.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Judge orders federal law enforcement in Minnesota to stop detaining, pepper spraying and pulling over peaceful protesters, @nbcnews.com rpts: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
How the Trump administration erased centuries of Justice Department experience, @apnews.com rpts; “This is completely unprecedented in both its scale and scope and underlying motivation”: apnews.com/article/just...
How the Trump administration erased centuries of Justice Department experience
As Attorney General Pam Bondi approaches her first anniversary on the job, the firings of career attorneys have defined her turbulent tenure.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM
How the Trump administration erased centuries of Justice Department experience, @apnews.com rpts; “This is completely unprecedented in both its scale and scope and underlying motivation”: apnews.com/article/just...
Federal prosecutors charge 20 people accused of rigging college basketball games in US, & pro hoops contests in China, @nbcnews.com rpts: www.nbcnews.com/sports/sport...
20 people charged in connection with sweeping basketball game fixing scandal
This FBI probe marks the latest gambling scandal to rock high-level sports.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Federal prosecutors charge 20 people accused of rigging college basketball games in US, & pro hoops contests in China, @nbcnews.com rpts: www.nbcnews.com/sports/sport...
Doctor's orders: Eat ice cream, and other tips for a long and healthy life, @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social rpts: www.cbsnews.com/news/doctors...
Doctor's orders: Eat ice cream, and other tips for a long and healthy life
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors...
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January 14, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Doctor's orders: Eat ice cream, and other tips for a long and healthy life, @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social rpts: www.cbsnews.com/news/doctors...
FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home, “highly unusual and aggressive” for law enforcement to conduct such a search, @washingtonpost.com rpts: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec... #journalism
FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home
The reporter, Hannah Natanson, covers the federal workforce and has been part of The Post’s most sensitive coverage of the first year of the second Trump administration.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:06 PM
FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home, “highly unusual and aggressive” for law enforcement to conduct such a search, @washingtonpost.com rpts: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec... #journalism
Saks Global, parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, files for bankruptcy amid luxury market strains, @cnn.com rpts: www.cnn.com/2026/01/14/b...
Saks Global files for bankruptcy protection amid luxury market strains | CNN Business
Saks Global, the parent company of luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue, filed for bankruptcy protection late Tuesday, according to court documents filed in US Bankruptcy Court in Houston, Texas.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Saks Global, parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, files for bankruptcy amid luxury market strains, @cnn.com rpts: www.cnn.com/2026/01/14/b...
For first time in at least half century, more immigrants left US than entered last year, @washingtonpost.com rpts: www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
U.S. lost more immigrants than it gained in 2025, new estimate shows
President Donald Trump’s policies have helped lead to net migration falling below zero for the first time in 50 years, according to the Brookings Institution.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:07 PM
For first time in at least half century, more immigrants left US than entered last year, @washingtonpost.com rpts: www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Minnesota’s @suncountryair.bsky.social to be acquired by @allegiantair.bsky.social in $1.5B deal, @startribune.com rpts: www.startribune.com/sun-country-...
Minnesota’s Sun Country Airlines to be acquired by Allegiant in $1.5B deal
The companies say deal will combine route networks to offer Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to more mid-sized markets and vacation destinations.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Minnesota’s @suncountryair.bsky.social to be acquired by @allegiantair.bsky.social in $1.5B deal, @startribune.com rpts: www.startribune.com/sun-country-...
Hiring sputtered. The unemployment rate rose. 2025 put decisive end to hottest job market in a generation, @wsj.com rpts; these charts tell the story: www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
America’s Job Market Has Entered the Slow Lane
Hiring sputtered. The unemployment rate rose. 2025 put a decisive end to the hottest job market in a generation.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Hiring sputtered. The unemployment rate rose. 2025 put decisive end to hottest job market in a generation, @wsj.com rpts; these charts tell the story: www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
At least 203 people have died in violence surrounding demonstrations in Iran, activists say, with fears death toll actually far higher, @apnews.com rpts: apnews.com/article/iran...
Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203
Iran’s parliament speaker warns the U.S. military and Israel could be “legitimate targets” if the U.S. strikes Iran over ongoing protests.
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January 11, 2026 at 2:07 PM
At least 203 people have died in violence surrounding demonstrations in Iran, activists say, with fears death toll actually far higher, @apnews.com rpts: apnews.com/article/iran...
US employers added 50,000 jobs in December, notching solid gain for economy but ending worst year for labor market since pandemic-era recession, @washingtonpost.com rpts: www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Employers added 50,000 jobs in December, a solid end to a weak 2025
Last year, 2025, marked the fewest jobs gained for workers since 2020 and the highest unemployment rate since 2021.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:39 PM
US employers added 50,000 jobs in December, notching solid gain for economy but ending worst year for labor market since pandemic-era recession, @washingtonpost.com rpts: www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Federal immigration officers shot & wound two people in Portland, Oregon, @apnews.com rpts: apnews.com/article/immi...
Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say
Authorities say Federal immigration officers have shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon. The FBI’s Portland office says it is investigating an “agent involved shooting” that happened around ...
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January 9, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Federal immigration officers shot & wound two people in Portland, Oregon, @apnews.com rpts: apnews.com/article/immi...
USPS says your mail might no longer get postmarked on the same day you post it, @cbsnews.com rpts; part of cost cuts set in motion under first Trump administration: www.cbsnews.com/news/usps-sa...
USPS says your mail might no longer get postmarked on the same day you post it
A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by specific dates.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:18 PM
USPS says your mail might no longer get postmarked on the same day you post it, @cbsnews.com rpts; part of cost cuts set in motion under first Trump administration: www.cbsnews.com/news/usps-sa...
Protests across several US cities as Pres Trump defends ICE agent after he fatally shot her in Minneapolis, @nbcnews.com rpts: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Minneapolis live updates: FBI to take over shooting investigation, officials say
Follow the latest news after an ICE agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minnesota, sparking national outrage and calls for an investigation.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Protests across several US cities as Pres Trump defends ICE agent after he fatally shot her in Minneapolis, @nbcnews.com rpts: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
China exporting surveillance empire built on US technology., @apnews.com rpts: apnews.com/article/chin...
US tech enabled China’s surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying the price
Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology, from cameras in Vietnam to censorship firewalls in Pakistan to citywide monitoring systems...
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January 8, 2026 at 1:24 PM
China exporting surveillance empire built on US technology., @apnews.com rpts: apnews.com/article/chin...
Family-owned company that operates The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says newspaper would cease publication on May 3, signaling end of newspaper whose origins date to 1786—one of oldest in America, @nytimes.com rpts: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/b...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Announces It Will Cease Operations
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January 8, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Family-owned company that operates The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says newspaper would cease publication on May 3, signaling end of newspaper whose origins date to 1786—one of oldest in America, @nytimes.com rpts: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/b...
Flu surges in 45 states as doctor visits reach highest level in nearly 30 years, @nbcnews.com rpts: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Flu surges in 45 states as doctor visits reach highest level in nearly 30 years
About 5,000 people have died of the flu so far this season, including 9 children, as the Trump administration pulls back on advice to get kids vaccinated.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Flu surges in 45 states as doctor visits reach highest level in nearly 30 years, @nbcnews.com rpts: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Dow closes above 49,000 points for first time ever as Wall Street shrugs off geopolitical uncertainty, @cnn.com rpts:
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Dow closes above 49,000 points for first time ever as Wall Street looks past geopolitical tension
Gunfire and anti-aircraft fire were seen over Caracas overnight as uncertainty reigns in Venezuela following the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Follow here for the latest.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Dow closes above 49,000 points for first time ever as Wall Street shrugs off geopolitical uncertainty, @cnn.com rpts:
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January 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
HAPPENING NOW: US Pres Donald Trump holds news conference to explain unilateral American military action that removed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro from power, bring him to US to stand trial on indictment; WATCH LIVE via @cbsnews.com : www.cbsnews.com/live/