Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, transforms memory and trauma into visceral cinema, marking her bold evolution from Twilight star to visionary filmmaker.

California’s billionaire tax could raise tens of billions for healthcare, housing, and infrastructure — but Governor Newsom warns it risks driving wealthy investors out of the state.

This Week—A Look Back: From outages to outrages. Awards Season has officially started.

Emmy-winning costume designer Alix Friedberg transforms Palm Royale’s wardrobe into storytelling, with weaponized wedding whites, stripped pastels, and sculpted silhouettes, signaling power, strategy, and character in every meticulously crafted ensemble.

Eleven years verified, gone overnight. Hackers in Belgium took **@SWNewsmag**—no alerts, no help. Meta protects the intruder. We may be forced to start over.

At dawn in Los Angeles, Brooks and Pullman will replace whispers with names, transforming hopeful narratives into the official history of the 98th Oscars ceremony.

As California challenges federal immigration enforcement, new laws collide with real-world consequences—families disrupted, communities shaken, and a state drawing hard lines over accountability.

Verizon’s Official Response: Apology, Restoration, and Credits As previously reported by SW Newsmagazine, January 14 was not a fun day for Verizon users. Wireless service was widely disrupted, with many customers suddenly seeing an “SOS only” message displayed on their phones—an unsettling signal that normal connectivity had vanished. To make matters worse, Verizon’s public updates remained terse and largely reactive for hours.

A widespread Verizon outage on January 14 disrupted wireless voice and data services across the U.S., affecting major cities including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C., as engineers work to restore service.

Five years later, Euphoria returns April 12 on HBO, following Rue, Jules, Cassie, and friends into adult chaos — love, danger, and unflinching consequences await.

A nationwide chocolate recall has chocoholics checking pantries. Spring & Mulberry bars, plus several recent recalls, highlight the importance of labels, lot numbers, and food-safety vigilance.

HBO renews Real Time with Bill Maher through 2028, yet the host remains bitter over a Golden Globe snub, blaming “woke Hollywood” for denying him recognition despite 24 seasons on air.

California’s Defiant Stand Against ICE — Where Policy Meets People’s Lives On a weekday morning in early January, Renee Nicole Good finished what millions of parents do without thinking — she dropped her six-year-old child off at school. She never made it home. Minutes later, on a residential street in Minneapolis, Good — a 37-year-old mother of three, poet, and U.S.

What’s Going Down? Three Major Platforms Crash — Leaving Millions Offline Something unusual — and unsettling — happened on Tuesday, January 13, 2026: three widely used digital platforms all experienced serious disruptions within hours of each other, leaving users around the world unable to connect, scroll, post, or even make everyday payments. Early reports showed the outages hitting at different times across major time zones, compounding confusion and frustration.

Apple’s new Creator Studio is more than just a bundle of apps — it’s a statement about how the tech giant sees creative work in 2026. Announced a few hours ago, January 13, and rolling out January 28, the suite brings together Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage under a subscription priced at $12.99 a month or $129 a year…

Scott Adams, the cartoonist who turned the dull ache of office life into daily satire with Dilbert, has died at 68 after a battle with metastatic prostate cancer, his family confirmed. For decades, his strip skewered pointless meetings, clueless managers, and the soul-draining rhythms of cubicle culture, making Adams a hero to bored, desk-bound workers around the world. First launched in 1989 and eventually syndicated in thousands of newspapers, …

Harry Styles is teasing the world again. Cryptic posters, global billboards, and hidden clues suggest a new era is coming — now fans are watching everything.

Golden Globe winners like One Battle After Another and Hamnet set early Oscar expectations, but history shows Globe triumphs don’t always translate, highlighting Drama versus Musical/Comedy divergences in Academy voting.

After 30-years in film and TV, Liu finally hits her stride with new dramatic leading role, tackling mental illness.

Golden Globes Winners 2026 - Global Triumphs, Long-Awaited Wins and Nikki Glaser’s Relentless Roast Culture Desk | Scope Weekly The 83rd Golden Globe Awards delivered celebration with bite. From Shakespearean grief to Brazilian political thrillers, from animated K-pop spectacle to podcasting’s awards-season debut, the 2026 Golden Globes reflected an entertainment industry that is wider, louder and more global than ever — and finally comfortable laughing at itself.

After 30-years in film and TV, Liu finally hits her stride with new dramatic leading role, tackling mental illness

Golden Globes Winners 2026 - Global Triumphs, Long-Awaited Wins and Nikki Glaser’s Relentless Roast Culture Desk | Scope Weekly The 83rd Golden Globe Awards delivered celebration with bite. From Shakespearean grief to Brazilian political thrillers, from animated K-pop spectacle to podcasting’s awards-season debut, the 2026 Golden Globes reflected an entertainment industry that is wider, louder and more global than ever — and finally comfortable laughing at itself.

The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend concludes with magical miles, inspiring runners, charitable impact, and eyes already turning toward the next runDisney challenge in Anaheim.

California enters 2026 drought-free as wildfire communities mark a painful anniversary, sweeping new laws take effect, technology accelerates, and the state mourns Grateful Dead co-founder and California son Bob Weir.

Bob Weir, the iconic guitarist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78. His family shared the news on his verified Instagram account, saying he “transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones …” after battling cancer and underlying lung issues. “Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music… Every chord he played, every word he sang was an integral part of the stories he wove.” — Family statement…