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SW News, is a newsmagazine covering culture, lifestyle, trends, entertainment, and breaking news . Founded in 2016 by Anne Howard, it blends sharp reporting with storytelling, highlighting emerging trends and the people shaping them. scopeweekly.com
Why Kristen Stewart’s The Chronology of Water Is Being Hailed as a Major Directorial Debut. For a debut feature, that may be its most consequential achievement, cementing Stewart’s evolution from Twilight star and global franchise icon to a filmmaker with a singular, uncompromising voice.
Why Kristen Stewart’s The Chronology of Water Is Being Hailed as a Major Directorial Debut
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.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Death, Taxes, and a Defining Fight: California’s Billionaire Tax Showdown. 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.
Death, Taxes, and a Defining Fight: California’s Billionaire Tax Showdown
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.
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January 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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SW Newsmagazine: A Week of Culture, Crisis, and Creative Shift — From Outages to Awards, Innovation to Identity - - We looked at Lucy Liu, Euphoria Season 3, Golden Globes, The Oscars, Bill Maher, and so much more!
SW Newsmagazine: A Week of Culture, Crisis, and Creative Shift — From Outages to Awards, Innovation to Identity
This Week—A Look Back: From outages to outrages. Awards Season has officially started.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Palm Royale’s Star-Studded Finale: Wiig, Burnett, and Martin Take the Spotlight - 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…
Palm Royale’s Star-Studded Finale: Wiig, Burnett, and Martin Take the Spotlight
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.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Verified, Then Abandoned: How Meta Let Hackers Take Over ScopeWeekly’s Instagram - Verified Accounts, Fragile Control: Users Warn of Systemic Risks in Meta’s Support and Recovery Processes
Verified, Then Abandoned: How Meta Lets Hackers Take Over
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.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Oscars Roll Out the Red Carpet Early: Brooks and Pullman Set the Stage for the 98th Nomination Reveal - 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.
Oscars Roll Out the Red Carpet Early: Brooks and Pullman Set the Stage for the 98th Nomination Reveal
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.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:01 AM
In late 2025, under Governor Gavin Newsom, California enacted one of the most sweeping packages of laws in the nation designed to limit ICE operations in everyday civilian spaces — particularly where children, patients, and families gather.

We’re not going to stand by while anyone — including…
When Enforcement Becomes Everyday Life: California’s Bold Bid to Fight Back
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.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Verizon Outage Aftermath: A Network Disruption That Shook Connectivity—and Trust - 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…
Verizon Outage Aftermath: A Network Disruption That Shook Connectivity—and Trust
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.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Verizon Outage Strikes U.S. Customers, Company Offers No Explanation - Verizon Outage Disrupts Wireless Service Across the U.S.

On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Verizon experienced a widespread outage affecting wireless voice and data services across the United States. The company has not issued a…
Verizon Outage Strikes U.S. Customers, Company Offers No Explanation
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.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Euphoria Season 3 Back With Raucous Storyline and New Cast Member - Five years later, Euphoria returns April 12 on HBO, following Rue, Jules, Cassie, and friends into adult chaos — love, danger, and unflinching consequences await.
Euphoria Season 3 Back With Raucous Storyline and New Cast Member
Five years later, Euphoria returns April 12 on HBO, following Rue, Jules, Cassie, and friends into adult chaos — love, danger, and unflinching consequences await.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Chocolate Chaos: America’s Sweet Tooth Faces a Crunchy Reality Check- 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.
Chocolate Chaos: America’s Sweet Tooth Faces a Crunchy Reality Check
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.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Bill Maher Renewed Through 2028 — But the Golden Globes Still Sting - 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.
Bill Maher Renewed Through 2028 — But the Golden Globes Still Sting
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.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:12 PM
When Enforcement Becomes Everyday Life: California’s Bold Bid to Fight Back

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…
When Enforcement Becomes Everyday Life: California’s Bold Bid to Fight Back
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.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:59 PM
BREAKING: X, Reddit, and Monzo All Go Down Today — Millions Left Offline in Unprecedented Outage - 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…
BREAKING: X, Reddit, and Monzo All Go Down Today — Millions Left Offline in Unprecedented Outage
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.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Apple Creator Studio Is Just In: A Bold Step for Creators — But Will Anyone Bite?

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…
Apple Creator Studio Is Just In: A Bold Step for Creators — But Will Anyone Bite?
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…
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January 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Scott Adams, Creator of Dilbert, Dies at 68 — A Complicated Legacy of Satire and Controversy - 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…
Scott Adams, Creator of Dilbert, Dies at 68 — A Complicated Legacy of Satire and Controversy
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, …
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January 13, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Harry Styles Is Back — and His New Album Campaign Is the Most -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.Mysterious Yet.
Harry Styles Is Back — and His New Album Campaign Is the Most Mysterious Yet
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.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:28 PM
From Globes to Gold: Mapping the Race to the 98th Oscars - 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.
From Globes to Gold: Mapping the Race to the 98th Oscars
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.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Lucy Liu’s First Starring Role in ‘Rosemead’ - It looks like Lucy Liu is finally getting her flowers. It’s hard to believe, but during her rich and expansive 30-year career, Liu has never had a leading dramatic role. That is, until now. And, boy is it ever a heavy one. “Rosemead” chronicles the…
Lucy Liu’s First Starring Role in ‘Rosemead’ Hits Theaters To Many Accolades
After 30-years in film and TV, Liu finally hits her stride with new dramatic leading role, tackling mental illness.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Golden Globes Winners 2026: A Complete Night of Recognition, Risk and Nikki Glaser’s Relentless Roast - 🎬✨ From long‑overdue wins to surprise moments, the 2026 Golden Globes delivered a night of recognition, risk and relentless roasting — and we’ve got the full story. 🏆🔥 Host Nikki Glaser brought…
Golden Globes Winners 2026: A Complete Night of Recognition, Risk and Nikki Glaser’s Relentless Roast
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.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Lucy Liu’s First Starring Role in ‘Rosemead’ Hits Theaters To Many Accolades

After 30-years in film and TV, Liu finally hits her stride with new dramatic leading role, tackling mental illness
Lucy Liu’s First Starring Role in ‘Rosemead’ Hits Theaters To Many Accolades
After 30-years in film and TV, Liu finally hits her stride with new dramatic leading role, tackling mental illness
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January 12, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Golden Globes Winners 2026: A Complete Night of Recognition, Risk and Nikki Glaser’s Relentless Roast

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…
Golden Globes Winners 2026: A Complete Night of Recognition, Risk and Nikki Glaser’s Relentless Roast
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.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Final Strides and Finish Lines: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Wraps With an Eye on What’s Next. 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.
Final Strides and Finish Lines: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Wraps With an Eye on What’s Next
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.
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January 11, 2026 at 7:23 PM
California in Review: Policy Shifts, Protest, Recovery, Innovation and Remembrance

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…
California in Review: Policy Shifts, Protest, Recovery, Innovation and Remembrance
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.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:41 AM