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January 20, 2026

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US measles outbreak: 2025’s record-breaking year is likely just the start of a deadly comeback

Tuesday marks one year since a measles outbreak started in West Texas, and there have been new cases in the United States each week since. Texas reported more than 760 cases — and the deaths of two children – before declaring the outbreak over in August. It was the largest outbreak the US had seen in decades, and since then, other large outbreaks — one in the upstate region of South Carolina and another on the border of Utah and Arizona — have amassed hundreds of cases each and continue to expand. The first two weeks of 2026 have been

January 20, 2026

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Las Vegas hotel surrounded by ‘at least 30 police cars’ with Boulevard cordoned off

A major incident is unfolding on Las Vegas Boulevard in front of the Bellagio Hotel and Casino and the Paris Hotel with dozens of police vehicles rushing to the scene 10:32, 18 Jan 2026Updated 10:58, 18 Jan 2026 Police pictured rushing to scene in Las Vegas(Image: ) A boulevard in Las Vegas has been cordoned off with dozens of police cars rushing to an incident at an iconic hotel. A witness of the massive response is heard saying, “this is crazy” as he estimates 100 police cars are involved on a video uploaded to social media. He also pointed the

January 20, 2026

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The Breaking of Time Explores Power, Identity, and Family Secrets

Jan. 19, 2026, 3:49 p.m. ET The Breaking of Time: Chronicles of the Arvynth is the first book in a new series by bestselling author J.J. Hebert. The supernatural thriller blends urban fantasy with family drama centered around Daniel Ward, a normal suburban father, or so he seems. Daniel has a secret that is hiding beneath the veneer of his carefully constructed, very ordinary life. When he has to save his son’s life, Daniel calls upon the powerful magic he has kept a secret for centuries. Known for his cinematic writing, strong worldbuilding, and character development, Hebert’s The Breaking of

January 20, 2026

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Brooklyn Beckham breaks silence on Nicola Peltz and his parents

Updated Jan. 19, 2026, 7:03 p.m. ET Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, is breaking his silence about his relationship with his parents. The 26-year-old wrote in a string of lengthy Instagram Stories on Monday, Jan. 19, that he does “not want to reconcile with my family.” He went on to say he has “been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private,” adding that “my parents and their team have continued to go to the press, leaving me with no choice but to speak for myself and tell the truth

January 20, 2026

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Piers Morgan hospitalized after suffering fall

Piers Morgan is sharing an update from the hospital as he recovers from a recent injury. The British talk show host, 60, took to social media on Sunday, Jan. 18, to post a selfie showing himself lying in a hospital bed. Morgan told his followers that he “tripped on small step” in a hotel restaurant in London and wound up fracturing his femur “so badly I needed new hip.” The former “America’s Got Talent” judge shared that he is recovering in the hospital and will need to use crutches for six weeks. He added that he won’t be able to

January 20, 2026

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NBA All-Star Game starters 2026: Luka Dončić, Giannis Antetokounmpo lead vote-getters, LeBron James misses cut

The starting lineups for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game were announced Monday. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo were the top vote-getters from fans. Dončić and Antetokounmpo also headlined the first and second fan voting returns the league released. Advertisement Fans are responsible for 50% of the vote that selects each conference’s five starters. NBA players (25%) and a media panel (25%) account for the other slices of the vote. This year’s All-Star Game will be played in Inglewood, California, at the Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome on Feb. 15. For the first time

January 19, 2026

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Breaking Down What Every Georgia Bulldogs Transfer Portal Addition Will Bring in 2026

Breaking down what every Georgia Bulldogs transfer addition will bring to the Dawgs’ roster during the 2026 college football season. The college football transfer portal window is officially closed as teams begin to wind down on their portal acquisitions and focus on development of their 2026 rosters. The Georgia Bulldogs were one of the many programs that made a splash in this year’s cycle, as they have already made nine portal additions with the possibility of even more. With the offseason in full swing, here is what each (current) portal addition will bring to Georgia’s roster in 2026. 1. Khalil

January 19, 2026

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Europe Warns of Risk of Breaking Relations with the USA

Europe Warns of Risk of Breaking Relations with the USA The actions of the USA regarding Greenland could undermine transatlantic ties. This was warned by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berse, in his article for The New York Times (NYT). “When Europe insists on sovereignty and accountability, it is not posturing. It is defending what makes America and Europe strong. Ignoring this creates a dangerous precedent that could undermine transatlantic ties and weaken the foundations on which we stand,” the text states. Berse emphasized the Council of Europe’s readiness to support Denmark and Greenland “through specific

January 19, 2026

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PWHL BREAKS U.S. WOMEN’S HOCKEY ATTENDANCE RECORD AT CAPITAL ONE ARENA IN WASHINGTON, D.C. | PWHL

Record-setting crowd of 17,228 marks highest-attended in-arena game in U.S. women’s hockey history Washington, D.C. (January 18, 2026) — The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) set a new benchmark for women’s hockey in the United States on Sunday, as a record-setting crowd of 17,228 fans filled Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. for a PWHL Takeover Tour™ matchup between the Montréal Victoire and the New York Sirens. The game was presented by BJ’s Wholesale Club. The attendance marks the highest-attended in-arena game in U.S. women’s hockey history, surpassing the previous record of 16,014 fans set on November 28, 2025, when

January 19, 2026

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Trump says the U.S. will ‘run’ Venezuela and sell its oil for now : NPR

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth listen as President Trump addresses the media during a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago club on Saturday in Palm Beach, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images President Trump said the U.S. will run Venezuela until a “proper transition can take place,” said he wasn’t “afraid of boots on the ground,” and defended Saturday’s military strikes that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. “We’re there now, but we’re going to stay until such time as the proper transition can take place,”