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Luigi Mangione back in court for hearing; federal trial date set

By upi.com | | 1/23/2026 2:13 PM

Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, is in federal court Friday for a hearing. His trial date is set. ... Read full Story

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Treasury sanctions 'shadow fleet' over killing of Iranian protesters

By upi.com | | 1/23/2026 1:24 PM

The U.S. Department of Treasury announced new sanctions on ships deemed to be part of Iran's "shadow fleet" of illegal oil ships and their companies. ... Read full Story

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5 arrested in shooting of Indiana judge and his wife

By upi.com | | 1/23/2026 10:52 AM

Five people have been arrested in connection to the shooting of Indiana Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, in their home on Sunday. ... Read full Story

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Trump says U.S. ‘armada’ is heading to Iran as death toll rises

By upi.com | | 1/23/2026 10:24 AM

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is sending an "armada" to Iran in response to its regime's killing of more than 5,000 protesters. ... Read full Story

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City of Philadelphia sues the federal government for removing an outdoor slavery exhibit

By upi.com | | 1/23/2026 9:41 AM

The city of Philadelphia has filed suit against the U.S. Department of the Interior and its secretary Doug Bergum for removing an exhibit on slavery. ... Read full Story

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Trump administration completes U.S. withdrawal from World Health Organization

By upi.com | | 1/23/2026 2:37 AM

The United States has completed its exit from the World Health Organization, the Trump administration said, one year since it began the withdrawal process. ... Read full Story

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Trump withdraws Canada's Board of Peace invitation after Davos clash

By upi.com | | 1/23/2026 12:31 AM

President Donald Trump late Thursday announced he withdrew Canada's invitation to join the U.S.-led Board of Peace, as relations between the longtime allies continue to deteriorate during his second term. ... Read full Story

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Majority stake in TikTok's U.S. business sold ahead of divest-or-ban deadline

By upi.com | | 1/22/2026 11:03 PM

TikTok announced Thursday that its China-based parent company, ByteDance, has sold its majority stake in the U.S. business rights of its social media platform to a group of non-Chinese investors. ... Read full Story

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Trump says ‘framework’ of a Greenland deal has been made

By upi.com | | 1/22/2026 4:45 PM

Access to mineral rights in Greenland could be part of a future deal being negotiated regarding Greenland, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. ... Read full Story

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House to vote on funding bills to avoid second government shutdown

By upi.com | | 1/22/2026 4:10 PM

The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on four funding bills Thursday to avert another government shutdown ahead of the Jan. 30 deadline. ... Read full Story

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Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon for debanking him after Jan. 6

By upi.com | | 1/22/2026 3:52 PM

President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase bank and its CEO Jamie Dimon Thursday for closing his accounts in 2021 after the Jan. 6 capitol riots. ... Read full Story

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Waymo robotaxis deployed in Miami; more cities planned for 2026

By upi.com | | 1/22/2026 3:49 PM

Waymo's autonomous taxi service has expanded to Miami, where paying customers can hail rides from the robotaxis, Waymo announced on Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Private autopsy shows at least 3 bullet wounds on Renee Good

By upi.com | | 1/22/2026 3:26 PM

Renee Good, the Minneapolis woman shot and killed by an immigration officer, sustained three bullet wounds, a private autopsy shows. ... Read full Story

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Trump hosts Board of Peace signing ceremony at Davos

By upi.com | | 1/22/2026 1:24 PM

President Donald Trump held a signing ceremony for his Board of Peace on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Vice President JD Vance to visit Minneapolis amid immigration enforcement, protests

By upi.com | | 1/22/2026 1:05 PM

Vice President JD Vance was scheduled to travel to Minneapolis on Thursday to meet with immigration enforcement officials. ... Read full Story

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Consumers spent more, saved less in November as inflation rose to 2.8%

By upi.com | | 1/22/2026 12:11 PM

Inflation ticked up to 2.8% November, moving further away from the Federal Reserve's target 2% mark as consumer spending outpaced wage growth. ... Read full Story

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Paramount pushes the deadline to approve its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery

By upi.com | | 1/22/2026 12:07 PM

Paramount Skydance has extended the deadline for shareholders to accept its hostile bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, continuing the battle. ... Read full Story

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Jack Smith testifying before House on Trump investigations

By upi.com | | 1/22/2026 10:42 AM

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two criminal cases against President Donald Trump, is scheduled to testify before Congress Thursday. ... Read full Story

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ICE detains 5-year-old, 3 other children in Minnesota school district

By upi.com | | 1/22/2026 10:14 AM

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained four children from the same Minnesota school district this month, including a 5-year-old boy. ... Read full Story

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Trump's dispute with the Fed puts agency independence in question

By upi.com | | 1/22/2026 9:29 AM

The Trump administration's investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is raising questions about his power to fire independent officials. ... Read full Story

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animal

Canadian humpback whales thrive with a little help from their friends

by Science News | Jan 30 2026

auto

This Lifted Bentley Bentayga Could Preview a Production Model

by Car and Drive | Jan 31 2026

entertainment

Molly Sims Reveals How to Get a Good Night's Sleep (or at Least Look Like You Did)

by ET Online | Jan 30 2026

exercise

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

by thehealthy.com | Dec 03 2025

food

The Aldi Fruit Spread We Ranked The Worst Is Too Tart For Our Taste

by The Daily Meal | Jan 31 2026

game

Highguard Patch Gives Players What They Really Wanted From The Start

by GameSpot | Jan 30 2026

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Sunday marks last call for Buffalo Wild Wings at Broadway Commons

by greaterlongisland.com | Jan 30 2026

music

“Ticketing is Broken”: Independent Music Advocates Call Out Ticketmaster, Urge Congress to Act

by NYS Music | Jan 31 2026

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Op-Ed: NJ families need relief from high energy prices. Community solar can deliver

by NJ Spotlight | Jan 30 2026

nutrition

How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Experts Say It All Depends on Your Age

by thehealthy.com | Jan 22 2026

opinion

'Send Help' Review: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien lead comically violent desert island thriller

by Opinion on Fox News | Jan 31 2026

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Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

technology

New molecular electronics technology could exceed silicon chip density by 1,000 times

by Interesting Engineering | Jan 31 2026

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Cage Wars 73 showcases MMA fighters, offers new audience experiences

by NEWS10 ABC | Jan 31 2026

world

South Korea cites talks with U.S. after Treasury FX watchlist call

by United Press International, Inc. | Jan 30 2026

Word of the Day

short shrift

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 31, 2026 is:

short shrift • \SHORT-SHRIFT\ • noun

Short shrift means “little or no attention or thought” or “quick work.” In religious use it refers to barely adequate time for confession before execution.

// Certain neighborhoods have received short shrift from the city government.

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Examples:

“[Charlie] Caplinger echoed the concerns of many speakers at the meeting, with charter captains saying the recreational fishing industry’s economic contributions were being given short shrift.” — Mike Smith, NOLA.com (New Orleans, Louisiana), 6 Nov. 2025

Did you know?

We’ve got a confession to make, but we’ll keep it brief: while it’s technically possible to make “long shrift” of something, you’re unlikely to find long shrift in our dictionary anytime soon. Short shrift, on the other hand, has been keeping it real—real terse, that is—for centuries. The earliest known use of the phrase comes from Shakespeare’s play Richard III, in which Lord Hastings, who has been condemned by King Richard to be beheaded, is told by Sir Richard Ratcliffe to “Make a short shrift” as the king “longs to see your head.” Although now archaic, the noun shrift was understood in Shakespeare’s time to refer to the confession or absolution of sins, so “make a short shrift” meant, quite literally, “keep your confession short.” However, since at least the 19th century the phrase has been used figuratively to refer to a small or inadequate amount of time or attention given to something.

Luigi Mangione back in court for hearing; federal trial date set

Treasury sanctions 'shadow fleet' over killing of Iranian protesters

5 arrested in shooting of Indiana judge and his wife

Trump says U.S. ‘armada’ is heading to Iran as death toll rises

City of Philadelphia sues the federal government for removing an outdoor slavery exhibit

Trump administration completes U.S. withdrawal from World Health Organization

Trump withdraws Canada's Board of Peace invitation after Davos clash

Majority stake in TikTok's U.S. business sold ahead of divest-or-ban deadline

Trump says ‘framework’ of a Greenland deal has been made

House to vote on funding bills to avoid second government shutdown

Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon for debanking him after Jan. 6

Waymo robotaxis deployed in Miami; more cities planned for 2026

Private autopsy shows at least 3 bullet wounds on Renee Good

Trump hosts Board of Peace signing ceremony at Davos

Vice President JD Vance to visit Minneapolis amid immigration enforcement, protests

Consumers spent more, saved less in November as inflation rose to 2.8%

Paramount pushes the deadline to approve its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery

Jack Smith testifying before House on Trump investigations

ICE detains 5-year-old, 3 other children in Minnesota school district

Trump's dispute with the Fed puts agency independence in question

USA Government

Canadian humpback whales thrive with a little help from their friends

This Lifted Bentley Bentayga Could Preview a Production Model

Molly Sims Reveals How to Get a Good Night's Sleep (or at Least Look Like You Did)

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

The Aldi Fruit Spread We Ranked The Worst Is Too Tart For Our Taste

Highguard Patch Gives Players What They Really Wanted From The Start

Sunday marks last call for Buffalo Wild Wings at Broadway Commons

“Ticketing is Broken”: Independent Music Advocates Call Out Ticketmaster, Urge Congress to Act

Op-Ed: NJ families need relief from high energy prices. Community solar can deliver

How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Experts Say It All Depends on Your Age

'Send Help' Review: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien lead comically violent desert island thriller

Pelé's life in pictures

New molecular electronics technology could exceed silicon chip density by 1,000 times

Cage Wars 73 showcases MMA fighters, offers new audience experiences

South Korea cites talks with U.S. after Treasury FX watchlist call

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