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German police raid Deutsche Bank in money laundering investigation

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 11:15 AM

German police raided Deutsche Bank locations in Frankfurt and Berlin in an investigation into employees and executives for suspected money laundering. ... Read full Story

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Several European countries, including U.K. lose measles elimination status

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 1/28/2026 10:48 AM

Outbreaks began in late 2023 and increased quickly throughout 2024, resulting in 2911 confirmed cased record in England that year alone. ... Read full Story

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in China for pivotal visit

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 10:16 AM

After almost a decade of strained Sino-British relations, Britain's Keir Starmer arrived in Beiing on a visit he hopes will help will deliver growth. ... Read full Story

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At least 5 killed, 2 hurt, in Russian drone attack on Ukrainian train

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 7:34 AM

A Russian drone attack on a passenger train in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region caused an explosion and fire that killed at least 5 people. ... Read full Story

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Jet with deputy chief minister aboard crashes in western India

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 4:14 AM

A mid-size jet with a deputy chief minister and four others aboard crashed while attempting to land at a western India airport Wednesday morning. ... Read full Story

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Ecuador files protest after ICE tries to enter its consulate in Minneapolis

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 2:10 AM

The Foreign Ministry of Ecuador has filed a protest with the U.S. Embassy in the South American country after a federal immigration agent tried to enter its consulate in Minneapolis. ... Read full Story

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Ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee sentenced to 20 months in prison in corruption trial

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 2:09 AM

A court sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in prison Wednesday after finding her guilty of accepting luxury bribes from the Unification Church that had sought business favors. ... Read full Story

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North Korea claims successful test of upgraded large-caliber rocket system

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 1:53 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket system, state-run media reported Wednesday. ... Read full Story

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Korea’s manufacturing base could fuel a ‘physical AI’ advantage

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/27/2026 11:46 PM

S. Korea's government has rolled out a "Manufacturing AI Transformation" strategy, promising to combine data and AI to raise productivity and help. ... Read full Story

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Hanwha pitches broad defense package to boost bid for Canada submarine

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/27/2026 11:39 PM

S. Korea's Hanwha Group is mounting an unusually broad industrial and technology campaign to strengthen its bid for Canada's submarine program. ... Read full Story

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SK hynix said to win sole HBM3E supply deal for Microsoft chip

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/27/2026 11:31 PM

S. Korea's two biggest memory makers are expected to trade leads in the high-bandwidth memory market as demand surges for AI hardware and customers ... Read full Story

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Korea warns last year’s hacking fallout could fuel new cyber threats

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/27/2026 11:20 PM

S. Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT warned that the impact of last year's hacking and leaked data could be exploited in cyberattacks this year. ... Read full Story

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Opposition leader urges S. Korean president to call Trump over tariffs

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/27/2026 10:50 PM

Opposition leader Jang on Monday urged President Lee Jae-myung to directly contact Donald Trump following Washington's decision to raise tariffs ... Read full Story

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Kim Jong Un’s inspections grow harsher ahead of party congress

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/27/2026 10:44 PM

As North Korea approaches its ninth Workers' Party Congress, analysts say leader Kim Jong Un has sharply altered his pattern of on-site inspections. ... Read full Story

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Investigation of Coupang must balance enforcement with efficiency

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/27/2026 10:33 PM

A recent wave of government investigations centered on one company recalls the Korean proverb about burning down a thatched house to kill a flea. ... Read full Story

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Accelerated OPCON Transfer Must Avoid a Security Vacuum

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/27/2026 10:22 PM

Recent remarks by Elbridge Colby, U.S. deputy secretary of defense reignited debate over the pace of S. Korea's wartime operational control transfer. ... Read full Story

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What is Nipah virus? What to know about the disease as India faces outbreak

By Global News | Rachel Goodman | 1/27/2026 3:29 PM

Nipah virus has a death rate ranging from 45 to 75 per cent, and there is no vaccine or medical treatment available for animals or humans. ... Read full Story

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Russia offers incentives to those outside the country to replenish military

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 1/27/2026 3:10 PM

Men from across the globe are being recruited to join the Russian military in exchange for cash bonuses and becoming free from imprisonment. ... Read full Story

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British prisoner ends last pro-Palestinian hunger strike

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/27/2026 2:42 PM

The last active pro-Palestinian hunger strike in British prisons has ended after Muhammad Umer Khalid was hospitalized with organ failure. ... Read full Story

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Rodríguez: Venezuela 'does not take orders from any external actor'

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/27/2026 2:14 PM

Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez reiterated comments made over the weekend that her nation "does not take orders from any external actor." ... Read full Story

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ArcBest, LTLs still waiting on recovery

by FreightWaves | Jan 30 2026

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Baptism by Fire: Looking for Value on the Jaxson Dart Prop Market Ahead of First Giants’ Start

by ESNY | Sep 26 2025

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Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

by NY Times | Dec 30 2025

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Inside the $15K Grammys bag gifted to KATSEYE, Sabrina Carpenter and more

by Hello! Magazine | Jan 30 2026

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Sunday marks last call for Buffalo Wild Wings at Broadway Commons

by greaterlongisland.com | Jan 30 2026

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NYPD on hunt for sicko accused of raping 14-year-old girl in Manhattan building

by New York Post | Jan 30 2026

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Ricardo Arjona Kicks Off His ‘Lo Que El Seco No Dijo’ U.S. Tour: Here’s the Full Setlist

by Billboard | Jan 31 2026

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Senate passes budget bills ahead of midnight deadline

by upi.com | Jan 30 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

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Watch: Lost dog found in Philadelphia after four years

by United Press International, Inc. | Jan 30 2026

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Tech titans unite

by New York Post | Jan 30 2026

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Ellen DeGeneres shops for new mansion same day she calls for ICE buying boycott

by NY Post | Jan 30 2026

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Golf Guide to Limassol Greens, Limassol, Cyprus

by The Travel Magazine | Jan 30 2026

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Mayfield mayor projects that water will be up on Saturday

by NEWS10 ABC | Jan 30 2026

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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.

German police raid Deutsche Bank in money laundering investigation

Several European countries, including U.K. lose measles elimination status

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in China for pivotal visit

At least 5 killed, 2 hurt, in Russian drone attack on Ukrainian train

Jet with deputy chief minister aboard crashes in western India

Ecuador files protest after ICE tries to enter its consulate in Minneapolis

Ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee sentenced to 20 months in prison in corruption trial

North Korea claims successful test of upgraded large-caliber rocket system

Korea’s manufacturing base could fuel a ‘physical AI’ advantage

Hanwha pitches broad defense package to boost bid for Canada submarine

SK hynix said to win sole HBM3E supply deal for Microsoft chip

Korea warns last year’s hacking fallout could fuel new cyber threats

Opposition leader urges S. Korean president to call Trump over tariffs

Kim Jong Un’s inspections grow harsher ahead of party congress

Investigation of Coupang must balance enforcement with efficiency

Accelerated OPCON Transfer Must Avoid a Security Vacuum

What is Nipah virus? What to know about the disease as India faces outbreak

Russia offers incentives to those outside the country to replenish military

British prisoner ends last pro-Palestinian hunger strike

Rodríguez: Venezuela 'does not take orders from any external actor'

United Nations

Google Earth

ArcBest, LTLs still waiting on recovery

Baptism by Fire: Looking for Value on the Jaxson Dart Prop Market Ahead of First Giants’ Start

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

Inside the $15K Grammys bag gifted to KATSEYE, Sabrina Carpenter and more

Sunday marks last call for Buffalo Wild Wings at Broadway Commons

NYPD on hunt for sicko accused of raping 14-year-old girl in Manhattan building

Ricardo Arjona Kicks Off His ‘Lo Que El Seco No Dijo’ U.S. Tour: Here’s the Full Setlist

Senate passes budget bills ahead of midnight deadline

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

Watch: Lost dog found in Philadelphia after four years

Tech titans unite

Ellen DeGeneres shops for new mansion same day she calls for ICE buying boycott

Golf Guide to Limassol Greens, Limassol, Cyprus

Mayfield mayor projects that water will be up on Saturday

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

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