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Bangor, Maine, plane crash: 7 dead, 1 seriously injured

By upi.com | | 1/26/2026 2:34 PM

A private jet that crashed in Bangor, Maine, Sunday killed 7 people and left 1 crew member seriously injured, the FAA said. The airport is closed. ... Read full Story

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Treasury Department drops Booz Allen Hamilton contracts

By upi.com | | 1/26/2026 1:33 PM

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Monday that the department canceled all contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton for data breach. ... Read full Story

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Trump’s border czar Tom Homan to manage ICE in Minnesota

By upi.com | | 1/26/2026 11:06 AM

President Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan will go to Minnesota to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's operations in Minneapolis. ... Read full Story

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European Commission investigates Elon Musk's Grok AI for deepfake pics

By upi.com | | 1/26/2026 9:23 AM

The European Commission announced Sunday that it is investigating X's Grok AI chatbot over images that undress adults and children without consent. ... Read full Story

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No clear plan to replace aging, but vital, Navy 'test ship,' GAO says

By upi.com | | 1/26/2026 5:00 AM

The Navy's "Self Defense Test Ship," an aging, decommissioned destroyer, is vital to security, but there's no clear plan to replace it, watchdogs say. ... Read full Story

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Clinton, Obama warn U.S. values, rights at stake after Alex Pretti killing

By upi.com | | 1/26/2026 3:13 AM

Former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama have condemned the Trump administration's chaotic immigration crackdown that has resulted in the deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis. ... Read full Story

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Rep. Maxwell Frost assaulted at Sundance; suspect arrested

By upi.com | | 1/25/2026 11:13 PM

Democrat Rep. Maxwell Frost said he was assaulted at the Sundance Film Festival by a man who told the Democrat that President Donald Trump was going to deport him. ... Read full Story

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Jet with eight aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, closing Bangor airport

By upi.com | | 1/25/2026 10:15 PM

A jet with eight people aboard crashed Sunday evening in Maine, prompting officials to close the Bangor International Airport's main runway. ... Read full Story

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Over 60 Minnesota CEOs call for 'immediate deescalation' in the state

By upi.com | | 1/25/2026 5:20 PM

Target and UnitedHealth are among more than 60 company CEO's who called for the "immediate deescalation of tensions" amid ICE's "Operation Metro Surge" in Minnesota. ... Read full Story

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Senate Democrats reject DHS funding after Minneapolis shooting as shutdown looms

By upi.com | | 1/25/2026 2:56 PM

The U.S. government is poised for a partial shutdown Friday as lawmakers rejected additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security. ... Read full Story

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Canceled flights, power outages multiply as winter storm batters U.S.

By upi.com | | 1/25/2026 2:49 PM

An estimated 10,000 flights have been canceled and more than 600,000 people are without power as a wicked weekend winter storm rolls across the country. ... Read full Story

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Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada if a China trade deal is made

By upi.com | | 1/24/2026 10:46 PM

Canadian officials might ink a trade deal with China, and U.S. President Donald Trump said that would trigger a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods. ... Read full Story

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Thousands of flights canceled as 18 states declare winter emergencies

By upi.com | | 1/24/2026 5:05 PM

Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed from Texas through the Northeast as 18 states declared emergencies amid a massive winter storm on Saturday. ... Read full Story

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Federal agents shoot, kill another U.S. citizen in Minnesota

By upi.com | | 1/24/2026 4:43 PM

Minnesota officials confirmed on Saturday that another Immigration and Customs Enforcement-involved shooting death happened in Minneapolis. ... Read full Story

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Man arrested after driving into Detroit airport terminal, injuring 6

By upi.com | | 1/24/2026 2:18 PM

An unidentified man has been arrested after he drove a vehicle into a Detroit Metro Airport terminal and injured six on Friday night. ... Read full Story

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JD Vance says more progress on abortion is coming

By upi.com | | 1/23/2026 7:10 PM

Vice President JD Vance told March for Life participants that he understands their frustration and said progress will be made to curb abortions. ... Read full Story

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2,000-plus flights canceled ahead of large winter storm

By upi.com | | 1/23/2026 4:28 PM

The snowfall from a winter storm is expected to impact much of the nation Friday and has triggered thousands of flight cancellations. ... Read full Story

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Poll: 63% disapprove of the job ICE is doing; Trump approval at 34%

By upi.com | | 1/23/2026 3:48 PM

A survey released Friday found that 63% of registered U.S. voters disapprove of how Immigration and Customs Enforcement is handling its job. ... Read full Story

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Long-serving Rep. Steny Hoyer endorses Adrian Boafo as successor

By upi.com | | 1/23/2026 3:13 PM

Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., endorsed his former campaign manager, Adrian Boafo, to succeed him after he announced his pending retirement. ... Read full Story

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Minnesota has one-day general strike Friday with marches, prayer, no spending

By upi.com | | 1/23/2026 2:25 PM

People are calling out of work, businesses are shutting down and people are avoiding spending money in Minnesota Friday as a protest of ICE actions. ... Read full Story

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Canadian humpback whales thrive with a little help from their friends

by Science News | Jan 30 2026

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Classic Porsche 356 Gets Modern Remakes From Two US-Based Companies

by carbuzz.com | Jan 30 2026

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13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

by The List | Mar 03 2025

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

by ET Online | Jan 30 2026

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It’s 2026 … So Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed with 2016? Here’s the Reason for This Nostalgic Trend

by Reader's Digest | 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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Op-Ed: NJ families need relief from high energy prices. Community solar can deliver

by NJ Spotlight | Jan 30 2026

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

by thehealthy.com | Jan 22 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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Trump unloads on ‘radical left’ as he stands by Kristi Noem amid immigration enforcement unrest

by Fox News | Jan 31 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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The best (and worst) housing markets for retirees in 2026

by Fox News | Jan 08 2026

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Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

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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.

Bangor, Maine, plane crash: 7 dead, 1 seriously injured

Treasury Department drops Booz Allen Hamilton contracts

Trump’s border czar Tom Homan to manage ICE in Minnesota

European Commission investigates Elon Musk's Grok AI for deepfake pics

No clear plan to replace aging, but vital, Navy 'test ship,' GAO says

Clinton, Obama warn U.S. values, rights at stake after Alex Pretti killing

Rep. Maxwell Frost assaulted at Sundance; suspect arrested

Jet with eight aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, closing Bangor airport

Over 60 Minnesota CEOs call for 'immediate deescalation' in the state

Senate Democrats reject DHS funding after Minneapolis shooting as shutdown looms

Canceled flights, power outages multiply as winter storm batters U.S.

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada if a China trade deal is made

Thousands of flights canceled as 18 states declare winter emergencies

Federal agents shoot, kill another U.S. citizen in Minnesota

Man arrested after driving into Detroit airport terminal, injuring 6

JD Vance says more progress on abortion is coming

2,000-plus flights canceled ahead of large winter storm

Poll: 63% disapprove of the job ICE is doing; Trump approval at 34%

Long-serving Rep. Steny Hoyer endorses Adrian Boafo as successor

Minnesota has one-day general strike Friday with marches, prayer, no spending

USA Government

Canadian humpback whales thrive with a little help from their friends

Classic Porsche 356 Gets Modern Remakes From Two US-Based Companies

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

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

It’s 2026 … So Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed with 2016? Here’s the Reason for This Nostalgic Trend

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

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

Watch: Lost dog found in Philadelphia after four years

Trump unloads on ‘radical left’ as he stands by Kristi Noem amid immigration enforcement unrest

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

The best (and worst) housing markets for retirees in 2026

Pelé's life in pictures

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

Word of the Day

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