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Elle F. discusses “Squid Game” on Kimmel. “Too violent” for Jimmy and Molly.

“The misdemeanor from hell.”

Bannon in F.B.I. custody.

Johnson confirms 'discussions' on tying wildfire aid to debt limit - POLITICO
Johnson confirms 'discussions' on tying wildfire aid to debt limit POLITICOColumn | Republicans want concessions before California gets its tax dollars back The Washington PostRepublican congressman calls for halting of disaster relief to California | California wildfires The Guardian USGOP senator threatens to attach strings to California aid money CNNThe political firestorm that's about to singe Capitol Hill Fox News
Mike McCarthy out as Cowboys coach after contract talks break down - New York Post
Mike McCarthy out as Cowboys coach after contract talks break down New York Post McCarthy out as Cowboys' coach, source says ESPNJets not reported as team with interest in Mike McCarthy as head coach Yahoo Sports2025 Cowboys head-coaching search: Potential names to replace Mike McCarthy, including outside-the-box options CBS SportsReport: Mike McCarthy Out As Cowboys HC After Failed Contract […]
Zelensky ready to hand North Korea back its captured troops - The Washington Post
Zelensky ready to hand North Korea back its captured troops The Washington PostTroops Detained in Ukraine Give Rare Glimpse Into North Korea’s Military The New York TimesEverything we know about the North Korean POWs captured by Ukraine Kyiv IndependentNorth Koreans are far from ‘cannon fodder,’ Ukrainian soldiers say POLITICO EuropeNorth Korean troops told to choose suicide over capture in […]
NASA Spots Mysterious Ghost Island That Vanishes Almost as Quickly as It Appears - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
NASA Spots Mysterious Ghost Island That Vanishes Almost as Quickly as It Appears The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel‘Ghost island’ appears in NASA images — and then mysteriously vanishes New York Post Satellites Spot a “Ghost” Island nasa.govMysterious 'ghost island' is spotted by a NASA satellite - before vanishing entirely Daily MailThere’s A “Ghost” Island In The Caspian Sea, […]
Weather service issues its most severe fire warning for parts of L.A. area as winds pick up - Los Angeles Times
Weather service issues its most severe fire warning for parts of L.A. area as winds pick up Los Angeles TimesLive updates: Increasing winds bring potential for ‘explosive fire growth’ across L.A. County this week Los Angeles TimesWhat Utah has to do with Santa Ana winds Yahoo! VoicesLive updates: Strong winds to return as 3 major LA County fires […]
China’s Trade Surplus Reaches a Record of Nearly $1 Trillion - The New York Times
China’s Trade Surplus Reaches a Record of Nearly $1 Trillion The New York TimesChina’s exports jump to record high in rush to beat Trump tariffs The Washington PostChina's imports post surprise growth in December; exports beat expectations as higher tariffs loom CNBCChina’s Export Boom Means Trump Tariffs Would Hit Beijing Where It Hurts The Wall Street JournalChina Trade Surplus […]

Carrie Underwood will sing at Trump's second presidential inauguration January 13, 2025
Country superstar Carrie Underwood is slated to perform 'America the Beautiful' before Donald J. Trump is sworn in for the second time as president of the U.S.
Mikael Wood
Grammys to 'proceed as planned,' but supporting fire relief, honoring first responders January 13, 2025
The 67th Grammy Awards will take place as scheduled Feb. 2, the Recording Academy says. The ceremony will honor first responders and raise money for fire relief.
Nardine Saad
Leslie Charleson, 'General Hospital's' long-serving Monica Quartermaine, dead at 79 January 13, 2025
Leslie Charleson, the soap-opera legend who played Monica Quartermaine on 'General Hospital' starting in the 1970s, died Sunday. She was 79.
Nardine Saad
Oscar nominations delayed again as L.A. fires disrupt awards season January 13, 2025
Oscar nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been delayed again due to Los Angeles-area fires. The announcement is now set for Jan. 23, with voting extended to Jan. 17.
Josh Rottenberg
Rachel Maddow returns to five nights a week on MSNBC January 13, 2025
Maddow will be a nightly host through the first 100 days of the second Trump administration. Alex Wagner returns to the time period on May 1.
Stephen Battaglio
Which recent films failed at the name game? January 13, 2025
Here's a rundown of some of this season's more well-wrought movie titles — along with a few missed opportunities.
Lisa Rosen
Billy Bob Thornton unpacks 'Landman' finale, details his hopes for Season 2 January 12, 2025
Thornton, who stars as the fixer for a Texas oil company in the hit Taylor Sheridan drama, breaks down the season finale and discusses the prospects for Season 2.
Greg Braxton
Brooke Shields tackles aging and the pressure to remain forever young in new book January 12, 2025
In her latest book, the former child star addresses expectations that women never age — especially if they are in the public eye
Scarlett Harris
The architecturally significant houses destroyed in L.A.'s fires January 11, 2025
Historic landmarks by the likes of Myron Hunt and Elmer Grey and a noted Midcentury retreat by architect Ray Kappe have been lost. Here's our residential architecture list, to be updated regularly.
Jessica Gelt
Sam Moore, half of '60s R&B duo Sam & Dave, dies at 89 January 11, 2025
The singer known for hits like 'Soul Man' and 'Hold On, I'm Coming' died Friday in Coral Gables, Fla.
Mikael Wood

Can Nottingham Forest really win the Premier League? January 13, 2025
Before they face leaders Liverpool on Tuesday, BBC Sport looks at whether Nottingham Forest can really win the Premier League.
AI, The NHS and You January 13, 2025
Starmer says artificial intelligence presents a “vast potential”
Greenland ready to work with US on defence, says PM January 13, 2025
Donald Trump has said taking control of the territory was an "absolute necessity" for American security.
Gaza ceasefire deal being finalised, Palestinian official tells BBC January 13, 2025
President Biden meanwhile says a deal is "on the brink" of coming to fruition and his administration is working on it.
The powder dousing the flames and turning everything pink January 13, 2025
The bright substance blanketing areas of Los Angeles County has long been used to stop wildfires from spreading.
King Charles to attend Auschwitz commemoration January 13, 2025
The King will be at an event for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp.
Rare comet may be visible for first time in 160,000 years January 13, 2025
Comet C/2024 G3 could shine as bright as Venus due to its close proximity to the Sun.
Former Scotland captain Brown dies aged 83 January 13, 2025
Legendary Scotland captain Peter Brown dies aged 83 as Gregor Townsend pays tribute.
PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth January 13, 2025
Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.
Charity staff 'harassed' after Musk shares X post January 13, 2025
Staff at the charity say some colleagues have had death threats after Musk shared the post on X.

With a TikTok Ban Looming, Users Flee to Chinese App ‘Red Note’ January 13, 2025
Some say they joined Xiaohongshu, which translates to "little red book," to spite the US government after a ban on TikTok became more likely.
Zeyi Yang
DDR4 vs. DDR5 RAM: What's the Difference? January 13, 2025
Which type of RAM should you buy? Here are the differences explained in nerdy detail.
Brad Bourque
12 Best Cat Water Fountains, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2025) January 13, 2025
Ensuring your cat is drinking enough water is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. We tested many models and these were our favorites.
Molly Higgins
The Los Angeles Wildfires Have Created Another Problem—Unsafe Drinking Water January 13, 2025
Melted plastic pipes and drastic water-pressure drops are potentially leaching toxic chemicals and contaminants into local supplies. Multiple water authorities in north Los Angeles have issued Do Not Drink notices.
Hannah Singleton
New US Rule Aims to Block China’s Access to AI Chips and Models by Restricting the World January 13, 2025
The US government has announced a radical plan to control exports of cutting-edge AI technology to most nations.
Will Knight
Rich Men Rule the World January 13, 2025
The holders of the vast majority of the world’s wealth? Men. So many men—from Trump and Musk and Putin to every CEO, crypto schmo, and solar bro in between.
Katie Drummond
AI Financial Advisers Target Young People Living Paycheck to Paycheck January 13, 2025
AI finance apps are reaching Gen Z and millennial users with personalized chatbots that offer money advice—and upsell them big time.
Reece Rogers
The Spectacular Burnout of a Solar Panel Salesman January 13, 2025
He thought he’d make millions of dollars selling solar panels door-to-door. The reality was much darker.
Brendan I. Koerner
19 Fancy Gadgets That Won’t Leave You Broke January 13, 2025
The next new thing doesn’t have to cost as much as next month’s paycheck.
Chris Haslam
The Money Money Money Issue January 13, 2025
WIRED sent reporters far and wide to find out who controls the world's wealth. What did they find? Men. From Trump, Musk, and Putin to the CEOs, crypto schmoes, and solar bros, meet the patriarchy controlling the purse strings.