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Broncos vs. Bills takeaways: Denver advances to AFC Championship with OT win - CBS Sports
Broncos vs. Bills takeaways: Denver advances to AFC Championship with OT win CBS SportsBroncos sweat out OT thriller to bounce Bills, make AFC title game ESPNBills doomed by bizarre interception in playoff loss to Broncos Fox NewsBills vs. Broncos Highlights: Denver Pulls Out OT Win in AFC Divisional Round FOX SportsNFL playoffs: Bills force overtime before losing to Broncos, […]
Can't-Miss Play: McMillian rips football away from Cooks for pivotal INT in OT - NFL.com
Can't-Miss Play: McMillian rips football away from Cooks for pivotal INT in OT NFL.comCan't-Miss Play: Darnold's corner-pocket TD strike to Smith-Njigba is incredibly accurate NFL.comWhat the Rams Benefited From This Season Sports IllustratedWhy Rams' Harrison Mevis has the 'thiccer kicker' nickname Yahoo SportsDarnold perfectly pinpoints Kupp at first-down marker on second-and-20 play NFL.com
'Not nothing': Former 49ers QB Alex Smith not buying downplay of Darnold injury - SFGATE
'Not nothing': Former 49ers QB Alex Smith not buying downplay of Darnold injury SFGATESeahawks QB Sam Darnold active for playoff game vs. 49ers ESPNSeahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) active for Divisional Round game vs. 49ers NFL.comSeahawks 'really optimistic' Sam Darnold will play in divisional round vs. 49ers despite not throwing football all week Yahoo SportsSam Darnold injury update: Seahawks […]
RFK Jr.-backed infant vaccine study in Africa to proceed despite backlash, U.S. says - The Washington Post
RFK Jr.-backed infant vaccine study in Africa to proceed despite backlash, U.S. says The Washington PostControversial US study on hepatitis B vaccines in Africa is cancelled The GuardianHHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened Rolling StoneCDC funding hepatitis vaccine study in African nation evokes Tuskegee study AJC.comConfusion Over 'Cancellation' […]
DHS seeking to deport two men who said fellow ICE detainee was killed - The Washington Post
DHS seeking to deport two men who said fellow ICE detainee was killed The Washington PostDeath of man at ICE camp could be investigated as homicide after examiner’s report The GuardianFelon arrested by ICE in Rochester dies in custody, witness tells AP guards pinned and choked him RochesterFirstUS officials provide shifting accounts of ICE detainee death in Texas […]
Scientists find an interstellar 'tunnel' that connects our solar system to other stars - Earth.com
Scientists find an interstellar 'tunnel' that connects our solar system to other stars Earth.com

'All That' star Kianna Underwood killed in hit-and-run accident January 18, 2026
Her other credits include the animated series 'Little Bill' as the voice of Fuchsia Glover and the animated 2001 musical 'Santa Baby!' as the voice of Dakota.
Greg Braxton
Patrick Page finds Shakespeare's villains disturbingly human in 'All the Devils Are Here' January 17, 2026
Patrick Page's traveling lecture-solo show reanimates Shakespeare's villains in master class presentation at BroadStage.
Charles McNulty
Mickey Rourke wishes y'all would please take your money back. There's $90,000 still sitting there January 16, 2026
MIckey Rourke really wants you to get your money back and says his lawyer is doing all he can to make that happen. About $90,000 is sitting in fundraiser limbo.
Christie D'Zurilla
Julio Iglesias denies 'absolutely false' allegations that he sexually abused former employees January 16, 2026
Singer Julio Iglesias responds to allegations that he sexually assaulted two former employees at his homes in the Dominican Republic and Bahamas.
Alexandra Del Rosario
How to watch the 2026 Oscar nominations January 16, 2026
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Oscar nominations, including where to watch and who's favored to get nods.
Malia Mendez
'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' the latest 'Thrones' spinoff, is more muddy than magical January 16, 2026
The latest spinoff of "Game of Thrones" is set 100 years before the events of the original series, centering around a hedge knight named Dunk, played by Peter Claffey, and his squire.
Lorraine Ali
'Obex' boots up an early moment of computer escapism with nightmarish panache January 16, 2026
A concentrated labor of love for filmmaker Albert Birney, the low-budget indie bears the paranoid black-and-white sheen of such debuts as "Eraserhead" and "Pi."
Robert Abele
Belgium's Dardenne brothers return with clear-eyed, compassionate 'Young Mothers' January 16, 2026
The Cannes-winning sibling filmmakers continue their exploration of young people's lives in crisis, never with easy answers but always with a keen sensitivity.
Tim Grierson
Jodie Foster breaks out her impeccable French for the offbeat mystery 'A Private Life' January 16, 2026
Directed by Rebecca Zlotowski, the brainy psychodrama gives its leading lady a rare opportunity to show off her range in a role marked by independence and uncertainty.
Robert Abele
Ted Chen, longtime NBC4 News reporter, trades journalism for a future as a Christian pastor January 15, 2026
Ted Chen is retiring from NBC4 News and broadcast journalism after more than 30 years in L.A. With his PhD in ministry almost done, he's becoming Pastor Ted.
Christie D'Zurilla

British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd January 18, 2026
Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.
Half American, half Canadian: Take a ride in a car welded from two front ends January 18, 2026
The owner of this quirky vehicle says it gets a "lot of smiles per gallon" on the streets of Detroit.
The Papers: 'Blackmail over Greenland' and 'Jenrick's bizarre plot' January 18, 2026
Trump's imposition of tariffs over Greenland and a memo about Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform make Sunday's papers.
I left my toxic mums' group because I'd had enough of being judged January 18, 2026
Women describe experiences dealing with ostracisation and toxic behaviour from other mothers.
Gangland killing at a funeral shocks idyllic French island January 18, 2026
Corsica is shaken by the shooting, which brings into stark relief one of the highest murder rates in France.
From surge in patriotism to fewer US trips - Trump's impact on Canada January 18, 2026
The first year of Donald Trump's second term has had a profound effect on Canada, from its politics and economy to the way Canadians shop and travel.
Higgins to face Wilson after thrilling Masters semis January 17, 2026
John Higgins stuns world number one Judd Trump as he fights back from 3-0 and 5-3 down to win 6-5 and reach his first Masters final since 2021.
'Young 40s': Gen Z has found a new way to mock millennials for their style in South Korea January 17, 2026
Even the iPhone, long considered the preserve of the youth, has been recast as a tacky trademark of Young 40s.
US strike in Syria kills man linked to attack on soldiers, officials say January 17, 2026
The US Central Command said in a statement that Bilal Hasan al-Jasim was killed in the attack on Friday.
Missed opportunity for Arsenal - but were they denied 'clear penalty'? January 17, 2026
Arsenal have moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest - but should the Gunners have been awarded a penalty?

Best External Hard Drive (2026): SSD to Store Data, Video & More January 17, 2026
Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.
Scott Gilbertson
Reddit Has Thoughts on Paris Hilton Cookware. So Do We January 17, 2026
I put two viral Paris Hilton-branded kitchen products to the test. I have some thoughts.
Louryn Strampe
The 24 Best Shows on Amazon Prime, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026) January 17, 2026
Fallout, The Girlfriend, and The Mighty Nein are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
Matt Kamen, WIRED Staff
US Hackers Reportedly Caused a Blackout in Venezuela January 17, 2026
Plus: AI reportedly caused ICE to send agents into the field without training, Palantir’s app for targeting immigrants gets exposed, and more.
Andy Greenberg, Maddy Varner, Lily Hay Newman
7 Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2026), Tested in a Tech Reviewer's Home January 17, 2026
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.
Simon Hill
Gear News of the Week: Kia Shows off the EV2, and Fujifilm Debuts New Instax Cameras January 17, 2026
Plus: Fender rebrands its PreSonus music production app, Ricoh unveils a monochrome camera, and Omega has a new Speedmaster.
Gear Team
The Best Mattress for Back Pain: 7 Top Options We Tested (2025) January 17, 2026
Struggling with back pain while you sleep or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that.
Nena Farrell
The 16 Best EVs Coming in 2026 January 17, 2026
We’re expecting fresh electrics from Rivian, Hyundai, Honda, BMW, and newcomer Slate, among others. Here are the EVs arriving this year that we’re most excited about.
Jeremy White
Petlibro Discount Codes and Deals: Save Up to 50% January 17, 2026
Save on Petlibro essentials, including automatic feeders, water fountains, and accessories to keep cats and dogs fed, hydrated, and comfortable every day.
Molly Higgins
Thinking Machines Cofounder’s Office Relationship Preceded His Termination January 17, 2026
Leaders at Mira Murati’s startup believe Barret Zoph engaged in an incident of “serious misconduct.” The details are now coming to light.
Maxwell Zeff