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Texas man involved in Jan. 6 riot charged with threatening AOC, police officer
Jan. 23 (UPI) — The Department of Justice has revealed that a Texas man who allegedly participated in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection also posted…
Covid: ‘More deadly’ UK variant claim played down by scientists
PA Media Scientists say signs a new coronavirus variant is more deadly than the earlier version should not be a “game changer” in the UK’s…
Ghost ship fire: Derik Almena pleads guilty to 36 counts manslaughter
Jan. 22 (UPI) — A California man pleaded guilty Friday to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the 2016 Ghost Ship warehouse…
Biden administration halts deportations until May for 100-day policy review period
Jan. 22 (UPI) — The Biden administration on Friday began halting most deportations for 100 days so it can “review and reset enforcement priorities” following…
Appeals court overturns death sentence in Oklahoma trooper slaying
Jan. 21 (UPI) — A federal appeals court has overturned the death sentence for a man convicted of killing an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper in…
World
Tse Chi Lop: Alleged Asian drug lord arrested in Amsterdam
Police in the Netherlands have arrested the alleged head of one of the world’s biggest drugs gangs, on a warrant issued by Australia. Tse Chi…
Alexei Navalny: Hundreds detained in protests across Russia
Hundreds of people have been detained as police try to stop nationwide protests in Russia in support of jailed opposition politician Alexei Navalny. Officers have…
Trump impeachment: Senate trial delayed until next month
Getty Images The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump will not begin until next month under an agreement reached between Senate Democrats and Republicans. House…
Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia
Reuters Google has threatened to remove its search engine from Australia over the nation’s attempt to make the tech giant share royalties with news publishers.…
Politics
Quarantine hotels and other international travel curbs: What the UK may do to stop COVID variants
The introduction of “COVID hotels” and other curbs on international travel are to be discussed by senior ministers on Monday. It comes after Prime Minister…
Welsh Tory leader quits over drinking row
The leader of the Welsh Conservatives has resigned after he drank alcohol on the Senedd estate days after a pub alcohol ban came into force.…
Hancock: South African variant could reduce vaccine efficacy by half
The coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa could reduce the efficacy of vaccines by half, the health secretary has said. Matt Hancock made the…
Full UK border closure ‘considered’ by government, minister says
The full closure of the UK’s borders has been “considered” by the government amid concerns about new COVID variants being imported from abroad, a minister…
Entertainment & Arts
Triple J’s Hottest 200 Of 2020: Live Updates
It’s done. It’s finished. The biggest day in Australia for music – triple J’s Hottest 100 – is over for 2020, with Glass Animals taking out the top…
MMA’s Ralph Gracie Gets 6 Months In Jail for ’18 Elbow Attack Caught on Video
Breaking News Ex-MMA fighter Ralph Gracie — a member of the legendary Gracie jiu-jitsu family — has been sentenced to 6 months in jail Friday…
Prompted by the Pandemic, Opera Philadelphia Innovates Online
With its own streaming service and a string of premieres, this company is setting the pace for virtual performances. What can an opera company actually…
Playing Bach, Was He a Pioneer or a Reactionary?
The conductor and keyboardist Karl Richter’s legacy can be explored anew with a 100-disc box set. It was Karl Richter’s Bach that pushed Nikolaus Harnoncourt…
Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez Led a Musically Earnest Inauguration
Artists including Bruce Springsteen, Demi Lovato and John Legend tried to bring together an America that couldn’t gather in person, and irony and bombast were…
Sports
UFC 257 — Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier: Fight card, PPV price, start time, odds, complete guide, date
Getty Images Another year, another start to the PPV season for Conor McGregor and UFC. The former featherweight and lightweight champion is back in the…
How to watch Jazz vs. Warriors: NBA live stream info, TV channel, time, game odds
Who’s Playing Golden State @ Utah Current Records: Golden State 8-7; Utah 11-4 What to Know The Golden State Warriors haven’t won a matchup against…
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes clears concussion protocol, will play vs. Bills
Jan. 22 (UPI) — Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and will play in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game…
Canceled NFL combine makes prospect evaluation harder
Jan. 22 (UPI) — NFL talent evaluators will have a tougher time evaluating prospects ahead of the league’s draft because February’s annual scouting combine, in…
Technology
Director of Amazon’s ‘Tandav’ Cuts Scenes After Pressure From India’s Hindu Nationalists
Faced with boycotts and criminal complaints, the director of “Tandav” made the edits this week. But that did not appear to satisfy some of the…
An Australia With No Google? The Bitter Fight Behind a Drastic Threat
The big tech platforms are facing a challenge unlike any other as Australia moves to make them pay for news. SYDNEY, Australia — In a…
Could Google really leave Australia?
Google has threatened to pull out of the Australian market if a new law governing its relationship with news publishers goes ahead. So what’s the…
Cyber criminals publish more than 4,000 stolen Sepa files
Thinkstock Cyber criminals who stole thousands of digital files belonging to environmental regulator Sepa have published them on the internet. The public body had about…
Health
Covid: Number of patients on ventilators passes 4,000 for first time
Reuters The number of coronavirus patients on mechanical ventilation in the UK has passed 4,000 for the first time in the pandemic. A total of…
CDC: 10 life-threatening reactions linked with Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Jan. 22 (UPI) — Ten of the more than 4 million people in the United States who received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine through Jan. 10…
Sweat With SELF: Work Out With This 20-Minute Total Core Video
Get ready to sweat with SELF! We’re so excited to reintroduce our video workout series, where you can work out (for free!) alongside top trainers…
Device may predict inflammatory bowel flares using human sweat
Jan. 21 (UPI) — A new wearable device may help people with inflammatory bowel disease more quickly predict when flare-ups will occur, a study presented…
Food
American Airlines Launched an Airplane Wine Club for I Don’t Know Who
Of all the things we miss about travel, the act of flying might be low on the list. After all, most of us have been…
Indoor Dining Returns to Washington D.C. After a Month-Long Hiatus
As of Friday, January 22, at 5 a.m., customers can return to D.C. dining rooms for the first time since the holidays. The reopening of…
Michigan Restaurants and Bars Can Restart Indoor Dining Service on February 1
On Friday, January 22, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) formerly made good on its plan to allow restaurants and bars to…
Sarah Jessica Parker Misses Restaurants So Much It Hurts
Sarah Jessica Parker and her spaghetti. Illustration: Ryan Inzana “I wanted to be here, be home as much as possible,” says Sarah Jessica Parker of…
Travel
Princess Cruises shrinks fleet with sale of Pacific Princess
Princess Cruises has announced the sale of to an undisclosed buyer. The sale of the cruise ship is in line with parent company Carnival Corporation’s…
Nakheel launches Covid-19 vaccination drive for employees
Master developer Nakheel hosted a company-wide Covid-19 vaccination drive for employees and their families. The effort is part of a commitment to prioritise staff wellbeing…
Ovation Travel Group acquired by American Express Global Business Travel
American Express Global Business Travel has acquired Ovation Travel Group. The purchase includes all Ovation Travel Group brands, including Lawyers Travel. Ovation Travel Group clients…
How To Get From Pamukkale To Cappadocia (& Cappadocia to Pamukkale)
Some posts contain compensated links. Please read this disclaimer for more info. Guide To What’s Inside Turkey is packed with natural and human-made wonders, but…
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul celebrates historic anniversary
With a history dating back to the 17th century, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul not only fuses history and luxury but has also inspired travel buffs…