Culture

Tom Hanks’ Langdon Trilogy Is Now Streaming on Peacock, Paramount+ and Hulu

Ten years after the trilogy concluded, Tom Hanks’ Robert Langdon films — all directed by Ron Howard — are now available to stream: The Da Vinci Code (2006) and Angels & Demons (2009) on Peacock and Paramount+, and Inferno (2016) on Hulu/Disney+. The Da Vinci Code’s 2006 film adaptation arrived

Politics

Trump and First Lady to Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ at Kennedy Center

The president, the first lady and top members of the Trump administration are attending the premiere of "Melania," a new documentary executive produced by the first lady, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, the Times reported. The

Sports

Pape Thiaw, Achraf Hakimi banned as AFCON final prompts over £1m in fines

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw and Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi have been hit with bans and more than £1m in fines after the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium earlier this month, Goal reported. The final saw Abdoulaye Seck’s late goal disallowed, referee Jean-Jacques

Culture

Melania Trump premieres Amazon documentary at DC screening in Dolce & Gabbana

Premiering her Amazon documentary ahead of its worldwide release, Melania Trump, 55, hit the red carpet at the newly renamed Trump Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Thursday wearing a Dolce & Gabbana black skirt suit and black Christian Louboutin stilettos. She accessorized with a mid‑waisted leather belt,

Tech

Scientists develop hair-thin, transistor-dense fibre chips that survive 15.6-ton truck crush

A team of scientists say they've developed a new type of fibre integrated circuit technology (FIC) with a potential integration density of up to 100,000 transistors per centimetre. The chip-integrated fibres are said to be as thin as a human hair and can withstand repeated bending and

Health

Kennedy overhauls federal autism advisory panel, installs members who have questioned vaccines

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has overhauled the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, installing 21 new public members who include several people who have said vaccines can cause autism, the panel that advises the federal government on autism research and services announced on Jan. 29, 2026. The committee, established in

Culture

Henry Cavill shares first look from Chad Stahelski’s Highlander reboot

Published Jan. 29, 2026: Henry Cavill shared a first look from the upcoming Highlander reboot on Instagram as production has only just begun, with John Wick filmmaker Chad Stahelski directing. Cavill posted two photos showing a leather trench coat with a fur collar and a giant sword; he appears in

Culture

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined producer: always bring a cleric to your party

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is finally here, and in a recent Reddit AMA producer Takeshi Ichikawa said he always makes sure to have a cleric in his party because he's 'not particularly skilled at RPGs'. Ichikawa was asked what his favorite job is from the newly

Business

Washington Post plans major newsroom cuts, shifts coverage focus

The Washington Post’s leadership is expected to announce significant layoffs in the newsroom and the business sides of the paper in the coming days, according to three people with direct knowledge of the changes. Signs of the shift include fewer reporters being sent to the Super Bowl, foreign correspondents

Culture

Borderlands 4 roadmap: Pearlescents, cross‑saves and level cap increases planned for 2026

On January 29, Gearbox pushed a major Borderlands 4 update across PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC and published a 2026 roadmap that teases several significant additions, including level cap increases and cross-platform saves. The January 29 patch adds a long-requested photo mode alongside a host of tweaks, changes

Culture

Team America: World Police arrives on Paramount+ Feb. 1

Team America: World Police will stream on Paramount+ on Feb. 1, the report says. The 2004 marionette satire was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the duo behind South Park, who voice most of the characters. The official synopsis reads: When North Korean ruler Kim Jong-il (Trey Parker) orchestrates

Culture

Prime Video cancels My Lady Jane after one season despite strong reviews

Prime Video has canceled the historical fantasy romance series My Lady Jane after one season, Collider reported. The show premiered in June 2024 and earned glowing reviews and a devoted fanbase before the streamer pulled the plug. My Lady Jane, a Prime Video original created by Gemma Burgess, reimagines Lady

World

Couple caned 140 times each in Aceh for sex and alcohol; woman faints

Sharia police in Indonesia’s Aceh province caned a couple 140 times each for having sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol, and the woman fainted after the punishment, according to an AFP reporter at the scene. The pair were struck on their backs with a rattan stick in a public

Sports

Crystal Palace may walk away from £50m Jorgen Strand Larsen deal

Crystal Palace’s proposed £50 million move for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen may collapse after the Eagles reportedly indicated they are prepared to walk away, the BBC reported on Jan 29. The two Premier League clubs had agreed the framework of a deal for the centre‑forward to move

Culture

Kendall Jenner wears tiger-print Chanel sequins on 'Tonight Show' appearance

Kendall Jenner jetted to New York City for an appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' on Wednesday night, wearing a sequin-covered Chanel sheath dress designed to evoke a Bengal tiger. The orange-and-black dress featured a sparkling paillette neckline and hem, oversized sequins with ruffle trim and

Sports

Jimoh-Aloba scores late as Aston Villa rally to beat Red Bull Salzburg 3-2

Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba, 19, scored a three-minute-from-time winner as Aston Villa came from two goals down to beat Red Bull Salzburg 3-2 at Villa Park, with Ollie Watkins forced off injured in the first half. Unai Emery, whose team had already qualified, made six changes from the side that beat Newcastle

Culture

Phasmophobia roadmap points to 1.0 in 2026 with Horror 2.0 and player overhaul

Kinetic Games' latest roadmap for Phasmophobia indicates a 1.0 launch in 2026, with a major horror rework and lore update planned "sometime this year," the studio says. The studio is branding the large horror and mechanics overhaul as Horror 2.0, or simply Phasmophobia 1.0.

Culture

Oscar-nominated Arco depicts grim 2075 yet offers a hopeful long-term future

The French animated film Arco, a Best Animated Feature Oscar nominee, opened in U.S. theaters in limited release on Jan. 23 and expands nationwide on Jan. 30; a Polygon review says it presents a bleak 2075 but ultimately leaves viewers with a hopeful message. According to the review, Arco

World

France to replace Zoom and Teams with Visio for government use

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Jan. 29, 2026 that French government officials will stop using American-owned video conference software and begin using a French-made platform called Visio, the change to be completed by the end of the year, he said in a letter to his cabinet. The government said

Culture

Wildlight’s Highguard patch cuts crashes 'by 90%' and adds performance controls

Highguard’s first major patch is live after the shooter’s launch earlier this week, and developer Wildlight says the update is focused on performance — claiming it “reduces crashes by 90%,” “gives better performance control,” and “significantly” improves overall stability. The game’s rocky debut followed a puzzling trailer at

Culture

Cryptic crossword No 29,917

Cryptic crossword No 29,917: the across clues as supplied in the provided material. 1 across. I superfluously join two banks in which the same cards are issued. 9 letters and 6 letters. 9 across. Cats for example not normally considered this? 7 letters. 10 across. Turning, pig conceals curly

Culture

Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone busts 4 myths about Haunted Chocolatier

Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone, creator of Stardew Valley, posted on the Haunted Chocolatier website this week to address fan speculation, saying “I’ve been very productive lately on Haunted Chocolatier” while acknowledging the project is taking a while. Barone’s first point: Haunted Chocolatier will not be abandoned and added to

Culture

MovieWeb's picks: Best shows streaming on Crave in Canada

MovieWeb updated its guide on Jan. 29, 2026, listing the best shows available to stream on Crave in Canada, from Canadian comedies to HBO prestige dramas. The article notes Crave is unique to Canada and draws from both Canadian programming and HBO, and that its large catalog can be overwhelming—

Business

People writer halves heating bill with $6–$100 Amazon winter buys

A People writer says that despite well-below-freezing temperatures this winter, her heating bill is half what it was a year earlier after investing in budget Amazon winter essentials. She credits purchases including a Bedsure Quilted Comforter ($24), Century Star fuzzy socks, pack of 3 ($6), a Dreo Oscillating Whole Room

Tech

Google Chrome adds Gemini 3-powered auto browse for paying desktop users

Google announced a new Chrome feature called 'auto browse' powered by its Gemini 3 model in a blog post; the feature is available for Chrome on desktop and is currently rolling out to paying Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers. Auto browse brings an agentic experience to