World

Trump Says Putin Agreed to Weeklong Pause in Attacks on Kyiv

President Trump said on Jan. 29, 2026, that the Kremlin had agreed to a temporary, weeklong pause in missile attacks on Kyiv amid extreme cold, a development he described at a televised White House cabinet meeting. There was no official confirmation from Russia or Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the

Culture

Fallout 76 is free to play until Feb 5 — NCR Mojave power armor costs $30

Fallout 76 is free to play from now until February 5, carrying players through the Fallout Season 2 finale next week, PC Gamer reports. If you want the NCR power armor seen in the Fallout TV series, that cosmetic isn’t free. The Fallout 76 Mojave Bundle, which includes the

Science

NASA TEAM II National Connector Awards offer up to $900,000 for partnered projects

The TEAM II National Connector Awards, announced by NASA Science, support expansive projects that involve NASA and partnerships with broader networks; awards are made as cooperative agreements for multi-year work. The awards are intended for projects that require NASA involvement and that partner with regional or national networks to magnify

Culture

Science Saru’s Ghost in the Shell anime gets first trailer and July 2026 premiere

Science Saru’s new adaptation of Ghost in the Shell received its first official trailer, and the studio confirmed the anime will premiere in July 2026, Polygon reported. The 35‑second teaser shows a blue‑haired Motoko Kusanagi, red Tachikomas and the vast, cynical industrial metropolis where Public Security Section

Culture

Emerald Fennell’s 'Wuthering Heights' draws 'scorching hot' first reactions

Two weeks before its Feb. 13 release, Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights is already generating strong early reactions following its Los Angeles premiere, with Variety’s Jazz Tangcay calling the film “a scorching hot and twisted tale.” BuzzFeed’s Ada Enechi wrote “you’re either going to love it or

Culture

Bug Hall says he took a 'vow of poverty' and lives off-grid with 5 kids in Arkansas

Former child actor Bug Hall — best known as Alfalfa in the 1994 film The Little Rascals — told The Daily Mail he identifies as a 'radical Catholic extremist,' has taken a 'vow of poverty' and moved his family to an 80-acre plot near Mountain View, Ark., intending

Culture

How to make friends as an adult: 11 practical ways from sociable creatives

Laura Regensdorf for The New York Times published a guide on Jan. 29, 2026 offering 11 ways to make friends as an adult, noting a drop in close friendships over decades and research linking robust relationships to health and happiness. The American Perspectives Survey found that just 13 percent of

Crypto

SEC issues tokenized securities framework as Robinhood pushes stock tokenization

On January 28 the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Divisions of Corporation Finance, Investment Management, and Trading and Markets issued a “Statement on Tokenized Securities” that lays out a comprehensive taxonomy for blockchain‑recorded securities. That same day Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev publicly called for tokenizing stocks, while

Culture

Collider’s ranking: 12 standout TV characters of the 2020s, from Carmy to Liz

Freelance writer Christine published a Collider piece on Jan. 29, 2026 ranking the 12 greatest TV characters of the 2020s, highlighting standout performances across streaming and broadcast series. She argues the 2020s have been a banner decade for television, with high-budget, character-driven shows that rival films and allow deeper development

Sports

Pochettino says March friendlies mark World Cup build‑up for USMNT

Mauricio Pochettino told reporters on Thursday that the U.S. men’s national team’s March friendlies — including games against Portugal and Belgium — will effectively start the squad’s World Cup build‑up as he prepares final roster decisions. Pochettino described March as a critical moment to show identity and

Business

Judge urges MrBeast, VDC to settle MrBeast Burger dispute but allows trial

At a Thursday hearing, New York County Supreme Court Judge Jennifer Schecter urged YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast) and partner Virtual Dining Concepts to settle their legal fight over MrBeast Burger to avoid airing “dirty laundry,” but she ruled both cases could proceed toward trial. The parties launched MrBeast Burger, a

Culture

Pharrell Williams to perform at 2026 Grammys — nominated for four awards

NBC Insider reports Pharrell Williams will perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards on February 1 and is nominated for four Grammys this year. His 2026 nominations include Album of the Year for Let God Sort Em Out; Best Rap Performance for "Chains & Whips"; Best Rap Song for

World

ABF seizes machine able to make up to 3.6m cigarettes a day in Sydney

The Australian Border Force seized a large tobacco manufacturing machine capable of producing up to 3.6m cigarettes a day during a raid at a self-storage facility in Rouse Hill, Sydney, on Thursday. Officers executed two warrants and also seized more than 7.5kg of loose-leaf tobacco, nearly 6,000

Culture

Zayn Malik called 'jealous' after joking about Harry Styles' ticket prices

A music industry source told Page Six that Zayn Malik was “jealous” after he appeared to comment on Harry Styles’ high concert ticket prices while performing in Las Vegas on Wednesday at Dolby Live at Park MGM. “[He] is jealous,” the insider told Page Six, adding that Malik “originally… tried

Tech

More than half of game developers say generative AI harms the industry, GDC survey

A survey published by GDC, the annual industry conference taking place in San Francisco this March, found that 52% of more than 2,300 game developer respondents said they "think generative AI is having a negative impact on the game industry," according to report author Beth Elderkin. The

Sports

Nottingham Forest reach Europa League playoffs with 4-0 win over Ferencvaros

Nottingham Forest cruised into the Europa League playoffs with a 4-0 victory over Ferencvaros at the City Ground on 29 January 2026, Igor Jesus scoring twice and James McAtee adding a penalty to complete the scoring. The win, under Sean Dyche, ended Ferencvaros’s unbeaten run in the competition and

Culture

Roxxon’s role in Wonder Man — why the company keeps popping up in the MCU

A Polygon explainer says Roxxon turns up in Wonder Man episode 4, "Doorman," when DeMarr Davis gains a doorlike power after touching strange goop from a Roxxon dumpster. The piece frames that appearance as another entry in the company’s long history in Marvel Comics and the MCU.

Culture

Daisy Ridley says Kathleen Kennedy exit won't derail Rey Skywalker movie

When Lucasfilm officially announced that Kathleen Kennedy was leaving the studio, Daisy Ridley said the leadership change would not derail her Rey Skywalker movie, telling USA Today in December, "It won't affect me going forward if it were to be true." Ridley added that she appreciates

Culture

Christina Aguilera posts topless Paris photos wearing Chopard necklace with 20.09-carat diamond

Christina Aguilera shared a series of cleavage-baring, topless selfies on Instagram on Thursday, Jan. 29, updating fans from her recent trip to Paris while wearing a Chopard Haute Joaillerie necklace. The necklace, made in 18k yellow and white gold, totals over 50 carats; the yellow radiant-cut diamond alone is 20.

Crypto

What Tether’s weekly gold buys mean for the XAU price

Tether is buying about 1–2 tons of physical gold each week and CEO Paolo Ardoino says the firm plans to lift gold to roughly 10–15% of its investment portfolio, a move that is turning the stablecoin issuer into a meaningful new force in the bullion market, Ardoino told

Culture

The Diplomat Season 4 Begins Filming; Bradley Whitford Joins, Ali Ahn Teases 'Shady' Twists

Netflix political drama The Diplomat is filming its fourth season, actor Ali Ahn told Collider at the Sundance Film Festival, saying she left the set to attend the festival while production continues. Ahn said the show "just keeps getting better," and teased new turns, including the addition of

Tech

Dreame AP10 pet air purifier removes hair and odors, ZDNET review

ZDNET's review covers the Dreame AP10, a smart pet air purifier the review says is available for $300 with a 25% discount (listed at $399.99 on Amazon in the review). The reviewer highlights a 360-degree negative-pressure air return system, multi-stage filtration, a textured cat seat on top

Sports

USMNT January transfers: Villarreal sign Alex Freeman; Downs resets at Hamburg

GOAL has graded the major USMNT-related January moves as the transfer window continued, highlighting Alex Freeman’s transfer to Villarreal (reported Jan. 29) and several loans, including Damion Downs’ switch to Hamburg (Jan. 7). On Jan. 29 GOAL noted Villarreal paid about $4 million for 21-year-old full back Alex Freeman,

Culture

Tim Dillon eyes filming comedy special on L.A.'s Skid Row

Comedian Tim Dillon hopes to film his next stand-up special on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles, Page Six reports. Comedy insiders tell Page Six that Dillon, who already has three specials on Netflix, is trying to work through the practicalities of filming in the notorious homeless area. "That’

Politics

Nearly one-third of non-US game developers cancelled US travel over immigration, gender policies

A PC Gamer report says nearly one-third of non‑US game developers have cancelled plans to travel to the United States because of the country’s immigration and gender identity policies. The survey found 60% of “non‑US industry leaders and investors” said current U.S. immigration policies have impacted