Sports

Alexandre Pato linked to Colchester takeover; urged to copy Wrexham’s Reynolds & Rob Mac

Alexandre Pato has been linked with a consortium interested in a possible takeover of Colchester United, and has been urged to take inspiration from Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac’s visible approach at Wrexham, GOAL reported on Jan 29, 2026. EFL pundit Don Goodman said the interest is a positive

World

Greenlanders say no to U.S. alignment after Trump threats, turn to Denmark

Greenlanders watching violence in Minneapolis and President Trump’s threats have soured on the United States and pushed the Arctic island closer to Denmark, residents and officials say, the New York Times reported on Jan. 29, 2026. Aviaja Sinkbaek, an office manager in Nuuk who once worked in the Boston

Tech

FBI seizes RAMP ransomware marketplace

The FBI has seized RAMP, the predominantly Russian-language online bazaar that billed itself as the "only place ransomware allowed." Visits to RAMP's dark-web and clear-web domains on Wednesday returned pages saying the FBI had taken control, with a banner stating, "I regret to inform you

Culture

Melania movie premiere sparks two DC afterparties — one official, one at Don Jr.’s club

Following the Washington, DC gala screening of Brett Ratner’s film Melania this week, Page Six reports there will be two invitation-only afterparties: an official producers party for about 250 guests and a separate celebration at Donald Trump Jr.’s private members club, the Executive Branch. The official invite-only shindig,

Culture

Paris couture turns runways into surreal, creature-filled spectacles

At Paris couture shows this week, designers including Schiaparelli and Valentino turned runways into surreal, creature-filled spectacles, according to a review published Jan. 29, 2026 by Vanessa Friedman. At Schiaparelli, creative director Daniel Roseberry said he began the collection feeling “so upset and so angry,” and worked to “turn it

Tech

PC Gamer's new issue lands with world-exclusive World of Warcraft: Midnight coverage

PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now and features a world exclusive on World of Warcraft: Midnight, the dark new chapter of the Worldsoul Saga. The cover feature includes unprecedented access to Blizzard's HQ and several hours of hands-on time with the expansion, which

Culture

Three documentaries to stream: ‘Free Solo,’ ‘Folktales’ and ‘Prime Minister’

On Jan. 29, 2026, The New York Times recommends three nonfiction films to stream or rent this month: Free Solo (2018), Folktales (2025) and Prime Minister (2025), with platform details listed for each film. Free Solo, directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, is an Oscar-winning documentary about Alex

Culture

Actors on ‘The Pitt’ describe their characters’ growth in Season 2

Four actors — Shabana Azeez, Gerran Howell, Isa Briones and Taylor Dearden — discussed the evolution of their young clinician characters on HBO Max’s hospital drama “The Pitt,” now in Season 2, which premiered earlier this month and is set 10 months after Season 1 on Independence Day. Season 1 introduced

Culture

Mio nearly launched alongside Silksong, but an internal delay saved it

Douze Dixièmes’ Metroidvania Mio: Memories in Orbit almost released on the same date as Hollow Knight: Silksong, but an internal delay pushed Mio to a quieter Jan. 20 launch, co‑founder Sarah Hourcade told Polygon in a video interview ahead of the game’s release. Development on Mio began five

Business

Dallas rug maker endured first year of tariffs but faces new uncertainties

Loloi, a family-run rug and textile company based in Dallas, stockpiled inventory before President Trump’s tariff campaign began in early April and managed to withstand the first year, but its pre-tariff stock is running low and new challenges loom, the New York Times reports. The company’s tariff bill

Culture

Art of The Acolyte reveals Stranger (Qimir)'s design, music tie to Kylo Ren

The new book The Art of the Acolyte expands on a mysterious connection between the Stranger, also called Qimir, and Kylo Ren, the creatives behind the show say — even though The Acolyte might have been canceled almost two years ago, the report notes. Creature artist Nick Tyrell told the book

Business

States cut winter electricity rates to make heat pumps cheaper

Massachusetts and Minnesota are requiring most major utilities to offer discounted winter electricity rates for customers who heat with heat pumps, and Colorado is moving toward similar rules, the New York Times reports. Officials say the discounts respond to the fact that much of the U.S. grid is built

Culture

Scott Pilgrim EX launches March 3 with Matthew Patel and Robot-01 playable

Scott Pilgrim EX has a release date and a new trailer: Tribute Games says the game will be out March 3 and will include League of Evil Exes’ Matthew Patel and Robot-01 as playable characters. Tribute describes the title as a spiritual successor to the 2010 brawler with a more

World

Gunfire and blasts heard at Niamey airport; Asky planes reportedly damaged

Gunfire and loud blasts were heard at the main airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, just after midnight, according to the Reuters news agency and an independent source. A witness told Reuters they heard explosions shortly after midnight. The airport is next to Base Aérienne 101, a military base that

Sports

Trinity Rodman signs record £1.5m-a-year deal under new ‘Rodman Rule’

Trinity Rodman has signed what the article calls the most lucrative contract in the history of women’s football, a reported £1.5m-a-year deal, flanked by Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang and a young fan called Emma in pink braids; the move comes under a new NWSL provision widely dubbed

Culture

Kate Beckinsale to Lead Russell Mulcahy’s Thriller 'The Savior' About Kidnapped Daughter

Kate Beckinsale has signed to star in The Savior, an action thriller from director Russell Mulcahy that follows a mother who must resurrect her violent past to rescue her kidnapped daughter from ruthless human traffickers, MovieWeb reported Jan. 29, 2026. Mulcahy, best known for the 1986 cult classic Highlander, also

Culture

Trees from Kate and William's 2011 wedding now growing at Welsh farmhouse

Six field maples and two hornbeams that lined the aisle at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s 2011 wedding at Westminster Abbey are now standing at Llwynywermod, a farmhouse near Llandovery in Carmarthenshire. The woodland display was created by floral designer Shane Connolly, who was recommended by William’s father,

Politics

Judge says ICE violated nearly 100 court orders in Minnesota crackdown

A federal judge in Minnesota said on Wednesday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement had violated nearly 100 court orders as the agency faced growing scrutiny over a crackdown that followed the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis this month. Judge Patrick J. Schiltz, a

Culture

How to have a guilt-free wardrobe clearout without sending clothes to landfill

Hannah Rochell offers a guide to a considered wardrobe clearout after noticing textile recycling bins overflowing in her home town and warns that donated clothing often does not get resold, with Aja Barber saying much donated clothing “will most likely end up in landfill or be exported in the waste

Crypto

Tesla, SpaceX Stand Pat on Bitcoin After 23% Drop, Tesla Logs $239M Impairment

Tesla and SpaceX held their Bitcoin positions steady in Q4 2025 despite a roughly 23% price drop, with Tesla reporting no buys or sells in the period. Tesla released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after market close on January 28, 2026, followed by an earnings call with Elon Musk

Culture

Blackfyre Rebellion explained: what it means for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has already referenced the Blackfyre Rebellion within its first two episodes, even though the series is set just 13 years after that war ended. According to George R. R. Martin's writings, the Blackfyre Rebellion sprang from Aegon IV's tangled family

Tech

ZDNet guide: Shopify best for beginners; Stripe, ShipStation, Canva and Klaviyo also recommended

ZDNet's expert-tested guide says Shopify is the best e-commerce software to build an online store in 2025 and highlights Stripe, ShipStation, Canva and Klaviyo as top complementary tools for payments, shipping, design and marketing. The guide describes Shopify as beginner-friendly, secure and scalable, with built-in AI (Shopify Magic)

Culture

Popcast debates Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga ahead of the 2026 Grammys

The New York Times Popcast episode “Bad Bunny vs. Kendrick Lamar vs. Lady Gaga! Who Should Win at the Grammys” examines the 2026 Grammy Awards, which the piece says will be broadcast Sunday on CBS; the episode was published Jan. 29, 2026, and runs about 50:44. It is hosted

Sports

Chelsea recall Kendry Páez and agree season-long loan to River Plate

On Jan 29, 2026, Chelsea reached a full agreement to recall 18-year-old Kendry Páez from Strasbourg and send him on a season-long loan to River Plate, according to Fabrizio Romano. The loan is understood to cover the 2026 South American season and will see Páez play at the Estadio Más

Culture

The Karate Kid and Clueless Added to National Film Registry

The Librarian of Congress added 25 films to the National Film Registry in a list unveiled Thursday, including The Karate Kid (1984) and Clueless (1995). The selections include mainstream hits such as The Karate Kid, which starred Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita and inspired sequels, television shows and video games;