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Mercy Debuts No. 1 with $11.2M, Overtakes Avatar at Weekend Box Office

Movieweb reports that Mercy, starring Rebecca Ferguson and Chris Pratt, claimed the top spot at the North American box office this past weekend with $11.2 million domestically and $22.8 million worldwide, while James Cameron's Avatar: Fire & Ash slipped to second with around $7 million. Mercy

Trump Blames Democratic Leaders After Minneapolis Shootings, Urges End to Sanctuary Cities — Static01.nyt.com

Trump Blames Democratic Leaders After Minneapolis Shootings, Urges End to Sanctuary Cities

President Trump said in a series of social media posts on Sunday that two American citizens had "tragically" lost their lives amid his administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, and he blamed Democratic leaders for the deaths. The posts apparently referred to the deaths this month of Renee

Snowstorm Drops About Nine Inches in New York as Mayor Mamdani Oversees Response — Static01.nyt.com

Snowstorm Drops About Nine Inches in New York as Mayor Mamdani Oversees Response

A major snowstorm dumped about nine inches of snow across New York City on Sunday, blanketing streets and high-rises and prompting a large city response as Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced his first major governing test. City officials reported multiple people found dead outdoors during the cold. Transit continued to operate

Kangaroos hop onto Tour Down Under course, knock down riders including Jay Vine — People.com

Kangaroos hop onto Tour Down Under course, knock down riders including Jay Vine

People reports cyclists at the Tour Down Under in Adelaide, Australia, were knocked off their bikes when two kangaroos hopped onto the course during the race's final stage on Jan. 25. According to News.com.au and The Associated Press, the animals jumped onto the road about 45

Top PLA vice chairman Zhang Youxia placed under investigation, state media says — Static01.nyt.com

Top PLA vice chairman Zhang Youxia placed under investigation, state media says

China’s defense ministry announced over the weekend that Gen. Zhang Youxia, long viewed as a close deputy to Xi Jinping, is under investigation for unspecified breaches of laws and political discipline, state media and official outlets said. Zhang, 75, was once seen as one of Mr. Xi’s most

Ethereum whales split as some accumulate while others move coins in late January 2026 — Assets.beincrypto.com

Ethereum whales split as some accumulate while others move coins in late January 2026

Beincrypto reports that in late January 2026 Ethereum whales are divided, with on-chain data showing some large holders accumulating ETH on dips while others rotate capital or move coins to exchanges. The second-largest cryptocurrency has erased early 2026 gains, trading below $3,000 and down nearly 5% year-to-date; at the

Eleven shot dead at postgame gathering in Salamanca, Guanajuato — Static01.nyt.com

Eleven shot dead at postgame gathering in Salamanca, Guanajuato

Gunmen opened fire at a crowded soccer field in Salamanca, in the central state of Guanajuato, on Sunday, killing 11 people and injuring 12, local officials said. Officials said the gunfire struck people who were socializing after a match; the 12 wounded included a woman and a child. Salamanca, a

Hidden Connectivity Labs menu unlocks Wi‑Fi tools on newer Samsung Galaxy phones — Zdnet.com

Hidden Connectivity Labs menu unlocks Wi‑Fi tools on newer Samsung Galaxy phones

ZDNET reports that Samsung phones running One UI 6 or later hide a secret Connectivity Labs menu in the Wi‑Fi settings that exposes a range of advanced network tools. To access it, ZDNET says you must open Settings > Connections > Wi‑Fi > the three‑dot menu >

Dunk earns a tourney berth but Episode 2 slows the prequel's momentum — Static0.colliderimages.com

Dunk earns a tourney berth but Episode 2 slows the prequel's momentum

Collider reports that Episode 2, "Hard Salt Beef," of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms follows hedge knight Ser Dunk the Tall as he bets everything on success in a tourney on the HBO Game of Thrones prequel. Denied formal entry because no lord will vouch for his

Jersey deputy David Warr overcomes decades-long fear of deep water — I.guim.co.uk

Jersey deputy David Warr overcomes decades-long fear of deep water

David Warr, 61, a deputy for St Helier South in Jersey, has begun to overcome a five-decade fear of deep water after jumping off a slipway and entering the sea during lessons with swim teacher Sally Minty-Gravett. Warr says the fear began when he was 11, at a school swimming

Ja Morant out through NBA trade deadline after sprained left UCL — Sportshub.cbsistatic.com

Ja Morant out through NBA trade deadline after sprained left UCL

Cbssports reports Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant suffered a sprained UCL in his left elbow earlier this week in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, an absence that will keep him out through the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5 at 3 p.

Targaryens arrive in Game of Thrones prequel episode on Sky Atlantic — I.guim.co.uk

Targaryens arrive in Game of Thrones prequel episode on Sky Atlantic

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (9pm, Sky Atlantic) sees the lively Game of Thrones prequel fully warmed up for action as Ser Duncan (former Irish rugby player Peter Claffey) seeks a knighthood to enter the tourney, with cheeky new squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) in tow. When the Targaryens

Heatwave scorches South Australia as Victoria faces possible record highs and evacuations — I.guim.co.uk

Heatwave scorches South Australia as Victoria faces possible record highs and evacuations

A severe heatwave hit South Australia on Monday as Victoria prepared for potentially record-breaking temperatures and more than 1,100 residents were told to get ready to evacuate ahead of extreme fire danger. The Bureau of Meteorology warned Tuesday could see heat records broken across Victoria and eastern South Australia,

Seahawks favored over Patriots in early Super Bowl LX prediction — Sportshub.cbsistatic.com

Seahawks favored over Patriots in early Super Bowl LX prediction

Cbssports reports Super Bowl LX will feature the AFC's No. 2 New England Patriots against the NFC's top-seeded Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. ET, a matchup that marks the first Super Bowl in

Pope Leo XIV urges rules on personalized chatbots to curb emotional manipulation — I.insider.com

Pope Leo XIV urges rules on personalized chatbots to curb emotional manipulation

Businessinsider: Pope Leo XIV urged the regulation of chatbots to prevent emotional manipulation and harm, warning specifically against personalized chatbots that can replicate friendly or intimate behavior. The pope wrote that "Overly affectionate chatbots, besides being ever-present and readily available, can become hidden architects of our emotional states, thereby

Seahawks vs. Patriots Set for Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium — Nbc.com

Seahawks vs. Patriots Set for Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium

Nbc reports the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, February 8. The Patriots advanced with a 10-7 victory over the Denver Broncos in a game played largely in a whiteout blizzard; the Broncos

How to disable ACR on your smart TV to stop viewing data collection — Zdnet.com

How to disable ACR on your smart TV to stop viewing data collection

Most mainstream smart TVs run automatic content recognition (ACR), a background tracking technology that identifies what you watch and sends that information to a central database; ZDNET explains how to disable it. ACR works like a constant, Shazam‑style service, capturing screenshots of whatever is on the screen and matching

John Gregory-Smith shares three global chicken traybake recipes — I.guim.co.uk

John Gregory-Smith shares three global chicken traybake recipes

Cook John Gregory-Smith has shared three chicken traybake recipes that draw on eastern Mediterranean, Persian and Korean flavours. The trio includes eastern Mediterranean chicken meatballs flecked with feta and black olives and baked in a rich tomato passata; a Persian-style saffron chicken and rice where the rice cooks with the

Ari Emanuel’s memoir sells for just over $2 million — Pagesix.com

Ari Emanuel’s memoir sells for just over $2 million

Pagesix reports WME superagent Ari Emanuel has sold his memoir for just over $2 million. Hollywood book insiders say the deal is a strong sum for a book being cowritten with J.R. Moehringer, who has worked with Prince Harry and on acclaimed books for Phil Knight and Andre Agassi;

Josephine: Channing Tatum plays a father in Sundance drama about a child witness — I.guim.co.uk

Josephine: Channing Tatum plays a father in Sundance drama about a child witness

Beth de Araújo’s second feature, Josephine, is screening at the Sundance film festival. The film follows eight-year-old Josephine, played by newcomer Mason Reeves, and features Channing Tatum as her father Damien. The film opens with near-wordless scenes of Josephine and her father playing in San Francisco’s Golden Gate

Surge of players applying to the LSPD on GTA roleplay servers — Cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net

Surge of players applying to the LSPD on GTA roleplay servers

Pcgamer reports an influx of players applying to the LSPD on GTA roleplay servers in Los Santos and Blaine County, where a growing police-academy subculture brings formal hiring and training into in-character play. The process described includes an in-character written application via the LSPD "Employment Office" outlining character

Freshwater springs discovered beneath exposed areas of Great Salt Lake — Assets.science.nasa.gov

Freshwater springs discovered beneath exposed areas of Great Salt Lake

Declining water levels in parts of the Great Salt Lake have exposed reed-covered mounds that reveal a previously unrecognized network of freshwater springs feeding directly into the lake basin, researchers from the University of Utah report. Satellite images, including a Landsat 9 scene from September 13, 2025, show dozens of

Kenny’s Born in Chaos quests in Fortnite: six muffled tasks, four required — Static0.polygonimages.com

Kenny’s Born in Chaos quests in Fortnite: six muffled tasks, four required

Polygon reports that as part of the Born in Chaos South Park quests in Fortnite players must complete four of Kenny's muffled "mph" quests to earn a memberberry. There are six Kenny quests and their decoded requirements are: Mph mpphmmph — Visit the zipline tower in Battlewood

Fox News coverage largely echoes federal account of Minneapolis shooting — Static01.nyt.com

Fox News coverage largely echoes federal account of Minneapolis shooting

Fox News hosts, reporters and guests largely promoted the Trump administration's account that Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse who was shot and killed by immigration agents at a Minneapolis protest, brought the violence upon himself, The New York Times reported. The Times said many other networks

Fable reboot removes morality-based character appearance changes — Cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net

Fable reboot removes morality-based character appearance changes

Gamesradar reports the Fable reboot will not change a character's appearance based on morality, a departure that has divided fans. You will not grow devil horns after attacking innocents or spawn an angelic halo for good deeds. Playground Games' general manager and founder Ralph Fulton told IGN