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Iran says it is prepared for war but open to negotiations with U.S. — Static01.nyt.com

Iran says it is prepared for war but open to negotiations with U.S.

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, told a conference of foreign ambassadors in Tehran, broadcast by state television, that the country was prepared for war but also ready to negotiate with the United States. "We are not looking for war, but we are prepared for war — even more prepared

Three teenagers and taxi driver killed in Bolton head-on crash — People.com

Three teenagers and taxi driver killed in Bolton head-on crash

People reports three teenagers and a taxi driver were killed in a head-on collision on Wigan Road in Bolton, England, on Jan. 11 at around 12:45 a.m. Greater Manchester Police said the crash involved a red Seat Leon and a Citroen C4 Picasso. Three teenagers, aged 18 and

India’s FIU mandates live‑selfie KYC, geolocation and tougher crypto checks — Assets.beincrypto.com

India’s FIU mandates live‑selfie KYC, geolocation and tougher crypto checks

Beincrypto reports India’s Financial Intelligence Unit has introduced stricter compliance requirements for cryptocurrency platforms, mandating live selfie authentication and geographic location data during user onboarding. The rules require live selfie verification with dynamic movement, such as eye‑blinking or head turns, to prevent static images or deepfakes, and platforms

Bitcoin briefly tops $92,000 as privacy coins hit fresh highs; memecoins lift some altcoins — Cdn.sanity.io

Bitcoin briefly tops $92,000 as privacy coins hit fresh highs; memecoins lift some altcoins

Bitcoin briefly topped $92,000 on interest-rate uncertainty, while privacy coins hit fresh highs and memecoin activity lifted select altcoins. Privacy-focused tokens reached new highs, outperforming other parts of the crypto market, and increased memecoin trading supported gains in certain alternative tokens. These moves came amid interest-rate uncertainty; the report

A Knight’s Tale Hits Tubi Top 10 While Streaming Free in the U.S. — Static0.colliderimages.com

A Knight’s Tale Hits Tubi Top 10 While Streaming Free in the U.S.

Collider reports that A Knight’s Tale, the 2001 historical action-comedy starring Heath Ledger, is currently streaming on Hulu and Tubi in the United States and is in the top 10 on Tubi. Written and directed by Brian Helgeland, the film co-stars Mark Addy, Paul Bettany, Rufus Sewell and Alan

How sugar affects the body and how to avoid energy slumps — I.guim.co.uk

How sugar affects the body and how to avoid energy slumps

Nutrition experts Dawn Menning and Sarah Berry explain how different kinds of sugar act in the body and offer practical tips for avoiding post‑snack energy slumps. "When we taste sugar, the body starts reacting the moment sweetness touches the tongue," says registered dietitian Dawn Menning, noting the

Juventus host Cremonese at Allianz Stadium; broadcast and team news — Assets.goal.com

Juventus host Cremonese at Allianz Stadium; broadcast and team news

Goal says Juventus host Cremonese at the Allianz Stadium in Serie A today, with live broadcast and streaming options available. Luciano Spalletti’s side arrive as clear favourites, unbeaten in Turin in Serie A this season and sitting around the top of the table as they chase leaders Napoli and

Jane Austen-themed ball at Bank of England Museum among Regency dance events — I.guim.co.uk

Jane Austen-themed ball at Bank of England Museum among Regency dance events

Inside the high-arched lobby of the Bank of England Museum, women in flowing satin dresses twirled around men in stiff collars and black tailcoats as violins played at a Jane Austen-themed ball — one of many held by historical dance societies across the country. Enthusiasts of the Regency period, including fans

Kit Harington says Season 8 remake petition 'genuinely angered' him — Static0.moviewebimages.com

Kit Harington says Season 8 remake petition 'genuinely angered' him

Movieweb reports Kit Harington said Game of Thrones fans "genuinely angered" him with a viral petition to remake Season 8, remarks he made during an interview with The New York Times. The article notes the original finale left Bran Stark unexpectedly on the throne overseeing six kingdoms, Sansa

Crypto ETPs record $454M outflows as Bitcoin drives withdrawals — Images.cointelegraph.com

Crypto ETPs record $454M outflows as Bitcoin drives withdrawals

Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) posted $454 million in outflows last week, European asset manager CoinShares reported on Monday, in a four-day run of withdrawals that erased part of the $1.5 billion of inflows seen during the first two trading days of 2026. CoinShares’ head of research James Butterfill said

10 comfortable work pants on Amazon starting at $14 — People.com

10 comfortable work pants on Amazon starting at $14

People highlighted 10 pairs of comfortable, office-ready work pants available on Amazon, with prices starting at $14. The roundup includes stretchy and tailored options such as the Lee Ultra Lux Comfortable Flex Motion Pants on sale for $22–$37 (orig. $43); shoppers described Lee styles as "incredibly comfortable"

Richard Marx reimagines Great American Songbook on new album After Hours — Static01.nyt.com

Richard Marx reimagines Great American Songbook on new album After Hours

Richard Marx has released After Hours, a swing‑inspired album due Jan. 16 that reworks Great American Songbook standards and pairs them with originals. He recorded the project live in three days with a band of session players and an orchestra. Marx, 62, said he began the idea after he

Nikki Glaser Returns as Host; 'One Battle After Another' Dominates Globes — Static01.nyt.com

Nikki Glaser Returns as Host; 'One Battle After Another' Dominates Globes

At the Golden Globes on Sunday night, Nikki Glaser returned as host, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another won four major awards, and Teyana Taylor delivered a widely noted acceptance speech. Glaser relied on rapid-fire, short jokes and skewered the network that hired her, including a dig at

Industry returns for fourth season on BBC One with sharpened satire — Static.independent.co.uk

Industry returns for fourth season on BBC One with sharpened satire

Independent.co reports that Industry returns to BBC One this week for its fourth season, arriving with more hype than ever and a merciless, unflinching tone. The series follows Tender — a payments processor for seedy porn and gambling sites — as it tries to go legit. Founders Whitney (Max Minghella) and

ICE officer shoots and kills Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis — Api.time.com

ICE officer shoots and kills Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis

Time reports that on Jan. 7, Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed inside her vehicle by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. Good, a white 37-year-old mother of three, was described by loved ones as "one of the kindest people," "compassionate," and a

UK lawmakers seek ban on crypto political donations amid interference concerns — Cdn.sanity.io

UK lawmakers seek ban on crypto political donations amid interference concerns

UK lawmakers are pushing to ban political donations made in cryptocurrency over fears of foreign interference. They argue that cryptocurrency's opacity and traceability issues make it a threat to democratic integrity, citing an intelligence report on election interference. Those pressing for a ban say the concerns stem from

Writer says Jellycat is go-to gift and will buy Cream Bunny for Valentine's Day — I.guim.co.uk

Writer says Jellycat is go-to gift and will buy Cream Bunny for Valentine's Day

A writer says Jellycat is their go-to soft-toy brand for gifts and plans to buy a Cream Bunny with Rose for their partner this Valentine’s Day. The author recounts that their Jellycat habit began a few years ago when their partner James bought them their first; for the first

Mantle, MANTRA and Polygon to watch in second week of January 2026 — Assets.beincrypto.com

Mantle, MANTRA and Polygon to watch in second week of January 2026

Beincrypto has analysed three altcoins to watch in the second week of January: Mantle (MNT), MANTRA (OM) and Polygon (POL). Mantle is approaching a mainnet upgrade scheduled to go live this week that is designed to support all features of Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade and could improve utility and scalability,

Golden Globes winners pictured celebrating, including Jessie Buckley and Stephen Graham — I.guim.co.uk

Golden Globes winners pictured celebrating, including Jessie Buckley and Stephen Graham

Photographs from this year’s Golden Globes show winners celebrating, including Jessie Buckley and Stephen Graham. The images capture the big winners basking in glory and letting their hair down and also feature Teyana Taylor, Rose Byrne and Stellan Skarsgård. The coverage is presented as a photo gallery of winners

Jordan Peele says Poop offer in The Emoji Movie pushed him to make Get Out — Static0.colliderimages.com

Jordan Peele says Poop offer in The Emoji Movie pushed him to make Get Out

Collider reports that Jordan Peele said being offered the role of Poop in the 2017 animated film The Emoji Movie helped him quit acting and inspired him to pursue directing, leading to his debut Get Out. The Emoji Movie, directed by Tony Leondis, holds a 6% on Rotten Tomatoes and

Venezuela’s potential oil return deepens glut weighing on US shale producers — I.guim.co.uk

Venezuela’s potential oil return deepens glut weighing on US shale producers

US shale-oil producers were already facing four-year low prices, and the US capture of Venezuelan president Nicolaá Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores has renewed investor concern, hitting the share prices of independent frackers such as Diamondback Energy and Devon Energy, the outlet said. Fracking supplied 64% of US crude

Steelers host Texans in Monday Night Wild Card at Acrisure Stadium — Assets.goal.com

Steelers host Texans in Monday Night Wild Card at Acrisure Stadium

Goal reports the NFL Wild Card round reaches its dramatic conclusion as Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers host the red-hot Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on Monday Night Football. The game will be broadcast nationally in the United States on ESPN and ABC, with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman

Weimar Republic’s collapse held up as a warning for contemporary democracies — Static01.nyt.com

Weimar Republic’s collapse held up as a warning for contemporary democracies

In Weimar, Germany, the House of the Weimar Republic museum presents the brief democratic era between the empire and Nazi rule as a cautionary tale about how democracies can be undermined from within. The delegates who wrote the 1919 constitution met in Weimar and approved the document on Aug. 11,

Russian-made air defenses in Venezuela were largely inoperative during U.S. attack — Static01.nyt.com

Russian-made air defenses in Venezuela were largely inoperative during U.S. attack

American officials say Venezuela’s advanced, Russian-made S-300 and Buk-M2 air defense systems were not hooked up to radar when U.S. helicopters carried out Operation Absolute Resolve to capture President Nicolás Maduro, leaving Venezuelan airspace largely unprotected. An analysis by The New York Times of photos, videos and satellite

DiCaprio sparks new meme moment at 2026 Golden Globes — Static0.moviewebimages.com

DiCaprio sparks new meme moment at 2026 Golden Globes

Movieweb reports that Leonardo DiCaprio provided fresh meme material at the 2026 Golden Globes ceremony, a moment that has instantly gone viral on social media. The article says DiCaprio has long delivered memeable moments throughout his career, citing the well-known "Leonardo DiCaprio pointing" reaction meme featuring his Rick