Day: January 22, 2026
Rachelle Ann Go returns to the ‘Les Mis’ stage in Manila
Rachelle Ann Go has performed Les Misérables all over the world, but returning to Manila is never routine.
Trump rules out force, tariffs, says Greenland deal framework reached
U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly stepped back on Wednesday from threats to impose tariffs as leverage to seize Greenland, ruled out the use of force, and said a deal was in sight to end a dispute over the Danish territory that risked the deepest rupture in transatlantic relations in decades.
Trump slams UK island handoff deal that could put key US military base at risk
President Donald Trump calls the United Kingdom’s Chagos Islands transfer plan “an act of great stupidity,” warning China could exploit the deal.
Cellphone health risks are focus of new government study: ‘Very concerned’
A cell phone radiation health study has been launched by the HHS to investigate whether electromagnetic radiation from phones and cell towers could harm Americans.
Only one House Democrat joined GOP to repeal ‘short-circuiting’ Biden-era regulation
Lawmakers vote to restore mineral access in Minnesota’s federal lands, citing national security needs for domestic critical minerals over foreign imports.
Fed’s Cook doubles down on her role after SCOTUS wraps
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook vowed to uphold the principle of “political independence” in her role, despite Trump’s effort to fire her
Mayor Frey shares highly produced video speaking on Latino radio station: ‘You’re brave and you’re tough’
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey posted a video blasting ICE, promising sanctuary-style protections to Latino residents a day after a federal probe into his conduct was announced.
Trump unloads on Biden policies from Davos, warns Europe to drop the old playbook
President Donald Trump warns European leaders to abandon old political playbooks during World Economic Forum speech in Davos, saying he no longer recognizes Europe in negative way.
PETA suggests replacing Punxsutawney Phil with hologram for Groundhog Day: ‘Let Phil and his family retire’
PETA proposes high-tech hologram to replace Punxsutawney Phil at annual Groundhog Day celebration, offering 3-D projection with weather predictions.
