News

TikTok Faces App Deletions, Censorship Claims and Glitches in Days After Its Ownership Change

International

A Brazilian Skier at the Winter Olympics? Lucas Pinheiro Braathen Could Make History

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen represents Brazil in Alpine skiing and he has a chance to win South America's first Winter Olympics medal next month

by Daniella Matar | Jan 27

Ex-Olympic Snowboarder Pleads Not Guilty to Running a Drug Smuggling Ring

A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned top FBI fugitive made his first appearance in a U.S. court on charges he allegedly ran a billion-dollar...

by Amy Taxin | Jan 27

National

Renée Watson's 'All the Blues in the Sky' Wins Newbery Medal for Best Children's Book

Renée Watson's “All the Blues in the Sky” has won the John Newbery Medal for the year's best children's book

by Hillel Italie | Jan 27

Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter Joins Those Calling for Boycott of World Cup in United States

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump...

by The Associated Press | Jan 27

Politics

Supreme Court Seems Likely to Uphold State Bans on Transgender Athletes in Girls and Women's Sports

The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams

by Mark Sherman | Jan 27

Trump's About-Face in Minnesota After Pretti's Death Is Latest in Pattern of Sudden Shifts

President Donald Trump is taking a more conciliatory approach with Democratic leaders in Minnesota

by Aamer Madhani and Steve Karnowski | Jan 27

Business

Not Ready for Robots in Homes? The Maker of a Friendly New Humanoid Thinks It Might Change Your Mind

A new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut

by Matt O'Brien | Jan 27

Meta, TikTok and YouTube Face Landmark Trial Over Youth Addiction Claims

Three of the world’s biggest tech companies face a landmark trial in Los Angeles starting this week over claims their platforms deliberately addict and harm...

by Barbara Ortutay | Jan 27

Health

Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Access to Transgender Youth Medical Records at Children's National Hospital

A US federal judge in Maryland ruled on January 21, 2026, denying the Department of Justice access to sensitive medical records of transgender youth from...

Jan 26

'Heated Rivalry' Star Hudson Williams Shares Total-Body Workout Routine Focused on Building Glutes

Hudson Williams, the 24-year-old Canadian actor starring as Shane Hollander in the gay hockey romance series 'Heated Rivalry,' recently detailed his total-body...

Jan 25