MIAMI GARDENS, FL — January 20, 2026 The transformation of Indiana football is complete. In a stadium filled with orange and green, the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers (16-0) held off a furious late rally from the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes (13-4) to win the 2025-26 College Football Playoff National Championship. According to live match reports…
ROME, Italy – The world of fashion has lost its most ardent worshiper of beauty. Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian couturier who defined global glamour for over half a century and turned a specific shade of red into a cultural icon, died on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was 93. The news broke just as…
INDIO, CA – A sharp reminder of California’s restless geology jolted the southern part of the state Monday evening as a 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck near the Coachella Valley. The tremor, which occurred at 5:56 p.m. Pacific Time, was centered approximately 12 miles northeast of Indio and was felt by thousands across Riverside, San Diego, and…
By News Desk | Last updated: January 19, 2026 Bill Belichick, the architect of the New England Patriots’ two-decade dynasty, is stepping back into the media spotlight. ESPN confirmed that the legendary coach will join the ACC Network’s broadcast team for the 2026 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship game. The matchup, featuring the top-seeded…
BUFFALO, NY — The NFL coaching carousel shifted from a steady spin to a violent tilt on Monday as the Buffalo Bills officially parted ways with head coach Sean McDermott. The decision, which came just 48 hours after a heartbreaking 33-30 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round, has sent shockwaves through…
If you woke up this morning ready to tackle the NYT Connections puzzle for Monday, January 19, 2026, you aren’t alone in your frustration. Today’s grid, officially numbered #953, has been described by long-time players as “super hard” and “unusually scientific.” With a mix of physics fundamentals, financial slang, and a purple category that relies…
NEW YORK — Students across all five boroughs are enjoying an extended weekend as New York City public and Catholic schools remain closed today, Monday, January 19, 2026. The city-wide closure is in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday that serves as both a solemn remembrance of the slain civil rights…
ADAMUZ, Spain — Spain has been plunged into a state of national mourning following a catastrophic high-speed rail collision on Sunday evening, January 18, 2026. Authorities confirmed on Monday morning that the death toll has risen to at least 24 people, with hundreds more injured after two passenger trains derailed and collided near the town…
The oil fields of West Texas have never been more volatile. With the Landman Season 2 finale, titled “Tragedy and Flies,” having just aired on January 18, 2026, fans are reeling from the massive shift in power that has redefined the Norris family legacy. From high-stakes betrayals to the birth of a new independent empire,…
MELBOURNE, Australia – In a night defined by star power both on and off the court, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka launched her 2026 Australian Open campaign with a definitive 6-4, 6-1 victory over French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah. While the straight-sets win appeared routine on the scoreboard, the atmosphere inside Rod Laver Arena was…