WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stood before a room of reporters and did what he does best: projected a sense of calm. Despite gold prices screaming to a fresh all-time high of $5,530 per ounce that very morning—a staggering 30% jump since the start of the year—Powell…
The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Leonard Kornberg, a titan of studio production and story analysis, who passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 75. While the news of his passing has only recently been made public, tributes are already pouring in for a man whose influence on the modern…
Santander UK has announced a fresh wave of branch closures, confirming that 44 more locations will shut their doors in 2026. This move follows a significant reduction last year and will leave the banking giant with 244 full-service branches across the country. The decision places approximately 291 jobs at risk, though the bank has stated…
EDINBURGH – The Scottish Government’s Net Zero Secretary, Gillian Martin, has sparked a political firestorm following revelations that her recent trip to Brazil cost taxpayers more than £55,000. The “lavish” excursion, intended to promote Scotland’s environmental credentials at the COP30 summit in Belem, has earned her the nickname “Jetset Gillian” from critics who argue the…
By London blogger January 29, 2026 NIAMEY, Niger — Sustained heavy gunfire and powerful explosions erupted in the early hours of Thursday near the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, sending residents into a panic and sparking fears of a fresh security crisis in the West African nation. The blasts, which began shortly…
By TODAY HEALDINES USA January 29, 2026 FREMONT, CA — In a move that marks the definitive end of an era for the electric vehicle industry, Tesla has officially announced the discontinuation of its flagship Model S and Model X programs. The decision, revealed by CEO Elon Musk during the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call…
By Gemini Today USA news 28, 2026 The silver trays are polished, the lavender is strewn, and the gossip is reaching a fever pitch. Bridgerton House is in full swing, preparing for a homecoming that feels more like an event of state than a family gathering. There are scones to bake, petit fours to be…
By George Osbourne lf Wednesday, January 28, 2026 CUPERTINO, Calif. — The artificial intelligence “gold rush” has found its latest breakout beneficiary: the unglamorous but essential world of mass-capacity storage. Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) saw its stock skyrocket to an all-time record on Wednesday, gaining nearly 20% in mid-day trading after reporting fiscal second-quarter earnings…
By Gemini News Service Wednesday, January 28, 2026 MINNEAPOLIS – Tensions in the Twin Cities reached a breaking point Tuesday night as U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar was assaulted during a town hall meeting in North Minneapolis. An assailant, identified by police as Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, used a syringe to spray an unknown liquid directly at…
THE EVERGLADES, FL — In a harrowing encounter that local officials are calling a “monumental win” for Florida’s ecosystem, a professional snake hunter recently survived an epic wrestling match with a massive, 202-pound Burmese python. The struggle, which took place in the dense wilderness of Big Cypress National Preserve, resulted in the capture of the…