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"Performative bullsh*t": Some Democrats fume as Kristi Noem impeachment gains steam - Axios

"There's a frustration with all these impeachments," said one House Democrat. "Noem is just soup du jour."

Elon Musk says retirement savings 'won't matter' in 20 years. We asked 7 personal finance and AI gurus what they think. - Business Insider

Elon Musk said retirement savings will be "irrelevant" in 20 years if he's right about an abundant future. Experts see challenges to that vision.

How do you prosecute another country’s president? - Politico

Legal experts point to a number of hurdles that are likely to arise in the case of Nicolás Maduro.

What Teddy Roosevelt has to do with Trump's moves in Venezuela and Greenland - NPR

Presidents James Monroe and Theodore Roosevelt helped shape a policy that rationalizes U.S. intervention in Latin America and elsewhere. But Trump has brought that idea to a whole new level.

Ugandan election 2026: Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential poll - BBC

The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

Australia banned social media for under 16s a month ago — here's how it's going - CNBC

The effects of a new social media ban for under 16s in Australia has been mixed so far. Some teens are embracing new habits while others are bypassing the law.

What are Trump’s military options for an attack on Iran? - Al Jazeera

Trump told Iranian protesters that ‘help is on its way’ in a Truth Social post.

Cooper Flagg left game early vs. Denver with ankle injury - NBA

Cooper Flagg injured the same ankle two nights earlier, leaving briefly to get it taped before returning.

X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash - BBC

Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.

A Marketing Wonder: Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Marty Supreme’ Passes ‘One Battle After Another’ at U.S. Box Office - The Hollywood Reporter

Chalamet, working with director Josh Safdie and A24, came up with a number of bold viral marketing stunts that have seen the original film smash one record after another since its nationwide release on Christmas Day.

Jalen Brunson leaves game early with ankle injury - NBA

The All-Star point guard was hurt in the first quarter when he was dribbling and his ankle appeared to give out.

European nations to send troops to Greenland as US annexation threats escalate - CNN

Several NATO countries are deploying small numbers of military personnel to Greenland to participate in joint exercises with Denmark as US President Donald Trump ramps up his threats to forcibly annex the Arctic island.

Russia Is the World’s Worst Patron - Foreign Affairs

From Syria to Venezuela, Putin has overpromised and underdelivered.

Lucas: Stanford Rapid Reactions - University of North Carolina Athletics

Quick takeaways from Carolina's first ACC visit to Palo Alto.

Stanford 95-90 North Carolina (Jan 14, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the Stanford Cardinal vs. North Carolina Tar Heels NCAAM game from January 14, 2026 on ESPN.

Darius Garland left Wednesday's game early with injured foot - NBA

Cleveland's guard is forced to leave in the 3rd quarter and is doubtful to play Friday against the 76ers.

Verizon Resolves Hourslong, Widespread Outage - The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. freezes new immigrant visas for 75 countries: See the full list - CNBC

The U.S. said Wednesday it will pause issuing immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries over concerns that they may use public assistance in the future.

Senate blocks Venezuela war powers bill after Vance breaks deadlock - The Washington Post

The vote failed after two Republicans withdrew their previous support under intense pressure from the Trump administration.

With Suárez off the board, let's break down the remaining FA starters - MLB.com

With Ranger Suárez on his way to the Red Sox, the focus turns to the rest of the starting pitching market. Once finalized, Suárez’s five-year, $130 million deal will make him the fourth free-agent starter to exceed $50 million in guaranteed money this offseas…