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Sheriff reveals ‘crime scene’ after Savannah Guthrie’s ‘sharp as a tack’ mother Nancy goes missing

<p>Residents of an apartment complex neighboring an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Oregon, are suing the Department of Homeland Security </p>

Politics

Apartment complex sues neighboring ICE facility after protests leave residents wearing gas masks and kids sleeping in closets

<p>Pastor Sergio Amezcua prays with a member of his congregation too scared to leave her flat for a month</p>

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‘I feel like I’m in jail’: Fear as ICE agents terrorise Minneapolis

<p>Mini Beignets with Caramel from Costco were accidentally filled with Chocolate Hazelnut</p>

Costco issues recall on popular bakery item in 22 states

<p>Nancy Mace accused her ex-fiancé of crimes, including assault on the floor of the House last year. That moment was one of several highlighted by recent staffers who detailed growing concern with her actions</p>

Politics

Inside the world of Nancy Mace: Ex-staffers detail her spiraling out of control political life

AnalysisEpstein Files

Is Trump panicking about his legacy after the Epstein files? His giant ‘arch’ sure makes it look that way

Latest: Pedophile had a secret child 15 years ago, emails claim

<p>Karyna Shuliak and Jeffrey Epstein were thought to have been in a relationship for around a decade</p>

Epstein files

Karyna Shuliak was Epstein’s last known girlfriend who was named in his will – did she also have his baby?

What are the main revelations from the new Epstein files release?

<p>Trump’s tariffs have kept inflation higher than it would’ve been otherwise, a recent analysis found</p>

politics

Inflation has cooled, but would be even further down if not for Trump’s tariffs, report finds

Simon Harris said ‘we need to get to a point where if you’re under the age of 16, you can’t be on social media’ (PA)

TikTok says it is ‘back to normal’ after week-long outage

<p>McDonald’s will be giving away free caviar kits next week, which will include a one-ounce tin of Baerii sturgeon caviar, crème fraîche, a $25 gift card to purchase McNuggets and a mother-of-pearl caviar spoon</p>

News

McDonald’s will release McNugget caviar kits just in time for Valentine’s Day. Here’s how to get one

<p>Massive delays at US airports could be imminent as thousands of federal workers face being furloughed or made to work without pay</p>

Politics

10,000 FAA staff furloughed and over 13,000 air traffic controllers to go without pay in shutdown: Report

<p>The two federal immigration agents involved in shooting of Alex Pretti on a Minneapolis street have been identified as longtime officers with Customs and Border Protection, according to a report</p>

Minnesota shooting

Two agents who shot Alex Pretti dead are identified as CBP veterans: report

<p>In-person classes at a California Catholic high school have been suspended due to a tuberculosis outbreak, health officials said </p>

News

Tuberculosis outbreak recorded at Bay Area private high school as all classes suspended

<p>Eddie Bauer is heading toward bankruptcy and may close its North American storefronts, according to a report </p>

News

Eddie Bauer is heading to bankruptcy and could close its 200 stores, report says

<p>Patrick Moran is now back in Ireland, after his live-in boyfriend of 20 years reported him to ICE amid a dispute over renovating their New York City apartment</p>

ExclusiveNews

Boyfriend sics ICE on undocumented partner amid dispute over $4.3 million Tribeca condo

Politics

Chairs from viral photo of Bidens and Carters sell for $11K at auction

News

Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow forecasting 6 more weeks of winter

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Melania Trump’s recent documentary, ‘Melania,’ has seen exceedingly positive audience reviews despite largely negative reviews from movie critics on Rotten Tomatoes</p>

Melania permier

Melania documentary sets record for largest-ever gap between critics’ scores and audience ratings

politics

Complaint against Tulsi Gabbard could do ‘grave damage to national security:’ report

<p>President Donald Trump recently added his name to the Kennedy Center’s building, which he intends to close for roughly two years for renovations after a wave of performance cancelations</p>

politics

Trump says he’s closing the Kennedy Center until 2028 for renovations after artists pull out of performances

<p>A detention center in Texas holding a growing number of immigrant families, including young children detained during Trump’s mass deportation operation in Minnesota, has confirmed at least two cases of measles</p>

politics

ICE confirms measles inside Texas detention center

<p>Pam Bondi has overseen a transformation of the Justice Department into Donald Trump’s personal attack squad</p>

politics

Fox News guest shreds DOJ lawyer for recruiting pro-Trump prosecutors

<p>A Minnesota driver was pulled over and detained at gunpoint by federal immigration agents, dashcam video shows. She said she was simply observing immigration enforcement activity, while ICE accused her of obstructing operations and ignoring commands</p>

Politics

Dramatic dashcam video shows masked DHS agents arresting citizen driver at gunpoint

United States Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard speaks on the phone while standing at the edge of a truck loading bay after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a search warrant for the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in relation to the 2020 election, according to a law enforcement official familiar with the matter, in Union City, Georgia, U.S. January 28, 2026

politics

Trump’s deputy AG unable to explain why Tulsi Gabbard was present at politically-charged search of Georgia election office

<p>Mike Johnson affirmed his support for Kristi Noem's continued leadership at DHS on Sunday</p>

Politics

Mike Johnson has to be pressed to confirm he has ‘full confidence’ in Kristi Noem

<p>Liberal gun advocacy groups say there’s been an uptick in interest since the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last month, according to a report </p>

Minnesota shooting

Left-leaning gun groups say they’ve seen a surge of interest since fatal Minneapolis shootings

politics

Democrat flips reliably Republican seat in Texas in ominous sign for Trump ahead of midterms

Bulletin

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How long was Bill Murray’s character stuck for in Groundhog Day?

Bulletin

What is an EGOT? The esteemed club Speilberg joins after Grammy win

<p>Ambulances wait in line at the Egypt site of the Rafah crossing</p>

Bulletin

Injured patients can leave Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens

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What we have learned from the newly released Epstein files

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Cher causes havoc at the Grammys after walking offstage and declaring Luther Vandross as Record of the Year winner

<p>Cher announced the wrong winner during the 68th Grammy Awards </p>

<p>‘Before I say thanks to God, I'm going to say ICE out’ – Bad Bunny accepts the award for Best Música Urbana Album at the 2026 Grammys</p>

2026 Grammys

Bad Bunny’s historic Grammy win delivers a powerful message to Trump’s divided America

2026 Grammys

Missing the note: Who had the most questionable look on the Grammys' red carpet?

The best looks from the 2026 Grammys' biggest stars

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News

Disney warns its theme park attendance could drop as foreign tourists stay away over Trump fears

<p>JetBlue was among the winners of the top airline cabins. Pictured is a economy cabin for JetBlue</p>

Travel

Revealed: Best US airline cabins from economy to business class

<p>Eliza Morales, 30, was killed in a horrific stabbing at her home in Downers Grove, Illinois, on Monday, January 26.</p>

Crime

Teen accused of killing pregnant mother is back behind bars after suicide attempt, officials say

<p>Sam Raimi at the Send Help world premiere in Hollywood, California </p>

Sam Raimi says he’d ‘love to’ do another Spider-Man movie with Tobey Maguire

<p>In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office, a war crimes prosecutor examines the damaged coal miners bus that was hit by Russian drone killing 15</p>

LiveUkraine

Moscow accused of ‘double tap’ drone strike on bus that killed 12 miners

<p>In Rome, February was linked with rituals of purification, or februum – giving it its name.</p>

News

Historian reveals the unlucky reason February only has 28 days

Olympics

Winter Olympics chief admits venues are still not completed just days before Games begin

<p>Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘One Battle After Another’</p>

2026 Oscars

This year’s Oscar nominees are furiously political – so why are their stars silent?

News

John Lithgow calls JK Rowling’s trans views ‘inexplicable’ after Harry Potter role backlash

<p>American Lars-Eric Lindblad pictured here with Antarctica's first tourists. The original mission was partly to inspire people to become stewards for the planet by exposing them to one of its most awe-inspiring areas </p>

Travel

The trip that opened Antarctica to tourists – 60 years on, was it a mistake?

<p>There are a lot of horror stories around gel manicures</p>

Health & Families

The truth about what gel manicures are doing to your nails

<p> Rescue and salvage crews with cranes pull up the wreckage of an American Airlines jet in the Potomac River from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport</p>

News

FAA chief acknowledges failures in midair crash that killed 67

Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie announced as next SNL host

<p>Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada 2</p>

The Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer sees Miranda reuniting with ‘one of the Emilys’

<p>Students walk through Northern Arizona University's campus in Flagstaff</p>

Crime

Three fraternity members arrested over hazing death of teenager at Arizona university

<p>Snoop Dogg pictured with his daughter, Cori Broadus, who lost her baby daughter Codi at 10 months </p>

Snoop Dogg’s daughter Cordi Broadus announces baby loss after premature birth

<p>Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in a statement praised the security forces for killing an additional 22 insurgents. </p>

World

Pakistan kills 177 militants in 48 hours — highest death toll in decades

<p>Tony Romo has revealed that he made his viral comment about Taylor Swift being ‘Travis Kelce’s wife’ on purpose to get people talking </p>

Tony Romo admits he referred to Taylor Swift as ‘Travis Kelce’s wife’ to mess with fans

<p>Skiers Race down slop as more ride ski lift</p>

NEWS

Snowboarder dies after backpack gets caught in ski lift

Product Reviews

<p>These boxes make mid-week meals a breeze</p>

I’ve found the best meal delivery kits for easy home cooking

<p>I’d always recommend taking note of what she’s hinted at throughout the year</p>

Best gifts for women in 2026: Present ideas from $13

<p>Should you take fiber supplements? And if so, what are the best ones to take? Experts tell all</p>

We asked dieticians the best fiber supplements to take in 2026

<p>I tried and tested a whole host of different options to settle on the top five</p>

5 best walking pads for hitting your 10,000 step goal with ease

Culture

<p>Timothée Chalamet revealed in a recent Q & A session that he was originally turned down to be both the host and musical guest of ‘SNL’ before putting up ‘six figures’ of his own money</p>

Timothée Chalamet says he ‘spent six figures’ on his SNL performance

<p>Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly star as Carolyn Bessette and John F. Kennedy Jr. in Ryan Murphy's new FX show</p>

Ryan Murphy criticized for new ‘exploitative’ show about JFK Jr

<p>‘Jaws’ director Steven Spielberg became an EGOT in 2026 after adding a Grammy to his trophy cabinet</p>

Who else besides Steven Spielberg is in the EGOT club?

<p>Brenda Edwards on Monday’s ‘Loose Women’</p>

Loose Women’s Brenda Edwards breaks down in tears over son’s death

<p>Jack Butterworth and Arty Froushan in 'American Psycho'</p>

American Psycho is the grimmest musical to darken our stages in years

Traitors winner Rachel shares emotional tribute after her mum’s death

Lifestyle

<p>A stroke occurs when the flow of oxygen-carrying blood to part of the brain is interrupted by a blockage in a blood vessel or by bleeding</p>

Health & Families

New research sheds light on how stroke survivors can improve recovery

<p>I’ve been driving the Chery Tiggo 7 – a car that starts at under £25,000 and, according to one friend, looks “a bit like an Audi”</p>

Electric Vehicles

Chinese cars are on the rise – and yes, as an EV editor, I’d buy one

<p>Cortisol plays a role in times of stress</p>

Health & Families

A doctor reveals why you don’t need a cortisol test

<p>Ellie Goulding singing at her baby shower with the boyband Blue</p>

The big problem with baby showers that no one is talking about

Food Super Bowl Crispy Chicken Strips

A Super Bowl chicken tender recipe that’s sure to impress

<p>Janet Street-Porter on Loose Women</p>

Janet Street-Porter announces fifth marriage on Loose Women

<p>Both Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will soon move out of the Royal Lodge after their connections with Jeffrey Epstein were fully realised</p>

‘You’re a legend’: Key revelations on Sarah Ferguson in Epstein files

Strength training is one of the best ways to boost bone health (Alamy/PA)

Health & Families

How to keep your bones strong and healthy in midlife and beyond

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Personal finance platform Credit Karma can help you manage your money

Interested in trying CBD? Lazarus Naturals offers clarity with its pure ingredients

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Cold Plasma Plus+ Advanced Hydrating Complex is multi-tasking skincare

Only at iHerb: The exclusive California Gold Nutrition NMN

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Watch: Cher ends Grammys 2026 in chaos

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Epstein asked if he thinks he’s ‘the devil himself’

Kelly and Sharon Osbourne left in tears at Grammys tribute to Ozzy

Suspect offers to buy cops dinner after being taken down in chase

Travel

Was the trip that began Antarctica tourism 60 years ago a mistake?

The first tourists stepped ashore on the Antarctic Peninsula on January 23, 1966. Since then, the White Continent has become a bucket-list item. Ted Thornhill speaks with polar explorers and climate scientists to explore whether that landing was for better or worse

<p>American Lars-Eric Lindblad pictured here with Antarctica's first tourists. The original mission was partly to inspire people to become stewards for the planet by exposing them to one of its most awe-inspiring areas </p>

<p>Royal Caribbean's private beach club is ready to welcome guests</p>

What to expect at Royal Caribbean’s private beach club in the Bahamas

<p>Hurricane Milton Theme Parks Weather</p>

Disney warns theme park visits could drop as foreign tourists avoid US

<p>Paris's catacombs have been popular with tourists since the 18th century </p>

Underground Paris is the city at is most intriguing

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