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- Winter storm triggers worst U.S. flight-cancellation day since the pandemic, officials say
on January 26, 2026A sweeping U.S. winter storm of snow and ice delivered the worst single day of flight cancellations since the Covid-19 pandemic, grounding more than 11,000 flights and triggering roughly 17,000 delays on Sunday, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The disruption, hitting during a high-volume weekend travel window, strained airlines, […]
- Brazil remains world leader in killings of trans people despite drop in 2025, rights groups say
on January 26, 2026Brazil again topped the global ranking for killings of trans and travesti people despite a year-on-year decline in recorded murders, according to a new annual dossier released on Monday by the National Association of Travestis and Transsexuals (Antra). The report counted 80 killings in 2025, down from 122 in 2024 — a drop of about 34% that still leaves […]
- Global opposition to U.S. policy gains momentum after Davos confrontations
on January 26, 2026Global opposition to United States foreign and trade policies has intensified in the wake of sharp confrontations at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026, with leaders from Europe, Asia, and Latin America pushing back against unilateral U.S. initiatives, including strategic pressure tactics.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary praises Milei and defends U.S. currency swap as bilateral alignment deepens
on January 26, 2026U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Argentine President Javier Milei and defended the currency swap deal between the two countries, offering a mix of political and financial backing that the Trump administration frames as part of its broader Latin America strategy.
- U.S. Air Force C-40 landing in Ushuaia fuels scrutiny of Argentina’s southern agenda
on January 26, 2026A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-40 Clipper landed around midday Sunday at Ushuaia’s international airport — officially named “Ushuaia–‘Malvinas’ Argentinas” — an unusual arrival that drew immediate attention from local media and political observers in Tierra del Fuego.
- Minneapolis shooting during federal immigration raid triggers U.S. nationwide backlash
on January 26, 2026Protesters returned to the streets of Minneapolis demanding accountability after Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive-care nurse and U.S. citizen, was shot dead during a federal immigration enforcement operation. Multiple videos of the incident are now central to official reviews, as the episode triggers a fresh political clash between Minnesota Governor […]
- Venezuela releases “at least 80” political prisoners as families wait outside jails
on January 26, 2026Venezuela freed “at least 80” political prisoners on Sunday across multiple detention facilities, according to a preliminary count by rights group Foro Penal, in a slow-moving release process that has left relatives camping outside prisons while awaiting official confirmation.
- SEC Whistleblower Attorneys: SEC Whistleblower Advocates' Screening Tool Helps Evaluate Cases Early
on January 26, 2026SEC whistleblower advocates' eligibility calculator helps screen cases before filing.
- Messaging Etiquette: 6 Practical Tips from Romanceast
on January 26, 2026Romanceast messaging is where romantic interactions might begin, which is why etiquette plays a central role in how connections develop over time. On a comm platform centered around written communication, messages carry more meaning than many users expect.
- Jude Bellingham’s Box Arrivals and Real Madrid’s New Goal-Scoring Patterns
on January 26, 2026Since moving to Real Madrid, Jude Bellingham has been scoring in areas that very few defenders typically check. As Bellingham has shown himself to be a threat consistently with late runs into the box, he has provided crucial goals for Madrid and is altering the manner in which Madrid scores on their opportunities. What we are seeing from Bellingham is far […]