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Japan eyes Premier League parity by aligning calendar with Europe
2026-02-04

Japan eyes Premier League parity by aligning calendar with Europe

Japan's J. League can one day compete with England's Premier League if a calendar switch helps clubs bring in bigger transfer fees, its chairman told AFP ahead of the new season.

Lee Jun-seok says opposition election fate hinges on reform, not Han
2026-02-04

Lee Jun-seok says opposition election fate hinges on reform, not Han

Reform Party leader Lee Jun-seok said that the opposition's performance in June 3 local elections will depend on whether it carries out genuine reform

Knicks lose Hart to injury, but still win their 7th straight with ease, 132-101 over the Wizards
2026-02-04

Knicks lose Hart to injury, but still win their 7th straight with ease, 132-101 over the Wizards

Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the New York Knicks rolled to their seventh straight victory, 132-101 over the Washington Wizards. Mikal Bridges scored 23 points and Jalen Brunson added 21 for New York, although the Knicks...

2026-02-04

Vietnam Willing to Boost US Purchases, Trade Minister Says, as New Round of Tariff Talks Begins

HANOI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Vietnam ‌is ​willing to increase ‌purchases of U.S. goods, especially machinery ​and high‐tech products, its trade...

Britain’s ex-prince Andrew leaves Windsor home: BBC
2026-02-04

Britain’s ex-prince Andrew leaves Windsor home: BBC

Britain’s former prince Andrew has moved from his luxurious Windsor home to a royal estate in eastern England, the BBC reported Tuesday, as he faces renewed scrutiny over his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The ex-royal, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has come under renewed pressure to explain his appearances in the [...]The post Britain’s ex-prince Andrew leaves Windsor home: BBC appeared first on Digital Journal.

Isaiah Collier has career-high 22 assists as Jazz beat Pacers 131-122 with 7 players
2026-02-04

Isaiah Collier has career-high 22 assists as Jazz beat Pacers 131-122 with 7 players

Isaiah Collier had a career-high 22 assists and the Utah Jazz beat the Indiana Pacers 131-122 with just seven healthy players. Collier's total Tuesday night was the most in the NBA this season and the most by a Utah player...

AP News Summary at 9:30 p.m. EST
2026-02-04

AP News Summary at 9:30 p.m. EST

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

Palestinian women recount ‘journey of horror’ at Gaza’s Rafah crossing
2026-02-04

Palestinian women recount ‘journey of horror’ at Gaza’s Rafah crossing

Palestinian women tell of harrowing experience at hands of the Israeli military at reopened Rafah crossing in Gaza.

Clippers trade Harden to Cavaliers for Garland as deadline nears
2026-02-04

Clippers trade Harden to Cavaliers for Garland as deadline nears

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, US media reported on Tuesday, on a busy day of deal-making as the NBA trade deadline neared.

2026-02-04

Nuclear Talks Between US and Iran to Take Place in Oman on Friday, Axios Reports

WASHINGTON, Feb ‌3 (Reuters) - ​Nuclear talks ‌between the U.S. ​and Iran ‍are expected to ​take ​place ⁠in Oman on Friday, Axios reporter Barak...

Teen swims for hours to save family swept out to sea
2026-02-04

Teen swims for hours to save family swept out to sea

Austin Appelbee, a 13-year-old boy, swam 2.5 miles to rescue his mother and two younger siblings after their family was swept out to sea off the coast of Australia. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch has the details on the heroic rescue.

Russia's information war against Canada increasingly successful, top security official says
2026-02-04

Russia's information war against Canada increasingly successful, top security official says

Nathalie Drouin was testifying to the committee about foreign interference in Canadian federal elections following last spring's campaign

Finnish shipyards, including Canadian-owned one, building icebreakers for U.S. despite Greenland tensions
2026-02-04

Finnish shipyards, including Canadian-owned one, building icebreakers for U.S. despite Greenland tensions

Trump's desire to acquire strategically-located Greenland has now raised ‘more and more’ suspicions about the deal, says one expert on Arctic geopolitics

Import costs driving Canada food inflation, BOC research says
2026-02-04

Import costs driving Canada food inflation, BOC research says

Food prices rose by 6.2 per cent between December 2024 and December 2025, according to Statistics Canada data

NDP leadership hopefuls say workers shouldn't be fooled by Poilievre's blue-collar message
2026-02-04

NDP leadership hopefuls say workers shouldn't be fooled by Poilievre's blue-collar message

Conservatives hold a commanding lead with self-identified blue-collar voters, pollster Dan Arnold noted

Syrian security forces continue to deploy in Kurdish areas under deal with SDF
2026-02-04

Syrian security forces continue to deploy in Kurdish areas under deal with SDF

Security forces linked to Syria's Interior Ministry continued to deploy in Kurdish-majority areas in northeastern Syria, as part of an agreement between Damascus and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. On Tuesday, a convoy entered Qamishli in al-Hasakah province. Under the...

Shaquille O'Neal calls 2006 Miami Heat title his favorite, as team celebrates 20th anniversary
2026-02-04

Shaquille O'Neal calls 2006 Miami Heat title his favorite, as team celebrates 20th anniversary

Shaquille O'Neal says his favorite NBA championship is the one he won with the Miami Heat in 2006. The team celebrated their 20th anniversary this week with events on Monday and Tuesday. O'Neal explains that the pressure to win without...

The Latest: Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdown
2026-02-04

The Latest: Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdown

President Donald Trump has signed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown hours after the House passed the bill in a bipartisan vote. The measure funds most of the federal government through Sept. 30. It...

Tech stocks including Palantir help support Wall Street
2026-02-03

Tech stocks including Palantir help support Wall Street

NEW YORK (AP) — Palantir and other technology stocks are helping to support financial markets, while gold and silver bounce back from their latest sell-off. The S&P 500 rose 0.

Ethiopia PM hits out at Eritrea over atrocities in Tigray
2026-02-03

Ethiopia PM hits out at Eritrea over atrocities in Tigray

Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

2026-02-03

Red Gerard's family returns to Winter Olympics with double the support

Red Gerad’s family will return to the Winter Olympics to cheer him on. This year doubling the size of those that traveled to support him at PyeongChang. Having...

AP News Summary at 9:33 a.m. EST
2026-02-03

AP News Summary at 9:33 a.m. EST

GOP leaders labor for support ahead of key test vote on ending partial government shutdown

How to create a calming ‘nature nook’ with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton Carter
2026-02-03

How to create a calming ‘nature nook’ with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton Carter

Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don’t think you can spare the space? You don’t need a “man cave,” “she shed” or even a whole room to retreat to. Ju...

How to create a calming 'nature nook' with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton Carter
2026-02-03

How to create a calming 'nature nook' with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton Carter

Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don’t think you can spare the space?

'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers to help bring her missing mom home
2026-02-03

'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers to help bring her missing mom home

“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring her mother home. Authorities in Arizona believe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will. In a social media post, Savannah Guthrie said "raise...

Wildebeest on the Edge: Why One of Africa’s Greatest Migrations Has Collapsed by 90 %
2026-02-03

Wildebeest on the Edge: Why One of Africa’s Greatest Migrations Has Collapsed by 90 %

For generations, the movement of animals across Africa on seasonal migrations has been one of the best-known natural phenomena. Each year, thousands of...

Images of NYC mayor with Jeffrey Epstein are AI-generated. Here's how we know
2026-02-03

Images of NYC mayor with Jeffrey Epstein are AI-generated. Here's how we know

Images circulating online that show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are generated by artificial intelligence.

Trump urges House to vote quickly to end the partial government shutdown
2026-02-03

Trump urges House to vote quickly to end the partial government shutdown

President Donald Trump is imploring the House to end the partial government shutdown. But neither Republicans nor Democrats appear ready to quickly approve the federal funding package he brokered with the Senate. They want to first debate their own demands...

Images show abandoned belongings and mock police stations at a former scam center in Asia
2026-02-03

Images show abandoned belongings and mock police stations at a former scam center in Asia

In the town of O’Smach, along Cambodia’s northern border with Thailand, stands a compound of abandoned buildings that were battered by shelling during recent weeks of armed clashes.The site, now occupied by Thai troops, had served as one of Cambodia’s notorious scam centers, according to Thai officials.A six-story building, shown to journalists and international observers on Monday during a trip organized by the Thai military, is scattered with documents, equipment and personal belongings, likely abandoned in haste.“They are well-organized. They have good infrastructure and systems, and also the workflow and many, many tactics and techniques to do the scams,” said Lt. Gen. Teeranan Nandhakwang, director of the Thai army’s intelligence unit.Experts say such scam operations in Cambodia and elsewhere have cheated people around the world out of billions of dollars and tricked people from many countries to work in them under slave-like conditions.The Thai military said the...

Bill, Hillary Clinton to testify in US House Epstein probe
2026-02-03

Bill, Hillary Clinton to testify in US House Epstein probe

Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify in a US House investigation surrounding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesman for the ex-president said, heading off a potential vote to hold the couple in contempt.

2026-02-03

Accident Support Group Now: Advocating For Justice And Fair Compensation in Motor Vehicle Accidents

San Diego, CA, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the fast-paced world of today, motor vehicle accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence, often leaving victims with severe injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. In such challenging times, having a...

Pushing for trade, preparing for war: A document reveals Vietnam’s dual approach toward the US
2026-02-03

Pushing for trade, preparing for war: A document reveals Vietnam’s dual approach toward the US

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A year after Vietnam elevated its relations with Washington to the highest diplomatic level, an internal document shows its military was taking steps to prepare for a possible Am...

An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American war
2026-02-03

An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American war

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A year after Vietnam elevated its relations with Washington to the highest diplomatic level, an internal document shows its military was taking steps to prepare for a possible American “war of aggression" and considered the United...

Pushing for trade, preparing for war: A document reveals Vietnam's dual approach toward the US
2026-02-03

Pushing for trade, preparing for war: A document reveals Vietnam's dual approach toward the US

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A year after Vietnam elevated its relations with Washington to the highest diplomatic level, an internal document shows its military was taking steps to prepare for a possible American “war of aggression" and considered the United...

2026-02-03

Couples at the Westminster show bond over dogs, and each other

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show spotlights bond between people and dogs. But reaching the United States’ premier canine event also can be about another kind of love. Just ask professional dog handlers Bill and Taffe McFadden. He's a two-time...

Kelly Clarkson Just Made A Lot Of Her Viewers Very Sad
2026-02-03

Kelly Clarkson Just Made A Lot Of Her Viewers Very Sad

The talk show host posted on social media about a big change in her life.

Cotie McMahon scores 20 to lead No. 13 Mississippi women to 71-45 romp over Auburn
2026-02-03

Cotie McMahon scores 20 to lead No. 13 Mississippi women to 71-45 romp over Auburn

Cotie McMahon scored 20 points and No. 13 Mississippi rolled to a 71-45 victory over Auburn at neutral site Legacy Arena. McMahon made 7 of 13 shots, 6 of 8 free throws and grabbed seven rebounds for the host Rebels...

Son of Norway’s crown princess arrested before his trial on rape and other charges
2026-02-02

Son of Norway’s crown princess arrested before his trial on rape and other charges

The arrest comes as his mother faces renewed scrutiny over her contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.

Florida State's Gus Malzahn, who previously led Auburn and UCF, retires from coaching at age 60
2026-02-02

Florida State's Gus Malzahn, who previously led Auburn and UCF, retires from coaching at age 60

Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn is retiring from coaching. The 60-year-old Malzahn made the announcement after one season with the Seminoles. He previously served as head coach at UCF (2021-24), Auburn (2013-2020) and Arkansas State (2012). He won the...

Trump tells cities to handle riots, says ICE, Border Patrol to defend federal property
2026-02-02

Trump tells cities to handle riots, says ICE, Border Patrol to defend federal property

President Donald Trump said over the weekend the federal government, will "guard, and very powerfully so, any and all federal buildings that are being attacked by these highly paid lunatics, agitators, and insurrectionists." He said assaults on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and U.S. Border Patrol agents, as well as damage to government property or vehicles, would result in severe consequences.

British politician Peter Mandelson faces pressure to quit House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein ties
2026-02-02

British politician Peter Mandelson faces pressure to quit House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein ties

Friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has already cost Peter Mandelson the post of Britain’s ambassador to Washington. Now, Mandelson is facing demands he come clean about his relationship with the late sex offender after new revelations. Mandelson resigned from the governing...

2026-02-02

Stadium classics still rule on game day

The crowd gets loud once kickoff starts, but the real action often happens at the concession stand. Certain foods are so locked into game day ... Read moreThe post Stadium classics still rule on game day appeared first on Food...

2026-02-02

9 winter meals that spend less and make weekday dinners easier

Cold weather makes cooking feel heavier, especially when budgets are tight. This collection focuses on winter meals that cut stress and make everyday cooking feel more manageable.The post 9 winter meals that spend less and make weekday dinners easier appeared...

2026-02-02

Junior Explorers Challenge aims to spark youth interest in Canada’s mining story

The Northern Miner has partnered with Mining Matters and Alamos Gold (TSX, NYSE: AGI) to launch a new national initiative encouraging Canadian youth to explore the country’s mining heritage and...The post Junior Explorers Challenge aims to spark youth interest in Canada’s mining story appeared first on The Northern Miner.

Idiot climbs onto roof of passenger plane and refuses to come down for 10 minutes
2026-02-02

Idiot climbs onto roof of passenger plane and refuses to come down for 10 minutes

VIRAL footage shows a man standing on top of a passenger plane and taunting airport workers on the ground. His antics forced travelers to be delayed more than two hours.

Israeli police detain local officials suspected of pocketing aid sent after Oct 7 attack
2026-02-02

Israeli police detain local officials suspected of pocketing aid sent after Oct 7 attack

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli authorities on Monday detained a group of local officials and businesspeople that investigators suspect siphoned off millions in wartime aid, announcing a fraud inquiry involv...

2026-02-02

Knicks beat Lakers 112-100 to spoil LeBron James' 32nd regular-season game at Madison Square Garden

OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night to spoil LeBron James’ 32nd game...

2026-02-02

Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija becomes the first Israeli to be named an NBA All-Star

Deni Avdija’s breakout has season earned him an All-Star nod. The Portland Trail Blazers forward was named as a Western Conference reserve on Sunday night. He was...

Host Trevor Noah takes aim at Nicky Minaj, goes easy on Kendrick Lamar at Grammys
2026-02-02

Host Trevor Noah takes aim at Nicky Minaj, goes easy on Kendrick Lamar at Grammys

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trevor Noah once again roamed through the audience during his monologue to open the Grammy Awards, taking pokes at the stars while standing right next to them, but he saved his most...

China Manufacturing Gauge Shows Pickup in Activity
2026-02-02

China Manufacturing Gauge Shows Pickup in Activity

A private gauge of China’s manufacturing sector showed factories continued to expand activity in January.

Host Trevor Noah Takes Aim at Nicki Minaj, Goes Easy on Kendrick Lamar at Grammys
2026-02-02

Host Trevor Noah Takes Aim at Nicki Minaj, Goes Easy on Kendrick Lamar at Grammys

Hosting the Grammy Awards for the sixth and final time, Trevor Noah poked fun at stars but went light on politics

NH investigators seek new clues 25 years after mother, daughter go missing
2026-02-02

NH investigators seek new clues 25 years after mother, daughter go missing

Authorities in New Hampshire are asking for new leads in the unsolved disappearance of a mother and daughter who were last seen 25 years ago.Tina Sinclair and her daughter, Bethany Sinclair were last seen on the weekend of Feb. 3-4, 2001, before the pair went missing from their home in Chesterfield, according to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office. They lived at a home on Mountain Road in West Chesterfield.Over the years, extensive searches have been conducted at the home and the surrounding area, including in the Connecticut River. Still, they were never found.Tina was 34 at the time and Bethany was 15.The New Hampshire Cold Case Unit is still investigating the case, with hopes that new technology may help solve the disappearance. Investigators are also hopeful that people may decide to come forward should they know anything.“Over a quarter century, relationships change, friendships fade, and the weight of a secret can become too heavy to carry,” Senior Assistant Attorney General R. Christopher Knowles, Chief of the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit, said in a news release. “We know there are people who have information about that night in February 2001. We are asking them to finally break their silence and help bring answers to a family that has waited far too long.”The family of the Sinclairs shares the same hope that people will speak up.“The time has passed and life has moved on for so many of us,” a statement from the family said. “Tina and Bethany remain in our hearts and memories; however, there are so many unanswered questions. Where did they go on that cold February night 25 years ago. Does anyone know? Does anyone remember anything that may help us solve this cold case and end the heartache.”Anyone with any information is being urged to contact authorities at (603) 271-2663 or by email at [email protected].

2026-02-02

Aho's overtime goal lifts Hurricanes to 3-2 win over Kings

Sebastian Aho scored 1:25 into overtime to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Brandon Bussi made 11 saves to continue his...

2026-02-02

Olivia Dean wins Grammy award for best new artist

Olivia Dean won the Grammy award for best new artist. The Grammy is designed for artists who achieve “a breakthrough into the public consciousness.” Eligible...

Trump: Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July
2026-02-02

Trump: Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July

President Donald Trump said he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction.

Arctic Vision Announces Deal to Integrate MDCO Technology’s Ophthalmic Device Business to Form ...
2026-02-02

Arctic Vision Announces Deal to Integrate MDCO Technology’s Ophthalmic Device Business to Form ...

SHANGHAI, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Headquartered in Shanghai, Arctic Vision (Cayman) Limited (“Arctic Vision”), a global ophthalmic company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the innovative ophthalmic device business of MDCO Technology, a Hangzhou-based...

Artifact found in patient's rectum prompts bomb-squad call in France
2026-02-02

Artifact found in patient's rectum prompts bomb-squad call in France

Decommissioned artillery shell reportedly dated from the end of First World War

AP News Summary at 9:01 p.m. EST
2026-02-02

AP News Summary at 9:01 p.m. EST

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlash

Olivia Dean wins best new artist at the 2026 Grammys, Kendrick Lamar becomes most awarded rapper
2026-02-02

Olivia Dean wins best new artist at the 2026 Grammys, Kendrick Lamar becomes most awarded rapper

The 68th annual Grammy Awards are taking place Sunday in Los Angeles. Olivia Dean has won best new artist. Kendrick Lamar won the first televised award for best rap album. That brings him to a total of 26 career Grammys,...

Olivia Dean wins best new artist at the Grammy Awards
2026-02-02

Olivia Dean wins best new artist at the Grammy Awards

Olivia Dean wins best new artist at the Grammy Awards.

2026-02-01

A luge love story: These Olympics have a lot of meaning for Emily and Dominik Fischnaller

Olympic luge athletes Emily and Dominik Fischnaller navigated a long-distance relationship for years. They recently married after dating for about 15 years. Later...

Former Prince Andrew should testify before Congress, U.K.'s Keir Starmer says as Epstein revelations mount
2026-02-01

Former Prince Andrew should testify before Congress, U.K.'s Keir Starmer says as Epstein revelations mount

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on the former Prince Andrew to testify before Congress about his dealings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Some U.S. Olympians are speaking out after Minneapolis killings
2026-02-01

Some U.S. Olympians are speaking out after Minneapolis killings

The fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal authorities in Minneapolis last month have drawn condemnation from politicians, influencers and celebrities — and increasingly from athletes who will soon be representing the U.S. at the Olympics.Emotions have been running high in Minnesota, where the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has permeated nearly every aspect of daily life amid weeks of protest and confrontations with federal authorities, and they were on display last Sunday during a Professional Women’s Hockey League game in St. Paul as fans chanted “ICE out now.”At a postgame press conference, Minnesota Frost stars Kelly Pannek and Taylor Heise, both members of the U.S. Olympic squad, said it was important to acknowledge what was happening in their own community.“It’s obviously really heavy,” said Pannek, who appeared to be overcome with emotion. “I think people have been asking a lot of us what it’s like to represent our state and our country. I think what I’m most proud to represent is the thousands — tens of thousands — of people who show up on some of the coldest days of the year to stand and fight for what they believe in.”2026 Milan Cortina OlympicsMay 19, 20252026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina: See dates, sports, how to watch, more2026 Milan Cortina OlympicsJun 16, 2025Get to know Team USA Olympians ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics2026 Milan Cortina OlympicsJun 9, 2025How to watch the 2026 Olympics in Milan CortinaHeise added that the team has done a good job of making everyone feel welcome and safe during its games, “even though you can’t feel safe, I feel like, in this time and place here in Minnesota.”Cross-country skier Jessie Diggins also acknowledged the situation last week after her final competition before the 2026 Winter Olympics. Diggins, who won gold in 2018, wrote in an Instagram post that she hoped she was able to bring some joy to people watching and honor all those back home protecting their neighbors.“Honestly, this week was mentally and emotionally stressful for me for many different reasons, all of which were outside of sport,” Diggins wrote on Jan. 25, the day after Pretti’s killing. “Primarily, it’s been devastating following the news of what has been happening in Minnesota right now and it’s really hard feeling like I can do nothing about it.”Diggins, Pannek and Heise are three of the 24 athletes from Minnesota who will represent the U.S. at the Milan Cortina Games. But they are not the only Olympians who have spoken out.Figure skater Alysa Liu, who is from California, has been sharing posts to her Instagram Stories this week about the deaths of Pretti and Good. She also shared a post on Thursday urging people to call their representatives in Congress to oppose the current funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, the agency that oversees immigration enforcement.It’s unclear whether more Olympians will speak out on the world stage in the coming weeks, especially following news that the U.S. will send Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to Italy to assist with security.In a video that’s been viewed more than 500,000 times on TikTok and another 60,000 on Instagram, Coach Jackie J, a popular content creator who focuses on sports, urged athletes to use their platform at the Olympics to “speak up” against a government “going after its own people,” describing it as not only an opportunity but a “responsibility.”“Let everyone know that you’re not representing this government, you’re not representing what it’s doing, you’re representing the people,” she said.The International Olympic Committee noted that all athletes have the ability to express their views but that there are restrictions in place to maintain the neutrality of the Games overall.Athletes can’t make political statements during competition or official events, such as a medal ceremony or the opening or closing ceremonies. They are also not allowed to speak out inside the Olympic village. The IOC said these rules have been in place since the Tokyo Games and were made in consultation with the IOC Athletes’ Commission.The Olympics have been a venue for political expression for more than a century, with the first modern podium protest taking place in 1906 by Irish track athlete Peter O’Connor. After winning the silver medal in the long jump, O’Connor scaled the flagpole to replace a British flag with an Irish nationalist banner in protest of having to compete as a British athlete before Ireland gained its independence.The 1906 Intercalated Games were considered Olympic Games by the International Olympic Committee at the time, but the IOC no longer recognizes the event or its medals.One of the most well-known protests to Americans happened at the 1968 Summer Olympics, when Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists and bowed their heads in a Black Power salute to protest racial discrimination. Smith and Carlos, U.S. track stars, had just won first and third place in the 200-meter race.Amy Bass, a professor of sports studies at Manhattanville University in Purchase, New York, said that at first the big news was that Smith had broken a world record, but the protest made headlines only after the U.S. Olympic Committee removed their Olympic credentials following pressure from the International Olympic Committee.“Doing that sort of created a bigger spectacle than had already happened,” Bass said. “And so they kept their medals and they were sent home.”Their protest was part of a larger movement by a collective of Black athletes, the Olympic Project for Human Rights, who had threatened to boycott the Olympic Games if a set of civil rights demands were not met, according to Bass. But the group failed to find consensus, which led Smith and Carlos to the now famous moment in Mexico City.Athletes don’t leave their lived experiences or belief systems behind the moment they step into a competition, Bass said, and the platforms they’ve worked hard to build are theirs to use as they see fit.“The Olympics are inherently political, because one enters the Olympics under a flag which represents some form of nation state,” Bass said. “So there’s nothing apolitical about the Olympic Games, and there never has been. There’s nothing apolitical about sport, and there never has been.”The 1968 protest led to Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter banning demonstrations at the podium and during specific events.There are big and small ways athletes can signal their own views.Bass noted that just before the 2018 Winter Olympics, skier Lindsey Vonn told CNN that she would not visit the White House if she won a gold medal, in a statement against President Donald Trump. At the Tokyo Games a few years later, the U.S. women’s national soccer team took a knee before they took the field, a protest against racial injustice.It’s up to individual athletes to decide what role they want to play in a larger collective action, something that is a lot to consider, Bass added.“The ancient Greeks created the Olympics for this reason — to put down swords and see what peace felt like, so that if we ever achieve it, we’ll know when it arrives,” Bass said. “But the world doesn’t stop being the world just because they’re skiers on the hill.”This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.

Iran's supreme leader warns any US attack would spark 'regional war'
2026-02-01

Iran's supreme leader warns any US attack would spark 'regional war'

Iran’s supreme leader has warned that any U.S. attack would trigger a “regional war” in the Mideast.

Khartoum airport receives first scheduled flight since start of Sudan war
2026-02-01

Khartoum airport receives first scheduled flight since start of Sudan war

Celebrations as flight carries dozens of passengers from Port Sudan to Sudanese capital.

How the Fulton County raid is giving Sidney Powell an encore
2026-02-01

How the Fulton County raid is giving Sidney Powell an encore

The wild conspiracy theories of Trump's former attorney are driving the new federal probe into the "Big Lie"

Bomb cyclone leaves thousands of flights canceled, delayed
2026-02-01

Bomb cyclone leaves thousands of flights canceled, delayed

More than 1,100 flights were canceled Sunday as airports worked to recover from heavy snow, high winds and lingering power outages.

Crash results in traffic signal falling on car at Gateway and Columbia
2026-02-01

Crash results in traffic signal falling on car at Gateway and Columbia

Incident occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday, Feb. 1.

Gaza Crossing Into Egypt Will Open to Palestinians Monday, Israel Says
2026-02-01

Gaza Crossing Into Egypt Will Open to Palestinians Monday, Israel Says

Two-way traffic will be possible for the first time since the war began, though restrictions will still apply.

Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv faces winter cold
2026-02-01

Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv faces winter cold

Emergency power cuts swept across several Ukrainian cities as well as neighbouring Moldova on Saturday, officials said, amid a commitment from the Kremlin to U.S. President Donald Trump to pause strikes on Kyiv as Ukraine battles one of its bleakest winters in years.

Israel Police arrest 30-year-old for trying to light a child on fire on public transportation
2026-02-01

Israel Police arrest 30-year-old for trying to light a child on fire on public transportation

The victim, a Jerusalem resident who was on his way to school in Beitar Illit, sustained only minor injuries to his hands. A suspect has been arrested for...

Firefighters rescue horses from icy pond in Cuba, Missouri
2026-02-01

Firefighters rescue horses from icy pond in Cuba, Missouri

Braving dangerously cold conditions Monday, crews rescued two horses that had fallen through the ice.

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam
2026-02-01

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he’s the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia. The top-ranked Alcaraz dropped the first set of the Australian Open final in [...]

2026-02-01

USC holds off Rutgers' late rally, wins 78-75

Ezra Ausar scores 21 points as Southern California defeats Rutgers 78-75 on Saturday night. Rutgers never led after the opening bucket and trailed by as many as...

2026-02-01

Trump Says Fed Nominee Warsh Could Garner Democratic Support

By Trevor HunnicuttABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. ‌President ​Donald Trump said he thinks Kevin ‌Warsh, his pick to head the Federal...

2026-02-01

Mincy and George Mason knock off Saint Bonaventure 77-73

Kory Mincy scored 22 points to lead the George Mason Patriots and Jahari Long sealed the victory with a free throw with four seconds left as the Patriots took...

China executes 11 gang members linked to Myanmar scam compounds
2026-02-01

China executes 11 gang members linked to Myanmar scam compounds

The Supreme People’s Court of the People’s Republic of China announced a group execution Thursday that brought a landmark cross-border crime case to a close. The eleven ringleaders from the northern Myanmar Ming family criminal syndicate and its affiliated fraud groups have been executed. The 11 people executed had committed grave crimes against Chinese citizens, [...]The post China executes 11 gang members linked to Myanmar scam compounds appeared first on JURIST - News.

2026-02-01

Oweh's 24 points pace Kentucky in 85-77 win at No. 15 Arkansas

Otega Oweh scored 24 points and helped Kentucky to an 85-77 win over No. 15 Arkansas. Oweh scored 10 points in the final 10 minutes as the Wildcats outscored...

German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose Trump
2026-02-01

German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose Trump

(The Associated Press) -- The German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls from within to send a message to President Trump. “We believe in the unifying power of sport and the global impact that a FIFA World Cup can have, the federation said in a statement issued late Friday. “Our...

2026-02-01

Johan Munch, Matija Samar lead Oregon State over San Diego 78-76 in OT

Johan Munch scored 15 points and Matija Samar added six in overtime as Oregon State knocked off San Diego 78-76. Isaiah Sy made two free throws, Samar followed...

Hinton scores 26 as Harvard knocks off Yale 67-65
2026-02-01

Hinton scores 26 as Harvard knocks off Yale 67-65

Led by Robert Hinton's 26 points, the Harvard Crimson defeated the Yale Bulldogs 67-65 on Saturday. The Crimson are now 12-9 with the win and the Bulldogs fell to...

Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead
2026-02-01

Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead

The collapse happened Wednesday due to heavy rains at the rebel-controlled Rubaya mines. Congo is a major supplier of coltan, which contains a key component in the production of smartphones.

Key nominees for the Grammy Awards
2026-02-01

Key nominees for the Grammy Awards

Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 68th annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on Sunday in Los Angeles. Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads all nominees with nine, followed by Lady Gaga with seven, and a trio of artists tied at six — Bad Bunny, pop princess Sabrina Carpenter [...]The post Key nominees for the Grammy Awards appeared first on Digital Journal.

Li Auto Inc. January 2026 Delivery Update
2026-02-01

Li Auto Inc. January 2026 Delivery Update

BEIJING, China, Feb. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. (“Li Auto” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market, today announced that it delivered 27,668 vehicles in January 2026. As of...

Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga face off at Grammys
2026-02-01

Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga face off at Grammys

Music’s A-listers are set for Sunday’s Grammy Awards, the industry’s biggest night, with superstars Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga hoping to make history in Los Angeles. All three are angling to add to their trophy cabinets by taking home the gala’s most coveted award, Album of the Year, for the first time. Lamar, [...]The post Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga face off at Grammys appeared first on Digital Journal.

2026-02-01

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson fined $50K for actions following ejection in loss vs. Suns

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was fined $50,000 by the NBA for “aggressively pursuing, berating, and making inadvertent contact with a game official”...

Thomas scores 17, Dartmouth takes down Brown 77-70 in OT
2026-02-01

Thomas scores 17, Dartmouth takes down Brown 77-70 in OT

Led by Kareem Thomas' 17 points, the Dartmouth Big Green defeated the Brown Bears 77-70 in overtime on Saturday. The Big Green improved to 10-10 with the victory...

2026-02-01

Joseph scores 31 as Prairie View A&M beats Texas Southern 85-78

The Prairie View A&M Panthers defeated the Texas Southern Tigers 85-78 on Saturday led by Tai'Reon Joseph's 31 points. The Panthers improved to 9-13 with the win...

2026-02-01

Pennsylvania defeats Cornell 91-81

Led by Michael Zanoni's 19 points, the Pennsylvania Quakers defeated the Cornell Big Red 91-81 on Saturday. The Quakers are now 10-10 on the season, while the Big...

U.S. military warns Iran as Middle Eastern county prepares to conduct live fire drills
2026-02-01

U.S. military warns Iran as Middle Eastern county prepares to conduct live fire drills

The U.S. military has assembled a formidable force within striking distance of Iran. Meanwhile, Iran said it would be starting live fire drills in the Strait of Hormuz this weekend as tensions in the region are sky high. Haley Ott reports.

Mariners hungry for 1st World Series appearance after disappointing end to banner 2025 season
2026-02-01

Mariners hungry for 1st World Series appearance after disappointing end to banner 2025 season

The Seattle Mariners are fresh off one of their most successful seasons, when they came within one win of reaching their first World Series. Ahead of the club’s...

Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv struggles against the winter cold
2026-01-31

Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv struggles against the winter cold

Emergency power cuts swept across several Ukrainian cities as well as neighboring Moldova, officials said, following a commitment from the Kremlin to U.S. President Donald Trump to pause strikes on Kyiv as Ukraine continues to battle one of its bleakes...

Woman killed in Vermont snowmobile crash
2026-01-31

Woman killed in Vermont snowmobile crash

A Vermont woman is dead after her snowmobile struck a group of trees Saturday afternoon on a trail in Brighton.State police say they were notified around 12:55 p.m. of a snowmobile crash on VAST Trail 2001 and arrived to find a 50-year-old female operator with critical injuries. Life-saving measures were performed, and the woman was taken to North Country Hospital in Newport where she was later pronounced dead, according to police. She has since been identified as Laurie Jackson, of Proctorsville.An investigation shows Jackson was traveling north on the trail near Meadow Street when she failed to negotiate a left-hand turn, driving off trail to the right where her 2001 Skidoo Renegade hit several trees, according to police, who noted that Jackson was wearing a helmet at the time, and described the trails as groomed/fair condition.Further information was not provided Saturday.

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2026-01-31

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CHAUDHRI: Employment consequences for social media posting
2026-01-31

CHAUDHRI: Employment consequences for social media posting

Social media posts can carry consequences that far outlast the moment they were shared, so think before you post

Thousands join Danish war vets’ silent march after Trump ‘insult’
2026-01-31

Thousands join Danish war vets’ silent march after Trump ‘insult’

Between 8,000 and 10,000 people joined an emotional silent march in Copenhagen on Saturday organised by Denmark’s Veterans’ Association to protest Donald Trump’s comments downplaying the role of non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan. The association had expected well over a thousand people to take part, and Danes braved subzero temperatures en masse to support their [...]The post Thousands join Danish war vets’ silent march after Trump ‘insult’ appeared first on Digital Journal.

Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 28
2026-01-31

Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 28

Israeli air strikes killed 28 people including children in Gaza on Saturday, according to the Palestinian territory’s civil defence agency, as the military said it attacked in response to a Hamas ceasefire violation. Despite a US-brokered ceasefire entering its second phase earlier this month, violence in the Palestinian territory has continued, with both Israel and [...]The post Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 28 appeared first on Digital Journal.

Thousands join Danish war vets' silent march after Trump 'insult'
2026-01-31

Thousands join Danish war vets' silent march after Trump 'insult'

Between 8,000 and 10,000 people joined an emotional silent march in Copenhagen on Saturday organised by Denmark's Veterans' Association to protest Donald Trump's comments downplaying the role of non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan.

China Conducts Naval, Air Patrols Around Disputed South China Sea Shoal
2026-01-31

China Conducts Naval, Air Patrols Around Disputed South China Sea Shoal

Jan 31 (Reuters) - China ‌conducted ​naval and ‌air patrols around the Scarborough ​Shoal in the South China ‍Sea on Saturday, ​the China Southern...

2026-01-31

Siena earns 82-79 win over Niagara

Led by Justice Shoats' 25 points, the Siena Saints defeated the Niagara Purple Eagles 82-79 on Friday. The Saints improved to 15-7 with the victory and the Purple...