Dawson Garcia’s long three-pointer gives Gophers men’s basketball first Big Ten win of the season - Star Tribune

Dawson Garcia, who finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds, wouldn’t let the Gophers lose Thursday night vs. No. 20 Michigan.

Watch These UnitedHealth Price Levels as Stock Slumps After Disappointing Results - Investopedia

UnitedHealth shares tumbled Thursday after the health insurer reported fourth-quarter results below Wall Street’s expectations and issued a lackluster outlook. Monitor these key post-earnings price levels.

China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy - The Associated Press

China’s population has fallen for the third straight year, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation that is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people able to support their …

Nintendo’s new Switch 2 console to be released in 2025 - CNN

Gaming giant Nintendo revealed its newest console Thursday in a highly anticipated announcement gamers had been waiting for since rumors of its release first spread years ago.

SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster during test flight - ABC News

David Lynch, who brought surrealism into the cineplex, dies at 78 - The Washington Post

The renowned director mixed melodrama and horror in movies such as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive.” He helped trigger a TV revolution with “Twin Peaks.”

Driver in Texas migrant smuggling run that led to the deaths of 53 people pleads guilty - The Associated Press

A Texas truck driver charged in the deaths of 53 migrants inside a sweltering tractor-trailer with no air conditioning has pleaded guilty. The 2022 tragedy became the nation’s deadliest smuggling attempt across the U.S.-Mexico border. The Justice Department s…

Giuliani and Georgia election workers reach settlement in defamation case - The Washington Post

Rudy Giuliani and two Georgia election workers reached a settlement in a $148 million defamation case judgment against him.

Biden won’t enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump - The Associated Press

President Joe Biden won’t enforce a ban on the social media app TikTok that is set to take effect a day before he leaves office, a U.S. official says. That leaves TikTok's fate in the hands of President-elect Donald Trump. Congress last year in a law signed b…

Over 130 people are living in Gov. Jeff Landry's New Orleans homeless shelter. See details. - NOLA.com

Here's the latest on the homeless shelter Gov. Jeff Landry has opened in Gentilly.

Stock futures are little changed after Dow ends three-day winning run: Live updates - CNBC

The three major averages are on track for modest weekly gains.

Wendy Williams tells Don Lemon she can’t talk about ‘dementia’ diagnosis without fear of ‘being punished’ - New York Post

Wendy Williams is attempting to set the record straight.

Israel vote on Gaza ceasefire deal delayed - BBC.com

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a "loose end" was being tied up but he was confident the ceasefire would begin on Sunday as planned.

Report: Deion Sanders 'met with resistance' after asking Colorado for more NIL resources amid NFL interest - On3.com

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Cancer in young women, impact of preferential treatment, NFL playoff preview: Catch up on the day’s stories - CNN

CNN’s 5 Things PM brings you the stories you might have missed during your busy day.

Top music acts announced for FireAid, a concert to support L.A. wildfire victims - KTLA Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – The biggest names in pop, rock and country are coming together to raise funds for victims of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires and assist with the recovery. A benefit concert, FireAid, will take place on Jan. 30 on two stages, one at Intu…

Woman poisoned baby to grow online following and solicit donations, police say - The Washington Post

Australian police said the woman gave the child unauthorized medicines and posted videos of her in “immense distress and pain” to obtain tens of thousands of dollars.

Marco solo: Trump could end Day 1 with a one-man Cabinet - POLITICO

Only Rubio appears to be on track for a Jan. 20 confirmation.

Journalists berate Blinken over Gaza policy at his final press conference - Reuters

Several journalists who are outspoken critics of U.S. support for Israel loudly lambasted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken over the war in Gaza on Thursday, repeatedly interrupting his final press conference as he sought to defend his handling of the 15…

Personal injury powerhouse Parker Waichman goes after alcohol industry over cancer - OregonLive

Possible class-action suit is motivated by Surgeon General’s cancer advisory.

NASA’s Hubble Traces Hidden History of Andromeda Galaxy - Science@NASA

In the years following the launch of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have tallied over 1 trillion galaxies in the universe. But only one galaxy stands out as the most important nearby stellar island to our Milky Way — the magnificent Andromeda gala…

Here’s a look at almost every Galaxy S25 color Samsung plans on releasing - 9to5Google

The Galaxy S25 is going to come in a few colors for each device. The less expensive Galaxy S24 and...

UK leader Starmer signs ‘100-year partnership’ agreement with Ukraine during trip to Kyiv - The Associated Press

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a 100-year partnership agreement. It's part of a European show of support to continue helping Ukraine prevail in its nearly three-year war with Russia. The announcement o…

Learner Tien beats Daniil Medvedev and is the youngest US man in Australia's 3rd round since Sampras - The Associated Press

Learner Tien has become the youngest American man to reach the Australian Open’s third round since Pete Sampras in 1990. Tien is a 19-year-old qualifier from California who upset fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (8), 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) in a match t…

Novo Nordisk, other firms meet Danish PM to discuss Trump tariff threats - Reuters

Danish businesses are concerned about a possible trade conflict with the United States over Greenland, a major lobby group said on Thursday after business leaders, including CEO of obesity drugmaker Novo Nordisk, met with the government.

Two lunar landers are on the way to the Moon after SpaceX’s double moonshot - Ars Technica

The landers were developed by Texas-based Firefly Aerospace and a Japanese startup named ispace.

UK Announces Probes Into Child Rape Gangs After Musk Pressure - Bloomberg

UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced a series of local probes into so-called child grooming gangs just weeks after the billionaire Elon Musk ramped up pressure on the government to hold a national inquiry into the decades-old issue.

As bird flu affects more people and animals, CDC urges faster testing - The Washington Post

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hospitals treating people for the flu should test them for avian influenza within 24 hours.

2025 NFL Divisional Round odds, spread, line: Ravens vs. Bills picks, predictions from expert on 53-27 roll - CBS Sports

SportsLine's Mike Tierney just revealed his Baltimore vs. Buffalo expert picks for Sunday's NFL Divisional Round matchup during the 2025 NFL playoffs

I’m officially now worried I’ll play nothing but Civilization 7 for the rest of the year - Video Games Chronicle

Sid Meier’s armchair dictator simulator is back, with treats for new players and one-more-turn veterans…

NASA's stuck astronaut steps out on a spacewalk after 7 months in orbit - ABC News

One of NASA's two stuck astronauts is getting a change of scenery

Johnson removes Republican chair of House Intelligence Committee - CNN

House Speaker Mike Johnson has removed Republican Rep. Mike Turner as chair of the House Intelligence Committee for the 119th Congress.

Eating Processed Red Meat Could Raise Your Dementia Risk by 13% - Healthline

Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, and poor diet is considered a risk factor. A new study found that eating processed red meat is associated with a 13% higher risk of dementia and cognitive decline.