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NASA Begins a Practice Countdown for Its First Moonshot With Astronauts in More Than 50 Years
NASA has begun a two-day practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in 53 years
Carlos Alcaraz Becomes Youngest Man to Complete a Career Grand Slam. Is a Calendar Slam Next?
Now that he's the youngest man to win all four major singles titles, Carlos Alcaraz is fielding questions about his chances for a calendar-year Grand Slam
National
Brandi Carlile Pledges $25,000 to Support ICE Detainees in Minnesota Amid Community Crisis
Lesbian singer-songwriter and activist Brandi Carlile announced a $25,000 grant from her Looking Out Foundation to The Advocates for Human Rights in Minnesota...
Speaker Johnson Faces Tough Choices As Partial Government Shutdown Drags and Debate Over ICE Deepens
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces tough days ahead trying to pass a federal funding package and prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown
Politics
Kristen Stewart Considers Leaving US Amid Trump's Proposed Film Tariffs, Cites Inability to Work Freely
Actress and director Kristen Stewart stated she will likely depart the United States due to President Donald Trump's threats of 100% tariffs on films produced...
Johnson Says No Quick House Vote to End Partial Shutdown and Blames Democrats for Their ICE Demands
House Speaker Mike Johnson says it'll be a few days before a government funding package comes up for a vote in the House
Business
America Is Drinking More Coffee But Less of It From Starbucks
Starbucks revolutionized the United States' coffee culture
Patagonia Sues Drag Performer Pattie Gonia for Alleged Trademark Infringement Over Merchandise and Branding
Outdoor apparel company Patagonia filed a federal lawsuit against drag performer and environmental activist Pattie Gonia on January 21, 2026, alleging trademark...
Health
GLAAD Report Documents Over 1,000 Anti-LGBTQ+ Incidents in 2025, Marking Rise in Violence Against Transgender People
A new GLAAD report reveals 1,042 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents across 47 states and Washington, D.C. in 2025, a 5% increase from 2024, with over half targeting...
Pentagon Pauses Training for HIV-Positive Enlistees Amid Pending Appeals Court Ruling on Enlistment Ban
The U.S. Department of Defense has instructed officials to halt training for newly enlisted recruits who are HIV-positive, pending a federal appeals court...
