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January 21, 2026 13:16 UTC

Michele Tafoya, a longtime sportscaster and conservative commentator, “officially announced she will run” for U.S. Senate in Minnesota. Tafoya, a veteran NFL broadcaster who has covered sports at several networks over three decades, left broadcasting in 2022 “to begin a foray into Republican politics.” She now “hosts a conservative podcast” (CNN.com, 1/20). For years, I walked the sidelines when the stakes were the highest, and that job taught me how leadership really works. I’m running for U.S. Senate to bring that experience to Washington and deliver the real results Minnesota deserves. pic.twitter.com/vDbHWpAXg9 — Michele Tafoya (@Michele_Tafoya) January 21, 2026

January 21, 2026 13:05 UTC

Meanwhile, an Iranian Kurdish separatist group in Iraq claimed Iran targeted one of its bases in a drone and missile attack that killed at least one fighter. Iran did not immediately acknowledge the attack, which would be the first foreign operation Tehran has launched since the protests started. The death toll from the protests has reached at least 4,519 people, the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that the protests had left “several thousand” people dead and blamed the United States. Comments from officials have led to fears of some of those detained being put to death in Iran, one of the world’s top executioners.

January 21, 2026 12:42 UTC

Things are going well for Ryan Odom and the Virginia Cavaliers, to say the least. Hall does a handful of things well that you’ll never see in the box score or on a graphic flashed across on TV. Besides, was the expectation when UVA secured his commitment in the summer that he would be averaging 13 points a night? In his first three years at BYU, he averaged 7.3, 9.0, and 6.8 points per game, respectively. Hall starts and plays heavily because of his ability to distribute, defend intelligently, and be in the right spots.

January 21, 2026 12:26 UTC

HuffPost spoke with experts on the practical and legal side of cybersecurity to unpack how you can keep yourself and your communications a little bit more secure. Advertisement“As far as I’m aware, there haven’t been any international treaties or any laws that have been broken due to this,” Maria Villegas Bravo, counsel for theElectronic Privacy Information Center, told HuffPost. AdvertisementPrivate citizens do have a few more protections — for example, if your private information is “leaked to the press or the community at large,” Villegas Bravo said. One thing both Klosowski and Villegas Bravo emphasize is that using and familiarizing yourself with encrypted messaging options (and their features) is something you should prioritize. “There’s not a magic bullet here, and I think that’s kind of the lesson for all of us,” Klosowski said.

January 21, 2026 12:21 UTC

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January 21, 2026 11:53 UTC

Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning...What is a traditional fourth line in hockey? Don’t tell that to the Pittsburgh Penguins, who are getting meaningful contributions from the trio of Connor Dewar, Blake Lizotte, and Noel Acciari while the team continues to bag crucial points. [Trib Live]Other housekeeping notes: The Penguins reassigned forward Joona Koppanen to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Tuesday after he was called up to the NHL on Sunday. [Trib Live]The Penguins’ penalty kill ranks fourth in the NHL (83.1%) following Monday’s win over the Kraken. [Sportsnet]Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson has apologized for comments he made regarding his team’s goaltending after a loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

January 21, 2026 11:06 UTC

https://t.co/uyV2yY5Z12 — Canderous Ordoliberal 🫥 (@butleriano) January 14, 2026A bruise is a form of internal bleeding — but not all internal bleeding results in a bruise. According to guidance by the Red Cross on treating internal bleeding injuries, symptoms are not always obvious right away:Will internal bleeding be obvious right away? 'DHS Claims That ICE Agent Who Shot Renee Good Suffered "Internal Bleeding"'. 'ICE Officer Who Fatally Shot Renee Good Suffered Internal Bleeding; Extent of Injuries Unclear'. ICE Agent Who Shot Renee Good Suffered Internal Bleeding, Officials Say - CBS News.

January 21, 2026 11:03 UTC

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January 21, 2026 10:33 UTC

CNN anchor Boris Sanchez, 40, has tied the knot with Lily Huber, 31, in a beachfront ceremony in Florida on Sunday, capping off a multi-day celebration with family and friends. Wedding festivities kicked off Thursday with a private date night, followed by an intimate family dinner on Friday at Joe’s Stone Crab. The celebrations culminated with the official ceremony at the Edition Miami Beach, attended by 135 guests. Sanchez, who has been with CNN since 2015, and Huber began dating in 2022 after meeting on a dating app and said they “instantly clicked over sushi and sake” on their first date. Sanchez was previously married to Jennifer Piekut with the pair tying the knot in 2016.

January 21, 2026 09:20 UTC

Entertainment of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: edition.cnn.comActor and comedian Russell Brand has been granted bail after being accused of two further sex offenses, including rape. The 50-year-old appeared via video link from the US for the six-minute hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday afternoon. Brand previously denied two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault in relation to alleged offenses between 1999 and 2005, involving four women. In relation to the five original charges, a trial is scheduled to begin at Southwark Crown Court later this year. Detectives began investigating allegations into Brand which came to light following reporting from the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4's Dispatches in September 2023.

January 21, 2026 09:15 UTC

Anti-Trump protesters take to the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Jan. 20, 2026. On Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of protesters walked out of school and off the job to march in downtown Los Angeles and decry President Trump’s actions during his first year back in office. The “Free America Walkout” at Los Angeles City Hall was among dozens of rallies taking place across Southern California and the nation. AdvertisementRoxanne Hoge, chair of the Republican Party of Los Angeles County, criticized the stream of local anti-Trump protests Tuesday. “Their boring, predictable tantrums are now part of the L.A. landscape, much like the dilapidated RVs and dangerous encampments that their policies result in,” Hoge told the Los Angeles Daily News.

January 21, 2026 08:43 UTC

Is China the great stabilizer at Davos? As President Trump threatens to take over Greenland and slap Europe with new tariffs, China is seizing the moment at Davos - casting itself as the world’s stable trade superpower. CNN’s Mike Valerio reports from Beijing on why more Western leaders are paying attention to China's offers.

January 21, 2026 08:30 UTC

Advertisement“The circumstances that led to this outcome are deeply misguided,” Bondi said in a social media post on X announcing Halligan’s exit. “We are living in a time when a democratically elected President’s ability to staff key law enforcement positions faces serious obstacles. “No matter all of her machinations, Ms. Halligan has no legal basis to represent to this Court that she holds the position. AdvertisementHalligan was thrust into the position amid pressure by Trump to charge Comey and James, two of his longtime perceived adversaries. In November, U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie ruled that Halligan had been illegally appointed and dismissed both cases.

January 21, 2026 08:21 UTC

Gavin Newsom, speaking at a political rally in November in Los Angeles, urged world leaders gathered in Davos, Switzerland, to stand tall against President Trump. AdvertisementHe quipped that he “should’ve brought a bunch of kneepads for all the world leaders,” a retort Newsom has become fond of leveling against those he feels are supine in their duties. Newsom called Trump a “T-Rex.”“You mate with him, or he devours you, one or the other,” Newsom said. While in Switzerland, Newsom announced Tuesday that California surpassed 2.5 million cumulative new zero-emission vehicle sales since 2010. “California didn’t reach 2.5 million zero-emission vehicles by accident — we invested in this future when others said it was impossible,” Newsom said in a statement.

January 21, 2026 08:16 UTC