Khamenei, 86, made no mention of the brutal tactics of Iran’s security forces in quelling the protests. More than 3,000 people have been killed in the unrest, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). The Iranian government has often blamed “foreign” agents for the deadly protests in the country, without providing evidence. “Some were killed with a force that was inhuman … completely savagely,” the Iranian leader continued. In his interview with Fox News, Iran’s foreign minister also indicated that there were no plans to hang protesters.

January 18, 2026 02:32 UTC

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN(CNN) — President Donald Trump purchased up to $2 million in Netflix and Warner Bros. “Neither President Trump nor any member of his family has any ability to direct, influence, or provide input regarding how the portfolio is invested or when investments are bought or sold. The acquisition would include Warner Bros. Discovery’s TV and movie studio, and assets like the HBO streaming service. Warner Bros. Warner Bros.

January 18, 2026 01:56 UTC

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January 18, 2026 01:30 UTC

LOADING ERROR LOADINGRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democrat Abigail Spanberger was sworn into office Saturday as Virginia’s first female governor, amid a cold drizzle outside the state Capitol after centuries of men holding the state’s top office. Advertisement“The history and the gravity of this moment are not lost on me,” Spanberger said in her address. Ghazala F. Hashmi, the first Muslim woman to serve in statewide office in the U.S., is the new lieutenant governor. But as the first woman to serve as governor, Spanberger wore all white on Saturday, a possible tribute to the women’s suffrage movement. Spanberger ran on a vow to protect Virginia’s economy from the aggressive tactics of Trump’s administration.

January 18, 2026 01:11 UTC

28 seed this January, said that it is “very difficult to be scheduling women’s matches after a potential five-set match” in her pre-tournament news conference Saturday. Women receive equal prize money, so they should play under the same conditions, including potentially playing late matches. A women’s match going long can also make a men’s match late. If the women’s match takes place first, there is a far better chance that they will stay and watch at least part of the men’s match that comes after it. Then the match doesn’t finish, and there is a whole other set, or perhaps two to play.

January 18, 2026 00:41 UTC





“He’s getting beat in Minneapolis, he’s trying to change the interest rates of the Fed, and he can’t do that,” Litman said. The president himself has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops into Minneapolis. He told Hayes that while it’s easy to issue a subpoena, “it’s a grave thing to try to defy a subpoena,” calling it “total garbage.”“So the question is, will they be able to forage in the files of Walz and Frey? That is probably their game,” Litman concluded. “It’s not as ridiculous as the rest of it, but I’m here to tell you the actual charge under 372 — a complete and utter non-starter.

January 18, 2026 00:36 UTC

Jackson (concussion) is available for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Tony East of Forbes.com reports. Jackson missed Indiana's last 13 games due to a concussion, though he'll return to action in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The big man averaged 5.0 points and 6.1 rebounds across 15.1 minutes per tilt over nine outings in December, and he'll likely compete for playing time with Tony Bradley and Micah Potter behind Jay Huff.

January 18, 2026 00:25 UTC

The El Paso County Medical Examiner confirmed an autopsy was performed but has declined further public comment. ICE also noted in its account that Lunas Campos had an extensive criminal background and identified him as a registered sex offender. The conflicting narratives have highlighted both operational questions inside Camp East Montana and broader accountability gaps when deaths occur on federal military property. Camp East Montana is a sprawling tent compound expanded rapidly in recent years as ICE capacity increased to accommodate surges in detainees. With toxicology pending and an official cause of death not yet finalized, the preliminary finding will nonetheless shape immediate investigative priorities and public debate over detention oversight, accountability and the fiscal implications of outsourcing immigration custody.

January 18, 2026 00:10 UTC

Julio Iglesias has denied allegations of sexual assault made by two former employeesFILE - Spanish singer Julio Iglesias smiles during his star unveiling ceremony at the Walk of Fame in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti, file)FILE - Spanish singer Julio Iglesias smiles during his star unveiling ceremony at the Walk of Fame in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti, file)FILE - Spanish singer Julio Iglesias smiles during his star unveiling ceremony at the Walk of Fame in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti, file)FILE - Spanish singer Julio Iglesias smiles during his star unveiling ceremony at the Walk of Fame in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti, file)MADRID -- Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias on Friday denied allegations that he sexually assaulted two former employees, calling the accusations “absolutely untrue."

January 18, 2026 00:07 UTC

Uber said the question of who covers medical costs is “not contemplated by the measure” andit expects clients would pay. The measure would tightly limit what medical expenses can be claimed and curb most damages to rates based on insurance. Uber said in a statement that nothing in the measure prevents car accident victims from securing doctors and lawyers. “It creates a situation where Uber can do what it’s doing.”The exterior of Downtown LA Law Group in Los Angeles. A new law went into effect Jan. 1 giving private citizens the right to sue an attorney for unethical practices.

January 17, 2026 23:31 UTC

The layoffs, confirmed by Meta and reported by multiple outlets, include more than 1,000 roles and the closure of several VR studios, narrowing the company’s metaverse focus. What Meta’s January 2026 Reality Labs cuts mean for AR users• Meta confirmed layoffs on Jan. 12, 2026; impact: roughly 10% of Reality Labs staff. Why this week’s Reality Labs shift hits hardware partners and startupsMeta’s decision arrives just after a year of heavy hardware promises, and the timing compresses product calendars for partners. Which industry voices are reacting to the Reality Labs cuts this week? The data that shows why Meta is pivoting from metaverse bets to AIReality Labs had ballooned after years of investment despite uneven returns; Reality Labs losses ran in the billions historically.

January 17, 2026 23:15 UTC

The plastics industry is not happy with California. But its efforts to do so have created a headache for the fossil fuel industry and plastic manufacturers. In December, a Republican congressman from Texas introduced a bill designed to preempt states — in particular, California — from imposing their own truth-in-labeling or recycling laws. “Not anymore.”Climate & Environment Very little plastic being recycled in California as state efforts falter California has hailed itself as a leader in single-use plastic reduction and legislation. Plastic and packaging companies and trade organizations such as Ameripen, Keurig, Dr Pepper, the Biodegradable Plastics Industry and the Plastics Industry Assn.

January 17, 2026 23:00 UTC

When Lives Are On The LineTruth matters more than ever.As the Trump administration escalates its immigration crackdown and lethal patterns emerge, HuffPost reporters are on the story, holding power to account. Support the journalism that documents what’s happening — and why it matters. Already a member? Log in to hide these messages.

January 17, 2026 22:59 UTC

Thousands in Denmark rally against Trump: ‘We don’t want to be Americans’President Trump said the United States will impose new tariffs on several European countries unless a deal is reached for the US to purchase Greenland. In Denmark, thousands turned out in the cities of Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg and Odense to show solidarity with the Greenlandic population.

January 17, 2026 22:58 UTC

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that multiple European countries would face a tariff on all goods sent to the United States until the U.S. secures a deal for “the Complete and Total purchase” of Greenland. “World Peace is at stake!” he wrote on Truth Social, adding that both China and Russia “want” Greenland, which is now a territory of Denmark. Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on a number of countries until the U.S. reaches a deal for control of Greenland. Getty Images/Getty CreativeThe post comes a day after Trump publicly mulled over using tariffs to punish countries that didn’t support his Greenland grab. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“I may put a tariff on countries if they don’t go along with Greenland, because we need Greenland for national security,” he said Friday at an unrelated event on rural health care.

January 17, 2026 22:55 UTC