It was a free event — our first community arts-and-crafts night where people brought their favorite cards to be decorated with stickers and jewels. Left: The decorated "top loaders"; Right: the shattered glass left behind by the robbers Courtesy of Peter DuI don’t work at this shop on top of my “real career” for the paycheck. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe people in the store the night it was robbed were an extension of the same community. In one of my favorite experiences at the Pack Bar, I once saw a father who grew up in the ’90s realize his daughter’s favorite Pokémon matched his own. He collects too many Pokémon cards, is obsessed with new gadgets, doesn’t drink enough water, and serves on the junior board of Make-a-Wish’s Metro New York chapter, where he also grants wishes.

| HOT TOPIC: White House reverses $2B cut to mental health, substance abuse grants“He’s a physical specimen,” wrestling coach Jean-Antoine Ramirez said. He entered Monroe as a 13-year-old and went out for football but couldn’t play varsity until he turned 14. “Being a kid, I came across firefighting,” Datte said. “How fast can I get into this?”He went online and looked up schools that offered classes and came across Monroe. If I perform my best, that was still a positive performance.”As for other lessons learned from wrestling, Datte said, “Always put yourself in a coachable position.

AdvertisementIndeed, there are some pretty note-worthy absentees from this year’s Oscar nominations, while there are a fair few others we were pleasantly surprised to see make their way into their categories. Here are our seven biggest snubs and surprises of the 2026 Oscar nominees…SNUBWicked: For GoodCynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda in Wicked: For Good UniversalLet’s start with the biggie, shall we? In 2025, the first Wicked movie racked up a hefty 10 Oscar nominations, including acting wins for both Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and wins in the Best Production Design and Best Costume Design categories. AdvertisementHowever, neither actor has been recognised at this year’s event – and, in fact, Wicked: For Good failed to pick up a single Oscar nomination in something of a blow for the musical sequel. Surprisingly – and, we have to say, disappointingly – this did not translate to an Oscar nomination for the young star, who will next be seen in Niki Byrne’s coming-of-age drama The Julia Set.

One joyful antidote to hyper-capitalism — and the piles of flimsy fast-fashion pieces we can now see from space — is thrift shopping. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“I don’t really buy electronics,” Ruane told us. For more thrifting tips, listen to the full episode above or wherever you get your podcasts. Life: There's Something Weird Happening With Some Trump Supporters — And It Might Piss You OffYou can also watch the full episode on YouTube. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementHave a question or need some help with something you’ve been doing wrong?

LOADING ERROR LOADINGLAUSANNE, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics sliding centre and the ice hockey stadium are almost complete but some work is still necessary so they can be delivered for the Games in 16 days’ time, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday. Milan’s Santagiulia ice hockey venue had an equally tight construction schedule. “The sliding centre. Yes, a lot,” the IOC’s Olympic Games Executive Director Christophe Dubi told a press conference. The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics sliding centre and the ice hockey stadium are almost complete but some work is still necessary so they can be delivered for the Games in 16 days' time.

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A man facing federal charges in what authorities have called the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history was deported to Ecuador late last month, bringing the case against him to a crashing halt, according to recent court filings. While it’s not unusual for someone to be deported as they face pending criminal charges, the magnitude of the crime raises questions about what unfolded. Robertson argued that the government had chosen to forgo Flores’ criminal prosecution. Federal prosecutors disagreed, indicating they were caught unawares by his removal and still hoped to bring Flores to trial — if he ever returns to the U.S. But as federal prosecutors pointed out in their motion, if convicted Flores could have still been deported after serving a lengthy sentence in prison.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers a speech at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday. Markus Schreiber/APThis was a very strident broadside by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky against European leaders he says have not done enough over the past year. “We need something to replace the old world order with, but where are the leaders to do that?” he said. But it was also designed to use the embarrassment and vertigo of the Greenland crisis to urge sedentary European leaders into real action. Zelensky was complimentary about how Trump’s snatching of Venezuela’s former president Nicolas Maduro led to him facing trial in New York.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGMichelle Obama said she would be “actively” against her husband, former president Barack Obama, running for a third term even if President Donald Trump did so. “If Trump does change the law, and runs for a third term, hypothetically, do you think your husband would consider running?” Alex Cooper asked the former first lady on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast Wednesday. And maybe a lot of people would be like, ‘Good, we don’t want him anyway.’”Despite the 22nd Amendment prohibiting presidents from seeking a third term, Trump has teased the idea via Trump 2028 merchandise. Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon has insisted the president could secure a third term. This country is constantly evolving.”AdvertisementObama, who shares two Gen Z daughters with the former president, praised the newer generation.

At the University of California and California State University, campuses were more resistant. The president of Colorado State University said it would remake its race-related programs and avoid a “gamble” in challenging Trump. The Education Department had given states until April 24 to collect certifications from every school district in the nation to confirm that all DEI efforts had been eliminated. The Trump administration is investigating UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Berkeley and Stanford, alleging they use race in admissions decisions — charges the schools deny. This month, the Trump administration filed an appeal of the decision to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE,” President Trump stated in a Jan. 11 social-media post in which he said “NO MORE OIL OR MONEY” would be going to Cuba. While the U.S. hasn’t publicly threatened to use military force in Cuba, Trump officials privately say the brazen raid that extracted Maduro should serve as an implicit threat to Havana. Washington intends to weaken the regime by choking off that oil, which has kept Cuba’s lights on, senior U.S. officials said. Instead, he looks to make deals where possible and to take advantage of opportunities as they come up, a senior Trump official said. Many Trump allies expect no less than the end of Communist rule in Cuba.

Deadly Landslide Strikes New Zealand Campsite After Record Rain Rescue teams search for missing campers and children as landslides devastate Mount Maunganui and surrounding regions following days of torrential rain. Key Points Report landslide at Mount Maunganui’s Beachside Holiday Park on January 22, 2026, trapping several people under mud and debris. Report additional landslide fatalities and missing persons on New Zealand’s North Island amid record-breaking rainfall and flooding. The teams will be operating overnight until the search is complete.” As of Thursday night, no survivors or bodies had been recovered from the Mount Maunganui rubble. The landslide at Mount Maunganui stands as a stark reminder of the power of nature and the vulnerability of even the most cherished holiday destinations.

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Los Angeles TimesLawmakers move to hold Clintons in contemptA House committee advanced resolutions Wednesday to hold former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON ― Jack Smith has no regrets about pushing criminal charges against President Donald Trump, the former special counsel told lawmakers on Thursday. ), the committee’s top Democrat, said Republicans would only make fools of themselves by attacking Smith. “Rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 presidential election, President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power,” Smith said. Smith said he’d subpoenaed the records, without notifying the lawmakers, in accordance with Justice Department policy. Because the public integrity section at the Justice Department has now changed its policy,” Jordan said.