Art Rooney II sensed Mike Tomlin might be ready for a change. - ASSOCIATED PRESSNineteen years doing any job is a long time, let alone in the white-hot spotlight that comes with coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers.So when Tomlin walked into Rooney’s office on Tuesday and told his longtime boss he was stepping down after a largely successful run that included one Super Bowl victory, an appearance in another and 19 straight non-losing seasons, Rooney wasn't shocked. “He was pretty clear about what his intentions were,” Rooney said Wednesday as the Steelers began the process of hiring just their fourth head coach since 1969. “We had a great conversation, and I understood where he was.”

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January 15, 2026 18:31 UTC

But we’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping. And there’s no plan for executions or an execution or executions. I think the most horrifying part of this is that the Iranian people know their own enemy. They know the Iranian regime. They knew the cruelty that this regime would unleash on them, but they still went out onto the streets because as I said, they’ve got nothing to lose.”

January 15, 2026 18:08 UTC

President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland sparked a lively debate between Fox News co-hosts Jesse Watters and Jessica Tarlov. Trump’s efforts to bring Greenland under U.S. control have been met with fierce resistance from Greenlanders and European leaders. “At the request of Denmark, I have decided that France will participate in the joint exercises organized by Denmark in Greenland, Operation Arctic Endurance. Troops from Germany, the United Kingdom, Norway and Sweden will also travel to Greenland for the joint military exercises. And among Greenland’s inhabitants, there is little support for Trump’s efforts to take control of the island.

January 15, 2026 17:20 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.

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Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly had some choice words for Amy Poehler after the actress won the first ever Golden Globe for Best Podcast. During the Monday, Jan. 12, episode of “The Megyn Kelly Show,“ Kelly took aim at Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast. “Amy Poehler won. “And it’s because she really has a really, really insightful podcast, which you really feel enriched after watching. AP/Canva“Amy Poehler thought Gwyneth Paltrow was in ‘Cold Mountain,’ which she wasn’t,” she said.

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MUSICFans of Bad Bunny are “big mad” after a height requirement for the Super Bowl halftime show field team began circulating on social media. Other acts on the bill include I Prevail, Des Rocs, Autumn Kings, Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless, Hollywood Undead and Badflower. https://loudwire.com/metallica-almost-done-las-vegas-sphere-residency-deal/Jelly Roll‘s voice is going to be heard in the role of Grizz for the upcoming animated movie GOAT . TVNetflix is set to launch its first original video podcasts, featuring comedian Pete Davidson and former NFL star Michael Irvin. https://people.com/travis-kelce-jason-kelce-new-book-no-dumb-questions-see-the-cover-exclusive-11884320MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Matthew McConaughey trademarked his catchphrase, “Alright, Alright, Alright”.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday. As you know, it has been used sparingly, but it has been used by previous presidents in American history,” Leavitt said. The Insurrection Act – first passed in 1792 and tweaked in 1871 – allows the deployment of troops within the US in certain situations. Trump previously threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and send US troops in response to anti-ICE protests in Portland last fall. The last time a president invoked the law was in 1992, when California’s governor asked President George H.W.

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Activists worked to combat the relentless hostility and ignorant discrimination of LGBTQ+ people to secure their basic human rights. For LGBTQ+ individuals, human rights are not abstract ideals; they represent the ability to openly express one’s identity, build safe, lifelong relationships, and live free from violence and oppression. However, the conditions have improved in the 21st century because of new federal rulings that protect LGBTQ+ rights. Both laws clearly indicate societal progress, reflecting a growing recognition and acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights as human rights. Legislation is a significant step forward because legality tends to inform the public’s opinion on morality, and it legitimizes LGBTQ+ rights as fundamental human rights.

January 15, 2026 16:15 UTC

LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON – Not quite a full year since his return to the White House, Donald Trump has created a de facto “papers please” secret police force evocative of autocracies past, which he is now using to terrorize cities where he is unpopular, experts warn. “Trump has created his own police force,” said Jason Stanley, an American studies professor at the University of Toronto and a scholar of fascism. On Jan. 7, a 37-year-old woman was fatally shot in the face three times when ICE agents escalated a traffic dispute. Miller likewise did not respond to queries, and Trump’s White House press office, rather than respond to the questions HuffPost asked, blamed Democrats for criticizing ICE. On Monday afternoon, ICE officers ran into a South Minneapolis man’s Subaru, then demanded he show ID.

January 15, 2026 15:51 UTC

From Argentina’s neighborhood assemblies to Los Angeles County’s new Community Public Health Teams, community health workers demonstrate that empathy is not just a feeling but a structure for delivering care. The model adapts to local histories: in some countries, community health workers are volunteers; in others, they’re formal state employees. Psychological and public health research shows that empathetic societies experience stronger social cohesion, lower violence, and greater cooperation.3,4 In public health, empathy motivates action. Argentina’s community health workers are called sanitary workers, and they are regular people who volunteer for health training to serve their neighbors. “Community health worker in the Brazilian public health system” by Paulo H. Carvalho/Agência Brasília is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

January 15, 2026 15:45 UTC

LOADING ERROR LOADINGNUUK, Greenland (AP) — Troops from several European countries continued to arrive in Greenland on Thursday in a show of support for Denmark as talks between representatives of Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. highlighted “fundamental disagreement” over the future of the Arctic island. Denmark announced it would increase its military presence in Greenland on Wednesday as foreign ministers from Denmark and Greenland were preparing to meet with White House representatives in Washington. He said soldiers from several NATO countries will be in Greenland on a rotation system. But European military officials have not suggested the goal is to deter a U.S. move against the island. Maya Martinsen, 21, said it was “comforting to know that the Nordic countries are sending reinforcements” because Greenland is a part of Denmark and NATO.

January 15, 2026 15:43 UTC

Marcus Freeman has been a hot name around the NFL market, despite not taking an interview with anybody. When asked about the job opportunities in the NFL, Freeman reiterated his intention to stay with Notre Dame. Everything I want and everything I need can be achieved right here at Notre Dame," Freeman told reporters Wednesday. Head coach Marcus Freeman during the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Notre Dame and Navy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Original article source: Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman pours cold water on NFL again: 'Everything I need can be achieved right here'

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This week, the Justice Department took the extraordinary step of obtaining a search warrant for Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s home. Trump allies at the Justice Department have been “itching to do this,” a law enforcement reporter told CNN. The Justice Department alleged that the contractor accessed a top-secret intelligence report related to an unnamed foreign country. Under more ordinary circumstances, federal investigators investigating a leak of government secrets might seek a subpoena for reporters’ records. The backlash later led Obama attorney general Eric Holder to tighten Justice Department protections for reporters.

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