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Presale sparks backlash across multiple countries Harry Styles’ newly announced Together, Together Tour has triggered intense backlash from fans after presale tickets were listed at prices exceeding $1,000 for standard seats. The outrage erupted just days after Styles confirmed his return to the stage with more than 50 shows across seven cities, including Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York, Melbourne, and Sydney. In the United States, Styles is performing a 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden, a decision that had already drawn criticism due to travel and accommodation costs for fans. That frustration escalated sharply once presale access…

Warrant served at Fulton County elections office The FBI served a warrant Wednesday at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operations Center in Georgia as part of a Justice Department investigation into alleged voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. According to county officials, federal agents began collecting hundreds of boxes of ballots from the facility in Union City, near Atlanta. Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory said the warrant covered all ballots from the 2020 election, with roughly 700 boxes being removed from the site. FBI personnel on scene confirmed the materials would be transported to the FBI Central Records…

Tri-fold design redefines foldable smartphones Samsung is officially bringing its most ambitious foldable device to market. The Galaxy Z TriFold becomes available in the United States starting January 30, 2026, introducing a multi-folding design that opens into a full 10-inch display. The device is aimed at users seeking both smartphone portability and tablet-level productivity in a single form factor. When folded, the Galaxy Z TriFold fits into a pocket, while unfolding twice reveals a large screen designed for multitasking, media consumption, and creative workflows. Samsung positions the device as a bridge between phone and tablet, rather than a replacement for…

Historic run snapped in tight road loss Major college basketball’s longest winning streak in more than a decade came to an end Tuesday night as No. 5 Nebraska fell 75-72 at No. 3 Michigan. The Cornhuskers saw their 24-game run snapped after going scoreless over the final 3:20, missing their last five shots in a game they led for long stretches. “To beat Michigan, you have to play almost perfect, and we had a lapse at the end,” guard Sam Hoiberg said after the loss at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. Short-handed Huskers still prove their ceiling Nebraska played…

Algorithm problems hit newly formed U.S. entity TikTok’s newly created U.S. operation is struggling out of the gate as technical problems continue to disrupt the app’s core features. Users have reported issues with the recommendation algorithm, inaccurate view counts and slow load times, fueling frustration across the platform. According to data from analytics firm Sensor Tower, uninstalls of TikTok in the United States have jumped by 150 percent compared with the previous three months. While TikTok’s U.S. daily active users have risen about 2 percent over the same period, engagement has been flat week over week, suggesting growth is stalling.…

NATO chief dismisses idea of European military independence NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has bluntly warned European leaders that the continent cannot defend itself without the United States, dismissing suggestions of strategic autonomy as unrealistic. Speaking at the European Parliament in Brussels, Rutte said Europe should “keep on dreaming” if it believes it can guarantee its own security without American support. “If anyone thinks that the European Union, or Europe as a whole, can defend itself without the U.S., keep on dreaming. You can’t. We can’t. We need each other,” Rutte told lawmakers, underscoring NATO’s continued reliance on Washington as…

Immigration shootings fuel Democratic opposition The likelihood of a partial U.S. government shutdown increased sharply on Sunday after Democratic senators warned they would block a major federal funding package unless money for the Department of Homeland Security is removed. The standoff follows the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and ICU nurse, by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis on Saturday. The incident marked the second fatal shooting by immigration officers in the city this month, intensifying criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. Democratic lawmakers said they cannot support legislation that continues to…

Hundreds of millions affected as cancellations surge A massive winter storm created severe travel disruptions across the United States on Sunday, prompting airlines to warn of widespread flight cancellations and delays at some of the nation’s busiest airports. According to the National Weather Service, snow, sleet and freezing rain threatened nearly 180 million people, more than half of the U.S. population. The storm system stretched from the southern Rocky Mountains to New England and was expected to dump between 1 and 2 feet of snow across major Northeast cities, including Washington, New York and Boston. Flight cancellations reach historic levels…

Rescue efforts ongoing after overnight disaster At least 18 people have died after a ferry carrying more than 350 passengers and crew sank in waters off the southern coast of the Philippines, authorities said. Search and rescue teams have saved 317 people, while at least 24 remain missing, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. The vessel, identified as the MV Trisha Kerstin 3, was traveling from the southern island of Mindanao to Jolo Island when it issued a distress call at around 1:50 a.m. local time on Monday. The ferry was operating as both a passenger and cargo ship. Survivors…

For Leonard Williams, the magnitude of the moment arrived somewhere between lifting Julian Love’s young son in celebration and making confetti angels on the turf at Lumen Field with his wife. After years of grinding seasons and close calls, the Seattle Seahawks are headed back to the Super Bowl. Seattle secured its place in Super Bowl LX with a dramatic 31–27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game, capping a season defined by balance, resilience and unity. For one of the league’s youngest rosters, the accomplishment resonated most strongly with its veteran leaders, many of whom…