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Arizona Worker Dies After 5-Hour Mixer Ordeal

Marcus L. Bennett January 18, 2026

At a Glance Jose Fernando Partida, 57, was trapped inside a chemical mixer at Gowan Milling LLC in Yuma, Arizona, on January 4. The machine...

George R.R. Martin writing at desk with Westeros map on wall and coffee cup nearby

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Martin Reveals Winds of Winter Struggles

Olivia M. Hartwell January 18, 2026

At a Glance George R. R. Martin says he has written about 1,100 manuscript pages of The Winds of Winter The author admits he sometimes avoids the...

Harry Styles performing with disco ball reflections on his mirror suit and neon city lights behind

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Styles Drops First Album in 4 Years

Ethan R. Coleman January 18, 2026

At a Glance Harry Styles will release Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. on March 6, 2026 The 12-track album is his first since 2022's...

Construction crew stands before renovated barn with removal truck showing furniture and countryside hills behind

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Van Sparks Andrew Exit Speculation

Ethan R. Coleman January 18, 2026

At a Glance A large white Mercedes van entered Royal Lodge on Jan. 14 at 10:30 a.m., staying nearly three hours Renovation crews were seen at Marsh...

Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg sharing warm conversation on The View with vibrant outfits and hosts visible behind them

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Oprah and Whoopi Reunite to Reflect on 40-Year Journey

Sophia A. Reynolds January 18, 2026

At a Glance Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg reunited on the January 14 episode of The View to discuss their 1985 film The Color Purple. Both...

Kyle Tucker celebrates with arms raised and Dodgers fans cheering at Dodger Stadium with confetti falling

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Dodgers Swipe Tucker for $240M Shocker

Daniel J. Whitman January 18, 2026

At a Glance Kyle Tucker signs a four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers late Thursday night The contract shatters the average annual value...

Whittier police car speeding down dark street with officer driving and suspect

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Off-Duty Deputy Shoots It Out With Car Burglar

Daniel J. Whitman January 18, 2026

At a Glance An off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy traded gunfire with a vehicle-burglary suspect in Whittier. The confrontation...

Lara Croft stands at ancient temple ruins with dual pistols and jungle backdrop showing adventure

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Sophie Turner Unveils Lara Croft Transformation

Daniel J. Whitman January 18, 2026

At a Glance First photos show Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Prime Video series Turner wears turquoise tank, black shorts,...

Military form sits on desk with redacted section and Stars and Stripes newspaper under desk lamp

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Pentagon Axes Stars and Stripes Independence

Olivia M. Hartwell January 18, 2026

At a Glance Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office announced that Stars and Stripes will drop "woke distractions" and refocus on "reporting for...

John Mellencamp relaxes on couch with kids and video game controllers showing 80s anti-work parenting style

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Mellencamp Admits He Tells His Kids to Skip Work

Amanda S. Bennett January 18, 2026

At a Glance John Mellencamp, 74, says he actively discourages his five children from working The rocker jokes he's the "only father in the world"...