NY Giants to hire former Ravens coach John Harbaugh as new head coach

The New York Giants are finalizing a deal to hire Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh their next head coach, securing the most sought-after candidate of the NFL’s latest hiring cycle. The agreement is expected to span five years and carry a total value near $100 million, positioning Harbaugh among the league’s highest-paid coaches. NFL …

U.S. forces seize sixth sanctioned Venezuela-linked oil tanker

U.S. forces seized a sixth oil tanker tied to Venezuelan oil shipments during a pre-dawn operation Thursday, continuing the Trump administration’s stepped-up enforcement campaign in the Caribbean. The vessel, Motor Tanker Veronica, was taken without incident as part of Operation Southern Spear, according to U.S. Southern Command and the Department of Homeland Security. Southern Command …

26 indicted in NCAA and Chinese basketball point-shaving scheme

Federal prosecutors have charged 26 men in a sweeping alleged point-shaving operation that authorities say compromised at least 29 college basketball games and involved players from 17 Division I programs, according to a federal indictment unsealed Thursday in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Investigators allege more than 39 current and former college players participated in …

26 indicted in NCAA and Chinese basketball point-shaving scheme

Federal prosecutors have charged 26 men in a sweeping alleged point-shaving operation that authorities say compromised at least 29 college basketball games and involved players from 17 Division I programs, according to a federal indictment unsealed Thursday in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Investigators allege more than 39 current and former college players participated in …

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel officially in the works at Netflix

A sequel to Netflix’s smash hit animated musical movie ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially in the works at Netflix, slated to premiere in 2029. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans are returning to direct the follow-up to the original film, which spawned a Top 10, chart-topping soundtrack album and sing-along events in cinemas. The voice cast …

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen set as judges for ‘Star Search’ reboot on Netflix

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen have joined Netflix’s upcoming “Star Search” reboot as judges, with Anthony Anderson serving as host of the talent competition show. The new iteration of the talent competition series will premiere on the streamer on Jan. 20, 2026, with episodes airing live Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. …

State Department halts visa processing for 75 countries starting next week

The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday that it will temporarily stop processing immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to tighten standards for who may permanently enter the United States. The announcement from the State Department was first reported by Fox News, The suspension, set …

Denmark says ‘fundamental disagreement’ over Greenland remains after meeting with Vance, Rubio

Denmark and Greenland remain firmly opposed to President Trump’s push to bring Greenland under U.S. control, despite what Danish officials described as direct but respectful talks with senior members of the Trump administration at the White House. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said Wednesday that discussions with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State …

Starting pitcher Ranger Suárez agrees to 5-year, $130 million deal with Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have signed left-handed starting pitcher Ranger Suárez to a five-year, $130 million contract. According to ESPN, the deal is fully guaranteed with no deferrals, opt-outs, or no-trade protection. Suárez, 30, arrives in Boston after spending the first eight seasons of his major-league career with the Philadelphia Phillies. A former reliever, he …

WR Adam Thielen announces retirement from NFL after 13 seasons

Veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen officially announced his retirement from professional football on Wednesday, bringing an end to his 12-season career in the NFL that began as an undrafted college receiver to a two-time Pro Bowler and one of the most productive wideouts in Minnesota Vikings history. The 35-year-old shared the news on social media, …