Author: Emily Harper

A senior figure within the German soccer federation (DFB) has called for a discussion of whether to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup in response to actions by U.S. President Donald Trump. Oke Göttlich, an executive committee member at the DFB, said the issue should be taken up seriously and publicly rather than dismissed as unrealistic. Göttlich, who is also president of Bundesliga club St. Pauli and one of the federation’s 10 vice presidents, made the comments in an interview with the German newspaper Hamburger Morgenpost. He argued that the political environment surrounding the tournament hosts is relevant to football’s…

Citigroup is preparing for another round of job cuts expected to be announced in March, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The planned reductions would follow a recent tranche of roughly 1,000 layoffs in January 2026, the sources said. The people briefed on the plans said the next wave is likely to be disclosed after the bank completes annual bonus payments, a timing that typically reduces disruption around compensation decisions. The sources did not specify how many roles could be eliminated or which geographies would be most affected, but they said the cuts are expected to reach managing…

From Earthquakes to Orbital Debris Instruments built to detect earthquakes are now helping scientists solve a growing problem far above Earth. Seismometers, normally used to pinpoint tremors deep underground, are being repurposed to track pieces of human made objects that fall from orbit back to the planet. These objects range from small fragments to large spacecraft components, some of which can survive the descent and pose risks to people, infrastructure, or the environment. The method was developed by researchers led by Benjamin Fernando, a postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University. Fernando specializes in seismic activity not only on Earth, but…

After a year of decisions and emergency orders that have generally expanded President Donald Trump’s ability to remove leaders of “independent” federal bodies, the U.S. Supreme Court is indicating that the Federal Reserve may be treated differently. In recent months, the justices have repeatedly suggested that while presidents can dismiss some agency officials for virtually any reason, members of the Fed’s Board of Governors can be removed only “for cause,” a standard commonly understood to require misconduct, neglect of duty, or comparable malfeasance. That distinction is now under direct scrutiny in a dispute tied to Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook,…

A New Escalation Under Discussion The Trump administration is evaluating more aggressive measures aimed at forcing political change in Cuba, including the possibility of imposing a total blockade on oil imports to the island. The proposal is part of a broader internal debate over how far the United States should go to weaken Cuba’s communist government, which has been in power since the revolution that reshaped the country’s political system decades ago. According to officials familiar with the discussions, no final decision has been taken. However, a full oil blockade is among several options being examined as potential tools to…

A New Framework Reshapes Arctic Security The United States is moving toward what President Donald Trump has described as a sweeping security arrangement granting Washington total access to Greenland, including the ability to establish and expand military bases across the Arctic island. The framework, still under negotiation, is presented by the US administration as a strategic breakthrough that delivers unrestricted military presence, long-term security guarantees, and broad operational freedom at no financial cost to the United States. Under this emerging arrangement, the US would secure permanent access with no fixed end date for its military footprint. The deal is framed…

U.S. regulators are considering whether Zyn, a fast-growing nicotine pouch brand owned by Philip Morris International, can be promoted with messaging that presents it as less harmful than cigarettes for adults who already smoke. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scheduled a public, all-day meeting for Thursday, January 22, 2026, during which an independent panel of public health experts is expected to review the company’s proposal and question both agency staff and industry representatives. Government briefing materials released ahead of the meeting indicate FDA scientists are leaning toward allowing the updated advertising language, though the advisory group’s discussion is designed…

Delta Air Lines said it is monitoring winter weather expected to spread from Texas across parts of the Southeast, including the carrier’s Atlanta hub, and into the Northeast in the coming days, with forecasts calling for freezing rain, sleet, and ice accumulation. The airline said safety for customers and employees remains its top priority as it evaluates whether schedule adjustments are needed. To reduce disruption for travelers who already have bookings, Delta said it is offering added flexibility, allowing eligible customers to adjust upcoming trips with no change fees. The company urged customers who want to modify travel plans to…

Four Teams Remain, Everything on the Line The road to Super Bowl LX is down to its final four teams, with the Conference Championship games set to determine who will advance to the season’s ultimate stage. After a volatile playoff stretch filled with surprises, missed spreads, and shifting momentum, the stakes could not be higher. One win away from the Super Bowl, each remaining team now faces a matchup that will test depth, decision-making, and composure under pressure. The build-up to these games comes after a turbulent divisional round. Underdog picks failed to materialize, favorites reasserted control, and prediction records…

The End of an Era in a Mountain Town The Sundance Film Festival is preparing to take the stage in Park City for the final time, closing a long chapter in the Utah ski town where the event evolved from a modest independent showcase into one of the most influential film festivals in the world. For decades, filmmakers, critics, and audiences have crowded Main Street, turning the once quiet resort town into a global hub for cinema discovery. Park City has become inseparable from Sundance’s identity. The compact streets, pop-up theaters, and improvised venues shaped a festival culture defined by…