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Israeli crews target UNRWA sites in east Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces on Tuesday targeted at least two United Nations facilities, pushing forward with its crackdown against the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees tasked with delivering humanitarian services to millions of people across the region. Crews began bulldozing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency ‘s offices in Sheikh Jarrah and fired tear gas at a vocational…
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US Lenders Dip Their Toes in Crypto Mortgages
On Jan. 16, Pennsylvania-based lender Newrez announced plans to accept certain cryptocurrency holdings when considering mortgage applications. The change, which the company said will take effect in February, will apply to loans for homes, refinancing and other investment properties. For Newrez, the plan comes on the tailwinds of directions from the US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) last year. In…
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Berlin Film Festival Competition With Channing Tatum, Amy Adams
The Berlin International Film Festival unveiled its 2026 lineup on Tuesday, revealing a program sure to delight the festival’s many hardcore arthouse fans, but with little in the way of big Hollywood titles to draw in the undecided. Bar a last-minute addition, the 76th Berlinale (Feb. 12-22), will not feature any studio productions this year, something that could put a…
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Quote of the Day Today January 19: Quote of the Day by Martin Luther King Jr. from his famous ‘I have a dream’ speech: ‘Now is the time to rise from…’— Inspiring quotes to remember on MLK day
Quote of the Day: Some quotes do not simply belong to history. They breathe across decades, returning whenever societies face moments of reckoning. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, such words feel especially present, not as distant echoes but as living challenges. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at a time when segregation was law, inequality was entrenched, and hope…
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Trump’s Board of Peace has several invited leaders trying to figure out how it’ll work : NPR
Israeli soldiers take up positions during an army raid in the West Bank city of Hebron Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. Mahmoud Illean/AP hide caption toggle caption Mahmoud Illean/AP Israel has been asked to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan, an Israeli official said Monday, while France…
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9 Supplements and Medications That Are Dangerous to Mix With Alcohol
Alcohol is a substance that’s processed largely in the liver and that also affects the brain and nervous system. That combination means drinking can interfere with medications and supplements that rely on liver metabolism, alter bleeding risk, affect blood sugar, or depress breathing. 1. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is commonly used for pain and fever, but drinking alcohol—especially regularly or…
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Traffic police can’t force people to pay fines on the spot: Telangana HC
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, January 20, said the police cannot stop citizens on the road and force them to pay traffic fines, days after Chief Minister Revanth Reddy suggested that traffic fines be automatically debited from the bank accounts of the violators. Hearing two writ petitions filed by V Raghavendra Chary, a resident of Secunderabad, challenging the…
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North Carolina begins planning for $1B rural health initiative
by Jaymie Baxley, North Carolina Health news January 20, 2026 By Jaymie Baxley North Carolina health officials are beginning to sketch out plans for turning the first wave of funding from a new federal program into on-the-ground changes for rural communities that have long struggled with provider shortages, hospital closures and limited access to care. During a virtual town hall…
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Groundwater chemistry may raise children’s lead exposure risk
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: A nationwide county-level study reveals how subtle differences in groundwater chemistry may influence pipe corrosion and children’s blood lead levels, highlighting the hidden role of water treatment and infrastructure in protecting vulnerable communities. Study: Groundwater Chemistry…
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Nitin Nabin takes over as BJP president
New Delhi: Nitin Nabin was on Tuesday formally declared as the BJP national president, succeeding J P Nadda and beginning a new chapter for the party as it seeks to tighten its grip on politics in the country. K Laxman, Returning Officer for BJP organisational polls, declared the results of the organisational elections and handed over the certificate of election…
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