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KEY POINT LOS ANGELES — Catherine O’Hara, the Canadian-American actor and comedian celebrated for her performances in Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek and numerous acclaimed film comedies, died Friday at the age of 71, her manager confirmed. She passed away at her home in Los Angeles on January 30, 2026. No cause of death has been … Read more
KEY POINT Melbourne, Australia Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will face each other in the men’s singles final at the 2026 Australian Open after surviving grueling five-set semifinals that tested endurance and skill. Both players are chasing historic milestones: Alcaraz aims to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, while Djokovic … Read more
KEY POINT Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested Thursday night by federal authorities in Los Angeles, according to his attorney, though officials have not publicly disclosed the reason for the arrest or confirmed whether charges have been filed. The reported arrest of Don Lemon, a high-profile American journalist and former television anchor, has drawn … Read more
KEY POINT Apple Inc. reported fiscal first-quarter 2026 earnings Tuesday, beating Wall Street estimates for a fifth straight quarter as iPhone revenue surged and services growth remained steady, easing investor concerns over rising component costs. The Cupertino-based company released results after markets closed, delivering a quarter that exceeded forecasts despite margin pressures and slower services … Read more
KEY POINT Bitcoin slid to its lowest level of the year on Thursday as global investors pulled back from risk assets, weighing a broader Wall Street selloff, shifting expectations around US monetary policy and renewed uncertainty over federal cryptocurrency legislation in Washington. Bitcoin’s latest downturn underscores how closely the digital asset market remains tied to … Read more
KEY POINT Gold prices jumped to a record above $5,500 an ounce Thursday as Asian stock markets traded unevenly after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, highlighting the metal’s appeal amid resilient US growth, higher Treasury yields and renewed volatility in emerging markets. Spot gold rallied sharply after the Federal Reserve maintained its … Read more
KEY POINT Meta Platforms Inc. reported stronger than expected fourth quarter earnings and unveiled ambitious plans to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure in 2026, sending shares higher in after hours trading. For the quarter ending December 31, Meta posted revenue of $59.9 billion, beating analyst forecasts of $58.4 billion, and reported earnings per share of … Read more
KEY POINT Redmond, Washington — Jan. 29, 2026 — Microsoft Corp. posted stronger than expected financial results for the second quarter of its fiscal year, reinforcing investor confidence in its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy despite recent market anxieties. The technology giant reported revenue of $81.27 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $80.32 billion, while earnings per … Read more
KEY POINT Millions of iPhone users worldwide are being urged to install Apple’s iOS 26.2.1 update after the company released the software in late January, positioning it as a critical stability upgrade amid ongoing security concerns, lingering bugs and slower than expected adoption of iOS 26. Apple’s iOS 26.2.1 update arrives at a sensitive moment … Read more
KEY POINT CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns have hired Todd Monken as their new head coach, sources said Wednesday, tasking the former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator with turning around a franchise that finished last in the AFC North for two consecutive seasons. Monken, 59, spent the past three seasons with the Ravens, helping quarterback Lamar … Read more
