Broncos seize control in AFC Championship game against Patriots after mistake-filled first half

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham throws a pass under pressure against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship game at Empower Field at Mile High.

KEY POINT DENVER — The Denver Broncos and New England Patriots delivered a bruising, error filled opening half in the AFC Championship game on Sunday night, with Denver taking a narrow edge into halftime after defensive pressure and missed opportunities defined the opening 30 minutes at Empower Field at Mile High. The game, featuring young … Read more

Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham Draws Attention With Cowboy Hat Ahead of AFC Championship

Jarrett Stidham, Denver Broncos quarterback, walking onto the field wearing a cowboy hat before the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots

KEY POINT DENVER (Jan. 25, 2026)   Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham grabbed headlines Sunday as he arrived for the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots wearing a cowboy hat and a broad smile.  Stidham, who steps in as the starting quarterback following Bo Nix’s season-ending ankle injury, became an immediate focal point … Read more

Tornado Watch Issued for Southwest Georgia as Winter Weather Persists in Central Counties

Snow-covered bridge in central Georgia with an ice warning sign and cars driving cautiously.

KEY POINT COLUMBUS, Ga.  The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for portions of Southwest and Middle Georgia through 7 p.m.  Eastern Standard Time Sunday, amid conditions favorable for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, officials said.  The alert affects several counties while a separate winter weather advisory remains in effect across central … Read more

Winter storm emergency declarations expand across US as ice and heavy snow disrupt power, travel and public services

Severe winter storm blankets United States with heavy snow and ice as multiple states declare emergencies

KEY POINT A powerful winter storm sweeping across the United States has triggered emergency declarations in at least twenty four states and Washington, D.C., as heavy snow, widespread ice and prolonged cold temperatures disrupt electricity, transportation and daily life for millions of people, according to state officials and federal forecasters. The winter storm, which intensified … Read more

Winter Storm Warning: Pittsburgh Faces Up to 15 Inches of Snow

“Heavy winter storm hitting Pittsburgh with snow-covered streets, cars buried in snow, and snow plows clearing the roads under a cloudy sky”

KEY POINT PITTSBURGH (Jan. 25, 2026)  A major winter storm slammed Pittsburgh overnight Sunday, bringing heavy snow and icy conditions that disrupted travel, forced flight cancellations, and prompted emergency crews to mobilize across the region.  Authorities warn that snowfall could reach up to 15 inches in some areas before the storm subsides Monday. Snow began … Read more

TikTok down: Widespread app glitches disrupt access and content discovery worldwide

Smartphone showing TikTok error screen with loading circle and Downdetector outage chart in background

KEY POINT TikTok, the globally popular short-form video platform owned by ByteDance, experienced a widespread outage on.  Tuesday, disrupting access for millions of users across multiple regions, according to real time monitoring services and user reports.  The disruption affected core features including video loading, comments and the For You page, leaving many users unable to … Read more

TikTok US joint venture secures platform’s future as app posts strong growth despite political scrutiny

A smartphone displaying the TikTok app in front of the US Capitol with US. and Chinese flags, alongside shoppers using Temu and Shein in an American retail setting.

KEY POINT TikTok will continue operating in the United States under a newly announced joint venture, easing years of uncertainty over a potential ban, even as the short video platform recorded one of its strongest years of growth in 2025 amid heightened national security scrutiny, trade restrictions and political pressure. The creation of a TikTok … Read more

Yu Darvish Contemplating Retirement Amid Elbow Rehab, Contract Uncertainty

Yu Darvish pitching for San Diego Padres while recovering from elbow injury, contemplating retirement.

KEY POINT San Diego Padres right hander Yu Darvish is contemplating retirement while continuing rehabilitation on his injured elbow, according to statements released Friday by his agent and the pitcher himself. Reports that.  Darvish had already decided to retire were disputed, underscoring uncertainty around the future of the longtime major leaguer and his contract status … Read more

Google investigates Gmail not filtering emails as inboxes flood and spam warnings increase

KEY POINT Google said Saturday it is working to resolve a Gmail disruption that has caused widespread inbox clutter, delayed message delivery and unexpected spam warnings. As users across multiple regions reported that Gmail not filtering emails properly led promotional and update messages to appear in their primary inbox. The disruption has affected Gmail users … Read more