Cody Bellinger anchors Yankees’ offseason reset with five-year deal

Cody Bellinger is heading to the Bronx after the New York Yankees agreed to a five-year, $162.5 million contract with the free-agent outfielder and first baseman, according to two officials with direct knowledge of the agreement. The deal was reached Wednesday morning and is pending a successful physical, said the officials, who spoke on condition … Read more

Apple services outage disrupts App Store, Apple TV and Maps worldwide

An Apple services outage disrupted access to the App Store, Apple TV and Apple Maps for users and developers worldwide on Tuesday evening, temporarily interrupting app downloads, media streaming, navigation features and cloud-based collaboration tools, according to Apple’s system status data. KEY POINT The Apple services outage underscored how deeply integrated Apple’s online services are … Read more

Yahoo Finance Enhances Yield Reporting Metrics Amid Global Investor Scrutiny

NEW YORK — Yahoo Finance, one of the world’s leading financial data platforms, is updating its reporting methodology for forward dividend yield and related yield metrics, a move that analysts say could affect portfolio decisions, ETF allocations, and income-focused investment strategies globally. The platform announced the changes earlier this month, citing a need for greater … Read more

Trump at Davos US Will Not Use Military Force to Take Greenland, Seeks Negotiations

DAVOS, Switzerland    President Donald J. Trump reaffirmed his desire to acquire Greenland on Wednesday but said the United States will not use military force, stressing that negotiations should be the path forward. The remarks came during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting ongoing tensions with Denmark and other European allies … Read more

House burping in Germany draws global attention as Americans adopt strict ventilation habits

BERLIN. What began as a cultural shock for a US transplant in Germany is now emerging as a broader housing and lifestyle conversation on both sides of the Atlantic. The practice known as house burping, a regimented method of opening windows several times a day to exchange indoor and outdoor air, has long been treated … Read more

Rachel McAdams’ Partner Jamie Linden Attends Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony

HOLLYWOOD, California (Jan. 20, 2026)   Rachel McAdams, the Canadian actor known for Mean Girls, The Notebook, and Spotlight, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Tuesday, with longtime partner Jamie Linden joining her in a rare public appearance. The couple, who share a 7-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter, were seated together as … Read more

Trevon Diggs Released by Packers, Team Signs Two on Futures Contracts

GREEN BAY, Wis. (Jan. 20, 2026)   Trevon Diggs, the former All-Pro cornerback, has been released by the Green Bay Packers, the team announced Tuesday. At the same time, the Packers signed defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy and quarterback Kyle McCord to reserve/futures contracts to bolster offseason roster depth. The roster moves come as Green Bay … Read more

JD and Usha Vance Announce Fourth Child as Vice President Balances Office and Family Life

WASHINGTON   Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance announced that they are expecting their fourth child later this year, adding a new dimension to life inside the vice president’s residence as the administration continues its first year in office. KEY POINT The announcement that JD and Usha Vance are expecting their fourth … Read more

Bill Callahan Named Atlanta Falcons Offensive Line Coach

ATLANTA.  The Atlanta Falcons have hired Bill Callahan as their new offensive line coach, replacing Dwayne Ledford, the team announced Tuesday. Callahan, who will turn 70 in July, brings more than 25 years of NFL offensive line coaching experience and reunites with head coach Kevin Stefanski, with whom he previously worked in Cleveland. Callahan’s appointment … Read more

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide as tariff threats and global bond sell off unset investors

US stocks fell sharply Tuesday as renewed tariff threats from President Donald Trump and a global bond sell off triggered by rising yields in Japan rattled financial markets, sending investors away from riskier assets.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than seven hundred points in early trading, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite … Read more