KEY POINT Demond Wilson, the American television actor best known for portraying Lamont Sanford on NBC’s groundbreaking sitcom “Sanford and Son,” has died at age 79, his family confirmed. Wilson died Friday at his home in Palm Springs, California, after a battle with cancer, according to his son, Demond Wilson Jr., who confirmed the death … Read more
KEY POINT MELBOURNE, Australia — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka forced a deciding set against Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open women’s final on Saturday, steadying after a slow start to take the second set 6-4 and move ahead early in the third at Rod Laver Arena. The match, a rematch of the 2023 final, … Read more
KEY POINT WASHINGTON — The US Department of Justice released emails Friday showing that the Federal Bureau of Investigation compiled summaries last year of more than a dozen tips involving President Donald J. Trump and financier Jeffrey Epstein. The summaries, drawn from calls to the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center in West Virginia, reflect allegations … Read more
KEY POINT Gold and silver prices plunged sharply in US trading Friday after President Donald Trump nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as his pick for the next chair of the central bank, a move that reassured investors about the Fed’s independence, strengthened the dollar and triggered widespread profit taking across precious metals markets. … Read more
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
