Thursday, Jan 16

Amanda Palmer expresses her distress over sexual assault allegations against ex-husband Neil Gaiman, prioritizing her son’s privacy amid ongoing custody proceedings.

Thursday, Jan 16

House Democrats urge AG Garland to drop charges against Trump’s co-defendants to facilitate the release of Smith's report on classified documents.

Thursday, Jan 16

Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket for the first time, reaching orbit and marking a milestone in the commercial space race against SpaceX.

Thursday, Jan 16

Gavin Newsom will raise U.S. flags for Trump's inauguration, joining GOP governors amid a flag-lowering tradition for former President Carter.

Thursday, Jan 16

Drake sues UMG for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us," alleging false narratives and threats to safety—sparking a renewed music industry debate.

Thursday, Jan 16

Colleges settle antisemitism cases before Trump's inauguration, raising concerns among Republicans over accountability and regulatory scrutiny.

Thursday, Jan 16

Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing as attorney general raises concerns about her independence from Trump and handling of political prosecutions.

Thursday, Jan 16

John Ratcliffe's CIA confirmation hearing emphasizes a stronger focus on global threats, particularly from China, while ensuring non-partisan intelligence operations.

Thursday, Jan 16

Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire agreement to halt hostilities, promising humanitarian aid, hostages' release, and potential reconstruction of Gaza.

Thursday, Jan 16

NASA monitors two basketball court-sized asteroids approaching Earth, reassuring no threat exists during their flybys on January 16 and 17, 2025.