Minnesota's governor says federal immigration raids will likely end soon after talks with Trump officials, despite lingering concerns.

Progressive Analilia Mejia narrowly won New Jersey’s Democratic primary for Congress, setting up a June rematch.

India mandates full Vande Mataram at official events, ahead of national anthem, sparking debate.

Mike Flanagan to direct new *The Mist* film adaptation for Warner Bros., based on Stephen King’s novella.

U.S. to send 200 troops to Nigeria for training, intelligence, and tech support against Islamist militants.

Jill Zarin was cut from "The Golden Life" after criticizing Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, sparking backlash over her false claims.

Brandon Ingram replaces injured Stephen Curry in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, set for February 15 in Salt Lake City.

Trump considers sending second carrier group to Middle East if Iran talks fail.

Kid Rock criticized Jay-Z’s NFL halftime show role as a political "DEI hire," promoting his alternative show that drew 5M viewers.

Khartoum shows early recovery after government regained control in 2025, with over 1.4 million returning, but economic and infrastructure challenges persist.