U.S. forces seize sixth sanctioned Venezuela-linked oil tanker

U.S. forces seized a sixth oil tanker tied to Venezuelan oil shipments during a pre-dawn operation Thursday, continuing the Trump administration’s stepped-up enforcement campaign in the Caribbean. The vessel, Motor Tanker Veronica, was taken without incident as part of Operation Southern Spear, according to U.S. Southern Command and the Department of Homeland Security. Southern Command …

26 indicted in NCAA and Chinese basketball point-shaving scheme

Federal prosecutors have charged 26 men in a sweeping alleged point-shaving operation that authorities say compromised at least 29 college basketball games and involved players from 17 Division I programs, according to a federal indictment unsealed Thursday in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Investigators allege more than 39 current and former college players participated in …

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel officially in the works at Netflix

A sequel to Netflix’s smash hit animated musical movie ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially in the works at Netflix, slated to premiere in 2029. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans are returning to direct the follow-up to the original film, which spawned a Top 10, chart-topping soundtrack album and sing-along events in cinemas. The voice cast …

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen set as judges for ‘Star Search’ reboot on Netflix

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen have joined Netflix’s upcoming “Star Search” reboot as judges, with Anthony Anderson serving as host of the talent competition show. The new iteration of the talent competition series will premiere on the streamer on Jan. 20, 2026, with episodes airing live Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. …

State Department halts visa processing for 75 countries starting next week

The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday that it will temporarily stop processing immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to tighten standards for who may permanently enter the United States. The announcement from the State Department was first reported by Fox News, The suspension, set …

Denmark says ‘fundamental disagreement’ over Greenland remains after meeting with Vance, Rubio

Denmark and Greenland remain firmly opposed to President Trump’s push to bring Greenland under U.S. control, despite what Danish officials described as direct but respectful talks with senior members of the Trump administration at the White House. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said Wednesday that discussions with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State …

Actor Timothy Busfield appears in court, faces new sexual assault claims

Emmy Award-winning actor and director Timothy Busfield appeared in court Wednesday after turning himself in to New Mexico authorities to face multiple felony charges involving alleged sexual abuse of minors. Prosecutors are seeking to keep the 68-year-old actor in custody as the case proceeds, citing both the current charges and a newly reported allegation against …

Actor Timothy Busfield appears in court, faces new sexual assault claims

Emmy Award-winning actor and director Timothy Busfield appeared in court Wednesday after turning himself in to New Mexico authorities to face multiple felony charges involving alleged sexual abuse of minors. Prosecutors are seeking to keep the 68-year-old actor in custody as the case proceeds, citing both the current charges and a newly reported allegation against …

Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting ride-share driver

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on Monday, January 12th after allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver, according to the LAPD. NBC Los Angeles first reported the news of Sutherland’s arrest. PEOPLE say that Sutherland, 59, was arrested shortly after midnight when officers responded to the scene near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in Hollywood. According to …

Supreme court appears likely to uphold state bans regarding transgender athletes in school sports

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared inclined to uphold laws in Idaho and West Virginia that prohibit transgender girls and women from competing on female school and college sports teams, signaling another potential setback for transgender rights nationwide. A final decision is expected later this year, and could determine how far states may go in …