Recovery of 5 more bodies from Karachi shopping plaza fire
Recovery of 5 more bodies from Karachi shopping plaza fire - CNA
The death toll from the Karachi fire reaches 28, with dozens of people still missing.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/pakistan-fire-karachi-death-missing-5871676
Retail startup Another raises a $2.5M seed to help sell excess inventory
Retail startup Another raises a $2.5M seed to help sell excess inventory | TechCrunch
Another raises a $2.5 million seed round led by Anthemis FIL and Westbound to help retailers with off-channel inventory.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/retail-startup-another-raises-a-2-5m-seed-to-help-sell-excess-inventory/
ICE becomes one of the most-blocked accounts on Bluesky after its verification
ICE becomes one of the most-blocked accounts on Bluesky after its verification | TechCrunch
ICE has been verified on Bluesky, and quickly becomes one of the top most-blocked accounts.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/ice-becomes-one-of-the-most-blocked-accounts-on-bluesky-after-its-verification/
China tells Davos forum it never pursued trade surplus, vows to import more
China tells Davos forum it never pursued trade surplus, vows to import more - CNA
At the World Economic Forum, China's Vice Premier said they are willing to "be the world's market".
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/china-trade-davos-wef-lifeng-switzerland-5871521
These men can hit Trump where it hurts. Do they have the courage?
These men can hit Trump where it hurts. Do they have the courage? - Raw Story
On Monday, as more than 3,000 ICE and Border Patrol agents — possibly joined by 1,500 active duty military, as Donald Trump threatened — patrol Minneapolis, hundreds of global CEOs and titans of finance and more than 60 prime ministers and presidents gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the annual co..
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-davos-2674910170/
Grubhub parent acquires restaurant rewards startup Claim
Grubhub parent acquires restaurant rewards startup Claim | TechCrunch
The acquisition will give restaurants on Grubhub access to Claim’s customer acquisition and retention tools, while Grubhub diners can receive rewards.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/grubhub-parent-acquires-restaurant-rewards-startup-claim/
One of the first alternative app stores in the EU is shutting down
One of the first alternative app stores in the EU is shutting down | TechCrunch
Setapp Mobile, one of the first alternative app stores in the EU, is shutting down next month, citing Apple's ever-changing terms.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/one-of-the-first-alternative-app-stores-in-the-eu-is-shutting-down/
Eat App wants a bite of India’s restaurant reservation business with an aquistion and Swiggy partnership
Eat App wants a bite of India's restaurant reservation business with an aquistion and Swiggy partnership | TechCrunch
Eat App is making India its central focus to market its reservation and dine-in growth suite
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/eat-app-wants-a-bite-of-indias-restaurant-reservation-business-with-an-aquistion-and-swiggy-partnership/
Humans&, a ‘human-centric’ AI startup founded by Anthropic, xAI, Google alums, raised $480M seed round
Humans&, a 'human-centric' AI startup founded by Anthropic, xAI, Google alums, raised $480M seed round | TechCrunch
Humans&, a startup that believes AI should empower people, not replace them, has reportedly raised a $480 million seed round at a $4.48 billion valuation.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/humans-a-human-centric-ai-startup-founded-by-anthropic-xai-google-alums-raised-480m-seed-round/
SpaceX didn’t properly inspect crane before collapse at Starbase, OSHA says
SpaceX didn't properly inspect crane before collapse at Starbase, OSHA says | TechCrunch
The federal safety agency has hit SpaceX with a $115,850 fine after finding seven "serious" violations during its investigation.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/spacex-didnt-properly-inspect-crane-before-collapse-at-starbase-osha-says/
Newsom rips Trump groveling at Davos: 'Should have brought knee pads for world leaders'
Newsom rips Trump groveling at Davos: 'Should have brought knee pads for world leaders' - Raw Story
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) lashed out at world leaders who were groveling to President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos.During a Tuesday interview with Sky News, Newsom faced a question about how world leaders should handle Trump's effort to acquire Greenland."Yeah, it'..
https://www.rawstory.com/newsom-trump-2674912311/
Netflix is rolling out a live voting feature
Netflix is rolling out a live voting feature | TechCrunch
Netflix said it the feature will be available globally and it will tally votes in real-time
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/netflix-is-rolling-out-a-live-voting-feature/
🤔 Big questions on Bills' coaching change
Why did the Bills fire coach Sean McDermott, and what's next? - ESPN
After playoff ouster, Bills fire Sean McDermott: Here's what we know.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47660627/why-did-bills-fire-coach-sean-mcdermott-next
Sharks roll as goalies engage in rare fisticuffs
Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky, San Jose's Alex Nedeljkovic trade punches - ESPN
A goalie fight broke out with 14 minutes left in a game Monday night between the Panthers and Sharks that had become increasingly chippy with post-whistle pushing and shoving.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/47665658/florida-sergei-bobrovsky-san-jose-alex-nedeljkovic-trade-punches
Knicks showered with boos in 'embarrassing' loss
Fans give Knicks earful as struggles continue vs. Mavericks - ESPN
The Knicks have gone from NBA Cup champions to not even being able to rule out the play-in tournament thanks to a January freefall that saw them lose for the ninth time in 11 games with their 114-97 defeat to the Mavericks.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47665479/fans-give-knicks-earful-struggles-continue-vs-mavericks
Self hospitalized out of caution, not with Kansas
Kansas: Bill Self hospitalized, does not travel with team - ESPN
Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self was hospitalized Monday out of caution and did not travel with the team to Colorado, the school announced.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47665859/kansas-bill-self-hospitalized-does-not-travel-team
Sources: Mendoza's brother to transfer from IU
Sources: Indiana's Alberto Mendoza to enter transfer portal - ESPN
Indiana backup quarterback Alberto Mendoza entered the NCAA transfer portal Tuesday, sources told ESPN.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47670854/sources-indiana-alberto-mendoza-enter-transfer-portal
Sources: Warriors' Butler tears ACL, ending season
Sources: Warriors' Jimmy Butler tears ACL, ending season - ESPN
Jimmy Butler had to be helped from the Warriors' win against the Heat after landing awkwardly.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47667747/warriors-jimmy-butler-helped-knee-injury-vs-heat
Sources: Titans finalizing deal to make Saleh coach
Sources: Titans finalizing deal to make Robert Saleh coach - ESPN
Robert Saleh is set to become the next coach of the Titans, with sources telling ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday night that the sides are finalizing a deal.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47667622/sources-titans-finalizing-deal-make-robert-saleh-coach
Miami's Beck: Game-sealing INT, loss 'really hurts'
Carson Beck shoulders blame after interception seals Miami's loss - ESPN
Quarterback Carson Beck shouldered the blame after a late miscommunication resulted in an interception and the end of Miami's magical season.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47668566/carson-beck-blame-interception-miami-loss-cfp-title-game
Hoosiers cap perfect season, win 1st national title
Mendoza, Hoosiers cap perfect season, win first national title - ESPN
Indiana completed an undefeated season and won its first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in College Football Playoff final Monday night.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47667168/mendoza-hoosiers-cap-perfect-season-win-first-national-title
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Sizing up the top contenders for next season
College football Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2026 season - ESPN
Who will raise the national championship trophy this time next year? We break down the teams to watch.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47610677/college-football-way-too-early-top-25-2026-season
Wall Street set to fall as US-Greenland standoff knocks sentiment
Wall Street set to fall as US-Greenland standoff knocks sentiment - CNA
Wall Street's main indexes were set to open sharply lower on Tuesday (Jan 20), as investors were spooked by renewed tariff threats from President Donald Trump against Europe over control of Greenland.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/wall-street-set-fall-us-greenland-standoff-knocks-sentiment-5871296
Netflix revises offer to pay all cash for Warner Bros to stave off Paramount
Netflix revises offer to pay all cash for Warner Bros to stave off Paramount | TechCrunch
However, the streaming giant is still offering the same $27.75 the companies had agreed on for WBD's movie studio and streaming assets, and the deal continues to value the company at $82.7 billion.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/netflix-revises-offer-to-pay-all-cash-for-warner-bros-to-stave-off-paramount/
Indian vibe-coding startup Emergent raises $70M at $300M valuation from SoftBank, Khosla Ventures
Indian vibe-coding startup Emergent raises $70M at $300M valuation from SoftBank, Khosla Ventures | TechCrunch
The funding comes as the startup claims it has scaled ARR to $50 million, and is targeting $100 million by April 2026.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/indian-vibe-coding-startup-emergent-raises-70m-at-300m-valuation-from-softbank-khosla-ventures/
Trump admits 'bad information' led to tariff meltdown against key US allies: report
Trump admits 'bad information' led to tariff meltdown against key US allies: report - Raw Story
Donald Trump acknowledged to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a weekend phone call that he didn't know what he was talking about when he reacted to a report on NATO military deployments to Greenland.According to CNN, Trump had threatened new tariffs on U.S. allies based on the belief t..
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-greenland-2674911760/
Israel demolishes buildings in UN Palestinian agency's East Jerusalem compound
Israel demolishes buildings in UN Palestinian agency's East Jerusalem compound - CNA
JERUSALEM: Israel demolished structures inside the UN Palestinian refugee agency's East Jerusalem compound on Tuesday (Jan 20) after seizing the site last year, in an act condemned by the agency as a violation of international law.Surrounded by Israeli forces, bulldozers razed severa
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-demolishes-buildings-in-un-palestinian-agencys-east-jerusalem-compound-5870601
The Long Arc Of American Power
The Long Arc Of American Power – The Cipher Brief
A look at how U.S. power was built, how history shaped American interventionism, and why today’s foreign policy reflects a sharp break from the past.
https://www.thecipherbrief.com/the-long-arc-of-american-power
Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on Greenland
Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on Greenland - CNA
US President Donald Trump's ambition - spelled out in social media posts and mock-up AI images - to wrest sovereignty over Greenland from fellow NATO member Denmark has threatened to blow apart the alliance that has underpinned Western security for decades.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-vows-no-going-back-greenland-leaked-texts-ai-mock-ups-5871051
EU vows 'unflinching' response to Trump's Greenland gambit
EU vows 'unflinching' response to Trump's Greenland gambit - CNA
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on European countries for opposing his takeover of Greenland.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/eu-chief-vows-unflinching-response-donald-trump-greenland-gambit-5870781
