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Today: February 04, 2026
Today: February 04, 2026

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Japan's 'muscle girls' look to crush norms of willowy beauty

A dozen women in sports bras and tight shorts stood behind a U-shaped counter at an underground bar in a busy Tokyo neighbourhood, chiselled frames on full display

Japan's 'muscle girls' look to crush norms of willowy beauty
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A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations

Three paintings from public television legend Bob Ross have sold for over $600,000 at auction

A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
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Tribes that restored buffalo are killing some to feed people because of the shutdown

A deal to end the government shutdown is too late for about 30 bison on the Fort Peck reservation in northern Montana

Tribes that restored buffalo are killing some to feed people because of the shutdown
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Wall Street drifts around its records as AMD rallies

U.S. stocks drifted around their records in a mixed day of trading

Wall Street drifts around its records as AMD rallies
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Mount Nemrut: Where colossal stone gods guard a 2,000-year-old mystery

Mount Nemrut: Where colossal stone gods guard a 2,000-year-old mystery

Mount Nemrut: Where colossal stone gods guard a 2,000-year-old mystery
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9 pitch-perfect holiday gifts for the music lovers in your life

Shopping for a music fan is no easy task

9 pitch-perfect holiday gifts for the music lovers in your life
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Jannik Sinner seals semifinal spot at ATP Finals with win over Alexander Zverev

Defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev before his home fans

Jannik Sinner seals semifinal spot at ATP Finals with win over Alexander Zverev
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Lawmakers say Paramount Skydance 'stonewalling' probe into Trump merger approval

The top Democrats on two U.S.

Lawmakers say Paramount Skydance 'stonewalling' probe into Trump merger approval
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Evoking a Pacific Northwest past, 'Train Dreams' stirs a plaintive elegy

It’s popular in Hollywood to follow the tax credits wherever they go, but that was never going to be much of an option for “Train Dreams.”

Evoking a Pacific Northwest past, 'Train Dreams' stirs a plaintive elegy
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Adele will make her acting debut in Tom Ford’s adaptation of ‘Cry to Heaven’

Tom Ford has enlisted Adele to co-star in an adaptation of Anne Rice’s “Cry to Heaven."

Adele will make her acting debut in Tom Ford’s adaptation of ‘Cry to Heaven’
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Taylor Swift sparks sales surge for Utah jewelry brand

Taylor Swift sparks sales surge for Utah jewelry brand

Taylor Swift sparks sales surge for Utah jewelry brand
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This gift guide for movie lovers ranges from candles and pj's to books for babies and adults

If you're shopping for a movie lover, think beyond Blu-Rays and gift cards

This gift guide for movie lovers ranges from candles and pj's to books for babies and adults
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Library trades food for fines to help with food insecurity

Library trades food for fines to help with food insecurity

Library trades food for fines to help with food insecurity
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Nicolas Cage mural in South Eugene, Oregon adds color to daily life

Nicolas Cage mural in South Eugene, Oregon adds color to daily life

Nicolas Cage mural in South Eugene, Oregon adds color to daily life
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Meryl Streep reunites with Anne Hathaway in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ teaser: ‘Took you long enough’

Meryl Streep reunites with Anne Hathaway in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ teaser: ‘Took you long enough’

Meryl Streep reunites with Anne Hathaway in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ teaser: ‘Took you long enough’
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Sotheby's says a diamond brooch lost by Napoleon as his forces fled Waterloo sells for $4.4 million

A diamond brooch that French emperor Napoleon was said to have lost while fleeing from the Battle of Waterloo in the early 19th century sold for more than 3.5 million Swiss francs, or about $4.4 million, at a Geneva auction on Wednesday

Sotheby's says a diamond brooch lost by Napoleon as his forces fled Waterloo sells for $4.4 million
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Maine candidate leaves Senate race for House primary, shaking up 2 high stakes contests

The Democratic primary to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine looks different due to the decision of one candidate to drop out and join a different race with high stakes

Maine candidate leaves Senate race for House primary, shaking up 2 high stakes contests
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Kim Kardashian's Skims raises new funding at $5 billion valuation

Skims, founded by reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian along with Jens Grede, said on Wednesday it had raised $225 million in new capital, valuing the shapewear

Kim Kardashian's Skims raises new funding at $5 billion valuation
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Disney extends CFO Johnston's employment contract

Walt Disney has extended the employment contract of CFO Hugh Johnston by about two years as the media company undertakes a sweeping overhaul of its operations, with a renewed focus on its

Disney extends CFO Johnston's employment contract
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Puzzles? Sports? Birdsong? The variety of new nonfiction means there's something for everyone

Looking for the perfect book gift

Puzzles? Sports? Birdsong? The variety of new nonfiction means there's something for everyone
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Margaret Atwood reflects on literature, feminism and luck

Margaret Atwood's “Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts” offers a 600-page reflection on her personal and creative journey

Margaret Atwood reflects on literature, feminism and luck
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Balmain hires Antonin Tron, moving brand from celebrity flash to fabric-first design

Balmain has named French designer Antonin Tron as its new creative director

Balmain hires Antonin Tron, moving brand from celebrity flash to fabric-first design
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NBA confirms that the All-Star Game will feature a U.S. vs. the World format this season

The NBA has announced a new format for this season's All-Star Game, featuring a U.S. vs

NBA confirms that the All-Star Game will feature a U.S. vs. the World format this season
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KATSEYE say they receive thousands of death threats

KATSEYE say they receive thousands of death threats

KATSEYE say they receive thousands of death threats
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A tattoo artist lands in an unexpected role in Maine's Senate race

Nearly 20 years ago, Graham Platner drunkenly got a tattoo while on leave with fellow Marines in Croatia

A tattoo artist lands in an unexpected role in Maine's Senate race
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Jimmy Kimmel’s tribute to Cleto Escobedo III, his dear friend and bandleader

Jimmy Kimmel’s tribute to Cleto Escobedo III, his dear friend and bandleader

Jimmy Kimmel’s tribute to Cleto Escobedo III, his dear friend and bandleader
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In Trump-dominated media world, editing video takes on new significance — as BBC uproar shows

The job of videotape editors was once one of the least-noticed in the media world

In Trump-dominated media world, editing video takes on new significance — as BBC uproar shows
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Bad Bunny is the latest product of political rage — how pop culture became the front line of American politics

Culture wars once arose from impromptu events that struck a nerve among Americans, but they are now started by partisan agitators who introduce them to politicians and watch them take hold.

Bad Bunny is the latest product of political rage — how pop culture became the front line of American politics
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Meghan Trainor says she 'Still Don't Care' — because her new album and tour are about growth

Meghan Trainor will release her seventh studio album in April

Meghan Trainor says she 'Still Don't Care' — because her new album and tour are about growth
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Pope Leo shares his all-time favorite movies

Pope Leo shares his all-time favorite movies

Pope Leo shares his all-time favorite movies
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Ukrainians turn to tattoos to ease grief from war

When Natalia Lipei pulls up her sleeve, the 66-year-old Ukrainian pensioner reveals a colourful tattoo: a winged sword, symbolising the air-assault unit her son Viktor served in before

Ukrainians turn to tattoos to ease grief from war
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Bagpipers claim world record with AC/DC's 'It's a Long Way to the Top'

An ensemble of 374 bagpipers has claimed a new world record by playing AC/DC’s “It’s a Long Way to the Top.”

Bagpipers claim world record with AC/DC's 'It's a Long Way to the Top'
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Look of the Week: Joe Jonas and the rise of the casual tie

Look of the Week: Joe Jonas and the rise of the casual tie

Look of the Week: Joe Jonas and the rise of the casual tie
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Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud
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Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat
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Paris Jackson reveals she has a perforated septum: ‘Don’t do drugs kids’

Paris Jackson reveals she has a perforated septum: ‘Don’t do drugs kids’

Paris Jackson reveals she has a perforated septum: ‘Don’t do drugs kids’
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Global wine output subdued by climate shocks, OIV says

Global wine production rose slightly in 2025, but output remained below average for a third consecutive year as vineyards faced extreme and volatile weather,

Global wine output subdued by climate shocks, OIV says
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Gal Gadot wins Israel's Genesis Prize for her wartime support

Israeli actor Gal Gadot has been awarded Israel’s Genesis Prize in recognition of her strong support for the country at a time when many in the entertainment industry have criticized it

Gal Gadot wins Israel's Genesis Prize for her wartime support
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Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support US public television

Three original paintings by iconic television artist Bob Ross will be auctioned by Bonhams in Los Angeles on Tuesday in a sale aimed at supporting public television

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support US public television
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Strap in because ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ is bringing even more drama this season

Strap in because ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ is bringing even more drama this season

Strap in because ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ is bringing even more drama this season
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Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium
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Sally Kirkland, stage and screen star who earned an Oscar nomination in 'Anna,' dies at age 84

Sally Kirkland, a former model turned actor, has died at age 84

Sally Kirkland, stage and screen star who earned an Oscar nomination in 'Anna,' dies at age 84
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Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley died from injuries suffered in fall

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, died from blunt force injuries to the head that he suffered in a fall earlier this year

Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley died from injuries suffered in fall
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In ‘Sentimental Value,’ Stellan Skarsgård could’ve sought revenge. Instead, he could be looking at an Oscar

In ‘Sentimental Value,’ Stellan Skarsgård could’ve sought revenge. Instead, he could be looking at an Oscar

In ‘Sentimental Value,’ Stellan Skarsgård could’ve sought revenge. Instead, he could be looking at an Oscar
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Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is floating the potential for the Kansas City Chiefs to play in a covered stadium without moving to Kansas

Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium
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'Mellon Blue' diamond sells for $25.6 million at Swiss auction

A blue diamond weighing nearly 10 carats has sold at auction in Switzerland for $25.6 million including fees

'Mellon Blue' diamond sells for $25.6 million at Swiss auction
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Paramount Skydance shares rise as Ellison's bets get bolder

Paramount Skydance shares rose 8% on Tuesday in a vote of investor confidence for new CEO David Ellison's pitch on

Paramount Skydance shares rise as Ellison's bets get bolder
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Russian teenager who sang anti-Kremlin songs in street gets more jail time

By Andrew Osborn ST.

Russian teenager who sang anti-Kremlin songs in street gets more jail time
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Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power

Everyday people are improvising stopgap efforts to support their communities through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history

Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power
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There's a Gary Cole for every TV fan. Now, he's leading an 'NCIS' Veterans Day special

TV star Gary Cole is used to being recognized for appearing in “The West Wing,” “Veep” or “Office Space.”

There's a Gary Cole for every TV fan. Now, he's leading an 'NCIS' Veterans Day special
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Sydney Sweeney’s boxing movie was a bomb. Why do we keep making boxing biopics?

Sydney Sweeney’s boxing movie was a bomb. Why do we keep making boxing biopics?

Sydney Sweeney’s boxing movie was a bomb. Why do we keep making boxing biopics?
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San Francisco Opera’s ‘The Monkey King’ ready to premiere with magical Kung Fu and puppetry

The Monkey King, a beloved figure in Chinese mythology, is now the star of an opera

San Francisco Opera’s ‘The Monkey King’ ready to premiere with magical Kung Fu and puppetry
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Six ancient statues stolen from Syria's National Museum of Damascus

Six ancient statues have been stolen from the National Museum of Damascus, which is one of the Middle East's oldest cultural institutions and houses a collection showing Syria's

Six ancient statues stolen from Syria's National Museum of Damascus
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Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict

President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out a jury’s finding in a civil lawsuit that he sexually abused writer E

Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict
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Oprah Winfrey picks Ann Packer's 'Some Bright Nowhere' for book club

Ann Packer's novel “Some Bright Nowhere” is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick

Oprah Winfrey picks Ann Packer's 'Some Bright Nowhere' for book club
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Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner

Thousands of protesters in Serbia have formed a human shield around a bombed-out military complex, vowing to protect it from redevelopment

Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner
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Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day
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OpenAI used song lyrics in violation of copyright laws, German court says

OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT violated German copyright laws by reproducing lyrics from songs by best-selling musician Herbert Groenemeyer and others, a

OpenAI used song lyrics in violation of copyright laws, German court says
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India's Modi vows not to spare those behind Delhi car blast

Indian police are investigating a deadly car blast in the capital under a law used to fight "terrorism", an officer said on Tuesday, as Prime

India's Modi vows not to spare those behind Delhi car blast
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Klimt portrait in late Estée Lauder heir’s collection could fetch over $150 million at auction

Klimt portrait in late Estée Lauder heir’s collection could fetch over $150 million at auction

Klimt portrait in late Estée Lauder heir’s collection could fetch over $150 million at auction
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Forget Christmas. In Sicily, they’re already thinking of Easter

Forget Christmas. In Sicily, they’re already thinking of Easter

Forget Christmas. In Sicily, they’re already thinking of Easter
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The latest chapter of the ‘Sincaraz’ rivalry in Turin brings curtain down on year of dominance

The latest chapter of the ‘Sincaraz’ rivalry in Turin brings curtain down on year of dominance

The latest chapter of the ‘Sincaraz’ rivalry in Turin brings curtain down on year of dominance