Ohio State and Iowa: Rivalry Status Report Across Football and Basketball USA, January 25, 2026 – The athletic rivalry between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Iowa Hawkeyes spans multiple sports, with recent history defined by conference dominance in football and competitive battles in basketball. As both programs navigate the 2026 offseason and the heart

Federal Holiday Guide: What’s Open and Closed in the U.S. USA, January 25, 2026 – With the recent observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents Day on the horizon, understanding what services and businesses operate on a federal holiday is key for planning errands, travel, and financial transactions. While the specific date changes,

Chicago Man Acquitted in Alleged Plot Against Border Patrol Commander; Bovino at Center of Minneapolis Clash CHICAGO, January 25, 2026 – A federal jury on Thursday found a Chicago man not guilty of soliciting the murder of a top Border Patrol commander, delivering a verdict in the first criminal trial to stem from a contentious

Sam Hauser’s January Surge Powers Boston Celtics BOSTON, January 24, 2026 – Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser has transformed from a role player into an indispensable offensive weapon, authoring one of the most prolific three-point shooting months in recent NBA history. Since the calendar turned to January, Hauser has been on a torrid pace, leading

U.S. Shifts to “Strategic Conditionality” as Taiwan Seals Major Chip Deal Amid Rising Tensions WASHINGTON, January 24, 2026 – The United States has recalibrated its Taiwan policy, replacing decades of “strategic ambiguity” with a new doctrine of “strategic conditionality” that explicitly ties support to cost and allied burden-sharing. This shift, outlined in the 2025 National