Texans vs. Patriots Odds, Prediction: New England Favored In Foxborough
January 17, 2026
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Texans vs. Patriots Odds, Prediction: New England Favored In Foxborough

On Sunday, the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL Playoffs rolls along with a pair of fascinating matchups showcasing four of the most entertaining quarterbacks in the league.…

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A Refuge for Afghan Music Is at Risk of Falling Silent
January 17, 2026
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A Refuge for Afghan Music Is at Risk of Falling Silent

Peshawar is a haven for Afghan artists who fled from the Taliban, which had banned music. A new policy of deportations by Pakistan threatens this community of exiles.…

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The $2 Rental Batteries Helping to Power South Africa
January 17, 2026
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The $2 Rental Batteries Helping to Power South Africa

The batteries offer an affordable system for those who lack reliable power and the money to buy their own solar panels. Source link

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Gabriel Barkay, 81, Dies; His Discoveries Revised Biblical History
January 17, 2026
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Gabriel Barkay, 81, Dies; His Discoveries Revised Biblical History

One of Israel’s leading archaeologists, he found evidence that the writing of the Old Testament likely began much earlier than historians had thought. Source link

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Trump Administration Begins Criminal Inquiry Into Minnesota Leaders
January 17, 2026
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Trump Administration Begins Criminal Inquiry Into Minnesota Leaders

The Justice Department’s investigation is a major escalation in the state-federal battle over the conduct of immigration agents in Minneapolis. Source link

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Rick Caruso Will Not Run for L.A. Mayor or California Governor in 2026
January 17, 2026
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Rick Caruso Will Not Run for L.A. Mayor or California Governor in 2026

Mr. Caruso had the potential to shake up the contests for Los Angeles mayor or California governor. Source link

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Judge Restricts Immigration Agents’ Actions Toward Minnesota Protesters
January 17, 2026
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Judge Restricts Immigration Agents’ Actions Toward Minnesota Protesters

A federal judge ordered agents not to retaliate against people “engaging in peaceful and unobstructive protest activity” in the state and not to stop drivers who are not…

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Trump Announces Members for Gaza ‘Board of Peace,’ Including Rubio and Kushner
January 17, 2026
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Trump Announces Members for Gaza ‘Board of Peace,’ Including Rubio and Kushner

The president also tapped a U.S. general to lead an international peacekeeping force that will be deployed to disarm Hamas and occupy Gaza. Source link

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Edison Files Claims Against Los Angeles County and Others on Eaton Fire
January 17, 2026
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Edison Files Claims Against Los Angeles County and Others on Eaton Fire

Southern California Edison said its equipment most likely started the Eaton fire but asserted that government agencies and other businesses shared liability for the devastation. Source link

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Judge Recommends U.S. Issue Visa to Student Who Was Deported in Error
January 17, 2026
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Judge Recommends U.S. Issue Visa to Student Who Was Deported in Error

A federal prosecutor apologized this week, saying an ICE officer made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras. Source link

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