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ReutersLukashenko frees 15 more prisoners on eve of Belarus election
(Reuters) -Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 15 prisoners on Friday in what state media called a humanitarian gesture, two days before an election in which he is set to extend his 31-year rule. Lukashenko, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is assured of winning a seventh five-year term on Sunday. State media said Lukashenko pardoned eight people convicted of extremist activity and seven sentenced for drug crimes.
- The Independent
LA fires updates: Trump and Newsom show united front as president arrives in California to view damage
The California governor smiled as he shook hands with the president, despite previous online acrimony between them
- KNXV - Phoenix Scripps
Fire-ravaged California grapples with new infernos as rain could unleash more deadly hazards
Exhausted firefighters battling deadly infernos for weeks are now grappling with more wildfires scorching Los Angeles County – including the Hughes Fire, which has burned through more than 10,000 acres since it began less than 48 hours ago. As of Thursday evening, the inferno was 36% contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, also known as Cal Fire.
- KNXV - Phoenix Scripps
Arizona lawmakers advance bill to remove state taxes on tips
A bill to end taxes on tips, introduced by Republican Representative Gail Griffin, has passed its first hurdle in the Arizona legislature. The House Committee on Ways and Means approved the bill this week, marking a significant step forward in the legislative process. Steve Chucri, President and CEO of the Arizona Restaurant Association, expressed strong support for the bill, stating, "Anything that we can do to put more money in the pockets of our employees and have the restaurant industry thrive, we're certainly going to be supportive of."
- USA TODAY
Justin Baldoni's team blasts Blake Lively's gag order letter as 'an intimidation tactic'
Attorneys for Justin Baldoni and his company responded to "It Ends with Us" co-star Blake Lively's recent claims and alleged he's been "exiled."
- CBC
Former Yellowknife councillor claims charges against him fabricated
WARNING: This story includes details of abuse.Former Yellowknife city councillor Robin Williams described a version of events very different his accuser's in the N.W.T. supreme court on Friday.Williams, who served on council from 2018 to 2022, is accused of 14 counts of assault and sexual assault from 2014 to late 2022. He denies all the allegations against him.All of the charges Williams is facing are alleged to have been committed against the same woman, whose identity is protected by a public
- BBC
Davos elite nod along as Trump delivers ultimatum
President Trump's 'America First' message takes shape, as the rest of the world begins to digest what it might mean for them and global trade.
- Reuters
UnitedHealth says hack at tech unit impacted 190 million people
The hack at Change Healthcare affected the personal information of 100 million people, the U.S. health department had posted on its website in October. The final number will be confirmed and filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' office for civil rights at a later date, the company said in an emailed statement. The cyberattack disclosed in February at Change Healthcare was perpetrated by hackers who identified themselves as the "Blackcat" ransomware group, impacting doctors and medical practices across the U.S. healthcare system.
- WXYZ-Detroit Videos
Amon-Ra St. Brown vows on his podcast to beat Ben Johnson twice a year
Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown vowed on his podcast to beat new Bears head coach Ben Johnson twice a year. Brad Galli has more.
- Reuters
Exclusive-FTC chairman says COVID is long over, get back to the office
The chairman of the Federal Trade Commission on Friday acknowledged staff anxiety over returning to full-time in the office at an agency where around 80% work from home most of the week, but said the COVID pandemic is long over and workers need to be at their desks. In one of his earliest executive orders, President Donald Trump ordered federal workers back to the office. FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson, who noted that Trump was fulfilling a campaign promise with the order, expects staff to revert to full-time in office by March 3, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.
- WPTV- West Palm Beach Scripps
Could there be a special session snub as Florida lawmakers head back to the Capitol?
The situation has sparked speculation about DeSantis’ influence waning in his final two years.
- KMGH - Denver Scripps
Health screenings at National Western Stock Show offer care for rural visitors
Data from the Colorado Area Health Education Center shows just nine percent of physicians in Colorado are located in rural areas. Screenings like these hope to bridge the gap in lack of health care across rural parts of the state.
- WISN - Milwaukee Videos
Plans to make American Family Field a year-round venue progressing
The Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District Board approved $55 million in renovations for American Family Field.
- KMGH - Denver Scripps
Dramatic weather change- from 50s to 20s and snow
Denver7 Stacey Donaldson has the latest on a storm system that will affect our weekend with cold air and snow 1/24.
- People
Girl, 9, Who Went Out with Dog Was Found Dead Near River Days Later, and Suspect Is Arrested
Laura Valentina Páez disappeared and police allege that Daniel Josué Zambrano Cáceres kidnapped her
- The Canadian Press
Left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara and Nationals agree to a $3.5 million, 2-year contract
WASHINGTON (AP) — Left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara and the Washington Nationals agreed Friday to a $3.5 million, two-year contract.
- WKBW - Buffalo Scripps
'Difficult for all of us': WNY municipalities call on New York State to help with rock salt shortage
It's late January in Western New York, so we know that there's plenty of winter weather ahead, but is there enough rock salt to treat the roads?
- KMGH - Denver Scripps
Suspect in Denver mass shooting after Nuggets' championship win pleads guilty
One of the people charged in connection with the Denver shooting following the Nuggets Championship win in 2023 has pleaded guilty and will face decades in prison.
- USA TODAY
Trump criticizes FEMA in North Carolina, tours fire damage in LA: Live updates
Donald and Melania Trump are stopping in North Carolina, California and Nevada during their first second-term trip. Follow along for live updates.
- BuzzFeed
A "Nubian Queen" Who Was Actually A "Middle-Aged White Woman" — These Catfishing Stories Should Be Inducted Into The Hall Of Shame
"This story still gives me PTSD."