Day: January 16, 2026

US sending military assets to Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strike, sources say

2:45 am January 16, 2026

At least one U.S. aircraft carrier is being moved toward the Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to build, military sources confirm to Fox News. It is not yet clear whether the carrier is the USS Abraham Lincoln, currently operating in the South China Sea, or one of two carriers that departed Norfolk and […]

NCAA president responds to integrity concerns after alleged point-shaving scheme leads to dozens of arrests

2:44 am January 16, 2026

The NCAA said that protecting the “integrity” of its athletics is “of the utmost importance” for the organization after at least 26 people were charged Thursday in connection with fixed college basketball games, and urged states to “ban risky bets.” Prosecutors said the alleged participants bribed Chinese Basketball Association players in 2022 “to underperform and […]

Sophie Turner stuns fans with ripped Lara Croft transformation in ‘Tomb Raider’ first look photo

2:28 am January 16, 2026

Sophie Turner‘s work in the gym has paid off. On Thursday, Prime Video dropped a first look at Turner as Lara Croft in the live-action series “Tomb Raider,” which is currently in production. “My God… she looks like she stepped out of the games,” one user wrote on X. SOPHIE TURNER TRAINS ‘EIGHT HOURS A […]

Chelsea Handler admits ‘I love drugs,’ and potential partners are ‘gonna have to party’

2:21 am January 16, 2026

Chelsea Handler opened up about the one thing she’s not willing to give up for a relationship. During a recent appearance on the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, the 50-year-old comedian shared she “love[s] all drugs” and isn’t interested in dating someone who doesn’t like to party. “I love all drugs. I love drugs. […]

White House defends ‘aptly named’ Department of War as watchdog flags up to $125M cost

12:47 am January 16, 2026

The White House stood by its decision to change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War on Thursday — even as watchdogs warn the change could cost taxpayers as much as $125 million. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a congressional research agency, the costs come primarily from the […]