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Prominent Iranian director Jafar Panahi spoke out about the intense nationwide protests gripping Iran, describing the country’s government as effectively hollowed out by widespread dissent and repression. Panahi made his comments from Los Angeles on January 8 while promoting his latest film, It Was Just an Accident, which has become a notable contender during this year’s awards season. The protests began in late December amid severe economic hardship and quickly spread across the country. Iranian security forces responded with force, leading to a deadly crackdown; U.S.-based rights groups report thousands of demonstrators killed and tens of thousands arrested as authorities attempted…

The 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards, held on January 11 in Beverly Hills, felt unexpectedly restrained compared with past years. Traditionally known for lively after parties and some raucous moments fueled by alcohol, this year’s show was noticeably more composed, with few on air slips or loose remarks. Unlike many recent awards ceremonies where political messages dominate acceptance speeches, winners and presenters this year largely focused on their projects or offered more general sentiments rather than outspoken commentary on current events. On the red carpet, a handful of attendees quietly wore symbolic pins related to social issues, but these gestures did…

Pamela Anderson has opened up about how uneasy she felt being near Seth Rogen at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, largely because of his role in the 2022 Hulu series Pam & Tommy. The actress told SiriusXM host Andy Cohen that being seated close to Rogen during the ceremony left her feeling “weird” and “yucky.” Anderson explained that the limited series, which dramatized the infamous private tape scandal from her past, was produced and executive produced by Rogen without her input or consent — and that choice still bothers her years later. She said it brought back difficult emotions and…

An 18-year-old Florida man was taken into custody after deputies found him inside a Walmart store late Tuesday night, where he had hoped to spend the night as part of a TikTok challenge. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded shortly after 11 p.m. to a burglary call at the Walmart on McCall Road in Englewood. A 911 caller reported seeing a man still inside the store after closing time and broadcasting live on TikTok. When officers entered, they located the suspect, identified as Isaac Hurley, in the dog bed aisle. Investigators say Hurley had entered the store around 10:15 p.m.…

TAMPA, Fla. — Michele Woods-Baxter is embracing her role as the interim head coach of the University of South Florida women’s basketball team, guiding the Bulls through a strong stretch in the American Conference. Woods-Baxter stepped into the lead position after longtime head coach Jose Fernandez left for the WNBA just before the season began. The team responded quickly, stringing together four straight wins under her direction. Adjusting to new responsibilities has required a shift — both for Woods-Baxter and her players — but the group has rallied around her. Graduate guard Edyn Battle praised her leadership, noting that although…

Tensions flared again today between protesters and law enforcement during anti-ICE demonstrations outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in the Minneapolis area. The situation intensified after a demonstrator moved into the street near the facility, prompting federal officers in tactical gear to push the crowd back onto the sidewalk. Multiple agents restrained the individual at the center of the incident, who was later taken into custody. The Whipple Federal Building, located near Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, has been used as an operational base by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border…

US President Donald Trump remains at odds with leaders in Denmark and Greenland as he continues to express interest in the Arctic region, reviving diplomatic tensions over sovereignty, security and strategic influence. The dispute centers on Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, which has gained increasing geopolitical importance as climate change accelerates ice melt and opens access to new shipping routes and natural resources. Trump has repeatedly highlighted the strategic value of the Arctic, arguing that the region is vital to US national security and long-term economic interests. Danish officials have firmly rejected any suggestion of territorial…

China and Canada have agreed to ease trade tariffs, marking a significant shift in relations following high-level talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing. Under the agreement, China is set to reduce tariffs on Canadian canola oil from 85% to 15% by 1 March. In return, Canada will apply its most-favoured-nation tariff rate of 6.1% to Chinese electric vehicles, Carney confirmed during a media briefing. The announcement represents a major breakthrough after years of diplomatic friction and retaliatory trade measures between the two countries. President Xi described the development as a “turning point”…

In a new interview, Jennifer Garner opened up about how she handled her highly publicized divorce from actor Ben Affleck and what helped her find peace in the years since their split. The Alias star, who is promoting the second season of her Apple TV+ series The Last Thing He Told Me, said she made a conscious decision to stay away from tabloid coverage throughout the process. Garner explained that avoiding gossip and speculation allowed her to focus on her wellbeing and protect her three children, whom she shares with Affleck: Violet, Seraphina and Samuel. Garner and Affleck, who were…

President Donald Trump has signaled that he could activate the Insurrection Act — a rarely used federal law that permits the deployment of U.S. military forces domestically — in response to growing protests in Minneapolis. The unrest has been fueled by demonstrations against federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the city, which intensified after two recent shootings involving ICE agents, including one that left a man wounded. In posts on social media, Trump urged Minnesota officials to stop what he called “agitators and insurrectionists” targeting ICE personnel. He said if local authorities fail to control the situation, he…