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Israeli strikes kill 30 Palestinians, including children, as Gaza ceasefire inches forwardJan 31, 2026 3:21 pm - Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians including several children on Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire, a day after Israel accused Hamas of new truce violations.
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Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cutsJan 31, 2026 1:58 pm - As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market. In the U.S., economists have said that businesses are largely at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill, leading many to limit new work, if not pause openings entirely amid economic uncertainty.
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Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here’s what to knowJan 31, 2026 1:37 pm - Trump Accounts are meant to give $1,000 to every newborn, so long as their parents open an account. That money is then invested in the stock market by private firms, and the child can access the money when they turn 18.
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Here’s when you’ll get your tax refund from the IRSJan 31, 2026 1:22 pm - People with straightforward returns should not encounter delays, but because of an exodus of IRS workers since the start of the Trump administration, the national taxpayer advocate has cautioned that the 2026 tax filing season is likely to present challenges for those who run into problems filing. Here’s what to know.
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Blackhawks’ drought continues with loss to Blue JacketsJan 30, 2026 10:33 pm - Charlie Coyle had his second career hat trick, Mathieu Olivier added a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Friday night.
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Justin Rose breaks his 36-hole record at Torrey Pines. Brooks Koepka makes it to the weekendJan 30, 2026 7:41 pm - Justin Rose scored even better on the notorious South course Friday in the Farmers Insurance Open, and the proof is in the tournament record book. He broke his own 36-hole record by two shots at Torrey Pines to build a four-shot lead.
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Commercial fishing vessel was carrying 7 people when it sank off MassachusettsJan 30, 2026 7:38 pm - A commercial fishing vessel that was presumed to have sunk off the coast of Massachusetts on Friday was carrying a crew of seven people, and the U.S. Coast Guard was expected to maintain a search for survivors around the clock amid howling winds and frigid temperatures.
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Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlashJan 30, 2026 7:26 pm - The Senate voted Friday to fund most of the government through the end of September after President Donald Trump made a deal with Democrats to carve out Homeland Security funding and allow Congress to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.
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US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billionJan 30, 2026 7:20 pm - The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion.
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Tens of thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for a new stormJan 30, 2026 5:15 pm - As tens of thousands of people endured nearly a week with no electricity, another storm loomed on the East Coast where residents braced for near-hurricane force winds, heavy snow and potential flooding.