News
January 29, 2026

Natalie Portman and Olivia Wilde Among Celebrities Condemning ICE at Sundance Film Festival

During this year’s Sundance Film Festival, held in Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah, several high-profile actors condemned the actions of ICE amid its lethal and continued attacks on Minneapolis communities. Earlier this month, ICE agents shot and killed Renee Good, an act that the Trump administration has consistently deemed as self-defense. Last week, Border Patrol agents also killed anti-ICE protestor Alex Pretti, sparking increased outrage and protests throughout the Minnesotan city.

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Sports
January 28, 2026

Free Climber Alex Honnold Successfully Scales 1,667-Foot Tower in Taipei Without Safety Gear

On January 24, 2026, Alex Honnold embarked upon a remarkable—and gravity-defying—challenge. He found himself standing before Taipei 101, a glass, steel, and concrete building that towers some 1,667 feet above the Taiwanese city. His goal was to scale all of the skyscraper’s 101 floors without ropes, harnesses, or safety equipment, as part of Netflix’s Skyscraper Live special.

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Art
January 28, 2026

Littlest Art Fair Spotlights Local Creatives on the Fringes of the Miami Art Scene [Interview]

When Miami Art Week comes to a close and the biggest names in art have gone home, local artists carry on with their lives, creating work year-round as they support their communities. It’s those very creators who often feel left out by the glamour of larger fairs taking place in their own backyard. Aiming to create a space for Miami-grown artists, Daniel Fila (aka Krave)

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Toys
January 27, 2026

Adorable Mini-Robots That React To Sound and Touch Are the Latest in Bag Charms

Labubus were all the rage in 2025, taking over every single handbag and backpack seen on the street. But while the fever for the creepy looking dolls has slowed down, the bag charm craze is here to stay. Taking these furry companions to the next level, Yukai Engineering has released Mirumi, an adorable mini-robot that can react to sound and touch.

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