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Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny used their Grammy acceptance speeches to criticize border enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while the Tongva tribe in Southern California acknowledged that Eilish's home is situated on their ancestral land.

Justin Bieber performed in his underwear at the 2026 Grammy Awards, while Trevor Noah took aim at Nicki Minaj's new association with former President Donald Trump.

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching Massachusetts waters for survivors after a commercial fishing boat with seven people, including a NOAA observer, sank 25 miles off the coast of Cape Ann. The state has offered its full support, and the tragedy is felt across the fishing community of Gloucester.

The article reports that President Donald Trump says the Kennedy Center will be renamed the "Trump-Kennedy Center" and will close for a two-year renovation starting on July 4, 2026, with a planned grand reopening to coincide with the nation's 250th anniversary.

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in the NFC championship, with Tariq Woolen being fined for a taunting penalty that nearly cost the Seahawks the game, but their defense ultimately held on to secure the win and advance to Super Bowl LX.

A Nevada jury convicted "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, exposing years of hidden abuse, and he faces a minimum of 25 years in prison.

The White House and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reached an agreement to fund the government, sidelining the controversial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, as some Republican senators threatened to slow down the process unless their demands were met.

The article discusses President Trump's consideration of new action against Iran amid rising tensions, with a senior Gulf official stating that Saudi Arabia will not allow the U.S. to use its airspace or bases for such an attack. The official also expressed a desire for clarity on the U.S. assessment and objectives regarding Iran.

A traditionalist Catholic group, the Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), threatened a full schism with the Vatican by saying it plans to consecrate bishops without the Vatican's approval.

Catherine O'Hara, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in "Schitt's Creek," "Home Alone," and "The Nightmare Before Christmas," died at the age of 71 following a brief illness.

A Russian cargo plane with a history of transporting military equipment landed in Cuba, raising concerns about Russia's military ties with the country. The U.S. has intensified its policy toward Cuba, with President Trump declaring a national emergency and engaging in direct talks with Cuban officials.

The House advanced a $1.2 trillion spending bill to end the partial government shutdown, but 21 Republicans broke with the party's leadership and voted against the measure, citing concerns that it did not do enough to advance GOP priorities.

Five-time Team USA Olympic skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender was denied a chance to earn enough points to qualify for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games after an investigation found that Team Canada manipulated the outcome of a recent competition to protect its own Olympic quotas.

ICE arrested over 650 illegal aliens in a two-week operation in West Virginia, including individuals who pose threats to public safety and national security.

New video appears to show Alex Pretti spitting at federal agents and damaging a government SUV days before he was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis.

An assistant principal at a Georgia elementary school was arrested for shoplifting over $900 worth of merchandise from Walmart using a "stacking" method at self-checkout kiosks, leading to her placement on administrative leave.

Joe Rogan declined to pay a $500 fee to be considered for the Golden Globes' inaugural podcast category, arguing that his podcast's audience reach matters more than industry awards.

San Francisco officials have uncovered numerous secret drug and gambling dens masquerading as convenience stores in a notorious downtown neighborhood, and have shut down or sued at least nine such establishments over the past 18 months.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faces calls for her firing amid an aggressive immigration crackdown in Minnesota, as she defends the actions of federal agents and accuses local leaders of inflaming tensions.

Billie Eilish was criticized for her comments against ICE and border enforcement during her Grammy acceptance speech, with critics arguing that she is a hypocrite for owning a Hollywood property on "stolen land."