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Philadelphia shooting kills two as Iran protests surge; Man City falter, Khawaja retires blasting racial bias; Witherspoon/Cotillard-Pitt “Morning Show” rumors swirl; Swiss resort bar fire, Trump pasta tariff easing, chilly Philly weekend, and Pope Leo XIV’s peace plea
Northeast Philadelphia triple shooting leaves two dead
On New Year’s Day in Northeast Philadelphia, a triple shooting killed two men and left another person injured.
Blind item claims Ilia Malinin is being groomed as a 2026 “golden boy”
“Blind Items Revealed #29” alleges figure skater Ilia Malinin is getting a major PR push heading into the 2026 Olympics, including talk of a possible Vanity Fair cover. It also claims sponsors are wary due to rumored fan drama and allegations about private behavior that could trigger reputational fallout. These are unverified claims, filed under “internet whisper economy.”
Usman Khawaja criticises “unfair” coverage and racial stereotyping as he retires
Retiring Australia batter Usman Khawaja says media coverage and commentary from some former players treated him unfairly. He also criticised what he described as racial stereotypes while announcing his retirement from international cricket.
Report says Reese Witherspoon may exit “The Morning Show” after current season
A report claims Reese Witherspoon is preparing to leave her role on the streaming drama “The Morning Show” after the current season. It also says she plans a hard-charging awards campaign next year, because nothing says “art” like turning your performance into a full-time lobbying operation.
Manchester City slip behind Arsenal, Guardiola vents
Manchester City have fallen behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race, prompting Pep Guardiola to express frustration and question whether it is truly a two-team battle. With Arsenal leading, City have limited margin for error.
Swiss ski resort bar fire dominates front pages
Friday’s front pages are led by a deadly bar fire in a Swiss ski resort that has reportedly killed dozens, pushing other major stories into the background. When tragedy hits at that scale, the media’s usual circus acts get shoved offstage, as they should.
Rumor mill links Marion Cotillard, Brad Pitt, and “The Morning Show” casting
Speculation continues that Marion Cotillard may appear on “The Morning Show,” alongside revived rumors about one of her children being fathered by Brad Pitt. The claim also suggests Jennifer Aniston is backing Cotillard’s appearance as a jab at Angelina Jolie, because in Celebrity Land even casting decisions are apparently used as passive-aggressive Post-it notes.
Iran protests intensify amid economic deterioration, clashes reported
Protests across Iran over the deteriorating economy intensified Thursday, with clashes reported between demonstrators and police in several provinces. In Lorestan province, at least three protesters were reported killed and 17 wounded during an attack on a police station, according to the semiofficial Fars News Agency.
Trump administration eases tariffs on Italian pasta brands
The Italian government said the United States has pulled back on duties previously imposed on several Italy-based pasta brands. Nothing screams “serious trade strategy” like yanking tariffs on pasta, the diplomatic equivalent of choosing your next policy with a grocery cart.
Philadelphia area stays chilly through weekend, warmer shift ahead
AccuWeather says cold conditions will persist in the Philadelphia region through the weekend, followed by a change in weather patterns that brings warmer temperatures.
Pope Leo XIV begins 2026 with a call for peace
Pope Leo XIV marked the start of 2026 by urging peace, highlighting countries scarred by conflict and families suffering from violence.
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