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2026-01-24T08:06:00+00:00
Meet the S&P 500 stock I’ve just added to my portfolio…
In general, I think the S&P 500 looks heavily concentrated and expensive – not qualities I look for in an investment. But within the index I’ve found a stock to add to my portfolio. I suspect a lot of UK investors are unlikely to have heard of Molina Healthcare (NYSE:MOH). I’ve been taking a closer look though, and I like the look of what I’m seeing… very much. Medicaid is the US government’s healthcare provision for – primarily – low income individuals. It’s administered by individual states via a series of private companies that make the care happen. Molina Healthcare’s one of these providers. The basic idea is that it gets money from a state and uses this to connect patients to doctors, hospitals, or whatever else they need in terms of healthcare. Around 80% of Molina’s revenues come from Medicaid and that makes it vulnerable to changes in government policy. And such changes are why the stock’s down 36% in the last 12 months. That’s the risk – and there’s not much the company can do about it. But I think the business has some unique advantages that make the falling share price a potential buying opportunity. Medicaid providers can’t increase the amount they charge individual states so the amount they get is fixed. What they can do however, is keep their own costs low – and Molina excels in this area. Providers are required to spend at least 85% of what they receive on care. That means their profitability comes down to how they use the remaining 15% to cover their operating expenses. This is where Molina separates itself from other providers. Its cost ratios are typically lower than the likes of Centene, Elevance Health, or UnitedHealth Group and this is a huge advantage. Lower costs mean the firm can keep making money while others are barely breaking even – 2025 being a good example. And this is why the stock jumps out at me from a buying perspective. The obvious question is why Molina’s able to keep its costs lower than competitors – and why the likes of UnitedHealth can’t do something similar. There are several reasons. One is the company’s focus on government-funded programmes. This means it avoids the costs that other businesses incur in marketing to employers that provide healthcare for employees. A bigger reason though, is focus. This shows up in both the firm’s IT systems (where it uses a single platform) and in its physical presence (where it avoids separate offices in individual states). This means Molina has much lower staffing requirements. And this translates into a cost structure that rivals can’t match without spending billions on a digital transformation and reducing staff. Having lower costs than the competition is one of the most important advantages a business can have. And when that’s a long-term strength, I get the interested in the stock as a potential investment. I think this is the case with Molina Healthcare. That’s why I’ve been seeing the ongoing challenges in the US healthcare sector as an opportunity to start buying the stock for my portfolio. The post Meet the S&P 500 stock I’ve just added to my portfolio… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Molina Healthcare, Inc. made the list? More reading Stephen Wright owns shares in Molina Healthcare. The Motley Fool UK has no position in any of the shares mentioned. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/24/meet-the-sp-500-stock-ive-just-added-to-my-portfolio-2/
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2026-01-24T08:00:00+00:00
After crashing up to 63%, are these among the best UK stocks to buy now?
It might seem strange but I reckon a good place to start when looking for stocks to buy is at the bottom of the performance league tables. With most attention paid to the top performers, it can take a while for investors to notice some of the hidden gems at the other end of the table. However, by getting in early, it’s sometimes possible to bag yourself a bit of a bargain. Over the past 12 months, Playtech (LSE:PTEC) and the London Stock Exchange Group (LSE:LSEG) have seen their share prices fall 63% and 27% respectively. So what’s going on? Have two potentially lucrative buying opportunities emerged? Playtech provides software and technology solutions to the gambling industry. But since January 2025, its share price has been the second-worst performer on the FTSE 250. However, most of the fall occurred in May, when the stock went ex-dividend. The group returned $5.73 a share to shareholders following the sale of one of its businesses. But that’s not the full story. There’s another issue that resulted in its share price falling 22.5%, when details emerged in October of legal action being brought by Swedish rival Evolution. The lawsuit claims that Playtech hired a firm of private investigators to discredit the group. The British company describes the allegations as “wholly untrue”. Citi says Playtech’s shares are undervalued, even after taking into account a potential adverse outcome from the legal action. The broker has a 355p price target, around 28% higher than today’s (23 January) share price. The consensus of analysts is 418p. Another potential issue is that the sector doesn’t appeal to everyone, meaning there’s a smaller pool of potential buyers. The Gambling Commission reckons 1.4m people in the UK have, or are close to having, an unhealthy addiction to betting. And in the November budget, taxes for some online bets were increased significantly. The group said there would be an impact on its EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation) of “high-teens millions of euro”. As mitigation, the group explains it has customers in many international markets. Having said that, others could copy the UK government’s example. For those comfortable with the industry, I reckon the stock’s worth considering. It has an impressive track record of growth and a geographically diverse customer base in both regulated and unregulated betting markets. Despite its name, the London Stock Exchange Group’s about more than running the UK stock market. It also provides financial data, analytics, and risk management solutions to around 44,000 customers in over 170 countries. One of its strengths is its impressive gross profit margin (86.8% in 2024) reflecting the specialised nature of its services and its less price-conscious blue-chip client base. Admittedly, its shares aren’t cheap. But if it can deliver the 2027 earnings forecast of analysts, they’re not expensive by historical standards. Obvious threats include a cyber security attack. And fears that artificial intelligence (AI) could damage its business are probably behind its 2025 share price drop. Rivals offering similar – but cheaper – alternative services could emerge. But the group has huge amounts of data at its fingertips, which is the one thing that AI software needs in spades. On balance, I still think the stock’s one to consider. The post After crashing up to 63%, are these among the best UK stocks to buy now? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Playtech plc made the list? More reading James Beard has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has recommended London Stock Exchange Group Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/24/after-crashing-up-to-63-are-these-among-the-best-uk-stocks-to-buy-now/
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2026-01-24T07:54:00+00:00
How I’m targeting £3,000 a month in passive income with just £50 a week
I’m investing just £50 a week with one clear goal: to earn passive income of up to £3,000 a month! It’s an ambitious target, I’ll admit, but nothing worth doing was ever easy. So how will I go about turning my meagre £50 weekly savings into an income I can comfortably retire on? For those who don’t know, dividends are small percentages of an investment paid back to the shareholder as a kind of reward. For example, £1,000 invested in a company with a 7% yield would return £70 annually as a ‘thank you’. You still own your £1,000 worth of shares and now have some extra cash as a bonus. But the real trick to making dividends work for you is by reinvesting them back into the stock. In this way, you harness the power of compounding returns and skyrocket your portfolio value. The chart below illustrates how a 7%-returning portfolio can balloon to over £37k in 10 years, with just £26k invested. This powerfully demonstrates why Einstein allegedly called compound interest “the eighth wonder of the world“. The gains represent a 43% return on invested capital over 10 years — and crucially, the gains will accelerate over time. This is why it’s so important to start investing as early as possible. Sadly, for my goal, I may be a bit late. By my calculations, it would take around 40 years to compound to over £500,000 — the amount needed to return £3,000 a month (at 7%). If my stock picks perform better than expected, I may be lucky — but chances are I’ll need to settle for less. However, anybody 30 years’ younger could realistically hit this target by retirement. I picked a 7% average because I believe it’s a realistically achievable yield. While higher returns may be possible, it increases risk – and I prefer to err on the side of caution. This also applies to my stock picks. Rather than gamble on speculative AI hype stories, I opt for tried-and-tested companies backed by decades of solid performance. A good example for investors to consider is Smith & Nephew (LSE: SN). Having paid dividends continuously since 1937, its 88 years of uninterrupted payments is one of the longest track records in the UK. The company’s older than the NHS and has stuck to its dividend policy through every market stress since the Great Depression, spanning multiple recessions, wars and economic downturns. Still, it’s not immune to risk. Facing multiple hip implant lawsuits across the US, it may be hit by unexpected cash settlements, potentially disrupting dividend-supporting earnings growth. Encouragingly, it enjoys 81% institutional ownership (as of Q2 2025) from big names such as BlackRock (6.5%), Cevian Capital (5.1%) and Vanguard (4.7%). These are not fly-by-night buyers — they’re deep-value investors with rigorous due diligence processes. Their commitment signals extraordinary confidence in the business. While Smith & Nephew exhibits long-term reliability, its yield seldom rises above 3% (doing little to support my 7% average). That’s why it’s important to diversify, balancing low-risk options with some sustainable high-yielders. Legal & General, M&G, Investec and British American Tobacco are some examples of high-yielders with long track records of reliable returns. And they’re just a few of the options that look appealing this month. The post How I’m targeting £3,000 a month in passive income with just £50 a week appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Smith & Nephew plc made the list? More reading Mark Hartley has positions in British American Tobacco P.l.c. and Legal & General Group Plc. The Motley Fool UK has recommended British American Tobacco P.l.c., M&g Plc, and Smith & Nephew Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/24/how-im-targeting-3000-a-month-in-passive-income-with-just-50-a-week/
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2026-01-24T07:52:00+00:00
I asked ChatGPT how to earn a second income on the stock market. Here’s what it said…
I already know how to earn a second income on the stock market but I’m always open to new ideas. So I thought I’d ask everybody’s favourite AI chatbot, ChatGPT. Now, it’s fair to say that taking investment tips from a generative AI bot probably isn’t the smartest move. But since it collates and aggregates information from across the internet, I thought it might find some gems of wisdom among the noise. And, in fact, I was pleasantly surprised. I wouldn’t say it quite cracked the code of generational wealth and instant retirement — but the response was well-formulated. Initially, it asked the same questions most of us ask when queried about similar topics: “How much can you afford to invest? What’s your timeline? What are your goals? etc.” I replied with answers best suited to the average investor: £25,000 to £50,000 with a 10 to 20-year horizon, targeting a mix of growth and income. This is what it had to say. Straight off the bat, ChatGPT highlighted the tax benefits of investing via a Stocks and Shares ISA. This is particularly important given dividend tax rates rise from 8.75% to 10.75% (basic rate) in April 2026. Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice. Readers are responsible for carrying out their own due diligence and for obtaining professional advice before making any investment decisions. It then outlined a conservative, well-balanced strategy of 60% quality FTSE 100 dividend stocks, 30% higher-yielders, and 10% cash reserves. The iShares UK Dividend ETF was also mentioned for those looking for simplified diversification. It also provided standard allocation guidelines: no sector exceeding 25% and no more than 6% in any single stock. So far, so good. But for quality Footise stocks, it named three finance picks: Legal & General, Phoenix Group, and M&G. That’s too concentrated for me — I’d mix it up with a utility like National Grid, or a well-established real estate investment trust (REIT). For examples of higher-yielders, it picked another finance stock, Ashmore, and the renewable energy REIT Greencoat UK Wind. Overall, a decent — albeit basic — strategy. Still, I can’t say I’d agree with the stock picks. When it comes to high-yielding mid-caps, there’s one stock I would consider before any others. Supermarket Income REIT (LSE: SUPR) owns critical retail and warehouse spaces rented to big name grocers like Tesco and Sainsbury’s. With long, inflation-linked leases stretching into the low teens, it provides solid visibility on rising rents even as economic challenges linger. Plus, it’s defensive by nature: people always need to eat, and omnichannel grocery has proven resilient through thick and thin. And the cherry on top is a meaty 7.7% yield, paid quarterly. Dividend growth is modest but consistent, ticking up 1%-2% annually, which fits nicely for a portfolio aiming for reliable passive income. But as always, it’s not without risk. Dividend coverage is thin, with earnings only just covering them, and cash only covering 50%. This is not unusual for REITs, but still, it leaves slim margin for error. If rents stall or financing costs bite, a dividend cut isn’t off the cards. But with eight years of uninterrupted payments and seven years of growth, I’m optimistic about its future. The post I asked ChatGPT how to earn a second income on the stock market. Here’s what it said… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Supermarket Income REIT plc made the list? More reading Mark Hartley has positions in Legal & General Group Plc, National Grid Plc, Phoenix Group Plc, and Tesco Plc. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Greencoat Uk Wind Plc, J Sainsbury Plc, M&g Plc, National Grid Plc, and Tesco Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/24/i-asked-chatgpt-how-to-earn-a-second-income-on-the-stock-market-heres-what-it-said/
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2026-01-24T07:41:00+00:00
3 UK shares tipped to more than DOUBLE my money in 2026!
UK shares roared back into life last year, with some leading FTSE 100 giants even delivering returns that more than doubled investors’ money. For example, Fresnillo shares surged by a whopping 400% in 2025, while Airtel Africa more than tripled! But as every experienced investor knows, past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. So now that 2026 has kicked off, which stocks could potentially deliver similar explosive gains? Here are three top picks from institutional investors. First up is PureTech Health (LSE:PRTC) – a clinical-stage biotech enterprise with a diversified portfolio of drug candidates. Revenues have been quite lumpy in recent years, and higher interest rates have made it more expensive to fund research. However, the analyst team at Peel Hunt believe investors are drastically undervaluing the earnings potential of the group’s drug portfolio should its treatments eventually receive the regulatory green light. Bringing new drugs to the commercial market is obviously easier said than done, with most attempts ending in failure. But if PureTech’s successful, the Peel Hunt team believes the stock could skyrocket to 508p – a massive 278% potential gain! AFC Energy‘s (LSE:AFC) another UK stock with explosive potential, according to experts. The most optimistic share price forecasts for the fuel cell technology business suggest a 145% capital gain. And it isn’t hard to see why some experts are excited. With more governments worldwide striving to reach Net Zero, AFC’s hydrogen fuel cell technology offers a unique solution to off-grid clean energy needs for electric vehicle (EV) recharging stations, data centres, and even construction sites. Of course, the hydrogen market remains young, with adoption unproven. And with AFC only recently starting to ship its fuel cells to customers, it isn’t clear whether it can scale up operations smoothly. Nevertheless, with commercial orders now starting to emerge, the group’s seemingly at the beginning of a long and potentially lucrative journey. Synthomer‘s (LSE:SYNT) also flagged for its exciting potential, with an average 130p share price target among experts — 115% higher than where the stock trades today. Now that demand for its speciality polymers and adhesives is back on the rise, the multi-year downturn in its share price could be set to reverse. Even more so, given all the self-help initiatives the business has been executing to bolster margins. However, the exact speed and timing of this recover remains a bit of a question mark with its Coatings & Construction Solutions segment continuing to face cyclical pressures that could delay its rebound. All three businesses seemingly have substantial untapped growth potential that could propel investor portfolios in 2026. But similarly, each is also navigating tough challenges that could ultimately prevent them from realising these gains. That’s why, no matter how optimistic the share price forecasts look on paper, investors always need to do a deep dive to make sure they understand both the risks and potential rewards. And personally, I think there are many better, lower-risk UK shares to take advantage of today. The post 3 UK shares tipped to more than DOUBLE my money in 2026! appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if AFC Energy made the list? More reading Zaven Boyrazian has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Synthomer Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/24/3-uk-shares-tipped-to-more-than-double-my-money-in-2026/
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2026-01-24T07:39:00+00:00
At £1, can the Lloyds share price be justified?
Lloyds‘ (LSE:LLOY) shares have surpassed £1. When I was stocking up on Lloyds’ shares two and three years ago, I didn’t truly believe the stock would push this high. But it has, and I’m delighted. The only issue is whether this valuation’s sustainable and whether it could go higher still. Let’s explore. British and European banks have long traded at a structural discount to their US peers, and that gap persists even after the sector’s recovery. Lloyds trades on roughly 10.4 times forward earnings, while JP Morgan, for example, commands closer to 14.5 times. Some of that difference is permanent. US banks benefit from structurally higher returns on equity, deeper capital markets, more diversified fee income and a regulatory framework that, while demanding, has historically been more supportive of scale and profitability. Of course, banks are cyclical and they reflect the health of the economy. It seems likely that American banks will deliver stronger returns over the long term than British banks, but actually the medium-term forecast suggests the opposite. UK banks are delivering the type of earnings expansion unseen for years. Why do I mention this? Well, it’s important context. Valuations are always relative to one another. There’s an argument that UK banks could push higher still because their American peers are more expensive, especially on growth-adjusted metrics. I get that argument, but the sad nature of long-term growth in the UK will inevitably hold British banks back. FTSE 100 bank Lloyds is expected to grow earnings by 29.9% in FY26. That’s awesome, but it’s not going to be sustainable over the long run. And without an investment arm, it’s going to remain highly dependent on net interest income from its lending business. That concentration leaves earnings inherently cyclical. Strong profit growth can persist while credit conditions remain benign and margins hold up, but history suggests there’s a ceiling. As the cycle turns, margin pressure and slower loan growth typically follow. Ultimately, the valuation case depends on how far earnings can rise before that cyclicality reasserts itself. I remain sceptical about Lloyds’ near-term potential because the outlook’s finely balanced. Much depends on the path of interest rates over the next two-to-three years. Banks typically perform best in a so-called Goldilocks zone, where policy rates sit around 2.5%-3.5% — high enough to support margins, but not so restrictive that credit demand weakens. In the current environment, that balance looks fragile. Yes, we’re moving toward the Goldilocks zone, but we could also move through it. And that’s where this valuation justification comes into play. On face value, yes I believe it justifies the £1 per share, but I’m not sure it can appreciate more in the near term. Personally, I’m wondering whether there are better opportunities outside FTSE 100 banks. I still think Lloyds is a good stock, worth considering for the long run. But explosive near-term growth is off the cards. The post At £1, can the Lloyds share price be justified? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Lloyds Banking Group plc made the list? More reading JPMorgan Chase is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. James Fox has positions in Lloyds Banking Group Plc. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Lloyds Banking Group Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/24/for-saturday-at-1-can-the-lloyds-share-price-be-justified/
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2026-01-24T07:39:00+00:00
£5,000 in Aviva shares could unlock this much passive income…
Passive income is the dream, but it only becomes real when you put a number on it. The following chart doesn’t claim to be a prediction – it’s a reminder of what can happen when you invest in a resilient business like Aviva (LSE:AV.) and stay invested for the long term. It shows the median outcome across 100 simulations, not one lucky path or a worst-case scenario. Chart generated by author I modelled a stock market crash just two years into the 25-year timeline. That’s the moment every long-term investor fears: the portfolio drops sharply and the urge to sell becomes loud. The model assumes a realistic, 30% share-price drop during the crash year, and dividends are reduced too. Yet the crash isn’t a fixed event. The model builds in volatility, so outcomes vary – sometimes better, sometimes worse, just like real markets. Across all 100 simulations, the median value of the portfolio after 25 years is around £12,000. Of course, some simulations were higher and some lower. But the median result is what matters here. What matters isn’t the occasional outlier, but the steady trend: dividends continue, are reinvested at lower prices, and buy more shares when the market is down. That’s compounding in action. The following chart highlights how that £7,000 gain is created. The vast majority comes from dividends collected and reinvested, with a small amount from modest price growth baked into the model. The chart is normalised to 1, so over 25 years the typical run doubles the number of shares owned – meaning reinvested dividends buy roughly twice as many shares as were started with. Chart created by author Last year was the insurer’s best since the global financial crisis, with the stock up about 42%. But for income investors like me, the bigger question is whether the dividend can stay reliable once the market stops paying attention. In the last financial year, earnings didn’t cover the dividend, but cash flow certainly did – by over nine times. That matters because cash flow is what actually funds the payout. Still, accounting metrics like earnings and cash flow aren’t the only lens I use when looking at an insurer. Most of Aviva’s future profits are tied up in the CSM (contractual service margin). Think of it as a reserve of future profits built into the business. As policies mature, that profit is released gradually, which helps smooth earnings over time. And it’s been growing fast: year on year, the CSM is up about 58%. That’s important because it suggests the company has a steady pipeline of profits to support the dividend, even when markets wobble. Of course, there are risks. Motor and home premiums have been falling recently, and if that continues it could squeeze margins at Direct Line. High competition and persistent claims costs could force further price cuts, which would pressure future earnings and the dividend. Even so, Aviva remains a stock I’m happy to hold for passive income. The dividend yield is attractive, the cash flow cover looks solid, and the business has a steady profit engine beneath it. 2025 may have been a standout year, but the company’s core ability to generate cash and pay dividends feels more durable than its ‘boring’ reputation suggests. The post £5,000 in Aviva shares could unlock this much passive income… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Aviva plc made the list? More reading Andrew Mackie has positions in Aviva Plc. The Motley Fool UK has no position in any of the shares mentioned. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/24/5000-in-aviva-shares-could-unlock-this-much-passive-income/
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2026-01-23T18:33:50+00:00
Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election
The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to enter the contest to be Labour's candidate.
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2026-01-23T22:48:04+00:00
Chagos Islands debate delayed as Tories call for halt to bill
The legislation was due to be debated in Lords on Monday.
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2026-01-23T22:04:12+00:00
Chris Mason: Starmer's strongest rebuke yet for Trump
This past week could mark a turning point in the relationship between the UK prime minister and the US president.
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2026-01-23T18:28:47+00:00
250 councillors could serve seven year terms, after election delays
Nearly 30 councils will no longer hold elections this year due to a major rejig to simplify structures.
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2026-01-23T18:15:46+00:00
Chris Mason: Why peril could lie in the Welsh valleys for Starmer
Voters in Wales will elect a new devolved government - and opinion polls suggest the prospect of a groundbreaking result.
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2026-01-23T14:11:43+00:00
'My chippy was mistakenly targeted by Reform boycott'
Marco Valente said his business had been targeted by a flyer which linked him to Reform candidate Romano Valente by mistake.
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2026-01-23T18:38:46+00:00
Belfast City Council set to suspend X use over AI deepfake concerns
Some NI Executive departments are keeping “under review” their subscriptions to social media site X.
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2026-01-23T15:25:57+00:00
Councillor who defected from Reform told to resign
The Tories regain control of a council as a politician jumps ship after winning for Reform in May.
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2026-01-23T14:29:05+00:00
Government overturns decision on solar park
The park near Chippenham, which will cover 114 hectares, was originally rejected by a council.
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2026-01-23T16:18:36+00:00
Labour MPs divided over potential Andy Burnham return
Labour MPs have strong views on whether Burnham should be Labour's candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
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2026-01-24T03:59:30+00:00
Cruz returns to Texas ahead of winter storm after travel backlash
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Friday he is back in the Lone Star State after a viral photo showed him on a plane as the state prepared for a massive winter storm. “I’ve returned home from my work trip. It’s 66 degrees & beautiful. A storm is expected tomorrow night,” Cruz posted on the social…
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2026-01-24T03:41:51+00:00
Interactive map: How much snow will fall in my area during the storm?
With dangerously-cold arctic air already settling over a large swath of the U.S. Friday, at least 177 million people are under watches or warnings for ice and snow.
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2026-01-24T03:01:21+00:00
FBI agent who sought to investigate ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting resigns: Report
An FBI agent in Minneapolis who attempted to probe the death of a 37-year-old woman killed by a federal immigration officer earlier this month has resigned, according to multiple reports. Tracee Mergen left her job in the bureau’s Minneapolis field office after facing pressure to discontinue an inquiry into the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
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2026-01-24T02:31:46+00:00
Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in subzero Minnesota temperatures
“What’s happening here is clearly immoral."
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2026-01-24T01:59:35+00:00
Power out? Here are 5 ways to stay warm, and 1 you should never try
Ways to stay warm when the power goes out.
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2026-01-24T00:35:37+00:00
James Cameron: US ‘a place where everybody’s at each other’s throats’
Oscar-winning director James Cameron was candid during a recent interview about why he chose to leave the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic and permanently relocate to his 12,000-acre New Zealand farm, saying he wanted to live in a place that “believes in science.” “Five or six months after the pandemic hit … [New Zealand] had…
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2026-01-23T23:57:33+00:00
Vance, Loomer spar over GOP’s position on abortion
Vice President Vance and conservative influencer Laura Loomer traded jabs on social media Friday after Loomer questioned why Republicans were “pushing more abortion messaging” ahead of the November midterms. “Why is the GOP pushing more abortion messaging in a midterm election year? Didn’t they learn their lesson in 2018? Loomer wrote Friday afternoon on social…
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2026-01-23T23:06:44+00:00
Chair of CDC’s vaccine panel questions need for polio vaccines, citing personal autonomy
Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist recently appointed as chair of a highly influential federal vaccine committee, questioned the need for immunizing against illnesses like polio in a podcast interview released Thursday. He argued that public health is not the “first order” of his group. Last month, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…
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2026-01-23T23:02:11+00:00
US military kills 2 ‘narco-terrorists’ in Eastern Pacific, leaves 1 survivor
The U.S. military blew up another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific on Friday, killing two “narco-terrorists,” but one person survived the operation.  The vessel, operated by a designated terrorist organization, was transiting along “known narco-trafficking routes” in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in “narco-trafficking operations,” according to the U.S. Southern Command (Southcom). …
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2026-01-23T22:26:44+00:00
Canada-Trump tensions grow after Carney ‘rupture’ speech
Tensions between the United States and Canada have rapidly escalated this week after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a rousing speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, declaring a “rupture” in the old world order and calling on “middle powers” to unite. The once jovial public relationship between Carney and…
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2026-01-23T22:25:06+00:00
Florida hospital fires nurse over profane post on Leavitt’s pregnancy
A nurse at a South Florida hospital has been fired for a social media post in which she appeared to make profane remarks about White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s pregnancy. A spokesperson for Baptist Health South Florida confirmed in a Friday statement that a nurse at one of its facilities had been terminated for…
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2026-01-23T21:08:57+00:00
Grammy winner Renée Fleming cancels Kennedy Center appearances
Grammy Award-winning opera singer Renée Fleming will no longer participate in a pair of symphony performances at the Kennedy Center this spring, according to a message on the center’s website. Fleming was scheduled to appear with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) on May 29-30 in a program titled “Appalachian Spring,” featuring American conductor James Gaffigan.…
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2026-01-23T21:08:30+00:00
Weekend’s winter storm coming in 2 waves: When will each hit?
More than half of the United States is under some sort of winter weather watch or advisory, bringing frigid temperatures to the south of the country and heavy snow to the northeast.
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5703762-polar-vortex-collapse-forecast-weekend-winter-storm/
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2026-01-23T20:50:49+00:00
Judge rejects DoorDash, Uber request to block New York City tipping option laws
A federal judge on Friday rejected a request from DoorDash and Uber to block two New York City laws requiring food delivery companies to include certain tipping options and prompt customers to tip delivery workers before or during checkout. U.S. District Judge George Daniels ruled that the two companies had failed to show they were…
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2026-01-23T20:34:04+00:00
House Democrats request prison visit where Maxwell is held
The top Democrats on the House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform committees have requested a visit to the prison where Ghislaine Maxwell is being held, alleging preferential treatment toward Maxwell and a cover-up of sexual abuse at the facility.  Reps. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) and Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) made the demands in a letter to…
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2026-01-23T20:24:48+00:00
Coca-Cola CEO hints at next possible soft-drink trend
“You can basically put it in a drink and more or less mask it completely,” he said of the idea.
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2026-01-23T20:16:04+00:00
Dropkick Murphys share video of Fanone confronting Jan. 6 supporter
The Dropkick Murphys, an Irish American Celtic punk rock band, are showing their support for former D.C. Metropolitan Police officer Michael Fanone after a clip of him confronting a Jan. 6, 2021, supporter while wearing the band’s T-shirt went viral. The band reposted a video of Fanone in a tense exchange with Ivan Raiklin, a…
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2026-01-23T19:56:34+00:00
FEMA deploying teams to multiple states as massive winter storm looms
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Friday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has deployed teams to three states with a dozen others on standby, as an incoming winter storm threatens much of the country.  “The time to prepare is now,” Noem said in a statement released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “The…
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2026-01-23T19:03:15+00:00
Michigan sues oil giants, alleging collusion to stifle renewables, EVs
The state of Michigan is suing major oil companies and an industry association, alleging that they colluded to hamper the adoption of renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs). In a lawsuit announced Friday, Michigan sued BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell and the American Petroleum Institute. It alleged they acted as a “cartel” as part of an effort to…
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2026-01-23T19:01:40+00:00
California becomes first state to join WHO disease network after US exit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced just one day after the U.S. officially withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO) that his state would become the first to join the organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, in a seeming rebuke of the Trump administration’s withdrawal from international collaborations. Newsom traveled this week to the…
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2026-01-23T19:00:00+00:00
Coal by decree is not an energy strategy
Coal’s decline was not a policy accident.
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2026-01-23T18:53:56+00:00
US targets 9 vessels in Iran shadow fleet with sanctions
The Treasury Department announced its Office of Foreign Assets Control will target and place sanctions on nine Iranian shadow fleet vessels and their owners who allegedly transported hundreds of millions in Iranian oil and petroleum to foreign markets. “Today’s sanctions target a critical component of how Iran generates the funds used to repress its own…
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2026-01-23T18:39:54+00:00
5 arrested in shooting of Indiana judge, wife
Police officials in Lafayette, Ind., said they have arrested five people in the nonfatal shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife at their home that prompted concerns about escalating threats against the judiciary. Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer was shot in the arm, and his wife, Kimberly, was struck in the hip on Sunday. The…
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2026-01-23T18:38:31+00:00
Senate Democrat calls for investigation into TikTok deal
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) called for an investigation Friday into a deal that saw TikTok’s American business spun off into a separate entity in order to allow the app to continue operating in the U.S. The deal was finalized Thursday, with TikTok announcing it had officially established the new U.S. venture. “After over a year…
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2026-01-23T18:36:55+00:00
Vance, Trump tout administration’s record on abortion at March for Life rally
President Trump and Vice President Vance each addressed the annual March for Life rally in Washington on Friday, touting the administration’s record in the anti-abortion movement.  “In my first term, I was honored to appoint judges and justices who believed in interpreting the Constitution as written,” Trump said in a video address to attendees.  “And…
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2026-01-23T18:30:00+00:00
America should withdraw from NATO immediately
NATO has drifted from its original purpose of preventing Soviet expansion in Europe to a moralizing, expansive alliance that has been involved in numerous interventions and proxy wars, making it an unaccountable and ineffective force for peace.
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2026-01-23T18:28:01+00:00
Trump rages at NYT survey, says ‘fake’ polling should be criminal offense?
When a president threatens pollsters instead of grappling with what voters are actually saying, that’s a problem.
https://thehill.com/opinion/lindseys-lens/5703471-trump-attacks-poll-voter-disapproval/
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2026-01-23T18:24:26+00:00
Emergency declarations issued in multiple states ahead of massive winter storm
Governors in multiple states have issued emergency declarations ahead of expected severe winter weather this weekend.  A forecast report issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) early Friday morning warned of an impending “significant, long duration winter storm” from the Southern Rockies to New England beginning Friday and lasting until Monday.   On Friday, Kentucky Gov.…
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5703455-states-prepare-winter-weather/
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2026-01-23T18:00:00+00:00
US companies don’t need Washington to fix the shareholder proposal mess
Corporate America is bracing for another proxy season filled with politically charged shareholder proposals, but companies can take control of the process by adopting tailored bylaws that limit repetitive proposals and exclude matters unrelated to the company's business.
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/5702601-delaware-law-governance-bylaws/
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2026-01-23T17:46:02+00:00
Bovino on detained 5-year-old boy: ‘We are experts with children’
Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are “experts with children” when asked about the agency’s detainment of a 5-year-old boy and his father in Minnesota this week. “I will say unequivocally that we are experts in dealing with children,” Bovino said during a press conference Friday. “Let me say that…
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5703353-bovino-border-patrol-ice-minneapolis/
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2026-01-23T17:30:00+00:00
Let states fix backlogs and serve families faster
The government has introduced two bipartisan bills to give states the flexibility to use contracted support to help process SNAP and Medicaid applications quickly and efficiently, while protecting public employees and preventing financial conflicts of interest.
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/5701226-contractors-enhance-snap-medicaid/
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2026-01-23T17:21:35+00:00
Graham, McCaul alarmed over report of possible US military withdrawal from Syria
A pair of foreign policy-focused Republican lawmakers expressed alarm over a recent report of the U.S. potentially withdrawing its troops from Syria, warning that a decreased presence in the country would be to the benefit of ISIS.  “Wow, if true, ISIS would love that. A small footprint of Americans working with locals is an insurance…
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5703251-graham-mccaul-syria-reports/
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2026-01-23T17:18:59+00:00
House Democrat: ICE detained 5-year-old boy ‘to lure his father out’
Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) slammed the Trump administration after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authorities detained a 5-year-old boy in Minnesota while targeting his father, who officials said was in the country illegally. The child was detained in the driveway of his home after he returned from preschool in Columbia Heights, Minn., a city just…
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5703307-house-democrat-ice-detained-5-year-old-boy-to-lure-his-father-out/
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2026-01-23T17:00:00+00:00
Mark Carney is right about the end of the old order — and that’s the problem
The age of smooth globalization, unipolarity and middle-power brokerage is over.
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5701399-carney-davos-global-rupture/
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2026-01-23T16:53:39+00:00
6 in 10 say ICE tactics go too far: Survey
A new survey found that a majority of respondents disapprove of how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is handling its job.  A New York Times/Siena poll released Friday found 63 percent of registered voters disapprove of how ICE is handling its job, while 36 percent said they approve of ICE’s work. That includes 55 percent of…
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5703175-ice-tactics-poll/
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2026-01-23T16:39:33+00:00
Mass anti-immigration enforcement protests planned in Minnesota
Various groups opposed to the Trump administration’s aggressive operations targeting immigrants in Minnesota are planning mass demonstrations and an “economic blackout” on Friday in an attempt to pressure Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to leave the state. Organizers from more than 100 groups — including labor unions, progressive organizations and religious groups — urged…
https://thehill.com/homenews/5703229-minnesota-protests-ice-out/
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2026-01-23T16:30:00+00:00
2026 should be the year Congress delivers a modern air traffic control system
U.S. air traffic control infrastructure is straining under decades of neglect.
https://thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/technology/5701249-air-traffic-control-modernization-funding/
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2026-01-23T16:27:44+00:00
Trump is canceling $30B in Biden-era green loans
The Trump administration is canceling $30 billion in green loans and revising another $53 billion, it said Thursday night. The administration said the changes or eliminations from the $83 billion in total funding come after its review of $104 billion in loan obligations issued by the Biden administration. While some cancellations have been already announced…
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5703228-trump-wright-biden-green-loans/
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2026-01-23T16:14:11+00:00
Trump sparks UK firestorm by claiming NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ in Afghanistan
President Trump has set off a firestorm in the United Kingdom and among NATO allies whose troops fought and died in Afghanistan by claiming NATO forces “stayed a little back” from the front lines. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and leaders across the political spectrum, along with former soldiers and the parents of fallen military…
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5703206-trump-nato-afghanistan-remarks-criticized/
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2026-01-23T16:07:54+00:00
Bovino defends trench coat that Newsom called ‘SS garb’
Gregory Bovino, U.S. Border Patrol commander, on Thursday defended his trench coat after California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) accused him of buying “SS garb.” “That coat is definitely Border Patrol issued,” Bovino said on “On Balance with Leland Vittert” on NewsNation, The Hill’s sister network. “I’ve had it over 25 years. I bought that as…
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5703060-gregory-bovino-gavin-newsom-trench-coat/
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2026-01-23T16:00:00+00:00
Trump’s right: He didn’t need international approval to act in Venezuela
The U.N. Charter forbids violations of other states’ sovereignty except in cases of self-defense. So, Trump framed Venezuela’s allowing illegal migration to the United States as an armed attack.
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5701256-trump-venezuela-un-charter-violation/
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2026-01-23T15:46:44+00:00
Judge warns Trump administration against changing immigration status of plaintiffs in case
A federal judge ruled Thursday that university association members may seek relief from the court if their immigration status is changed as retribution for challenging an alleged Trump administration policy to single out campus activists critical of Israel’s war in Gaza for immigration enforcement. U.S. District Judge William Young’s order follows a trial last year where…
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5702958-judge-rules-campus-activists/
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2026-01-23T15:40:41+00:00
Hoyer endorses former campaign manager as successor
Rep. Steny Hoyer (Md.), the longest-serving House Democrat in Congress, announced Friday he’s endorsing Maryland Del. Adrian Boafo (D), his former campaign manager, to succeed him. “With deep respect for his character, admiration for his experience & faith in his ability—I’m proud to endorse @AdrianBoafoMD for MD05,” Hoyer, who’s retiring at the end of his…
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5703094-steny-hoyer-retiring-backs-adrian-boafo/
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2026-01-23T15:30:31+00:00
Philadelphia sues Interior Department over slavery exhibit removal
The city of Philadelphia on Thursday sued the Department of the Interior after National Park Service staff removed an exhibit on slavery from the President’s House site in Independence National Historical Park. The lawsuit asks for a preliminary injunction to keep the displays up. It says the exhibit was removed “without notice” and “presumably pursuant”…
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5702955-philadelphia-sues-interior-department-slavery-exhibit/
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2026-01-23T15:30:00+00:00
The Greenland affair exposes the EU as a paper tiger
A striking number of EU states did not contribute even a single soldier to the exercise, despite their treaty obligations.
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5700210-lisbon-treaty-european-commitment/
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2026-01-23T15:20:16+00:00
Man accused of plot to murder top Border Patrol leader Bovino found not guilty
The man accused of leading a murder-for-hire plot against Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino was found not guilty Thursday. Juan Espinoza Martinez, who faced up to 10 years in prison if convicted, admitted to sending a message to his friend over the social platform Snapchat with a picture of the agent and the words, “2k…
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5703026-murder-plot-border-patrol-not-guilty/
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2026-01-23T15:14:38+00:00
White House labels altered photo of arrested Minnesota protester a ‘meme’
The White House referred to an altered photo of Minnesota protester Nekima Levy Armstrong’s arrest as a “meme” on Thursday.  “YET AGAIN to the people who feel the need to reflexively defend perpetrators of heinous crimes in our country I share with you this message: Enforcement of the law will continue. The memes will continue.…
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5703042-minnesota-protester-arrest-photo/
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2026-01-23T15:13:21+00:00
FBI investigating death of Colts owner Jim Irsay
The FBI is investigating the death of Jim Irsay, the former owner of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, according to a new report. The investigation, first reported by The Washington Post, centers on a doctor who provided Irsay with prescription pain pills and ketamine injections in the final months of his life, according to the outlet,…
https://thehill.com/homenews/5702970-fbi-colts-jim-irsay/
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2026-01-23T15:02:34+00:00
Lutnick: Getting booed by Al Gore ‘greatest honor’ of Davos trip
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said getting booed off the stage by former Vice President Al Gore during his speech at a dinner in Davos, Switzerland, was the “greatest honor” of his trip, mocking Gore’s reputation as a climate activist. “It was the greatest honor of my trip to Davos,” Lutnick said in an interview on Fox News’s “Jesse…
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5703023-commerce-secretary-al-gore/
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2026-01-23T15:01:55+00:00
US, Ukraine, Russia to meet for talks in Abu Dhabi over war settlement
Envoys from the U.S., Russia and Ukraine will meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday for security discussions aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, with the issue of territorial concessions as the main focus. The trilateral talks come after Russian President Vladimir Putin met with President Trump’s top envoys, Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared…
https://thehill.com/homenews/5703019-russia-ukraine-us-abu-dhabi-security-talks/
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2026-01-23T15:00:00+00:00
Trump pardoned him, and he’s ready to go back to prison
The pardon gave him cautious hope — not necessarily in Trump, but in the possibility that disproportionate punishment might still be recognized as such.
https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/5701105-trump-pardoned-him-hes-ready-to-go-back-to-prison/
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2026-01-23T14:30:00+00:00
Trump’s coalition is falling apart
Trump is digging many holes. With enthusiasm. Possibly with a backhoe.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/5701489-trumps-coalition-is-falling-apart/
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2026-01-23T14:17:26+00:00
Former DC police officer Fanone: Jack Smith hearing ‘kangaroo court’
Former D.C. Metropolitan Police officer Michael Fanone on Thursday called the congressional hearing featuring former special counsel Jack Smith a “kangaroo court.” “Listen, I came there to support Jack Smith,” Fanone told independent journalist Nicholas Ballasy. “In my eyes, you know, Jack Smith is a man of integrity who’s just doing his f—ing job, and…
https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5702882-smith-testimony-trump-congress/
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2026-01-23T14:02:05+00:00
Live updates: Trump-Carney tit for tat heats up; Vance speaks at March for Life
A diplomatic tit for tat between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is escalating, with the president disinviting Carney from his “Board of Peace” Thursday night. The move comes after Carney warned of a “rupture” in the trans-Atlantic alliance during his speech in Davos, Switzerland, earlier this week, which prompted Trump to suggest…
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5701563-live-updates-trump-carney-minnesota/
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2026-01-23T14:00:00+00:00
Trump’s overreaction to charges of fraud is harming thousands — and that’s the goal
The administration’s attack on our already precarious child care system breaks my heart, and will cause serious harm to parents, providers and communities.
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/5701081-child-care-funding-freeze/
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2026-01-23T13:54:08+00:00
Contractor indicted in leak case tied to search of Washington Post reporter’s home
A government contractor who allegedly leaked classified information in a case linked to the search of a Washington Post journalist’s home was indicted by a grand jury on Thursday.  Aurelio Luis Perez-Lugones is charged with five counts of unlawfully transmitting and one count of unlawfully retaining classified national defense information, according to the Department of…
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5702902-contractor-indicted-leaked-classified-info/
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2026-01-23T13:41:43+00:00
Watch live: Vance, Johnson speak at March for Life rally
Vice President Vance and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) are scheduled to speak Friday at the annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C. Vance and President Trump spoke to anti-abortion advocates at last year’s event. It has been held every year since 1974. Watch Friday’s remarks, scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. EST, in the…
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5702830-jd-vance-mike-johnson-march-for-life/
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2026-01-23T12:30:01
Particle permutation task can be tackled by quantum but not classical computers, study finds
Quantum computers, systems that process information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, are expected to outperform classical computers on some complex tasks. Over the past few decades, many physicists and quantum engineers have tried to demonstrate the advantages of quantum systems over their classical counterparts on specific types of computations.
https://phys.org/news/2026-01-particle-permutation-task-tackled-quantum.html
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2026-01-23T22:00:00+00:00
A mystery object is holding this 120 million-mile-wide cloud of vaporized metal together
"Stars like the sun don’t just stop shining for no reason."
https://www.space.com/astronomy/stars/a-mystery-object-is-holding-this-120-million-mile-wide-cloud-of-vaporized-metal-together
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2026-01-23T21:00:00+00:00
NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket is on the launch pad. What's next?
Artemis 2 is at the launch pad, but several big tests must be performed before it launches as soon as Feb. 6.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/nasas-artemis-2-moon-rocket-is-on-the-launch-pad-whats-next
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2026-01-23T20:00:00+00:00
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin will refly booster on next launch of powerful New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin will use a flight-proven booster on the next launch of its New Glenn rocket. The liftoff, which is targeted for late February, will be just the third for New Glenn to date.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-will-refly-booster-on-next-launch-of-powerful-new-glenn-rocket
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2026-01-23T19:00:00+00:00
Two cosmic dogs rule the winter sky — here's how to spot them this week
Learn how to spot Sirius, Procyon and their canine constellations, and discover the myths and science behind the dog stars.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/two-cosmic-dogs-rule-the-winter-sky-heres-how-to-spot-them-this-week
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2026-01-23T18:00:00+00:00
By the power of nostalgia! The live-action 'Masters of the Universe' trailer is finally here, and it actually looks good (video)
Spawned by Mattel's classic 1980s toy line, this summer spectacle arrives June 5, 2026.
https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/by-the-power-of-nostalgia-the-live-action-masters-of-the-universe-trailer-is-finally-here-and-it-actually-looks-good-video
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2026-01-23T17:00:00+00:00
A colossal asteroid may have warped the moon from the inside out
The findings are a big clue as to why the far and near hemispheres of the moon look so different.
https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/a-colossal-asteroid-may-have-warped-the-moon-from-the-inside-out
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2026-01-23T16:00:00+00:00
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau explain why this is the perfect series for Trek's 60th anniversary (interview)
'For the look of the Athena, our ship has wings, and that was very intentional.'
https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/star-trek-starfleet-academy-showrunners-alex-kurtzman-and-noga-landau-explain-why-this-is-the-perfect-series-for-treks-60th-anniversary-interview
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2026-01-23T15:00:00+00:00
Why binoculars are best for beginner astronomers to stargaze
Here's why a pair of binoculars is your best option for stargazing as a beginner.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/why-binoculars-are-best-for-beginner-astronomers-to-stargaze
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2026-01-23T15:00:00+00:00
Houston Texans celebrate upcoming Artemis 2 mission | Space photo of the day for Jan. 23, 2025
Leaders from NASA's Johnson Space Center and NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins helped turn a Texans home game into a pop-up space expo.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/houston-texans-celebrate-upcoming-artemis-2-mission-space-photo-of-the-day-for-jan-23-2025
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2026-01-23T14:00:00+00:00
'For All Mankind' Season 5 shows off Martian motorbiking in Apple TV's 1st teaser trailer (video)
Bikers on Mars, but no mice in sight.
https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/for-all-mankind-season-5-shows-off-martian-motorbiking-in-apple-tvs-1st-teaser-trailer-video
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2026-01-24T00:40:40+00:00
The Sun's Red Dwarf Neighbors Provide Clues to Origins of Carbon and Oxygen
We live near a fusion reactor in space that provides all our heat and light. That reactor is also responsible for the creation of various elements heavier than hydrogen, and that's true of all stars. So, how do we know that stars are element generators?
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/the-suns-red-dwarf-neighbors-provide-clues-to-origins-of-carbon-and-oxygen
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2026-01-23T20:38:08+00:00
The Many Faces of Monster Galaxies
The earliest galaxies in the universe earned the nickname "monster galaxies" for good reason, they formed stars at rates hundreds of times faster than the Milky Way, growing rapidly after the dawn of time. Astronomers using ALMA and the James Webb Space Telescope have now revealed that three such monsters each achieved their extraordinary growth through completely different mechanisms. By comparing where stars are forming today with where they formed in the past, researchers discovered that galaxy collisions, internal instability, and minor mergers can all trigger these growth spurts, fundamentally changing our understanding of how the universe's most massive galaxies came to be.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/the-many-faces-of-monster-galaxies
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2026-01-23T20:02:56+00:00
An Almost-Famous Galaxy Cluster Is The JWST's Picture Of The Month
<img alt="This is MACS J1149, a massive galaxy cluster used as a gravitational lens. It's about 5 billion light-years away and contains at least 300 galaxies, and likely many hundreds more. It's been selected as the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month. Image Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA &amp; CSA, C. Willott (National Research Council Canada), R. Tripodi (INAF - Astronomical Observatory of Rome). LICENCE: CC BY 4.0 INT or ESA Standard Licence" height="720" src="https://www.universetoday.com/article_images/A_celebrity_cluster_in_the_spotlight_20260123_183813.jpg" width="1280" /> Gravitational lensing is a powerful tool that brings impossibly distant galaxies into reach. The JWST uses galaxy clusters and their overpowering to magnify background galaxies that are otherwise beyond our observational capabilities. One cluster, named MACS J1149.5+2223, is 5 billion light-years away and holds at least 300 galaxies, probably many more. It's been chosen as the JWST's Picture Of The Month.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/an-almost-famous-galaxy-cluster-is-the-jwsts-picture-of-the-month
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2026-01-23T14:36:00+00:00
Scientists Measure Mars's Effect on Earth's Climate
Tiny Mars might have an outsize effect on Earth's climate over hundreds of thousands of years. The post Scientists Measure Mars&#039;s Effect on Earth&#039;s Climate appeared first on Sky &amp; Telescope.
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/scientists-measure-marss-effect-on-earths-climate/
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2026-01-23T14:00:00+00:00
Martian Moon Deimos Might Have Reshaped Itself and Its Orbit
A new study suggests that an early version of Mars’s smaller moon Deimos was pulverized by its own debris, explaining the moon's oddities. The post Martian Moon Deimos Might Have Reshaped Itself and Its Orbit appeared first on Sky &amp; Telescope.
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/martian-moon-deimos-might-have-reshaped-itself-and-its-orbit/
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2026-01-23T23:21:29
Ancient giant kangaroos could hop after all
Giant kangaroos that lived during the Ice Age may not have been as slow and grounded as once believed. A new study finds their leg bones and tendons were likely strong enough to support hopping, despite their massive size. Rather than traveling this way all the time, these animals may have relied on short bursts of hopping. This ability could have played a key role in escaping predators.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260123225925.htm
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2026-01-23T08:46:23
A brain glitch may explain why some people hear voices
New research suggests that auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia may come from a brain glitch that confuses inner thoughts for external voices. Normally, the brain predicts the sound of its own inner speech and tones down its response. But in people hearing voices, brain activity ramps up instead, as if the voice belongs to someone else. The discovery could help scientists develop early warning signs for psychosis.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260122074033.htm
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2026-01-23T10:16:38
This one gene may explain most Alzheimer’s cases
Alzheimer’s may be driven far more by genetics than previously thought, with one gene playing an outsized role. Researchers found that up to nine in ten cases could be linked to the APOE gene — even including a common version once considered neutral. The discovery reshapes how scientists think about risk and prevention. It also highlights a major opportunity for new treatments aimed at a single biological pathway.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260122073623.htm
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2026-01-23T15:26:07+00:00
Monster Neutrino Could Be a Messenger of Ancient Black Holes
Nearly three years ago, a particle from space slammed into the Mediterranean Sea and lit up the partially complete Cubic Kilometer Neutrino Telescope (KM3NET) detector off the coast of Sicily. The particle was a neutrino, a fundamental component of matter commonly known for its ability to slip through other matter unnoticed. The IceCube observatory in Antarctica, a comparable detector that has&#8230; Source
https://www.quantamagazine.org/monster-neutrino-could-be-a-messenger-of-ancient-black-holes-20260123/
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2026-01-23T16:35:00-05:00
Stingray-inspired robot cracks the mystery of how rays swim
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Halley’s comet may need a new, medieval name
The post Halley&#8217;s comet may need a new, medieval name appeared first on Popular Science.
https://www.popsci.com/science/halleys-comet-new-name/
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2026-01-23T14:20:55-05:00
Lowe’s is blowing out this Craftsman cordless string trimmer with battery and charger for just $29 while they last
The post Lowe&#8217;s is blowing out this Craftsman cordless string trimmer with battery and charger for just $29 while they last appeared first on Popular Science.
https://www.popsci.com/gear/craftsman-string-trimmer-power-tool-deals-lowes/
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2026-01-23T11:52:03-05:00
Forgotten, priceless medieval book found in school library
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https://www.popsci.com/science/medieval-book-found-school-library/
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2026-01-23T10:52:00-05:00
It’s not in your head. Fear drives decision making.
The post It&#8217;s not in your head. Fear drives decision making. appeared first on Popular Science.
https://www.popsci.com/health/decision-making-fear/
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2026-01-23T10:16:16-05:00
Eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging, new research shows
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https://www.popsci.com/health/eating-less-ultraprocessed-food-supports-healthier-aging-new-research-shows/
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