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Omicron leads IMF to cut global economic forecast -- from 6% to 4.4% -- for 2022

Omicron leads IMF to cut global economic forecast -- from 6% to 4.4% -- for 2022

Vaccination plus infection creates 'super immunity' against COVID-19, study finds

Vaccination plus infection creates 'super immunity' against COVID-19, study finds

N. Korea fires 2 cruise missiles in 5th launch of 2022, Seoul says

N. Korea fires 2 cruise missiles in 5th launch of 2022, Seoul says

Australian Open tennis: Nadal, Barty, American Keys clinch semifinal spots

Australian Open tennis: Nadal, Barty, American Keys clinch semifinal spots

'Emergency' cast discusses comedy, racism at Sundance

'Emergency' cast discusses comedy, racism at Sundance

Sundance Film Festival Reviews

'Summering' is a winner for both kids and adults

'Summering' is a winner for both kids and adults

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- "Summering," which premiered virtually at the Sundance Film Festival, is about four girls approaching middle school who have one last summer adventure. The film itself should appeal equally to kids and grown-ups.

'Resurrection' is an intense, creepy thriller

'Resurrection' is an intense, creepy thriller

'Sharp Stick' is sincerely personal, but troubling

'Sharp Stick' is sincerely personal, but troubling

'Honk For Jesus, Save Your Soul' delivers poignant message

'Honk For Jesus, Save Your Soul' delivers poignant message

'After Yang' is a touching exploration of attachment

'After Yang' is a touching exploration of attachment

Top Stories

Ana Gasteyer says her 'American Auto' character is no Michael Scott of 'The Office'

Tig Notaro: Directing 'Am I OK?' with wife Stephanie Allynne 'a natural progression'

James Webb Space Telescope reaches final orbital destination

Music legend Neil Young gives Spotify ultimatum over Joe Rogan COVID-19 misinformation

Walmart to add vertically farmed produce in West Coast stores later this year

Stocks fall Tuesday morning as Fed opens two-day policy meeting

Australian Open reverses ban on T-shirts asking about Chinese star Peng Shuai

Surgeon who auctioned X-ray of Bataclan shooting victim as NFT facing legal action

At least 8 dead, several hurt in Cameroon after stampede during major soccer tournament

Entertainment News

WWE 'Raw': Brock Lesnar, Bobby Lashley have 'Royal Rumble' weigh in

Kid Cudi, Halsey, J. Cole to headline Governors Ball Music Festival in NYC

When We Were Young adds third date to music festival

52,341 stuffed bears tossed onto ice at Pennsylvania hockey game

52,341 stuffed bears tossed onto ice at Pennsylvania hockey game

Man wins $4 million Mega Millions prize using fortune cookie numbers

Horse runs through narrow gap between two Egyptian trains in viral video

CDC: Omicron variant caused surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, fewer deaths at peak

CDC: Omicron variant caused surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, fewer deaths at peak

Strokes are more common in young women than young men

Plasma treatments only effective in some COVID-19 patients, study finds

U.S. records most unprovoked shark attacks in 2021

U.S. records most unprovoked shark attacks in 2021

Dragon, U.S space freighter, successfully splashes down in Fl, ending the trip

Hippos can recognize familiar voices, new study finds

On This Day: Gangster Al Capone dies

On This Day: Gangster Al Capone dies

UPI Archives: Feds complete tax case against Capone

UPI Archives: Capone lawyers unable to suppress damaging letters

Top U.S. skier Breezy Johnson pulls out of Olympics due to knee injury

Top U.S. skier Breezy Johnson pulls out of Olympics due to knee injury

Australian Open: Angry Nick Kyrgios mistakenly hits boy with ball, turns tears to smile

Denis Shapovalov accuses Australian Open officials of corruption

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Charles Ray at The Met: Figure Ground

Charles Ray at The Met: Figure Ground

Soldiers among visitors to Holocaust museum ahead of Remembrance Day

Soldiers among visitors to Holocaust museum ahead of Remembrance Day

This week in the NFL

This week in the NFL

Protesters march against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Washington

Protesters march against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Washington

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Unilever to cut 1,500 management jobs, restructure into 5 units

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Unilever to cut 1,500 management jobs, restructure into 5 units

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Unilever said Tuesday that it plans to cut about 1,500 management roles globally citing pressure from investors to improve performance following a failed $67.36 billion deal.

SAT college admission exam will be fully digital by 2024

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

SAT college admission exam will be fully digital by 2024

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- The College Board announced Tuesday that the SAT, PSAT and other standardized tests will shift to online exams.

Pfizer begins study to test COVID-19 vaccine tweaked to fight Omicron variant

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Pfizer begins study to test COVID-19 vaccine tweaked to fight Omicron variant

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Pharma company Pfizer announced on Tuesday that it's begun a study to test its COVID-19 vaccine against a similar shot that's been adjusted to better fight off the Omicron coronavirus variant.

Scotland Yard investigating COVID-19 lockdown parties attended by Boris Johnson, others

World News // 5 hours ago

Scotland Yard investigating COVID-19 lockdown parties attended by Boris Johnson, others

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Amid calls for his resignation, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other government officials became the target of a police investigation over parties that were held at 10 Downing Street during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Congress ethics watchdog says House reps from Illinois, Colorado may have misused power

U.S. News // 8 hours ago

Congress ethics watchdog says House reps from Illinois, Colorado may have misused power

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- A nonpartisan congressional panel said it is reviewing two House lawmakers over accusations that they violated a slew of federal ethics rules by misusing their positions.

Supreme Court judge in N.Y. strikes down state's COVID-19 mask mandate; Hochul promises fight

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Supreme Court judge in N.Y. strikes down state's COVID-19 mask mandate; Hochul promises fight

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- A judge of the New York State Supreme Court has struck down Gov. Kathy Hochul's COVID-19 mask mandate as unconstitutional, but the state's Education Department says schools must continue to comply with the requirement.

Some kids hospitalized with COVID-19 have lingering neurological symptoms

Health News // 10 hours ago

Some kids hospitalized with COVID-19 have lingering neurological symptoms

More than 40% of children hospitalized for COVID-19 are left with headaches and other lingering neurological symptoms, a new study claims.

Federal court orders Alabama congressional maps redrawn

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Federal court orders Alabama congressional maps redrawn

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- A panel of federal court judges have thrown out Alabama's newly drawn congressional district maps, ordering for them to be redrawn to include an additional majority-Black district.

Black Americans more likely to change negative views of COVID-19 vaccines

Health News // 12 hours ago

Black Americans more likely to change negative views of COVID-19 vaccines

While it appears that Black Americans were more hesitant than White Americans to roll up their sleeves when the COVID-19 vaccines launched last year, that unwillingness has lessened.

Prosecutors say cops ignored training in failure to protect George Floyd

U.S. News // 12 hours ago

Prosecutors say cops ignored training in failure to protect George Floyd

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- During opening statements Monday, prosecutors said the three officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights during his fatal arrest ignored their training and consciously failed to protect him.

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Space

James Webb Space Telescope reaches final orbital destination

James Webb Space Telescope reaches final orbital destination

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 24 (UPI) -- The James Webb Space Telescope arrived Monday at its final destination, where it will orbit the sun over 1 million miles from Earth to observe the earliest galaxies and more.

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Ukraine crisis could reverse decline of U.S. military presence in Europe

Ukraine crisis could reverse decline of U.S. military presence in Europe