George’s suspension begins Saturday night’s home game between the 76ers and the New Orleans Pelicans. The suspension means he will lose $11.7 million in salary. George is making $51.6 million this season.

“Over the past few years, I have talked about the importance of mental health, but recently while seeking treatment for my own issues, I made the mistake of taking the wrong medication,” George said in a statement. “I take full responsibility for my actions and apologize to the Sixers organization, my teammates, and the fans of Philadelphia for my poor decisions during this process.

“I am using this time to focus on making sure my mind and body are in the best shape to help the team upon my return.”

Vogue Japan recently named the pop star and “Wicked” actress as its March 2026 cover star, and has since published an interview and released a photo of her.

One fan said there was an error in the since-deleted photo shoot post that showed the “Eternal Sunshine” singer had six hands instead of five. Grande commented on her reaction to a fan’s post, quipping that she needed a little more energy to work on her next album.

She wrote in the comments section of a fan post on Jan. 30, “Oh my god, how exciting! I kept saying I needed an extra accessory to start the album! Thank you for this.”

The National Weather Service announced on Saturday, January 31st, that a severe winter storm warning is in effect from Georgia to Virginia. Heavy snow and strong winds are expected from the southern Appalachians in Georgia to the coastal areas of the Carolinas and southeastern Virginia.

The heaviest snow and gusty winds are expected in North Carolina, where forecasters warn that a bomb cyclone could create dangerous conditions.

Inland areas could see 8 to 12 inches of snow due to wind-driven snow drifts, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Near the Outer Banks, there is not much snow, but near-hurricane-force winds could gust up to 70 mph (110 km/h), and coastal flooding warnings are in effect.

The 79-year-old actor paid tribute to his decades-long friendship with Catherine O’Hara, who passed away on January 30 after a “brief illness,” Variety and Deadline both reported, citing the CAA agency. The cause of the “Home Alone” star’s death has not been disclosed.

“Words don’t seem to be enough to express the sense of loss I feel today,” Levy told USA TODAY in a statement on Jan. 31. “I had the pleasure of knowing and working with the great Catherine O’Hara for more than 50 years.”

Levy, who co-created Schitt’s Creek with his son Dan Levy, starred opposite O’Hara in six seasons of the acclaimed comedy series, which aired on Canada’s CBC Television from 2015 to 2020. The two played former video rental empire CEO Johnny Rose and former actress Moira Rose.

Throughout its run, the show won nine Emmy Awards, including Best Comedy Series in 2020. The same year the series swept the Emmy Awards, O’Hara also won the Best Actress in a Comedy Series trophy, while her co-stars Annie Murphy, Dunn, and Eugene Levy also won individual performance trophies.

Above. On January 30, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the Justice Department investigation after the Department of Homeland Security reversed course and handed over limited use of force investigations to the FBI, and after calls from across the political spectrum for an independent investigation. Homeland Security Investigations initially planned to conduct its own investigation.

“This is a standard FBI investigation when a situation like the one we saw last Saturday arises,” Blanche said.

On January 30th, students at schools across the country went on strike to protest the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency. In Springfield, Missouri, more than 100 students gathered outside Kickapoo High School carrying anti-ICE placards, some proudly holding Mexican flags. Students in Knoxville, Tennessee, skipped classes or skipped school to join protests downtown. Later that night, a wake for Preeti was held in Corpus Christi, Texas. In the Cincinnati area, local businesses closed as part of nationwide protests.

On Friday, the Senate approved a continuing resolution that would continue funding the Department of Homeland Security for two more weeks while keeping the rest of the government funded for the rest of the year, but the deal is currently pending in the House, which is in recess and won’t be voted on until Monday at the earliest. The shutdown could extend beyond the weekend if the House rejects the plan or delays action, but given the bipartisan momentum ahead of the deadline, most appropriators still expect a relatively short shutdown.

During the last government shutdown, which lasted 43 days and was the longest in U.S. history, airlines were ordered to cut flight schedules by up to 10% at 40 major airports.

The unprecedented measures were taken after air traffic controllers had been working without pay for more than a month, putting a strain on the air traffic system. Many air traffic controllers and other essential employees missed multiple paychecks and had to find ways to bridge the financial gap.

Did I mention her name is “Melania”? A better title might have been “The Turducken of Narcissism,” but that would be very difficult.

The documentary will be released in a surprising number of theaters nationwide starting January 30th. Amazon-MGM Studios paid the First Lady’s production company a whopping $40 million for the rights to the film, and another $35 million to promote the nearly two-hour celebration of Me. I am convinced that the investment has nothing to do with a giant corporation trying to curry favor with an administration led by one of the most high-profile political families in history. It’s a complete coincidence.

Regardless of Amazon’s intentions, this unprecedented public display of the first lady’s bravado provides an opportune opportunity to mock patriotism at a time when America is in absolute turmoil, with horrific immigrant roundups and masked federal agents shooting Americans on a daily basis.

India’s Ministry of Health announced on Monday, January 26, that two nurses at a private hospital near Kolkata in West Bengal state were diagnosed with the Nipah virus, and one was in a “critical condition”.

This virus has a high mortality rate and is more likely to cause severe illness. Following the announcement, airports in some Asian countries tightened procedures, but Indian health officials said the spread of the virus was under control.

Here’s what you need to know about Nipah virus.

What is Nipah virus?

Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease and can be transmitted from animals to humans. The virus is transmitted by fruit bats and was first discovered in 1999 after outbreaks in pigs and humans in Malaysia and Singapore, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The nation’s largest nutrition assistance program has been a fundraising flashpoint for the second Trump administration, taking center stage when the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced in October that it would not pay next month’s benefits during the 43-day government shutdown in 2025.

The bill ending the shutdown would restore funding to the program following a series of lawsuits filed by states over payment suspensions, eligibility requirements and requests for sensitive national data from the federal government. Still, President Trump’s Big Beautiful Act, passed last summer, already included significant changes to the program, including stricter work requirements and billions of dollars in funding cuts.

SNAP recipients will have to comply with increased work requirements starting Sunday, February 1, as part of the bill. Here’s what you need to know:

The ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star’s cause of death has not been determined. revealed. USA TODAY has reached out to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office for additional information.

Details surrounding O’Hara’s death have not been released, but the Canadian-born woman previously revealed that she had a rare congenital condition called inverse dextrocardia.

During the interview in 2020 During winemaker Kathryn Hall’s virtual happy hour, O’Hara opened up about inversion syndrome, a genetic disorder in which some organs are positioned upside down in the body. body.

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“A big, bold and beautiful journey”

In this sentimental fantasy, Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell play strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and are magically brought together. They go on a road trip with various strange doors and random pop music needle drops, forcing them to confront past decisions and difficult moments.

Culkin, who played O’Hara’s son in the 1990 Christmas comedy Home Alone, paid tribute to the Emmy Award-winning actress in an emotional Instagram post following O’Hara’s death on Friday, January 30.

O’Hara’s manager confirmed her death to People magazine, but Variety and Deadline, citing her agency CAA, reported that O’Hara died at home after a “brief illness.”

“Mom, I knew there was still time. I wanted more,” Culkin wrote in the post, which included a collage of Culkin and O’Hara’s then and now looks. “I wanted to sit in the chair next to you. I could hear your voice. But there was so much more I wanted to say. I love you. See you again.”

A veteran of the entertainment industry, O’Hara is one of the most admired and respected actors of his generation, winning two Emmy Awards, one Golden Globe Award, and two Actor’s Awards (formerly Screen Actors Guild Awards) during his career. She was nominated for two Emmy Awards at the 2025 ceremony.