US Fed set to pause rate cuts as it defies Trump pressureWASHINGTON, United States, Jan 28, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is broadly expected to pause its series of interest rate cuts Wednesday, resisting mounting attacks from President Donald Trump, while policymakers await more data on the world's biggest economy. The lack of urgency, however, could put the central bank again at odds with Trump, who has repeatedly called for large rate reductions. Officials appear to have converged on a near-term halt in rate reductions, with their debate now centering around what conditions justify further rate cuts -- and how quickly these should take place. Fed Governor Stephen Miran, appointed by Trump last year to fill a term lasting until late January, is likely to again push for lower rates, North said. - Credibility issues -One issue is whether the new chairman can corral the rest of the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee into more rate cuts, ING analysts said in a note.

WASHINGTON, United States, Jan 28, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US immigration agents may have breached "protocol" in Minneapolis before shooting dead a nurse during protests, President Donald Trump's senior aide Stephen Miller said Tuesday -- days after falsely branding the victim an assassin. "We are evaluating why the CBP (Customs and Border Protection) team may not have been following that protocol," Miller said. Shortly after the killing, Miller called Pretti a "would-be assassin" and accused him of wanting to murder federal agents. Pretti had a sidearm on him, but agents had already removed it before he was shot multiple times at point-blank range. "The initial statement from DHS was based on reports from CBP on the ground," Miller said in his statement.

UNITED NATIONS, United States, Jan 28, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The UN Security Council voted Tuesday to terminate a mission that tried to enforce a ceasefire in war-torn Yemen's port city of Hodeida. The UN mission is now scheduled to conclude in two months. The resolution approved Tuesday, which was sponsored by Britain, stipulates that the UN mission in Hodeida -- known as UNMHA -- must close as of March 31. The war in the poorest country in the Arabian peninsula has triggered the worst humanitarian crisis anywhere in the world, the United Nations says. It expects things to get worse in 2026 as hungry Yemenis find it even harder to get food and international aid drops off.

Photo : BSSRAJSHAHI, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for Rajshahi-2 (Sadr) constituency, Dr. Mohammad Jahangir Alam, has begun his election campaign as the general election will be held on February 12. Dr. Jahangir Alam started his campaign Tuesday morning at Barnali Intersection, interacting with the public and sharing his vision for the constituency. During the outreach, he visited homes and sought votes in favor of his party. Speaking to voters, Dr. Jahangir Alam emphasized the party’s commitment to promoting good governance, justice, and eradicating corruption. The campaign event was attended by leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and allied organizations.

Reading time: about 6 minutesThis review contains spoilers for Sentimental Value and mentions of depression and suicide. Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value received nine nominations for this year’s Academy Awards — the most any Norwegian film has received — including Best Picture and four acting nominations. A centerpiece of the film is the family house, which Agnes presently lives in with her husband and young son Erik. In a later meeting with Nora, Rachel admits she still doesn’t understand this action. Maybe there is a way forward out of these cycles and their residual pain, and maybe Gustav is looking for a way out too.

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If you spent enough time at St. Benedict’s, you might have felt just the same way. Animal tracks pepper the snow outside St. Benedict’s Monastery in Old Snowmass on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Joseph Boyle, who served as abbot of St. Benedict’s for more than 30 years. The cemetery at St. Benedict’s Monastery includes gravesites for beloved spiritual leaders like Father Thomas Keating and Father Joseph Boyle, as pictured here on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. A line of cars inches toward St. Benedict’s Monastery for the last public Mass on Jan. 11, 2026.

Reading time: about 5 minutesIn their first semester, some Cornell engineering students don’t just learn about lasers in class — they build them. This hands-on intensity is exactly what stood out to students in ENGRI 1100: “Lasers and Photonics.”“I didn’t really know anything about applied and engineering physics. “And then I saw that in this class we were able to build the nitrogen laser and we did it over six weeks. In the construction lab, students build their own nitrogen laser system, which uses nitrogen gas to produce pulses of ultraviolet light. Early labs explore physical phenomena, such as the reflection of polarized light— light where waves vibrate in a singular direction, rather than all directions.

DHAKA, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) - A fluent half-century from opener Rifat Sanjid Shihab gave Odommo a winning start to the CCDM T20 Challenge Cup as they edged Odityo team past by four wickets at National Cricket Ground in Purbachal, Dhaka today. Shadat Hridoy claimed 3-13 to play an important bowling, which eventually enabled Odommo to restrict Oditiyo for a meager 125-7. Rifat Sanjid then hit 35 ball-52 with six fours and two sixes to anchor the chase, guiding the side to victory in 19.1 overs as Odommo reached 131-6. He almost single-handedly crafted the chase amid the wickets tumbling around him as Oditiyo sensed a victory by defending the paltry total. After taking three wickets with the bowling, Hridoy made 18 for second-best individual knock for Odommo.

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"On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting last week in Davos, Switzerland, I held a meeting with PayPal . Siddiqi was briefing the media about his engagements in the WEF meeting in Davos at the Foreign Service Academy here this afternoon. Siddiqi said that discussions between Bangladesh authorities and PayPal were ongoing for many years, although for various reasons the company had not previously been willing to engage in here. Siddiqi said during the WEF meeting in Davos, he joined 18 to 20 pre-scheduled bilateral meetings at ministerial or head-of-government level. Siddiqi said the meeting with Scott Bessent focused on reciprocal tariff negotiations between Bangladesh and the United States.

Jahangir Alam spoke at the parade ground of the Prison Training Centre in Kashimpur today. Photo : BSSGAZIPUR, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) - Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today said there is no possibility of disrupting or foiling the forthcoming 13th national election despite provocative speeches by deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India. “There is no scope to foil or disrupt the national election,” he said while responding to questions from journalists regarding concerns over political instability ahead of the polls. “If they have courage, they should return to the country and give their speeches while taking shelter under the law,” he said. The Home Adviser urged the host countries to send back what he termed militants and fascists to Bangladesh.

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share via Email Share via SMS Copy LinkFor the past six years, I have attended Nevada County’s annual three-day Board of Supervisors “workshop” as a citizen observer. The County presents this workshop as a strategic planning session where Board objectives for the coming year are shaped. Year after year, the same objectives reappear: homelessness, housing, economic development, broadband, emergency preparedness, climate resilience, cannabis regulation. There is no presentation from the Sheriff’s Department, despite ongoing discussions about homelessness, public safety impacts, and emergency response. By consolidating objectives and making them countywide priorities, the annual workshop could shift from managing presentations to producing results.

Dennis E. Gosier died of natural causes on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his home in Lady Lake, Florida, where he had lived for the better part of the past decade. Born on March 31, 1939, Dennis grew up in Hammond, New York, earned his bachelor’s degree in history from LeMoyne College, served a brief tour in the Army, and earned a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Pennsylvania. He married Roberta J. Gosier in 1966, and they raised their family in Northwest Washington, D.C., and in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dennis was predeceased by his wife, Roberta J. Gosier, and their daughter, Denise Eleanor Gosier. He is survived by their children, Christopher Gosier, Phillip Gosier, Kenneth Gosier, and Amanda DesBarres, and by his sister, Marlene Webster.

Photo: BSSDHAKA, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) - The Election Commission (EC) has dispatched postal ballots to 63,600 voters across 18 districts who registered for the 13th national parliament election and referendum through the Postal Vote BD app. According to EC data from the ICPV Postal Vote BD registration system, a total of 761,138 voters have registered through the app so far. Meanwhile, voting activities among expatriate voters are progressing significantly. As of 10:30 am on January 27, ballots for 766,862 expatriate voters had reached their respective destination countries. Voting has been completed by 425,788 expatriate voters, while 370,322 have deposited their ballots in post offices or post boxes in their respective countries.