The Myopia Generation

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Saks to shutter most Saks Off 5th stores as bankrupt retailer cuts costs

January 30, 2026 / 11:08 AM EST / CBS/AP

My family motto? It’s amazing how lucky you get if you work really hard

Work, duty and responsibility are not always seen to yield joy and delight, but there is a deep satisfaction in achievement

Photos of the Week: Snowy Dunes, Icy Storm, Crying Horse

Protests against ICE in Minneapolis, war-damaged bridges in Syria, a landslide in Sicily, a heat wave in Australia, heavy snow in Russia, and much more

Human remains, jacket found in search for woman who mysteriously vanished in Australian wilderness in 2023

Updated on: January 30, 2026 / 6:24 AM EST / CBS/AFP

What we’re reading: George Saunders, Erin Somers and Guardian readers on the books they enjoyed in January

Writers and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

Severe cold persists as forecasters track another potential East Coast storm

Updated on: January 30, 2026 / 4:05 AM EST / CBS News

Experience: a bear moved into my house

I heard this huff, then a stomp. A growl that sounded like a death warning

Prosecutors in Minneapolis warn more could resign over handling of fatal shooting cases, sources say

Updated on: January 29, 2026 / 8:05 PM EST / CBS News

The best bath towels in the US, from fluffy to quick drying

We tested bath towels at all price points to find the softest, most absorbent towels that can withstand the rigors of life – and are worth the money

The Three Lessons of Minneapolis

What happened in the city is important, and won’t be forgotten.

Tell us: do you live in a multigenerational house share?

We would like to hear from people living in a house share where there is a large age gap between housemates