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Bradford DoolittleJan 20, 2026, 06:35 PM ETCloseMLB writer and analyst for ESPN.com Former NBA writer and analyst for ESPN.com Been with ESPN since 2013The center-field roster of the Baseball Hall of Fame grew deeper Tuesday with the announcement that Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones were selected for induction.Beltran was elected in his fourth year of eligibility after being named on 84.2% of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) ballots, easily clearing the 75% threshold for enshrinement. Jones was named on 78.4% of the ballots, just clearing the bar to earn election in his ninth and second-to-last year of eligibility.Beltran…

If you’re looking to up your privacy game on the internet in the new year, you can do so for a little less than usual thanks to ExpressVPN’s latest deal. Its two-year plans are up to 78 percent off right now: the Advanced tier is on sale for $101 for two years, plus four additional free months. That works out to $3.59 per month during the promotional period.We’ve consistently liked ExpressVPN because it’s fast, easy to use and widely available across a large global server network. In fact, it’s our current pick for best premium VPN. One of the biggest…

A demonstration under the slogans ‘hands off Greenland’ and ‘Greenland for Greenlanders’ takes place in front of the US embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Jan. 17, 2026. Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesGreenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said late Tuesday the island and its people should be prepared for “everything,” not ruling out a U.S. military action as President Donald Trump doubles down on taking control of the semi-autonomous Arctic island, part of Denmark.Speaking at a news conference, Nielsen said that while the scenario was unlikely, Greenland has to be prepared as “the other side” has not…

Industry reports and the growth of voice model companies in the Indian market suggest that there is a growing demand for voice AI solutions in the country. Voice is a popular medium for communication among people and businesses in India. That’s why enterprises and startups are eager to use voice AI to be more efficient at customer support, sales, customer acquisition, hiring, and training. But recognizing market demand is one thing — proving businesses will pay is another. Y Combinator rejected the application from Bolna, a voice orchestration startup built by Maitreya Wagh and Prateek Sachan, five times before finally…

Hoping to head to Ann Arbor on Friday with some momentum, the Ohio State men’s basketball team (13-5, 5-3) welcomed the Golden Gophers of Minnesota (10-9, 3-5) to the arena formerly known as Value City Arena on Tuesday night. Minnesota has had some success in the building lately, winning two of the last four matchups between the two teams in Columbus.The Buckeyes tormented Minnesota over the first few minutes, forcing the Gophers to take tough shots late in the shot clock over and over as Ohio State jumped out to a 10-0 lead after the first four minutes. The Gophers…

Whether you’re buying your first pair of AirPods or replacing a well-used older pair, it’s easy to understand why so many iPhone owners prefer Apple’s earbuds and headphones over other options. Apple has spent years gradually adding new features that work best — and sometimes only work at all — with the company’s own devices. These convenient tricks include audio sharing, automatic switching between Apple’s various devices, live translation, Apple TV integration, and more.There are currently four AirPods models to choose from, each with its own distinct appeal and upside. You likely already know whether you’re more interested in earbuds…

CFCL is slowly growing into the men’s market. “We’ve been focusing on the CFCL customer and trying to make things that are more mature,” Yusuke Takahashi commented during a video call from Tokyo. “Women’s wear is more dramatic and men’s is more practical, so we’re trying to establish a stronger attitude for him, keeping it authentic but also connecting with a younger consumer.”For pre-fall, that meant leaning into relaxed, ample silhouettes with minimal seams, like a double-breasted jacket the designer described as the perfect piece to instantly elevate a look to office appropriate. Though recycled polyester is CFCL’s signature material,…

One movie, from one venue, cracked the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2025. That sounds impossible until you realize that the specific venue charges almost 10 times what other theaters charge for that movie and has way, way more seats. The movie is 1939’s The Wizard of Oz, and the venue is the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. A new report claims that the highly controversial re-release of the film in the expansive, immersive venue grossed $260 million in 2025, and it did so in basically only four months, having opened in late August. That places it number 10 on…

Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected for induction into the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame class. They will join Jeff Kent — who was elected via the Contemporary Era Committee — this summer in Cooperstown.As a reminder, players receiving at least 75% of the BBWAA vote are elected to the Hall of Fame, while those receiving less than 5% of the vote fall off the ballot before next year’s vote. Players getting at least 5% of the vote can stay on the ballot for up to 10 years. Beltrán received 84.2% of the vote, while Jones got 78.4%.Carlos…

Slowly but surely, Apple TV (previously Apple TV+) found its footing. The streaming service, which at launch we called “odd, angsty, and horny as hell,” has evolved into a diverse library of dramas, documentaries, and comedies. Now its library is so packed that we’ve declared it “the new HBO.”Curious but don’t know where to get started? Are you a seasoned vet but still have a hard time keeping up on what’s new on the platform? Either way, these are WIRED’s picks for the best shows on the service right now. (Also, here are our picks for the best movies on…