Utah has become the first American state to prohibit schools and other government buildings from flying the rainbow flag.
World politicsThe Sundance film festival is moving from Park City in Utah to Boulder in Colorado in 2027.
TV & filmA man sentenced for a double murder is to be executed by being shot to death in the USA on Friday. It is the first execution by firing squad in the country in 15 years.
WorldApart from the strong winds, drought, and heat, there is another factor that has exacerbated the fire risk in California. Invasive species – such as eucalyptus and grass – have altered nature. You drop a match and it explodes into flames, says researcher Hugh Safford.
SwedenAn Oscar favorite is coming to the cinema, as well as Evin Ahmad's new big Hollywood film. Moreover, it's the premiere for a successor to "Cityakuten". Here are this week's films and series.
TV & filmThe singer Wayne Osmond, one of the seven siblings in the pop group The Osmonds, has passed away at the age of 73 after a stroke.
MusicIt's loading for a fight in the US Senate. Despite the upcoming Republican majority, it's unclear whether the incoming President Donald Trump will get through his most controversial ministerial appointments. A handful of senators can put a spanner in the works.
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