Thousands of fans celebrate life of legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir at San Francisco memorial

18 janvier 2026 à 10:51

Fans carried long-stemmed red roses, placing some at an altar filled with photos and candles. They wrote notes on colored paper, professing their love and thanking him for the journey.

A photo of Bob Weir is displayed on a makeshift memorial at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco.

John Mayer performs during a public memorial for Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir in San Francisco on Jan. 17, 2026.

Thousands of Grateful Dead fans gathered at a public memorial for guitarist Bob Weir on Jan. 17, 2026.

Joan Baez speaks to a crowd of thousands of Grateful Dead fans after the death of Bob Weir.

Grateful dead fan Sarah Black holds a rose during a public memorial for Bob Weir.

The Bay Area native joined the Grateful Dead — originally the Warlocks — in 1965 in San Francisco at just 17 years old.

Saturday’s celebration brought plenty of fans with long dreadlocks and wearing tie-dye clothing, some using walkers.

Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart hugs daughter Reya Hart during the memorial for Bob Weir.

But there were also young couples, men in their 20s and a father who brought his 6-year-old son in order to pass on to the next generation a love of live music and the tight-knit Deadhead community.

Bob Weir's wife Natascha Weir speaks alongside his daughters Chloe Weir and Monet Weir at the public memorial.

Nasa moon rocket creeps to its launch pad in preparation for astronaut flight

The Guardian

Par :Associated Press

18 janvier 2026 à 10:44

First journey around moon with astronauts in more than 50 years could blast off in February

Nasa’s giant new moon rocket has moved to the launch pad in preparation for astronauts’ first lunar fly-around in more than half a century.

The trip could blast off in February.

Seahawks dominate 49ers to reach first NFC title game since 2014

New York Post

Par :Associated Press

18 janvier 2026 à 05:47

Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, and the Seahawks advanced to the NFC title game with a dominant 41-6 win over the 49ers.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) reacts with quarterback Sam Darnold (14) after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half in an NFC Divisional Round game at Lumen Field.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) carries the ball for a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (2) trails on the play during the second half in an NFC Divisional Round game at Lumen Field.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is strip sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (0) during the second half in an NFC Divisional Round game at Lumen Field.

Broncos nip Bills in OT thriller to advance to AFC championship

New York Post

Par :Associated Press

18 janvier 2026 à 02:38

Bo Nix led the Broncos into position for Wil Lutz's 24-yard field goal that sent Denver to the AFC championship game with a 33-30 win over the Bills.

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'quan McMillian reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Brandin Cooks during overtime of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws during the fourth quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High.

Australia dominate snowboard halfpipe as Scotty James wins final World Cup before Olympics

The Guardian

Par :Australian Associated Press

18 janvier 2026 à 02:32

Valentino Guseli takes bronze and NZ’s Campbell Melville Ives silver
More medals in bobsleigh and snowboard cross ahead of Milan-Cortina Games

Snowboard king Scotty James has dazzled to reign supreme in the last World Cup halfpipe event before the Olympics, where he’ll be seeking an elusive gold medal.

On a big day for Australia’s Olympic hopes, James sent a clear message to rivals as he won the prestigious Laax Open in Switzerland for a third consecutive time and fifth time in total, while young countryman Valentino Guseli was third.

US launches another retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to deadly Islamic State ambush

The Independent

Par :Associated Press

17 janvier 2026 à 22:21

A third round of retaliatory strikes by the U.S. in Syria has resulted in the death of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader

Woman killed by falling tree branch in NSW storms as landslide and flood warnings issued for Sydney

The Guardian

Par :Luca Ittimani and Australian Associated Press

18 janvier 2026 à 06:47

Residents near Narrabeen Lagoon told to leave on Saturday night, after death of woman near Wollongong

Summer storms on Australia’s east coast have claimed one life and threatened dozens more as flood waters rise.

Residents and holidaymakers were evacuated from Narrabeen Lagoon in Sydney’s northern beaches overnight on Saturday, but were told they could return on Sunday.

Pair of avalanches leaves 5 skiers dead in Austria

New York Post

Par :Associated Press

17 janvier 2026 à 21:42

Five skiers have been killed in a pair of avalanches in the Salzburg Pongau region of western Austria on Saturday, authorities said.

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Rescuers search for people after an avalanche in the Salzburg Pongau region of western Austria.

‘I’m back’: Damien Martyn out of hospital after surviving meningitis

The Guardian

Par :Australian Associated Press

17 janvier 2026 à 11:14

Former Australia batter given a ‘50/50 chance of surviving’
Spent eight days in induced coma

Damien Martyn has said he is back after overcoming a meningitis scare, which he said took his life out of his hands.

In a heartfelt post on his social media accounts, the former Australia batter said he was given a 50% chance to live after battling the disease, which causes an infection and swelling of fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord. The 54-year-old was put into an induced coma on 27 December and was fighting for his life in a Gold Coast intensive care unit until he woke eight days later.

Flag football becomes NCAA emerging sport for women, Nebraska announces varsity program

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

16 janvier 2026 à 23:09

Flag football has been added to the NCAA’s Emerging Sports for Women program and four other women’s sports were elevated to championship sport status

Illinois surgeon indicted for double homicide of ex-wife and husband

The Guardian

Par :Associated Press

16 janvier 2026 à 23:40

Grand jury in Ohio charged Michael David McKee, 39, with aggravated murder and burglary for fatal shootings

An Ohio grand jury has indicted an Illinois surgeon in the double homicide of his ex-wife and her dentist husband, who were killed in their Columbus home in December in a case that initially generated nationwide mystery.

Court records show a Franklin county grand jury charged Michael David McKee on 16 January with aggravated murder and aggravated burglary while using a firearm suppressor.

Canada was one of the first Western countries to recognize communist China, establishing ties in 1970 under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau

See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists

The Independent

Par :The Associated Press

14 janvier 2026 à 08:46

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