Charlotte Checkers’ Saturday game was postponed to Monday; Hartford edged Charlotte 3-2 after an early deficit, with the Checkers unable to recover, and the piece also mentions St. Patrick’s Day hockey events on March 14 and 17.
Forecasts call for an unorganized snow event Saturday with 1–3 inches across most of southern New England (2–4 inches in parts of eastern MA; isolated bands up to 4–5 inches). Gusty northwest winds of 20–40 mph will bring dangerously cold wind chills (-20 to -10 F) Saturday night into Sunday, and Sunday could approach or set a record-low high in the area as a NEXT Weather Alert stays in effect.
Send Help opens to a $20M 3-day debut on 3,475 screens to lead the weekend, followed by Iron Lung at $17.86M and Melania at $7M, for a domestic total around $82.6M. It marks Sam Raimi’s seventh #1 opening, Iron Lung shows indie appeal despite mixed reviews, and Melania posts a strong per-screen showing given limited press. Next weekend features The Strangers – Chapter 3 and Solo Mio.
A weekend snowstorm dumped heavy snow across the Charlotte area, with 11 inches officially recorded at Charlotte Douglas International Airport—the fourth-highest single-day total in city history. Some nearby locations reported more, including 13 inches in Harrisburg and at least a foot in towns like China Grove, Kannapolis, Concord and Salisbury, with snow continuing into Sunday morning. The event stands out given the past decade’s average snowfall of about 1.7 inches per season.
A deep freeze grips the DC area with daytime highs in the 20s and overnight lows near zero to 10, with snow showers possible later today and a weekend snow chance still under watch.
Mercy ends Avatar’s five-week No. 1 run at the domestic box office, taking the top spot and ending Avatar’s five-week hold. The report, dated Jan. 25, 2026, notes Mercy’s surprise surge atop theaters, with Chris Pratt among the film’s cast.
Tom's Guide recommends three new-to-Netflix titles for the Jan 23–25 weekend: Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart, The Rip, and The Big Fake, and notes a reader vote on which title to stream.
Vulture’s weekend guide highlights a mix of theatrical releases and streaming options: The Testament of Ann Lee is in theaters, Netflix features Finding Her Edge and Star Search, Hulu debuts Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty, Netflix also hosts Skyscraper Live as a live event, and additional picks include Reality Bites/Single’s Inferno S5 and Queer Eye Season 10 on Netflix, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere on Hulu, The Smashing Machine on HBO Max, and Merrily We Roll Along for rental, offering a broad slate for viewers to curate a weekend watch.
A potentially severe winter storm is forecast to bring ice across north Georgia and metro Atlanta, prompting multiple districts and colleges to adjust operations. Atlanta Public Schools will operate Friday on a normal schedule but cancel weekend activities; Decatur City Schools, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Cobb County, Clayton County, Fulton County, and Douglas County districts are planning weekend adjustments and possible Monday decisions. The University of Georgia expects a Monday closure with updates to follow, Spelman College will close Saturday–Sunday, and Truett McConnell College plans a Monday closure with a Tuesday 11 a.m. delayed start. Families should monitor official channels for the latest updates as conditions develop.
Forecast models point to a significant weekend snowstorm for the Philadelphia region, with about a 55% chance of 5+ inches and a 30% chance Saturday increasing to 60% Sunday; cold air arrives with highs in the 20s through Monday, though exact amounts and affected areas remain uncertain.
Tom's Guide rounds up 10 new TV shows and movies to stream this weekend across Netflix, HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock, Hulu and more, with highlights like A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO), Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+), Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials (Netflix), Tell Me Lies season 3 (Hulu), and new titles such as The Rip (Netflix), Rental Family and Song Sung Blue (PVOD).
Forbes highlights new shows and movies dropping this weekend across major streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV+, and others, offering quick summaries and viewing windows to help you decide what to watch.
This weekend's recommendations focus on stories of personal transformation, including characters taking on new hobbies or life paths, set against the backdrop of New Year's resolutions and fresh starts.
Kotaku's weekend guide highlights five games to enjoy during the holiday season, including relaxing fishing game Cast n Chill, a second chance for rhythm game Unbeatable, nostalgic RPG Oblivion Remastered, the promising sequel Kingdom Come 2, and the occult mystery The Séance of Blake Manor, catering to a variety of gaming preferences for a cozy, game-filled weekend.
A storm system is expected to bring thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds to the Houston area early Saturday morning, with the most intense weather lasting about 30 minutes to an hour. The storms will move east by sunrise, followed by clearing and calmer conditions on Sunday. Residents should prepare for potential flooding and keep an eye on weather updates, especially for Saturday night plans.