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Over the past two weeks, mass demonstrations have swept cities across Iran as hundreds of thousands—by some accounts—defied security forces from Tehran to provincial centers, raising the prospect that the Islamic Republic could face an overthrow with major global consequences. The unrest, driven by an acute economic crisis and widening public anger over corruption and … Read more
Lead: Protests that began in Iran in late December over rising living costs have broadened into a wider challenge to the country’s religious leadership. State media say more than 100 security personnel have been killed in recent days, while opposition activists report a higher toll including dozens of protesters; neither figure can be independently verified. … Read more
No. 18 Oklahoma (7-1) traveled to Stillwater to meet No. 5 Oklahoma State (8-1) in the 190th Bedlam dual, with action scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Oklahoma State completed a shutout, winning the dual 37-0 and securing what becomes their 21st consecutive victory over the Sooners. The Cowboys paced the dual with multiple … Read more
Lead Microbes living in household plumbing — in shower heads, drip pans and hot-water heaters — are drawing new scientific attention for the unusual chemistries they perform. Reported by Short Wave (NPR) on January 12, 2026, a team of microbiologists has begun sampling these built-environment communities to see whether their adaptations can be repurposed for … Read more
Lead With wild-card weekend concluded, the NFL divisional-round bracket is now finalized. On Monday night the Houston Texans clinched the final spot in the final eight, beating Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6—an outcome that could mark the end of a Hall of Fame career for Rodgers. The Texans will travel to face the … Read more
Lead: A bright fireball streaked over Southern California on Saturday night, Jan. 10, 2026, and was recorded from Glendale by ABC7 director Mike Gilbert. The American Meteor Society (AMS) reviewed eyewitness reports and confirmed the phenomenon as a fireball rather than a rocket or satellite re-entry. The event prompted more than 30 reports to AMS … Read more
Lead President Donald Trump said he may bar ExxonMobil from investing in Venezuela after Exxon chief executive Darren Woods described the country as “uninvestable” during a White House meeting last week. The exchange followed a high-profile session in which Mr Trump urged oil executives to commit $100 billion to rebuild Venezuela’s energy sector, less than … Read more
On Jan. 12, 2026, New Jersey’s Democrat-controlled legislature approved three bills designed to broaden protections for immigrants, a move supporters say will make it harder for federal agents to use local resources to identify and deport undocumented people. The measures were passed on the final day of the Legislature’s two-year term and, if signed by … Read more
The longevity conversation has become a booming industry of supplements, routines and quick fixes. Recent large-scale research and longevity experts argue the strongest, most reproducible benefits come not from a single ingredient but from basic, everyday habits — especially diet — that reduce chronic disease and preserve function. Studies published in 2024 and 2025 tie … Read more
Lead On January 7, 2026, in Minneapolis, Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed during an encounter with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Video released after the shooting shows Good sitting in her car and signaling to an ICE vehicle before two officers approach; one attempts to open her locked door while another, … Read more
Who: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Houston Texans in an NFL Wild Card matchup; When: Monday night; Where: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh; What: a win-or-go-home playoff game with the Steelers favored to edge Houston 24-16 in this preview. The matchup pits veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh’s offense against a Texans defense led by All‑Pro defensive back Derek … Read more
A person was taken into custody late Saturday after a fire tore through Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, severely damaging parts of the historic synagogue. The blaze began shortly after 3 a.m. local time on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, and officials have called the incident an act of arson. No congregants were injured, but … Read more
The largest nurses strike in New York City history began on January 12, 2026, when negotiators for five major private hospital systems and the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) failed to reach a new contract by the union’s deadline. Nearly 15,000 nurses walked out at Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West, … Read more
Lead On Monday a Hong Kong court heard mitigation arguments in the sentencing phase for 78-year-old publisher and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, convicted under the national security law. Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, faces two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count of conspiracy to publish seditious materials; the … Read more
Lead The Atlanta Falcons have opened a national search for the franchise’s 20th head coach after parting ways with Raheem Morris following the final game of the 2025 season. Club leadership engaged ZRG Partners and Sportsology Group to assist in vetting candidates and scheduling interviews. The organization has begun interviewing multiple prominent coaches and coordinators, … Read more
