Agents: UNLV’s Colandrea fills Nebraska’s QB void – ESPN

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Lead On Jan. 6, 2026, UNLV transfer quarterback Anthony Colandrea committed to the University of Nebraska, his agents Noah Reisenfeld and Adie von Gontard of Young Money APAA Sports told ESPN. The pledge followed an official visit to Lincoln on Tuesday, arranged swiftly after Nebraska lost a separate quarterback commit, Kenny Minchey, to Kentucky. Colandrea … Read more

Tony Dokoupil’s Rough CBS Evening News Debut Exposes Network Shift

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On Jan. 6, 2026, Tony Dokoupil’s first night as anchor of the CBS Evening News turned into a widely shared on-air stumble that highlighted production errors and raised questions about the network’s new editorial direction under Bari Weiss. Midway through a live monologue, a misrouted slideshow and a failed remote handoff left the anchor visibly … Read more

Browns Likely to Pursue John Harbaugh as Replacement for Kevin Stefanski

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Who: The Cleveland Browns are expected to show significant interest in John Harbaugh, the recently dismissed 18‑year head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. When & Where: Harbaugh was let go by the Ravens on Tuesday after the team finished 8–9, and the Browns moved to replace Kevin Stefanski after firing him Monday morning. What: Cleveland … Read more

Mamdani removes Williamsburg Bridge ‘bump’ to clear Delancey bike lane

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Lead Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined Department of Transportation workers on Tuesday to pave over the small but notorious bike-lane drop at the Manhattan end of the Williamsburg Bridge on Delancey Street, removing a hazard that often forced cyclists to brake suddenly. The action was a visible, hands-on fix in Mamdani’s first full week in office … Read more

Miami ‘confident’ DT Moten will play vs. Ole Miss

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Lead On Jan. 6, 2026 in Scottsdale, Ariz., Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman said he is “very confident” that starting defensive tackle Ahmad Moten Sr. will be available for Thursday’s College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl against Ole Miss. Moten suffered an ankle injury in the quarterfinal win over Ohio State and was … Read more

Trump says his voters loved the Venezuela raid — what they actually feel

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Days after U.S. forces removed Nicolás Maduro from a Venezuelan military base and transported him to a Brooklyn prison, Trump supporters interviewed around the United States offered a mix of praise and caution. Many applauded the speed and apparent success of the operation and said it fit their image of a strong president, while others … Read more

Farm champion Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House

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Lead: Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a 65-year-old fourth-generation rice farmer and seven-term Republican congressman from California’s 1st District, died after a medical emergency and surgery Monday night, officials said. His passing reduces the GOP’s narrow working margin in the U.S. House to 218 seats versus the Democrats’ 213. LaMalfa was a consistent ally of former President … Read more

Rubio’s Next Step: Governing Venezuela After Maduro’s Ouster

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In early January 2026, after U.S. special operations forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Secretary of State Marco Rubio moved from advocate to administrator—tasked with translating a military success into a stable political outcome. The seizure followed a pivotal Oval Office meeting on Oct. 2 where Mr. Rubio, President Donald Trump, Defense … Read more

CES 2026: The Most Futuristic Tech We’ve Spotted — Day One

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At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the show floor opened on the event’s first public day and our teams scoured exhibits for the most forward-looking devices—from holographic avatars and wearable HDR displays to rapid ice makers and solid‑state batteries—many of which debuted as concepts or early production units. The roundup below highlights confirmed specs, early … Read more

Ravens Part Ways With John Harbaugh — Statements From Bisciotti and Harbaugh

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Lead On the Baltimore Ravens’ official website, owner Steve Bisciotti announced that he has relieved head coach John Harbaugh of his duties after a comprehensive evaluation of the season and the organization’s direction. Bisciotti framed the move as a difficult decision after “tremendous 18 years,” praising Harbaugh’s integrity and the coach’s role in bringing a … Read more

Elon Musk’s xAI raises $20bn in funding round that doubles valuation – Financial Times

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Lead. Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, announced a fresh funding round that raised $20 billion and—according to reporting—has doubled the company’s valuation. The round, disclosed in coverage by the Financial Times, marks one of the largest private financings tied explicitly to a single AI developer. The announcement intensifies attention on the capital demands of advanced … Read more

Michael Reagan, son of Ronald Reagan, dies at 80

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Lead Michael Reagan, the adopted son of former President Ronald Reagan, died on Sunday in Los Angeles at age 80, his family announced on Tuesday. He passed while surrounded by family after a reported battle with cancer. The Reagan family described him as a beloved husband, father and grandfather and asked for privacy as they … Read more