Ashley Tisdale Clarifies ‘Toxic Mom’ Essay, Denies Celeb or GOP Link

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Lead On Jan. 5, 2026, TMZ reported that Ashley Tisdale pushed back against online theories about a recent essay she wrote for The Cut. The piece, she and her representative say, was intended to describe being excluded from a local ‘‘toxic mom group’’ rather than to call out specific celebrities. Her team also denied claims … Read more

6.2-magnitude earthquake rattles western Japan; no tsunami warning

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Lead On January 5, 2026, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Japan with an epicenter in Shimane Prefecture, producing strong shaking across nearby Tottori and other western prefectures. The initial temblor occurred at 10:18 a.m. JST at an approximate depth of 6 miles (about 9.7 km). A magnitude 5.1 aftershock followed shortly thereafter; local authorities … Read more

Trump’s renewed Greenland push alarms European capitals

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Lead: Recent reporting by the Financial Times has renewed attention on former US president Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland, prompting concern among European governments and Greenlandic officials. The resurfaced proposals — first widely discussed in 2019 — have revived questions about Arctic sovereignty, strategic positioning and transatlantic trust. Capitals in Copenhagen and Brussels are watching … Read more

Nuggets 125-124 76ers (Jan 5, 2026) OT Recap

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PHILADELPHIA — On Jan. 5, 2026, the short-handed Denver Nuggets edged the Philadelphia 76ers 125-124 in overtime at Wells Fargo Center after a decisive goaltending call against Joel Embiid with 5.3 seconds left. Bruce Brown finished with 19 points and the game-ending play, while Jalen Pickett led Denver with 29 points. Joel Embiid scored 32 … Read more

Feinberg’s Oscar Forecast: New Year, Shifting Race

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Scott Feinberg updated his Oscar projections in early January after a concentrated awards weekend that included the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on Jan. 3 and the Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 4. His latest read shows Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another consolidating a clear lead for Best Picture and Best … Read more

Jan. 6 Five-Year Anniversary: Report Details Pardons, DOJ Firings and Fallout

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Lead On the Monday before the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, House Judiciary Democrats released two reports reviewing the immediate aftermath after President Donald Trump returned to office. The reports document broad pardons for many Jan. 6 defendants and the dismissal of Justice Department prosecutors who led investigations … Read more

Browns to Consider Jim Schwartz for Head Coach as Search Includes Brian Flores, Joe Brady

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Lead In Berea, Ohio on Monday, the Cleveland Browns opened a formal search for their next head coach after parting ways with Kevin Stefanski. General manager Andrew Berry said defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz “has earned the right for consideration” and received strong endorsements from players. The team will pursue a broad, open-minded search for its … Read more

Asian defense stocks extend rally as Venezuela tensions linger, markets mixed

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Asian defense stocks rose for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, as investors reassessed regional risk following a U.S. attack on Venezuela and the reported capture of ousted leader Nicolas Maduro. The moves came amid a mixed regional market picture: Japan saw gains and record highs in parts of its equity complex, … Read more

U.S. Cuts Childhood Vaccine Recommendations to 11 Diseases, Drawing Medical Backlash

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Lead: On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a new federal childhood vaccine schedule that immediately narrows universal CDC recommendations to vaccinations against 11 diseases. The change removes broad recommendations for influenza, rotavirus, hepatitis A and B, certain meningitis types and RSV, instead reserving those shots for high‑risk groups or shared … Read more

Hyundai says it will deploy humanoid robots at US factory – BBC

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Hyundai Motor Group announced at CES in Las Vegas that it plans to begin deploying humanoid robots across its production network from 2028, including at a battery plant in Georgia, USA. The company demonstrated Atlas, a general-purpose humanoid developed by Boston Dynamics, and said the machines will be integrated gradually to assist human workers and … Read more

Sony Honda Mobility Begins Afeela 1 Trial Production in Ohio — Will a $102,900 EV Find Buyers?

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Lead: Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) has begun a trial production run of the Afeela 1 sedan at Honda’s East Liberty, Ohio plant, the company announced in mid‑2026. The initial batch is described as a preparatory run ahead of mass production, with customer deliveries slated to start in mid‑2026 and a Signature trim priced at $102,900. … Read more