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Leaked internal tests published by the Ice Universe leaker indicate the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new 60W wired charging brought a drained battery to about 75% in 30 minutes under laboratory conditions. The result is only a marginal improvement over the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which our review measured at 72% in the same period. Rumors … Read more

January 9, 2026 — Johnson & Johnson said it reached an agreement with the U.S. presidential administration on Thursday to reduce prices for certain prescription medicines in the United States in exchange for exemptions from U.S. tariffs. The company said it will make selected drugs available through the administration’s TrumpRx.gov portal and offer Medicaid pricing … Read more

Lead Federal agents shot two people during a traffic-stop response in southeast Portland on Jan. 8, 2026, city officials said. Police were dispatched after a report of gunfire at 2:18 p.m. Pacific Time and found a man and a woman with gunshot wounds. Portland’s mayor and council leaders said federal officers fired on the pair; … Read more

Lead: Police say a Tuesday-night arrest after bones were seen in a vehicle near an abandoned cemetery on Philadelphia’s outskirts led to the discovery of more than 100 human skulls and other preserved body parts at a suspect’s property. Authorities allege the remains were taken in a monthslong series of break-ins at Mount Moriah Cemetery … Read more

Lead On Friday, Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors awaited China’s December consumer-price index, released later in the day. China reported CPI up 0.8% year‑on‑year and factory‑gate (PPI) prices down 1.9%, moves that kept markets cautious. Regional indices diverged: China’s CSI 300 fell 0.25% while Tokyo and Hong Kong posted modest gains. Separately, Fast Retailing … Read more

Google Fi has added its first 5G tablet to the store, listing the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G for purchase on its web and app Shop pages. The device, announced alongside the Galaxy A17 5G, brings an 11-inch Android 16 slate with cellular 5G option to Fi subscribers and new buyers. Google Fi lists the … Read more

Lead Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. announced Thursday night on Instagram that he will return to the University of Washington for the 2026 season, reversing an earlier transfer declaration made within days of signing a new deal. The choice ends a frantic 48-hour period that followed reports the school had agreed to a mid-$4 million contract … Read more

Lead: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced sweeping coaching-staff changes Thursday as Todd Bowles prepares for his fifth season as head coach in 2026. The team parted ways with five assistants — including offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard and special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey — while two longtime coaches, Tom Moore and Nick Rapone, elected to retire. … Read more

Netflix’s People We Meet on Vacation, released for streaming on 9 January 2026, arrives with glossy production values and a travel-ready soundtrack but struggles to convert Emily Henry’s 2021 novel into anything resembling emotional weight. Directed by Brett Haley and starring Tom Blyth and Emily Bader, the film sets up a yearly-vacation pact between two … Read more

Lead: On Jan. 6, 2026, Los Angeles hosted the second annual “Golden Eve,” a prelude to the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, at The Beverly Hilton. The evening celebrated Sarah Jessica Parker with the 2026 Carol Burnett Award and Dame Helen Mirren with the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award. Presenters and peers reflected on long careers: … Read more

Lead More than 100,000 dietary supplements—capsules, powders, tablets and gummies—are sold in the US to support health, but many consumers misunderstand their safety and dosing. Doctors and researchers warn that excess intake of vitamins, minerals or botanicals can cause harm, and that label claims are not pre‑approved by federal regulators. Medical experts recommend checking certified … Read more

Lead On Jan. 8, 2026, NASA announced it will bring four Crew-11 astronauts home from the International Space Station (ISS) days ahead of their planned departure because of a controlled medical evacuation. The agency said the affected crew member is in stable condition but declined to disclose identity or medical details. The Crew-11 team—Zena Cardman, … Read more

Lead: Governor Kathy Hochul on January 2026 announced a major statewide package to expand affordable, universal child care for children under five across New York. The plan pairs a $1.7 billion increase in child care funding—bringing FY27 child care and pre-K investments to $4.5 billion—with a city partnership to provide free care for two-year-olds in … Read more

Lead: Apple hardware chief John Ternus, 50, has emerged as a front‑runner to take over as CEO if Tim Cook steps aside, according to people familiar with the company’s internal discussions. The reporting, dated January 8, 2026, says Apple has accelerated succession planning as Cook, 65, signals a desire to cut back. Insiders name several … Read more

Lead On January 8, 2026 at Ramsey High School in Bergen County, Governor Phil Murphy signed bipartisan legislation (S3695/A4882) directing every New Jersey K–12 district to adopt rules restricting non‑academic use of cell phones and other internet‑enabled devices. The law requires the Commissioner of Education to issue statewide guidelines, and local boards must adopt policies … Read more