Backstage Notes: TNA iMPACT AMC Debut — Surprise Appearance, Contracts and Executives

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Tonight at 9:00 PM ET, TNA iMPACT makes its long‑anticipated AMC television debut from the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas. Sources reporting to Fightful Select indicate at least one “out of left field” name is expected to appear on the broadcast, setting the stage for a potentially dramatic reveal. Several talent re‑signings have reportedly … Read more

El Paso ICE Detainee’s Death Could Be Classified Homicide After Examiner Finds Asphyxia

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Lead: A 55-year-old Cuban migrant detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was pronounced dead on 3 January at Camp East Montana, a tent detention site on Fort Bliss in El Paso. Local officials told a family member the county medical examiner’s preliminary finding lists “asphyxia due to neck and chest compression,” and the … Read more

GALLERY: Every angle of Red Bull’s 2026 livery – Formula 1

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Red Bull revealed the full livery for its 2026 challenger this week during a joint launch with sister outfit Racing Bulls in Detroit, Michigan. The unveiling comes only weeks before pre-season running begins and ahead of sweeping technical rule changes for the sport. The presentation also underscored the team’s new technical partnership with Ford: Red … Read more

South Korea court sentences ex-president to 5 years in martial law case

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Lead: On 16 January 2026, a Seoul court found former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol guilty on charges tied to his December 2024 declaration of martial law and sentenced him to five years in prison. The Central District Court convicted Yoon of obstructing authorities from executing an arrest warrant, falsifying official documents and failing … Read more

Washington Commanders unveil new stadium rendering for 2030

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In a recent appearance on NFL Network’s “The Insiders,” the Washington Commanders released renderings of a proposed new stadium targeting a 2030 opening. The visuals, shared by the team and shown in the network segment, outline the organization’s high-level design vision and mark the next public step in a multi-year effort to replace its current … Read more

WhisperPair flaw in 17 Fast Pair audio devices could let hackers eavesdrop

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Lead: Security researchers at KU Leuven disclosed a vulnerability, dubbed “WhisperPair,” that affects 17 Bluetooth headphones and speakers certified for Google’s Fast Pair. Discovered in August and reported to Google, the flaw can allow an attacker within Bluetooth range to pair with an accessory in seconds and, in some cases, access its microphone or inject … Read more

Los Angeles Billionaire Moves To Nevada After California Threatens To Tax Wealth – Forbes

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Don Hankey, an 82-year-old longtime Los Angeles billionaire, bought a Summit Club penthouse on Jan. 8 for $21 million and says California’s proposed one-time 5% billionaire wealth tax prompted his move to Nevada. The 5,000-square-foot condo atop a country club includes a private lap pool and was purchased fully furnished so Hankey could relocate immediately. … Read more

Elden Ring Nightreign Patch 1.03.2 Revives Struggling Nightfarers

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FromSoftware’s Nightreign expansion for Elden Ring received patch 1.03.2 on the latest update, and it notably strengthens several Nightfarer classes long considered underpowered. The update, labelled “Balance Adjustments and Feature Updates,” delivers broad character reworks, relic and equipment changes, field tweaks, and an extensive list of bug fixes. Four Nightfarers—Guardian, Raider, Revenant and Executor—received some … Read more

Machado Presents Nobel Medal to Trump After White House Meeting

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Lead: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said on Thursday that she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump during a private White House meeting, calling the gesture recognition of his role toward a free Venezuela. The Nobel Institute has said the medal could not be formally transferred, and the White House … Read more

Trump Outlines Health-Care Plan Centered on Direct Payments to Americans

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Lead: President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a broad framework for a health-care plan he urged Congress to consider, pitching direct payments to Americans to fund health savings accounts and other measures to lower costs. The announcement, released in a White House video, comes as enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits expired at the … Read more

Windows 11 Update KB5074109 Critical Security Fixes and Major Bugs for AVD and Gaming – Technetbook

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Lead Microsoft’s January 2026 cumulative update for Windows 11, KB5074109, installs critical security corrections while introducing stability regressions that affect some professional and gaming scenarios. The patch closes 114 security vulnerabilities and resolves an NPU-related battery drain, but multiple reports link it to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) authentication failures and notable gaming slowdowns. Users must … Read more

Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act to Deploy Troops to Minnesota

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Lead On January 15, 2026, President Donald Trump warned he might invoke the Insurrection Act to send federal troops to Minnesota as protests and confrontations surrounding aggressive ICE operations escalated in the Twin Cities. The threat followed a night when an ICE officer shot a Venezuelan man in the leg after agents were allegedly attacked, … Read more

Indiana Advances Bill to Fund Potential Bears Stadium as Team Weighs Options

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As the Chicago Bears prepare for a postseason game at their long‑time home, Soldier Field, Indiana lawmakers have opened a formal bid to host the franchise by introducing legislation to create a financing mechanism for a new stadium across the Illinois state line. The move, first reported by NFL Media reporter Ian Rapoport and covered … Read more

Kim Kardashian Marks Chicago West’s 8th Birthday with 20 Sweet Photos

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Lead: On January 15, 2026, at 5:50 PM PST, Kim Kardashian marked her daughter Chicago West’s 8th birthday with a large social‑media tribute. The post compiled 20 photos spanning several years and included appearances by Chicago’s older siblings and family members. Kim used the caption to celebrate milestones and childhood moments, while family members responded … Read more