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Chandler Rivera opened the So Truck'n Good food truck in January 2024 and has combined soul food service with community givebacks, including a grand opening that distributed food to neighbors.

A new American Heart Association report found annual heart disease deaths fell 2.7% from 2022 to 2023, though cardiovascular disease remains the top cause of death in the United States.

Playful Learning Landscapes installed playful learning elements at two subsidized housing sites in North Philadelphia, turning hallways, courtyards and small lots into murals, pocket parks and activity stations. The pilot aims to train housing providers and pursue policy incentives so design features that support children's learning can be included in future affordable housing projects.

About 20,000 people met 20 Buddhist monks and their rescue dog Aloka in Columbia on Jan. 10 during the Walk for Peace; local volunteers, organizers and law enforcement coordinated support as the group passed through South Carolina.

Zipline announced it has passed two million commercial deliveries and raised more than $600 million, and said it will begin operations in Houston and Phoenix in early 2026.

Forbes describes how generative AI and LLM personas can be prompted to simulate a range of therapists for training, research and client interactions. The piece notes practical uses and cautions, including possible prompt drift and AI hallucinations.

On January 21, Crystal Gayle (2017) and Lady A (2021) were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, and Carrie Underwood and her husband welcomed their son in 2019.

Sarah Bryce, a Marshalltown High School graduate and founder/CEO of Lead With Love, built a social enterprise in South Africa that employs local women to make dog accessories and has published a children's book titled The God Box.

Kenneth “Kenny” Wiebensohn retired from Gladbrook Fire and Rescue on Dec. 31, 2025 after 50 years of service and marked the milestone with a Jan. 18 gathering of family, friends and colleagues.

Jordan's Way returned to Central Nebraska this week, hosting livestreamed fundraising events at the Kearney Area Animal Shelter and Start Over Rover in Hastings and raising more than $10,000 at the Kearney event. Founder Kris Rotonda started the group after his dog Jordan died and the organization says it has worked with over 300 shelters and raised more than $14 million in total donations.

The UK government announced low and zero-interest loans for homeowners to install solar panels, heat pumps and batteries, and pledged £5 billion for free insulation and clean-technology upgrades for low-income and fuel-poor households as part of a £15 billion "warm homes plan".

Wake County commissioners approved a design for a new animal center that will increase dog and cat capacity by more than 50% and is planned to begin construction in spring 2027.

Hospitals across Colorado report falling blood supplies while the American Red Cross cites canceled drives and illness as contributors; Denver Health says Type O blood is the most commonly used in emergencies.

Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points and Tate Sage added 17 as Iowa defeated Rutgers 68-62, giving the Hawkeyes their second straight win.

The New York City Gay Men's Chorus will host its HARMONY gala on March 23, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom, with performers including Carolee Carmello, Kecia Lewis, and Kate Baldwin, and honorees John Kander, Aaron Walton, and Tituss Burgess.

A recent study reported that routinely sleeping under seven hours is linked with a larger reduction in life expectancy than most other adverse behaviors except smoking; a sleep expert notes that REM-rich later sleep is key and that most adults typically need seven to nine hours, though a small minority may need less.

Meghan Trainor announced on Instagram that she and husband Daryl Sabara welcomed a baby girl, Mikey Moon Trainor, via surrogate on Jan. 18, 2026.

The Utah State Pinball Championships took place Jan. 17–18 in Salt Lake City and South Jordan, and the winners will represent Utah at North American events in March. Utah also surpassed the criteria to be called a pinball “super state,” recording more than 140 sanctioned tournaments and 520 unique players this year.

Canada will allow up to 49,000 China-made electric vehicles a year at a 6.1% tariff, restoring limited market access that had largely been closed since 2024. The article reports Tesla prepared earlier by upgrading its Shanghai plant to build Canada-specific vehicles and could restart China-to-Canada shipments faster than some rivals.

Indiana finished an unbeaten 16-0 season with a 27-21 victory over the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium to capture its first College Football Playoff national championship.

HHS announced changes to the childhood immunization schedule and described its review as "exhaustive"; a commentary says the public materials lack key data and analyses — including epidemiology, real-world effectiveness and safety, risk-benefit assessments, modeling, implementation analysis, and evidence of public input — needed to assess likely impacts.

A pet Braunvieh cow in Austria was observed selecting and using a broom to scratch different body parts; researchers tested the behavior and found she chose which end to use according to the area and reported the findings in Current Biology.

Brazos County has added PetHub QR code smart ID tags to its pet licensing program so finders can scan a code to view a pet's digital profile; local shelter officials say studies show 96% of pets with these tags return home in under 24 hours.

Los Angeles County announced a new Homeless Services and Housing Department as the region begins its three-day homeless count, following a 2025 Board of Supervisors decision to remove more than $300 million in funding from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority after audits and federal review found accounting and oversight problems.

A BMJ Medicine analysis of more than 110,000 adults found that frequent walking and a wider mix of activities were associated with about a 17–19% lower risk of death from any cause, while stair climbing showed about a 10% lower risk and cycling and swimming showed smaller associations.

NASA will observe its annual Day of Remembrance on Jan. 22 to commemorate the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia, with an observance at Arlington National Cemetery led by Administrator Jared Isaacman.

Alan Chikin Chow and HYBE America are developing a scripted Netflix series about aspiring pop idol rejects who form a co-ed band; no title or release date has been announced.

The City of Aurora is accepting applications through Feb. 28 for the inaugural Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board to guide East Colfax Avenue revitalization; eligible applicants must be 18+ and live in, own property in, or operate a business within the DDA boundaries.

Researchers at McGill tested aldehyde-assisted electrolysis using a biomass-derived model compound to generate hydrogen; next steps include long-duration durability tests under realistic feed conditions.

A cardiologist says the ApoB blood test, which is ordered separately from a standard lipid panel, can give a clearer picture of heart disease risk for people 50 and older; ApoB above 130 mg/dL is reported as higher than optimal.