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Gov. Gavin Newsom directed more than 200 California state parks to offer free vehicle day-use admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026; the waiver is funded by the California State Parks Foundation and applies to vehicle day-use fees only.

Communities across West Virginia will hold events Monday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including a Charleston celebration at the MLK Community Center and marches, dinners and services in Lewisburg, Clarksburg and on college campuses.

Vendors at Karmel Mall in south Minneapolis say many shops have closed and customer traffic has fallen as residents report fear of recent immigration enforcement in the city.

Elon upset Hofstra 89-85 on the road and improved to 12-7 overall and 4-2 in the CAA, putting the Phoenix in a tie for second place in the conference.

The YMCA of Greater Nashua said CEO Mike LaChance will retire effective Aug. 31 after a 40-year YMCA career; the board has named Joe Manzoli to succeed him on Sept. 1.

A tweet from South Carolina coach Dawn Staley helped arrange games with Coppin State and other HBCUs; South Carolina won the recent visit 90-48 and the Baltimore crowd of 3,371 was reported as the second-highest in Coppin State history.

The Teller County Regional Animal Shelter (TCRAS) was named recipient of the inaugural Bureau of Animal Protection Exemplary Service Award, recognized for its assistance in animal cruelty investigations and care for animals removed or surrendered.

The article lists online places to view and listen to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches, noting the official Martin Luther King, Jr. Center YouTube channel and several audio streaming services among the options.

Governor Bill Lee signed a proclamation naming January 19, 2026, Dolly Parton Day in Tennessee to honor her life and legacy, and Parton released a new recording whose net proceeds will benefit pediatric cancer research.

Different tire wear patterns are linked to distinct mechanical issues: center wear often aligns with overinflation, edge wear with underinflation or alignment issues, and cupping, feathering, or one-sided wear point to balance, alignment, or suspension problems.

A 4-year-old boy was killed after a car drove into a liquor store at Southlands Shopping Center in Mawson; police said the driver is assisting inquiries and investigators will prepare a report for the coroner.

A study of roughly 300 Australian students found playing more than 10 hours of video games per week was linked to poorer diet, worse sleep scores and a higher average BMI; researchers said the study does not prove causation.

A 60-year-old woman was found dead at Sugar Valley Lodge in Venango County over the weekend, and a 48-year-old fellow patient was taken into custody and charged with criminal homicide.

The article links gray hair and hair loss to insufficient scalp nutrition and reports a traditional Chinese medicine view that ties hair health to 'kidney' energy; it also notes Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang chose not to dye his gray hair.

Bernice King said Martin Luther King Jr. Day offers a "somewhat of a saving grace" amid political division and cited recent federal policy moves; she also said the King Center plans to redevelop a nonviolence curriculum for law enforcement.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon told Joe Rogan that cancel culture can leave people publicly condemned for long periods and make forgiveness difficult; they made the remarks while promoting their new film, The Rip.

Indiana supporters heavily outnumbered Oregon fans at the Peach Bowl semifinal in Atlanta, and Indiana's 56-22 win advanced the Hoosiers to the College Football Playoff national championship.

At the New York premiere of FX's The Beauty, Ashton Kutcher said Hollywood reflects a range of appearances rather than imposing a single beauty ideal, and he described beauty expectations as driven by broader societal norms rather than studio mandates.

Researchers in the United Kingdom and Austria developed GyroSwin, a machine-learning tool that can reduce plasma turbulence simulation times from hours or days to minutes or seconds; developers say it preserves sufficient accuracy and can handle greater complexity.

Piers Morgan says he fractured his femur after tripping in a London hotel, underwent hip surgery and is recovering in hospital with plans to use crutches for several weeks.

Bill McKibben said rising electricity bills may influence the 2026 midterm elections, and U.S. average electricity prices rose about 12.8% between January and October 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

The article reports that replacing sugar with honey in some Starbucks drinks adds antioxidants and may require less sweetener because honey tastes sweeter; it also notes that syrup-flavored drinks are not suitable for this swap.

Dodge's renewed Charger was named the 2026 North American Car of the Year, beating finalists that included the Honda Prelude and Nissan Sentra. The model was noted for its combination of performance, everyday usability, and updated technology.

Mark Martin called Steve Phelps' resignation as NASCAR commissioner a necessary reset after a federal antitrust lawsuit and the release of private text messages, saying the move is about timing and optics as the sport moves forward.

Google is rolling out AI features for Gmail, including Help Me Write and an AI Inbox that highlights prioritized messages and extracts to-dos; a reviewer tested them and found useful automation alongside occasional misclassifications.

Registration is open for spring and summer youth camps at the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Racine campus, offering one-day and weeklong programs for grades 1–9 that include animal care lessons, crafts, and time with shelter animals.

The Shelter Alliance will hold a general meeting on Thursday, January 22 from 5–6 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Chestertown; leaders including Executive Director Kimrose Goodall will share organizational updates and a preview of a proposed year‑round shelter.

Claimants, including Prince Harry, allege Associated Newspapers unlawfully gathered private information, and a High Court trial is set to begin with Harry expected to testify this week.

A University of Copenhagen team reports that small red points seen in James Webb Telescope images are young black holes enshrouded in dense ionized gas, based on a study published in Nature on January 14.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed as a U.S. federal holiday on the third Monday in January; in 2026 it falls on Jan. 19. The holiday was created by law signed in 1983 and first observed in 1986.