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The City of Williston has paid off a $2.9 million Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting facility bond using funds from North Dakota's SB2323 oil impact relief program. SB2323 provides $10.5 million annually to oil hub cities, and Williston receives about 70% (approximately $7.3 million).

The Springfield Thunderbirds, through the Thunderbirds Foundation, donated winter hats and gloves to about 250 students at Mary Walsh Elementary during the school's first basketball pep rally, and the team plans a similar visit to South End Middle School next Friday.

Mortgage rates fell to 6.06%, the lowest in over three years, and the article reports the President plans to direct Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities to help lower borrowing costs.

A large systematic review and meta-analysis published Jan. 16 found no link between maternal acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, ADHD or intellectual disability; major medical organizations have pushed back against earlier claims suggesting a causal connection.

The Supreme Court agreed to hear Bayer's appeal seeking to limit state-law claims over the Roundup weedkiller; the article notes the court has not yet scheduled argument dates.

Mission managers approved Crew-11's return; Dragon will undock from the Harmony module at 5:05 p.m. EST Wednesday and is scheduled to splash down off the coast of California at 3:41 a.m. Thursday.

The U.S. Education Department announced a pause on planned tax-refund seizures and administrative wage garnishments for loans in collection while it revises repayment regulations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

A four-person Crew-11 team will return to Earth early after an undisclosed medical issue; NASA said the affected astronaut is "absolutely stable."

The America First Policy Institute and influencer Benny Johnson launched the 'Make Housing Great Again' initiative and released a white paper proposing supply-side deregulation, local incentives, and buyer-focused measures to address housing affordability.

Bill Ford told Yahoo Finance at the Detroit Auto Show that the United States still needs a strong manufacturing base and discussed Ford's domestic production, electric vehicles and its partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing in Formula One.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told USA TODAY he considers electromagnetic radiation from 5G towers a major health concern, and the Department of Health and Human Services has launched a study of cellphone radiation.

The IRS raised 2026 contribution limits for several retirement accounts, including a $24,500 cap for 401(k)s and higher IRA limits. The SECURE 2.0 Act also requires some high‑income catch-up contributions to be made as Roth contributions.

Six animals are featured as available for adoption, with brief profiles noting their ages, temperaments, and any medical or shelter histories.

The Baltimore Community Fridge Network grew from four refrigerators in 2025 to about 22 volunteer-run fridges and pet pantries, stocked by local cooks and donors with prepared meals and donated groceries.

A writer who identifies as an alcoholic joined a "dry trip" at Four Seasons Jackson Hole organized by Hilary Sheinbaum and found the experience reduced stress, improved sleep and presence, and included nonalcoholic drinks and activities; the writer left restored and plans to repeat similar trips.

At Redsfest, manager Terry Francona said he is focused on the players currently on Cincinnati's roster and praised the team's core. The club has made modest offseason moves, and president Nick Krall said he expects to add a bat before spring training.

Austin police filed a search warrant as part of an expanded probe into the disappearance of Ava Marie Gonzales, who has not been located since about 2018. The warrant was filed days before the mother's separate child-abuse trial, which is scheduled to begin Jan. 26.

Coco & Eve has released a cold-weather edit that focuses on hydration layering, bond repair, and scalp support; the Boost Therapy Range pairs shampoo and conditioner with a hair density serum, while the Sweet Repair Range adds a hair mask and a leave-in repairing treatment.

The CDC reports several flu indicators fell for the week ending Jan. 10, while overall national activity remains high and deaths rose slightly.

Indiana Black Expo will hold a family-friendly MLK Day event on Jan. 19, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. at its Indianapolis headquarters, featuring youth activities, an art gallery and a Dream Justice Knowledge Bowl.

Restaurants including Subway and Starbucks are adding higher-protein items such as Subway's Protein Pockets and Starbucks' protein lattes; chains like Sweetgreen and Cava and food firms such as Rä Foods are also expanding protein-focused offerings as companies link the shift in part to appetite changes tied to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.

Interim analyses from France and China report moderate vaccine effectiveness in early 2025–26—about 36% in the French dataset and about 41% in the Beijing dataset—with higher effectiveness in children and lower effectiveness in older adults.

A bipartisan minibus spending bill that allocates $24.4 billion to NASA for fiscal 2026 passed both chambers of Congress and was sent to President Trump; the measure restores most science funding and preserves many missions while Mars Sample Return remains canceled.

Researchers combined Ice Flow Perturbation Analysis with satellite measurements to produce a continent-wide map of Antarctica's bed, showing thousands of subglacial hills, valleys and large-scale features; the results were published in Science.

Santa Barbara County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato announced she will retire in July 2026 and will remain engaged over the next six months to support leadership transition and lead adoption of the FY 2026-27 budget.

YouTuber Detail Dane found a one-owner 1989 Grand Wagoneer that had been parked for about ten years, cleaned and revived it on camera, and after the reveal the owner accepted Dane's offer to sell the truck.

A roundup of campus and Chicago events from Jan. 18–25, including student gatherings, cultural celebrations, volunteer activities, and city food festivals.

Christina Chang discusses playing Yuna Hollander on the series Heated Rivalry and reflects on a 25-year acting career that includes roles on The Good Doctor, 24 and Revenge. She says season two has been announced at Crave and that she trusts showrunner Jacob Tierney to preserve the show's on-set feeling.

Dietitians told TODAY.com that many protein powders are ultraprocessed and should not be relied on as a main protein source; the article lists 13 whole foods that supply comparable protein along with vitamins, minerals, fiber and healthy fats.

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation and the Federal Reserve approved Inter to establish a state‑licensed international banking branch in Miami, expanding its cross‑border services. The article notes Inter serves more than 41 million customers and that the branch will be a digital‑first banking hub.