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SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endeavor splashed down off the California coast in the early hours of Jan. 15, returning four crew members; NASA called the shortened, 167-day mission a success.

The Bay Area Air District extended its Spare the Air alert through at least Saturday, banning indoor and outdoor burning of wood and other solid fuels. Fine particulate levels were at or above the district's threshold and are expected to remain in the mid- to high-moderate range.

Zion Foster posted a video reading a poem for his twin daughters after they were diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, and Jesy Nelson said doctors told them the girls may never walk.

President Donald Trump announced a plan to replace Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies with direct payments into health savings accounts, and the White House says the plan would lower drug prices and make costs more transparent.

Four astronauts returned to Earth after an unprecedented medical evacuation from the International Space Station, and NASA said the affected crew member is doing fine.

Organisers announced the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes will start in the UK in 2027, with at least 10 million people expected to watch along the routes. Start and finish locations for three UK stages of each race were unveiled at a press conference in Leeds.

A CNET piece reports that 'wish‑cycling'—placing doubtful items in recycling—disrupts processing plants, and that many takeout containers that look recyclable are not accepted by most facilities; a Republic Services sustainability ambassador offered guidance and noted local rules vary.

The Department of Health and Human Services reinstated $2 billion for mental health and substance use programs less than a day after notifying recipients that the funds would be canceled, following strong public and professional backlash.

Initial claims for state jobless benefits fell to 198,000 last week, below economists' expectations of 212,000, and the four-week moving average declined to 205,000.

Sophie visited Thames Valley Air Ambulance in Stokenchurch on Jan. 14 and met crews and took part in training; the charity’s crew airlifted her in 2001 after an ectopic pregnancy, when she required emergency surgery.

Mayor Jacob Frey urged ICE to leave Minneapolis after the killing of Renee Good and said the city does not need more federal troops; the Trump administration has said it plans to send additional forces and the president threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act.

A cardiologist and another specialist cited video of President Trump appearing to nod off during an Oval Office event and called for a medical evaluation; the White House and the president's doctors say he remains in excellent health.

Prince Harry is expected to return to the United Kingdom next week to testify in a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers; a pretrial hearing on Jan. 15 addressed witness testimony and last-minute amendments.

A contoured memory-foam cervical pillow priced at $39.98 is reported by multiple user reviews to ease neck and shoulder pressure and improve sleep quality.

The National Weather Service in Riverton reported six weather records were broken across Wyoming over two days, including multiple record high temperatures and one rainfall record. Forecasters also noted that the polar vortex could bring Arctic air to parts of the U.S. later this month.

Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve's $2.5 billion headquarters renovation and the Justice Department subpoenaed the Fed; Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the move raised concerns about the central bank's independence.

CNN Underscored tested several pillows and named the Coop Sleep Goods Adjustable Pillow its top pick and the Beckham Hotel Collection Down‑Alternative Pillow the best budget option.

Mortgage rates fell to just above 6%, the lowest level in more than three years, after a White House-directed $200 billion mortgage bond purchase by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; home sales rose more than 5% in December.

A Forbes piece tours BMW UK's heritage fleet and highlights four cars — the 3.0 CSL 'Batmobile', M1, Z1 and E39 M5 — describing their histories, specifications and the author's driving impressions.

A first-time mother's TikTok showing her gently stopping a grandmother from kissing her newborn went viral, and pediatric infectious disease experts warned that newborns face higher risks from certain infections.

Ciguatera is a neurotoxin produced by reef microalgae that bioaccumulates in fish and can cause lasting neurological symptoms; it cannot be detected by taste or removed by cooking, and researchers are working on screening methods and forecasting models.

The op‑ed describes clinicians encountering parents influenced by online misinformation and notes recent policy shifts in U.S. immunization guidance; it also summarizes decades of trials and large studies that the author says find no link between vaccine ingredients or schedules and conditions like autism.

NOAA forecasts a G1-level geomagnetic storm overnight Jan. 16–17 that could bring auroras to parts of 15 northern U.S. states, with a chance of stronger activity extending visibility farther south; the near-new moon on Jan. 17 will create darker skies that may make faint displays easier to see.

A change-of-command ceremony on Jan. 12 transferred ISS command from Mike Fincke to Sergey Kud-Sverchkov as NASA prepares to bring Crew-11 home early for an undisclosed medical condition; undocking is scheduled for Jan. 14 with splashdown expected Jan. 15.

Gov. Brian P. Kemp will deliver his final State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly, and Georgia Public Broadcasting is streaming the speech live.

Andre Yarham, 24, died after a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and his family donated his brain to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge for research.

Fredrik Nilsson and Axis Communications donated $37,839 in January 2026 from royalties of the book Intelligent Network Video, and the book's second and third editions have produced nearly $60,000 in total contributions for Mission 500.

Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Ashley Moody plan to introduce legislation that would bar members of Congress and their immediate family from buying or owning individual stocks, joining several House proposals on the issue.

Researchers from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington found a black coral in Fiordland more than 13 feet tall and estimated at 300–400 years old; they are working with conservation partners to map protected corals.

A new review examined eight climate intervention approaches and found each could affect ocean chemistry and ecosystems in different ways. The article notes some commercial activity is already underway and that models and data remain incomplete.