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Midtown Manhattan stores report that women's business pants — often wide-cut, high-waist and made from premium fabrics — are the current popular item among finance professionals, with prices typically ranging from about $60 to $350.

U.S. Treasury yields were little changed as investors awaited several U.S. economic reports, and the consumer price index rose 2.7% year‑over‑year in December.

Rio Foster, a 22-year-old Angels prospect injured in a September car crash, remains in rehabilitation with serious head injuries and inconsistent communication; his family is seeking clarity about whether the team will continue his insurance and support.

Chattanooga's Humane Educational Society says it saved many lives in 2025 and credits staff, volunteers, fosters and community supporters while inviting greater local involvement in 2026.

This week's Fort Myers roundup highlights Charlie's ComicCon with voice actor Kevin Afghani, the MLK Commemorative March and a mix of music, theater and community events across Southwest Florida.

Senate Democratic leaders, led by Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, say they have recruited four prominent candidates they believe can flip the GOP-held seats needed for a 51-seat Senate majority; the DSCC emphasizes electability and fundraising while facing criticism from progressives over its recruiting choices.

Dakota Wahkinney delivered 24 pairs of Adidas James Harden V10 sneakers to the Eisenhower High boys basketball team on Jan. 8 after coordinating the donation with Adidas and the coaches.

NASA is returning the four-person Crew-11 team about a month early because one crew member has an undisclosed medical condition; officials say the situation is not an emergency and the crew is expected to splash down off the coast of California, with a replacement crew scheduled to launch in February.

Grace Lutheran Church and Better Angels will hold a Grace Diner Resource Day on Jan. 14 from 2–5:30 p.m. at 4427 Overland Ave to provide hot meals and connect unhoused neighbors with local services.

The UK awarded contracts totalling about 8.4GW of offshore wind projects across England, Scotland and Wales, including the planned Berwick Bank farm; officials say these additions help progress the government’s 43GW offshore target for 2030, while analysts warn delivering the capacity by 2030 will be challenging.

Bob Weir, a Grateful Dead co‑founder, died at 78, his family announced; tributes and commemorations were reported.

US restrictions on institutional purchases of single-family homes may prompt large US investors to increase activity in UK new-build housing, and tenants' groups have raised concerns about possible higher rents and lower upkeep.

The Louvre is introducing a two-tier ticketing system that raises admission for most non-European visitors from 22 euros to 32 euros, a 45% increase; some groups, including visitors under 18 and some younger European residents, remain eligible for free entry.

The author describes a trip to Egypt funded in part by work and family, noting hospitality and visible security, and explains that after September 11, 2001 he studied Islamic texts and engaged in interfaith dialogue to counter Islamophobia.

Wolverhampton City Council has launched a public consultation on a School Accessibility Strategy for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and the consultation runs until 22 February.

Bruce W. Goodwin of Windham died peacefully on Jan. 5, 2026; he is survived by his wife Alice Mosbacher Newell, children, grandchildren and siblings.

Miriam Althea Keller, 79, of Palermo, died Dec. 21, 2025, at the Maine Veterans' Home in Augusta; a celebration of her life is scheduled for Jan. 24, 2026 at Palermo Christian Church.

UConn beat Seton Hall 69-64 in Newark, improving to 17-1 overall and 7-0 in Big East play; the Huskies held on despite 17 turnovers and a late Seton Hall rally.

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tied to renovation work, and the Fed said it was served grand jury subpoenas; Powell called the action an unprecedented challenge to the Fed's independence.

Hwang Dong-hyuk is producing a new Korean crime drama for Netflix called The Dealer, starring Jung So-min; Netflix says the series is in production and will premiere on the platform.

Traverse City Area Public Schools trustees reviewed a one-year sustainability "1.0 plan" aiming to have each school reach Michigan Green Schools "Green" status in 2026, and they approved a new three-year contract for Superintendent Dr. John VanWagoner.

China banned residential coal heating in much of Hebei to cut winter pollution, and Beijing officials report large improvements in air quality; at the same time, many rural residents say subsidies were cut this winter and they face higher heating bills and rationed heat.

Copernicus data from ECMWF shows 2025 ranked as the third-warmest year on record with a global average surface air temperature of 14.97°C, and the 2023–2025 three‑year mean exceeded the 1.5°C warming threshold relative to pre‑industrial levels.

After Mike Tomlin's 19-year run ended, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra — who has led the team since 2008 — became the longest-serving active coach across the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL, a development he said left him disappointed.

Tre Donaldson scored 23 points and Malik Reneau had 17 points and 10 rebounds as Miami won 81-69 at Notre Dame, extending the Hurricanes' winning streak to 10 games.

NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy signed a memorandum to collaborate on research and development of a fission surface power system for the Moon, with a goal of deploying a lunar surface reactor by 2030.

New federal guidelines released Jan. 7 advise Americans to eat fewer highly processed foods; experts note there is no single U.S. definition and the FDA has pledged research with the USDA.

A 550-pound bear removed from a crawlspace under an Altadena home was later seen at two other residences and left the last home Sunday night; its current whereabouts are unknown.

Gov. Bob Ferguson praised community response to December floods, urged a tax on incomes over $1 million and called for a bill to bar federal immigration agents from hiding their identities, while not mentioning a looming multibillion-dollar budget shortfall.

Construction preparations are underway for the Salvation Army’s expanded campus in Springfield, and officials say work will begin after final building permits are approved.