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The Labor Department reported the consumer price index for December rose 2.7% year‑over‑year and 0.3% from November; the Federal Reserve's federal funds target range is 3.50%–3.75% as reported in the article.

An American Cancer Society report says 70% of people now survive at least five years after a cancer diagnosis, and the society warns that federal research funding cuts could threaten future advances.

A Cochrane review of 73 randomized trials involving nearly 5,000 adults found that exercise reduced depressive symptoms and showed little to no difference compared with psychological therapy or antidepressants for many participants; light-to-moderate activity and mixed programs including resistance training were most associated with benefit, while long-term effects remain uncertain.

Metropolitan Police staff have paused planned strike action while members are invited to vote on a revised pay offer, after talks between the force and unions were described as producing an improved proposal.

Bojangles has opened a Brooklyn location at 5910 Church Ave. in East Flatbush and will operate 24 hours a day, with the dining room closing at midnight while the drive‑thru remains open.

Oprah Winfrey told TODAY she experienced constipation while taking a GLP‑1 weight‑loss drug and said increased water intake and magnesium helped manage it.

Experts and research cited here note that dietary approaches, including the Mediterranean diet and structured behavioral programs, are associated with reduced progression to type 2 diabetes, and that shorter or poorer-quality sleep is linked to higher prediabetes risk.

WHO urges governments to significantly raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol after reports found many levies remain low and these products have become broadly affordable in many countries.

Apple is introducing Creator Studio, a subscription that bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and other apps for Mac, iPad and iPhone at $13 per month or $129 per year, with availability starting Jan. 28.

President Trump will visit a Ford factory in Dearborn and speak at the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday to highlight U.S. manufacturing and his economic agenda.

Jason Robertson was not named to Team USA's Olympic hockey roster and is continuing a strong NHL season while entering a contract year.

Evanston and Skokie will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day around the Jan. 19 federal holiday with local gatherings that include a community celebration, a candlelight vigil, a teen volunteering session, a university keynote panel and an oratorical contest.

The article lists five smart home habits—constant power, cheap sensors, paid subscriptions, choosing smart bulbs over switches, and frequent automation toggles—that can raise bills or shorten device life.

Researchers with the Wisconsin Historical Society have identified 16 ancient dugout canoes in Lake Mendota, with carbon dating indicating ages ranging roughly from 5,200 to 700 years ago.

Experts advise reassessing finances after a layoff, avoiding early retirement-account withdrawals when possible, and considering bridge work; Social Security can be claimed from age 62, with full retirement age 67 for those born in 1960 or later and higher benefits for delays up to age 70.

McDonald's Canada said it will keep select value meals at $5 for a full year and will keep small coffee at $1; the price lock covers existing items and portion sizes and includes some breakfast meals.

The PGA Tour announced a one-time Returning Member Program that creates a specific route for certain former members to seek reinstatement, and Brooks Koepka was approved as the program's first returning member.

NASA launched the international "Mars to Table" competition to develop systems for growing and producing food on Mars, offering a $750,000 prize for U.S. winners; proposals are due Aug. 21 and winners will be announced in September.

Kyle Dubas is scheduled to meet with Evgeni Malkin's representatives in February, and the article reports Malkin has played well this season and is said to be willing to accept less pay and a reduced role.

EA and Battlefield Studios say Season 2 will now launch on February 17, with a Season 1 extension arriving January 20 while developers refine the new season.

JPMorgan reported fourth-quarter results that beat expectations on trading revenue, but the stock fell nearly 3% after a preannounced $2.2 billion reserve and in-line guidance.

Santa Barbara Airport will add daily nonstop service to Chicago and San Diego in 2026 while expanding several other routes and ending nonstop service to Atlanta on Jan. 21.

India's labor minister asked quick-commerce firms to remove marketing that promised 10-minute deliveries and to discuss worker safety, Bloomberg reported; BlinkIt has removed the 10-minute messaging.

Former Robb Elementary teacher Arnulfo Reyes testified that his classroom door was not locked when a gunman entered in May 2022, and he was called to testify in the trial of former school district officer Adrian Gonzales.

The Parkfield Experiment on the San Andreas Fault forecasted a quake for 1985–1993 but the magnitude-6.0 event occurred in 2004; scientists continue to deploy instruments, satellites, laboratory studies and computing methods to study faults and improve probabilistic forecasts.

Apple will offer Creator Studio — a subscription including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro for Mac and iPad — starting Jan. 28 for $13/month or $129/year, with reduced pricing for students and educators.

Polymarket displayed betting odds during the Golden Globes and users correctly predicted 26 of the show’s 28 winners, CEO Shayne Coplan wrote on X. The platform is also under recent scrutiny after a high-value Venezuela-related trade that has prompted proposed legislation.

Dr. Ania Jastreboff told TODAY that several common beliefs are myths, including that weight loss continues indefinitely, that these drugs cure obesity, and that microdosing is effective for people without obesity.

Oprah Winfrey discussed her new book Enough and described how recent weight loss and lifestyle changes gave her a sense of freedom; her co-author Dr. Ania M. Jastreboff also spoke about how GLP-1s work during a Jan. 13, 2026 interview on TODAY.

EPA Region 6 issued an administrative compliance order on consent with Smitty's Supply after an inspection found concerns about hazardous waste handling at the Roseland, Louisiana, facility; the order requires the company to address alleged violations within 60 days and the company has begun taking corrective steps.