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Instagram says it fixed a bug that allowed external parties to trigger password reset emails and denied a data breach; cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes reported scraped user data for millions was listed for sale.

The Inner Circle recognized Pamela Rummage Culp as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for her work in real estate and client relations across the San Francisco Bay Area. Her background includes nursing and a Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and a prior psychotherapy practice.

A Libyan shopkeeper received Nokia phones ordered in 2010 that finally arrived in 2024 after being delayed by disruptions following the 2011 civil war; the unboxing was shared on social media.

Two new Jupiter Fire Department stations, the Cinquez Fire Station and Piatt Place Fire Station, are reported to be nearing construction completion with several interior and exterior milestones reached. The department says both facilities are expected to open in October 2026.

Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) and the City of Santa Maria are building a downtown EV charging station with five Level 2 ports and four Level 3 DC fast-charger ports; construction began in December 2025 and is expected to be completed in 2026.

Jenna Fischer, who was diagnosed with stage 1 triple-positive breast cancer in October 2024, posted that her hair has grown back enough to style into a bob and thanked her hairstylist for supporting her through treatment.

The Social Security Administration reported the average monthly benefit for retired workers was $479 at the end of 1985 (about $1,435 in 2025 dollars). In 2026 the average benefit for retired workers was reported as $2,071.

Officials said Citizens Insurance will cut rates by an average of 8.7% statewide and by 13.4% in South Florida following statewide reforms.

A small orange kitten rescued by Chesterfield County firefighters after being found soaked and stuck in thorn bushes on May 27, 2025, was adopted from Chesterfield Animal Services and received eye surgery, officials said.

Local listings note a free Bread of Life food distribution and indoor yard sale at Living Waters Church, monthly Schuylkill County Sketchers nature sessions, a veterans' resource meeting called CrossTalk, and a free Diakon exercise club for older adults in Ringtown.

A stray cat stuck about 70 feet up a tree in Greenfield was rescued on Dec. 23 and was later adopted by a Pendleton resident who named him King Julien.

The CDC has moved the routine pediatric flu vaccine recommendation to a shared clinical decision-making approach, and this change follows an earlier HHS shift on childhood COVID shots. The adjustment comes as the U.S. is seeing high levels of flu illness and increased pediatric hospital visits.

CNN Underscored compiled a list of 10 shoes recommended by health care workers and podiatrists for people who stand long shifts, naming models such as the Asics Gel‑Nimbus 27, Hoka Arahi 8 and several Skechers and Dansko options.

The B.C. Supreme Court has begun hearing a Charter challenge by patients, advocacy groups and a physician who say faith-based hospitals denied in-facility access to medical assistance in dying and forced transfers. Providence Health Care says its religious beliefs allow it to opt out of providing MAID and defends its actions.

Released January 13, 2026, Firefox 147 expands WebGPU support to Apple Silicon Macs and adds zero-copy hardware-decoded video plus a range of cross-platform fixes and developer features.

North Carolina health officials reported a new measles case in Rutherford County, raising the state's total to five, and said individuals who may have been exposed have been notified.

Gallatin County commissioners unanimously appointed 25-year-old Katie Fire Thunder to fill the House District 59 vacancy; she is a legal assistant, co-founder of Bozeman Tenants United, and a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Jan. 13 in two cases that challenge state bans on transgender girls competing in school sports; lower courts have blocked West Virginia’s law and a decision is expected by early summer.

The White House says President Trump is reviewing a private Iranian outreach to special envoy Steve Witkoff while keeping military options, including airstrikes, on the table; activists report at least 544 people have been killed in nationwide anti-government protests.

The San Francisco 49ers won a wild-card game in Philadelphia, 23-19, as a defense missing several starters produced timely plays; the team now turns quickly to a matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

NASCAR announced a return to a points-based 'The Chase' playoff format in which 16 drivers qualify and the driver leading the points after 10 playoff races will be champion.

A group of Theravada Buddhist monks and their rescue dog have been walking through Southern U.S. communities since Oct. 26, 2025, sharing mindfulness and collecting large, often warm public gatherings; their trek is planned to end in mid-February in Washington, D.C., where they will seek recognition of Vesak.

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the administration's DEI ban for the duration of a lawsuit, and Head Start providers report relief alongside continued caution after months of application rejections and funding disruptions.

Forecasters expect the December Consumer Price Index to show a 2.7% year-over-year increase, with core CPI also at 2.7%; some economists say November's reading may have been understated because BLS price collection was delayed by the government shutdown.

Notre Dame announced four transfer commitments — Quincy Porter, Keon Keeley, DJ McKinney and Jayden Sanders — while still seeking at least one defensive tackle.

At CES 2026 Roborock unveiled the Saros Rover, a wheel-leg robot vacuum demonstrated climbing stairs, and also showcased new autonomous lawn mowers while announcing a multi-year partnership with Real Madrid.

CN Guidance & Counseling Services has added Arnie, a 4-year-old facility dog from America's VetDogs, to its team to support clients and staff through animal-assisted therapy, while the nonprofit continues to provide mental health and substance use services across Long Island including a 24-hour community crisis center.

The UK is bringing a provision of the Data Act into force this week that makes creating or requesting non-consensual intimate deepfake images a criminal offence, and the government says it will treat the offence as a priority under the Online Safety Act. Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into X over deepfakes generated by the Grok chatbot and is expected to set a timeline for that inquiry.

CDC data show flu cases and wastewater signals are falling in early January after a record-high December, but the season has caused roughly 180,000 hospitalizations and 7,400 deaths and remains driven largely by an H3N2 subclade called K.

Jersey City received a $1 million American Rescue Plan grant to build the Bayside Community Center in Greenville, the first of six planned recreation facilities under a 2024 city ordinance. Additional public meetings are scheduled for 2026 to gather resident input before construction begins.