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Yeison Jiménez, a 34-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter, was killed when a plane crashed between Paipa and Duitama, killing six people; he had been traveling to Medellín to perform that night.

A shortage of memory chips driven by strong demand from AI data centers has pushed mobile DRAM and NAND prices higher, and smartphone prices have risen about 10–25% in several markets.

Fans on Reddit marked the five-year anniversary of Ken Jennings' first appearance as interim host following Alex Trebek's death and posted praise for his growth and public presence.

Netflix will release One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 on Jan. 12 at 3 a.m. ET; the documentary follows the cast, creators and crew behind the scenes of the show's final season and will stream on Netflix.

The 83rd Golden Globes air Sunday, Jan. 11, live on CBS and streaming for Paramount+ Premium subscribers; Nikki Glaser returns as host and the ceremony will be held at the Beverly Hilton.

Five months after Brandon Blackstock's reported death in August 2025, Kelly Clarkson said her two children are finding comfort in family closeness and small daily moments such as snuggling and walks.

Gov. Kristi Noem said an ICE agent was 'ran into' before a fatal Minneapolis shooting; the article reports that her account was false.

The Northeast Shelby County Kiwanis Club and Youth Villages are collecting gently used suitcases, backpacks and duffel bags for children in foster care through Monday, Jan. 19; the drive expanded to more drop-off locations after receiving more than 200 donations in 2025.

Greer Blitzer posted Instagram photos from a Tulum vacation on Jan. 7 that included images of her with a mystery man and showing activities like swimming and kayaking; fans reacted enthusiastically in the comments.

Nighttime warming centers in Augusta are open as temperatures are expected to fall, and Augusta Transit is providing complimentary transport to shelters between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Fans gathered in San Francisco for a musical tribute to Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who died after a battle with cancer; the Weir family posted a statement praising his artistry.

XRPL developers and industry figures say the ledger can support tokenized gold with 24/7 access and DeFi integration, and reports note Meld partnered with Ripple in June 2024 and launched gold and silver tokens in Q3 2024 backed by one gram of metal each.

Rep. Ilhan Omar urged people to record Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and criticized early official statements about the shooting of Renee Good; officials say an ICE officer fired after Good's vehicle accelerated and the officer's cellphone footage has been released.

The Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon during Radon Action Month and is offering free test kits to suburban Cook County residents.

Nine newborn puppies left in a bin labeled "Free Puppies" were brought to the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter on Jan. 4 and are receiving care; the shelter said the mother’s whereabouts are unknown.

Oyo State Police say they rescued two abducted minors in Iwéré-Ìlè and arrested four suspects; the children were reunited with their family and the suspects will be transferred for further investigation.

Logistical strain and budget pressure after the Israel–Hamas war have left arming for some IDF reservist units uneven, officials say procurement of tens of thousands of M4 rifles and other weapons is underway, and replacing older sharpshooter night sights with T75 systems is expected to take several months.

Democratic senators warned that a U.S. invasion or annexation of Greenland would obligate NATO to respond and could rupture the alliance, and the White House has not ruled out military force.

President Trump signed an order tying defense firms' dividends, buybacks and executive pay to new factory investment, and he asked Congress to raise defense spending to about $1.5 trillion by 2027.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews lifted a dog named Stormy from a drain pipe Saturday; HCFR said the dog was not injured and has been reunited with its owners.

The U.S. launched new strikes in Syria on Saturday that hit multiple Islamic State targets, U.S. Central Command said. The operation was described as retaliation for last month's ambush in Palmyra that killed two U.S. soldiers and an American civilian interpreter.

Idahoans are invited to complete 250,000 acts of service through July 4 as part of the America250 in Idaho initiative, and Rep. Brandon Mitchell will introduce a supporting resolution on Jan. 22; participants are asked to log activities via JustServe.

Heated Rivalry, a six-part queer hockey drama adapted from Rachel Reid's books, began streaming on Sky and NOW in the UK and is also available on HBO in the US, and it has drawn strong critic and audience ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.

Marvin Stephen Cavanaugh died January 7, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice in Winston-Salem; a memorial service is scheduled for January 17, 2026, at Danbury Community Church.

Launched Jan. 11, 2026, NASA's Pandora telescope will monitor host stars' brightness and color changes to reduce stellar contamination in exoplanet transit measurements.

The Hawai'i Cannabis Expo 2026 will run Jan. 30–Feb. 1 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and focuses on education, wellness, entertainment, and community programming.

Gov. Kristi Noem called the actions of a woman shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis 'domestic terrorism,' and officials say an investigation into the shooting is underway.

The article reports GameStop plans to close 435 stores across 42 states, and it notes CEO Ryan Cohen could earn $35 billion in stock options if the company reaches a $100 billion market cap.

Rose McGowan told a podcast that producers of Charmed would check her weight when she returned between seasons, and she said that kind of scrutiny was treated as normal at the time.

This article lists ten mostly free software tweaks—such as malware scans and disabling unneeded startup apps—that can improve performance on older Windows laptops.