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Matthew Stafford's finger injury raises questions after playoff win
Stafford's right index finger was bent back on a late first-half play during the Rams' 34-31 playoff win, and he said further testing will likely be needed to determine the injury's extent.
Trump says Venezuela is releasing political prisoners after U.S. operation
President Trump said Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners following last week's U.S. operation; at least 18 prisoners were reported freed and Nicolás Maduro and his wife were transported to the United States to face federal charges.
Longtime Jags fan recovering from broken kneecap to attend playoff game
Maggie Lamagdeliene, a Jacksonville native and lifelong Jaguars fan, broke her kneecap on New Year's Eve, had surgery this week, and plans to attend the Jaguars' home playoff game on Sunday.
Stefon Diggs charges update after deleted Cardi B tweet raises questions.
Reports say Stefon Diggs faces felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges related to an alleged incident with a former personal chef; Diggs denies the allegations. A judge moved his arraignment from Jan. 23 to Feb. 13, and Cardi B briefly posted then deleted a message referencing the accuser.
Owen Cooper says family keeps him grounded amid rising fame
Owen Cooper, 16, said his family and friends keep him grounded after winning Best Supporting Actor at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards; he earlier became the youngest male actor to win an Emmy.
Iran flips internet 'kill switch' as protests continue
NetBlocks reported that Iran implemented a near‑total internet shutdown during nationwide protests, and rights groups reported dozens killed and thousands arrested. Undetermined at this time.
Bob Weir reflects on John Mayer and Sammy Hagar in final USA TODAY interview
Bob Weir has died at 78 from underlying lung issues; USA TODAY has resurfaced a 2022 interview in which he spoke about performing with John Mayer and his friendship with Sammy Hagar.
Vanessa Trump wasn't on board with Kai Trump's new foster dog
Kai Trump filmed a January 10, 2026 vlog at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Palm Beach and brought home a foster dog, saying her mother Vanessa Trump would disapprove. The clip highlights Kai's growing online presence alongside her early golf career.
Michael David McKee is the man accused in Ohio killings of his ex-wife and her husband
Police say Michael David McKee was arrested in Illinois and charged with two counts of murder in the Dec. 30 deaths of his ex‑wife and her husband in Columbus; he is to be extradited to Franklin County for a hearing on Jan. 12.
Grok image generator reported to produce sexualized child‑like imagery
Reports say Grok generated sexualized images of children or child‑like bodies, and regulators and prosecutors in the U.K., EU and U.S. have opened inquiries while X and xAI have applied partial limits on some interfaces.
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead founding member, dies at 78
Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died at 78; his family said he had underlying lung issues after a cancer diagnosis.
ICE Shooter's Face Was Everywhere Online, but AI Altered Many Images
After an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis, social media users circulated images claiming to show an unmasked agent that were later found to be AI-altered; multiple outlets subsequently identified the agent as Jonathan Ross.
Sherrone Moore's wife told 911 operators he said he was trying to kill himself
Kelli Moore called 911 on Dec. 10 saying she feared her husband, Michigan coach Sherrone Moore, had threatened self-harm after being fired; he was later arrested and booked that evening.
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dies at 78, family says
Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78, his family announced. They said he had beaten cancer but later succumbed to underlying lung problems.
Instagram password reset attacks highlight two-factor authentication questions
Meta said it fixed an issue that allowed external parties to request password reset emails and stated there was no breach of its systems; a dataset reported to contain 17.5 million Instagram account records was posted to a dark web forum around the same time, and Instagram's support material notes two-factor authentication is available and enabled by default for creator accounts.
AI and Jobs: Leadership Shapes Different Futures
The World Economic Forum's white paper outlines four plausible job futures to 2030 based on the pace of AI and workforce readiness, and it argues that leadership choices about work redesign will determine whether AI augments jobs or contributes to displacement.
Microsoft rebrand to Microsoft 365 Copilot confuses 400 million Office users
Viral posts claimed Microsoft renamed Office to "Microsoft 365 Copilot" and that 400 million users had become "AI users," while Microsoft responded that Word, Excel and PowerPoint remain unchanged and that only the Office hub was renamed earlier.
What Time Should You Wake Up? Probably not 5 a.m.
Sleep experts warn the popular 5 a.m. wake-up trend can backfire for people who are not naturally early risers, and ideal wake times vary by chronotype, habits and consistency.
Hair growth products may take months to show results, experts say
Seven hair experts say many people stop hair growth products too soon; a drop in shedding is often reported within a month and visible regrowth may appear after about six months of consistent use.
Mom and Stepdad Arrested After Allegedly Leaving 14-Year-Old Alone
Local authorities say a 14-year-old in Eight Mile, Alabama, was found living alone and taken for medical care after an employee reported her stumbling; her mother and stepfather were arrested on child abuse and animal cruelty charges.
DeFi Technologies Faces Securities Lawsuit Over Competition Saturation
Shareholders filed a federal securities class action alleging DeFi Technologies misled investors about its arbitrage-driven business as competition reduced exploitable opportunities; the complaint follows November disclosures that cut full-year revenue guidance and motions for lead-plaintiff appointment are due January 30, 2026.
Demi Moore embraces self-acceptance and imperfection in WWD Style Awards speech
At the WWD Style Awards in Santa Monica, Demi Moore accepted the fashion icon award and said her 2026 aim is continued self-acceptance, describing the value of being "our imperfect selves." The event also recognized several on- and off-screen contributors, including Pamela Anderson, Kourtney Kardashian and Hailey Bieber.
Blood donation supply under pressure after the holidays
The American Red Cross says its blood supply is under pressure following the busy holiday season, and officials warned shortages could force difficult decisions about which patients receive transfusions.
Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu out for rest of playoff game after knee injury
Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu suffered a knee injury early in the first quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the wild-card game; Yosh Nijman replaced him.
Anti-ICE protests draw thousands across the U.S.
Thousands of people marched in cities nationwide as part of an "ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action," organized after the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's family allege hospital negligence in son's death
The novelist's family says her 21-month-old son died after alleged clinical failures at a Lagos hospital; the hospital denies improper care and both it and Lagos health authorities have opened investigations.
Ex-husband charged in murders of Ohio couple
Authorities say a 39-year-old man was booked in Illinois after being charged in the deaths of a Columbus couple; the suspect's next court date is set for Monday.
U.S. may lift more Venezuela sanctions next week, Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters that additional U.S. sanctions on Venezuela could be lifted as soon as next week to facilitate oil sales, and that about $5 billion in frozen IMF Special Drawing Rights could be deployed; he also plans meetings with IMF and World Bank leaders next week.
Smithsonian removes impeachment mention as it replaces Trump's portrait
The National Portrait Gallery swapped a longer label that referenced President Trump's two impeachments and the Jan. 6, 2021, attack for a much shorter caption and replaced the displayed photograph with a black-and-white image by White House photographer Daniel Torok.
Frisco Couple Convicted in $25 Million Pandemic-Era Pyramid Scheme
A federal jury convicted LaShonda and Marlon Moore for operating a pyramid scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic that prosecutors say caused more than $25 million in losses and affected over 10,000 people. Sentencing dates have not been set.
