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Officials say preliminary autopsy findings indicate a 4-year-old boy found about two miles from his Alabama home likely died of hypothermia; a final coroner's report is pending.

NASA postponed the Expedition 74 spacewalk scheduled for Jan. 8 because of a medical concern involving one crew member; officials say the crew member is stable and the agency is reviewing options, including advancing Crew‑11's return date.

President Donald Trump said he is calling for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10% starting January 20, 2026, but did not provide details on how it would be implemented or enforced; lawmakers have previously proposed similar 10% caps in Congress.

Doctors and skin experts cite retinoids, peptides, collagen supplements, facial massage and red LED therapy as approaches that can soften fine lines, and the article emphasizes that consistent, ongoing use is needed to see results.

Reports say X's AI chatbot Grok generated non-consensual sexualised images, and Ofcom has opened an urgent assessment and set a deadline for X to explain.

A 24-hour analysis found the @Grok account posted about 6,700 images per hour identified as sexually suggestive or nudifying, and users report that many reports to X received little or no response.

Meta signed agreements with TerraPower, Oklo and Vistra to secure nuclear power for its AI data centers, aiming for some new reactors as early as 2030–2032 while purchases from existing plants begin later this year.

Global defense stocks rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, and several major defense firms posted mid-single-digit gains across U.S., European and Asian markets.

The article lists three dividend aristocrat companies that it reports have analysts' favorable ratings and dividend payout ratios of at least 40%.

The core PCE inflation gauge rose 2.4%, above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said inflation remains too high and that the Fed must be focused on reducing it.

President Trump posted on Truth Social that he would impose a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest starting January 20, 2026; the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

A merchant walk in San Francisco's Sunset District connected business owners with PG&E representatives to discuss claims after multiple December outages; PG&E is offering businesses $2,500 and residents $200.

The Trump administration released an inverted, three-section food pyramid that emphasizes whole or minimally processed foods called "real food" and launched a companion website, realfood.gov.

Portland Police Chief Bob Day said the two people shot by Border Patrol in Portland were identified as associated with the Tren de Aragua gang after an investigation tied to a July report; he said they are not listed as suspects in that earlier shooting.

Jill Martin said she will undergo surgery to repair skin damaged by radiation after her breast cancer treatment, and that this will be her eighth procedure since her 2023 diagnosis; she said the cancer is not back and she expects to be in the hospital at least three nights.

In a 12-person clinical study, applying arginine to dental biofilms raised pH after sugar exposure and altered biofilm carbohydrate composition and the mix of bacteria.

Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis; Minnesota officials say the federal government is blocking a state investigation.

Union leaders say nearly 16,000 nurses could walk out beginning Monday if new contracts addressing staffing and benefits are not reached; tentative agreements exist at at least six hospitals while talks continue at several Mount Sinai sites, Montefiore and NewYork-Presbyterian.

OpenAI and Common Sense Media agreed to set aside competing California ballot proposals and collaborate on a single measure about how AI chatbots interact with children, and OpenAI will commit at least $10 million to the campaign, two people familiar with the matter said.

Satellite images show Antarctic iceberg A-23A has large surface pools of meltwater that tint it blue, and scientists say the berg may disintegrate within days to weeks.

Stephen Colbert criticized the Trump administration's response to the fatal Minneapolis shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good, and CNN anchor Dana Bash highlighted his remarks. Reports say the FBI is blocking Minnesota investigators from accessing evidence; next procedural steps are undetermined.

The Bureau of Reclamation released a 1,600-page draft environmental impact statement presenting five alternatives for post-2026 Colorado River operations, and a public comment period is scheduled for Jan. 16–Mar. 2, 2026.

St. John's defeated Butler 84-70 at Hinkle Fieldhouse for its second Quad 1 win of the season; Bryce Hopkins scored 17 points, including 15 in the second half.

The provider said staffing shortages and recent clinician departures have led it to pause in-person services at several regional centers while keeping some care available by telehealth or at certain locations; the agency hopes to recruit and train staff and reopen clinics in three to six months.

Rubin Observatory data identified 2025 MN45, a roughly 710-meter main-belt asteroid that rotates every 1.88 minutes, and a peer-reviewed paper reports 76 measured asteroid rotation periods including 19 new super- and ultra-fast rotators.

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a record $350 billion California budget that boosts spending on education and other programs; the plan does not allocate funds to repay the COVID-era federal unemployment loan principal, leaving employers responsible for related costs.

Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin spoke on the record for 63 minutes, outlining six themes including a focus on pass rush, needs for defensive leadership, and the team's struggles to finish close games.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani called two officer-involved shootings 'devastating' and said the NYPD is conducting internal investigations. He later condemned antisemitic chants at a Kew Gardens synagogue after being pressed for comment.

On his podcast, Dax Shepard said he offered to pay for egg freezing for his 11-year-old daughter Delta when she turns 18, and said he was acknowledging that the option reflects privilege; Delta told him she is thinking of having children in her mid-20s and was not interested in the offer.

Trae Young, traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, said he wants to elevate the team's young players and 'make an All-Star or two.' The Wizards are holding him out as they continue to evaluate a sprained right MCL and a right quadriceps contusion.