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Rocket Companies, Inc. is a Detroit-based firm offering mortgage, real estate and personal finance services across the U.S. and Canada; it operates two segments, Direct to Consumer and Partner Network, and provides brands such as Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, Rocket Loans and Rocket Money.

Employees at the NYC mini-chain Breads Bakery formed the Breaking Breads Union and tied demands for higher pay, profit redistribution and safer conditions to opposition to Israel's actions; the bakery said it does not engage in politics and emphasized care for its team.

Paul Allen Perez was convicted on multiple counts in connection with the deaths of five of his children; sentencing is scheduled for April 6, 2026.

South Carolina health officials report 211 confirmed measles cases in an Upstate outbreak, with 144 people quarantined and several hospitalizations recorded.

North Korean state media KCNA said a drone launched from Incheon entered North Korean airspace on Jan. 4 and was shot down after about 8 km; Pyongyang described the action as a provocation amid ongoing tensions.

Mary Sheffield was publicly sworn in at the Detroit Opera House as Detroit's first woman mayor, and other top city officials including the city council, city clerk and police commission were also sworn in at the ceremony.

U.S. oil executives are due at a White House meeting to discuss possible investment in Venezuela, a move President Trump has promoted and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright reiterated. Some energy investors told Reuters they remain skeptical because of high costs, political instability and past nationalizations, the article reports.

Nvidia unveiled Gsync Pulsar at CES 2026 as a firmware-driven version of Gsync that uses strobe backlighting to simulate much higher refresh rates, which Nvidia says can reach up to 1,000Hz. Gaming monitors with Gsync Pulsar are scheduled to begin shipping in the coming week, with reviewers planning hands-on tests.

The new US dietary guidelines encourage prioritizing protein and whole grains, limiting ultraprocessed foods and added sugars, and list oils such as olive oil while also mentioning butter or beef tallow as options. They update protein and dairy recommendations and will influence federal food programs including school meals, WIC and SNAP.

RodeoHouston will run March 2–22, 2026 at NRG Stadium with 21 headlining acts including Kelly Clarkson and J Balvin, and the article reports public ticket sales begin Jan. 15.

IGN reviewed the first two episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Part 1 and notes the season is streaming on Crunchyroll with new episodes released weekly on Thursdays.

The EPA partially disapproved Colorado's regional haze state implementation plan, saying the state did not properly address planned coal-plant retirements and related takings concerns; Colorado must submit a revised SIP to the agency.

Families of four University of Idaho students filed a wrongful death lawsuit Jan. 7 in Skagit County Superior Court, alleging Washington State University ignored repeated warnings about Bryan Kohberger; WSU has not yet filed a response.

On Quitter's Day the article notes many people abandon New Year's resolutions and highlights the Military Sleep Method, a short relaxation and visualization routine presented as a simple sleep-focused habit to try.

OPM data show the federal workforce fell by about 220,000 workers through November 2025, a roughly 10 percent decline; some agencies saw much larger reductions while Immigration and Customs Enforcement grew by about 30 percent.

Spencer Pratt said he is running for Los Angeles mayor while speaking at a rally marking the Palisades Fire one-year anniversary; he criticized the city's response to the blaze.

Representative Robin Kelly has introduced the Securing Accessible Functional Emergency (SAFE) Exit Act to require manual door releases on vehicles, inside and outside. Bloomberg has reported at least 15 deaths tied to Tesla electronic doors that did not open when power was lost.

French authorities said HSBC will pay nearly €268 million to resolve accusations of tax fraud tied to intra‑group dividend transactions; prosecutors said the case will be shelved once the fine is paid.

Three Democratic senators asked Apple and Google to suspend the Grok and X apps, saying reports show the services allowed creation and sharing of nonconsensual explicit images and depictions of child sexual abuse; Apple and Google had not immediately removed the apps and xAI responded with an automated reply.

A clause in Curt Cignetti’s contract will trigger a “good faith market review” after Indiana reached the College Football Playoff semifinals, and he signed a $93 million fully guaranteed deal in October that averaged $11.6 million per year.

Federal prosecutors called defense claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi should recuse 'meritless' ahead of a federal hearing in Luigi Mangione's case; the defense is also seeking to suppress evidence recovered from a backpack.

Fast Retailing reported a 12% rise in first-quarter net profit to ¥147.45 billion and lifted its fiscal-year profit and revenue forecasts after broad regional sales gains.

Saks Global is reported to be seeking up to $1 billion in debtor-in-possession financing to support operations during a potential Chapter 11 filing, but investors have shown limited interest after the company missed an interest payment; liquidation is among the possible outcomes if financing cannot be secured.

The National Catholic Reporter published an op-ed criticizing Vice President JD Vance for defending the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer and called his comments a 'moral stain' on Catholic witness.

Ms. Rachel (Rachel Accurso) and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited a Lower Manhattan preschool and sang songs including "Wheels on the Bus" while highlighting Mamdani's announcement of universal child care for every 2-year-old in the city.

Prosecutors say former Uvalde schools officer Adrian Gonzales waited to enter Robb Elementary while a shooter attacked; Gonzales pleaded not guilty to 29 counts of child abandonment and faces trial this week.

Major U.S. grocery chains have announced product rebranding, technology pilots, new store openings and membership adjustments set to roll out or continue in 2026; specific plans were shared by Aldi, Whole Foods, Wegmans, Kroger, Costco and Walmart.

Lego's first three sets featuring the new Smart Brick are open for preorder, with shipments expected to start March 1, 2026. The Star Wars-themed sets include Smart Bricks, Smart Tags, smart figures, and a new wireless charger.

A Phase 3b trial reported that adding tirzepatide (the active ingredient in Zepbound) to ixekizumab reduced psoriatic arthritis symptoms and produced weight loss in overweight or obese participants.

During a surprise visit to Charing Cross Hospital on Jan. 8, Kate Middleton briefly referenced her 2024 cancer treatment while meeting staff and volunteers; she announced in January 2025 that she is in remission.