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Columbus police say the investigation into the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe could depend on a small detail; detectives have released video of a person of interest and are following community tips while no arrests have been announced.

Defense attorneys asked a judge for ambulance transport for Lindsay Clancy to daily court appearances; the sheriff's office prefers a wheelchair-accessible van and the court has not decided the issue.

Mark Cuban told entrepreneurs that companies that use AI well will have a competitive edge while others risk failure, and he also warned that AI tools are mistake-prone, can be overconfident, and are not a cure-all.

Merck is discussing an acquisition of Revolution Medicines valued at roughly $28–$32 billion, and people familiar with the matter say talks could conclude as soon as this month though they could still fall apart.

IGN argues that Nintendo’s recent release slate and media momentum could open space for a new mainline 3D Mario title in 2026, and the article notes The Super Mario Bros. Movie grossed over $1.3 billion at the box office.

American Airlines is rolling out free high-speed Wi‑Fi for AAdvantage members beginning Jan. 6, starting on narrowbody and dual-class regional jets and aiming to cover most of the fleet by early spring.

Fetty Wap was transferred to community confinement on Jan. 7 after serving about three years of a six-year sentence, the U.S. Bureau of Prisons said. His projected release date is Nov. 8.

Comerica filed a WARN notice saying it will lay off 184 employees at its Frisco Star Tower location, with the reductions expected to begin March 13, 2026. The notice came as Comerica moves forward with a proposed merger with Fifth Third Bank and did not detail which roles would be affected.

Three major British retailers issued mixed trading updates after a challenging holiday period, with Associated British Foods warning on profits and Tesco reporting slower-than-expected Christmas sales.

Sixty Pittsburgh Public Schools students toured the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center to see a working lab, try equipment, and speak with researchers. Dr. Devin Dressman said the center also runs an eight-week immersive summer research program for high school students.

Novo Nordisk's oral Wegovy pill is now available on Amazon Pharmacy in the U.S., with a cash price starting at $149 per month and insured patients able to pay as little as $25.

The European Commission will meet national agriculture ministers in Brussels to address member states' concerns about a long‑standing Mercosur trade agreement, including future farm funding and import controls; Italy signalled possible support after a proposed acceleration of 45 billion euros for farmers, while Poland, Hungary and France remain opposed.

On January 1, 2026 Ontario introduced a standardized blue box list that allows items such as disposable coffee cups, toothpaste tubes, black plastic and some deodorant containers in residential recycling bins; batteries and other hazardous materials remain excluded and require separate drop-off programs.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is increasing scrutiny of transfers between Minnesota and Somalia and has opened investigations into four money service businesses; the Treasury also announced enhanced reporting and alerts for transfers from Hennepin and Ramsey counties.

Maxis says single-player PC and console experiences will remain part of The Sims' future and that more than half of its global team is dedicated to The Sims 4 and a 'next evolution.' The company also states that Project Rene has been repositioned as a social, mobile-first game rather than a successor to The Sims 4.

Navimow unveiled five new robotic mower models at CES 2026 that emphasize easier, wire-free setup using multi-modal mapping and turf-friendly handling; preorders begin Jan. 16, 2026 with a 10% preorder discount.

Kendall Jenner told the 'In Your Dreams' podcast she has faced mean online speculation that she is a lesbian and said she would be out if that were true; she added that as of today she is not gay.

Samsung said its fourth-quarter operating profit likely tripled to 20 trillion won ($13.81 billion) as higher memory-chip prices lifted results, and it forecast record quarterly revenue of about 93 trillion won.

The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that California has 0% abnormal dryness for the first time since December 2000 after a series of strong winter storms; officials say reservoirs are largely refilled and near-term wildfire risk is low.

A standing-room session at CES’s Foundry paired fusion researchers Dr. Tammy Ma and Dr. Alex Creeley with comedians Randy and Jason Sklar to discuss recent fusion milestones and the technology’s long-term potential.

Ten elementary students were taken to hospitals after a school bus braked abruptly to avoid a sedan that ran a red light; investigators said the sedan was at fault.

Margret "Midge" Thomas, a longtime Rochester community leader and advocate, died on January 8 at age 99; her six decades of volunteer work and civic service drew recent local honors including a community garden dedication and a mural.

Each jar contains 60 gummies with 25 mg CBD isolate and 3 mg melatonin per piece, and the product is sold for about $59.99 in berry flavors.

OpenAI and SoftBank Group will invest $1 billion in SB Energy to support OpenAI's artificial intelligence infrastructure, including a planned 1.2 gigawatt data center site in Milam County, Texas; the move is linked to the previously announced $500 billion Stargate commitment.

A total solar eclipse will pass over parts of Spain on August 12, 2026, with the path of totality crossing northwest to southeast and including several cities and the Balearic Islands. The article reports this will be the first total eclipse visible in Spain since 1905 and that local authorities expect increased visitor interest.

Japan's new vehicle market rose 1.7% in December 2025 to 335,459 units, and full-year sales increased 3.3% to 4,565,777 units.

A simulation study of 32 Local Group galaxies within ΛCDM estimates the Local Group mass as 4.33 (+0.37/−0.32) × 10^12 solar masses, with the Milky Way containing about 14% ± 7% of that mass, and reports that observed radial velocities exceed model predictions by a typical ~45 km s−1.

Infiniti says it will introduce a new sports sedan in 2027 and a compact hybrid SUV using Nissan’s e-Power system in 2028, while broader electric-vehicle plans remain under evaluation.

The author used a Thunderbolt-connected 2TB SSD to make a fast Time Machine backup of an ~800GB MacBook before a clean macOS reinstall, then moved smaller or frequently used files to a home NAS for network access. The SSD backup finished in a few hours while the NAS is planned as the long-term Time Machine target for multiple household Macs.

President Trump announced a plan to have his "representatives" buy $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities, and the average 30-year rate fell from about 6.21% to 5.99% after the announcement.