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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.

Tiffany Howard of Heath, Texas, says she has lost 200 pounds and gained muscle, which she reports has given her the energy and strength to better care for her eldest daughter with severe disabilities.

Union Pacific announced that Big Boy No. 4014 is planned to make a coast-to-coast tour in 2026 to mark the nation's 250th anniversary, with a full schedule still pending; the restored steam locomotive last passed through Texas in October 2024 and is currently in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Storm Goretti crossed the United Kingdom and France, producing measured wind gusts above 120 mph and widespread power outages that affected nearly half a million customers.

President Trump issued a presidential memorandum withdrawing the United States from 66 international organizations and treaties, including the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

A BMJ analysis of 9,341 overweight or obese patients across 37 trials found that weight lost on prescription weight‑loss drugs was projected to return to pre-treatment levels in about two years after stopping, and improvements in blood pressure and cholesterol were projected to revert in about 1.4 years.

A spinach-and-cottage-cheese egg-bite recipe is described as easy to make ahead and mainly built from spinach and scallions, with frozen chopped spinach noted as a convenient option after thawing.

Princess Kate posted an Instagram video on her 44th birthday as part of a 'Mother Nature' series, reflecting on nature and healing; the clip shows her walking in the wilderness and includes images of her dipping a hand wearing Princess Diana's ring into a stream, and follows her return to public life after revealing remission from cancer treatment in early 2025.

China's EAST tokamak held plasma stably at about 1.3–1.65 times the Greenwald Limit, and the results were published Jan. 1 in Science Advances as evidence for a plasma‑wall self‑organization pathway to higher densities.

The Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed numeric daily alcohol limits and now advises people to "consume less alcohol," with abstinence recommended for certain health conditions. Some scientists and nutritionists say the guidance is vague, and reports from outside committees linking alcohol to cancer were reportedly not considered.

US President Donald Trump said interim Venezuelan authorities will turn over between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States; the announcement coincided with a 2.4% drop in the US oil benchmark, West Texas Intermediate.

Devyn Michaels, 47, was convicted in the August 2023 death of her ex-boyfriend and was sentenced to at least 28 years in prison. Prosecutors said the incident occurred as the man was preparing to move into Michaels' home.

Eric and Wendy Schmidt announced funding for four telescopes called the Schmidt Observatory System, including a 3.1-meter space telescope named Lazuli slated to begin operations around 2029. The package also includes three ground-based, modular arrays — Argus, a large radio array (DSA), and LFAST — with an open-data plan.

China, Russia and South Africa announced maritime exercises called "Will for Peace 2026" to be held off South Africa in January, with the Port of Simon's Town named as the base; Chinese officials said the drills will include maritime security tasks such as counter-terrorism and rescue operations.

Video and images show Nebraska Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh removing panels from a PragerU Founders Museum exhibit at the state capitol; Cavanaugh told a local outlet she thought the posters in the hallway belonged to her office and stacked them inside and told state patrol. The exhibit, presented as part of the 250th anniversary programming, is reported to remain on display through the summer.

Karen Bennett of Stone Mountain resigned from the Georgia House while facing a federal charge alleging she made false statements to collect $13,940 in pandemic unemployment benefits; she pleaded not guilty and was released on $10,000 bail.

Pittsburgh hosts Houston in a wild-card game with the Steelers carrying a six-game playoff losing streak and the Texans arriving on a nine-game winning run.

Guggenheim Brothers Media has raised $50 million with backing from Abu Dhabi’s Ethmar to invest in US media, entertainment and creator-economy startups, and its founders outlined four focus areas: creator businesses, franchise extensions, advertiser-focused creator platforms, and measurement tools.

Glencore and Rio Tinto confirmed preliminary talks about a possible combination of some or all of their businesses, and Rio Tinto said the talks could include an all-share merger.

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center says La Niña will continue to influence U.S. weather through this winter, with a 75% chance of a shift to ENSO‑neutral by March and a 61% chance of El Niño developing by late summer.

NASA's Artemis 2 will carry four astronauts on a roughly 10-day trip circling the moon and could launch as early as Feb. 6, with the mission testing Orion and SLS systems ahead of later lunar landings.

A class action complaint was filed on January 8, 2026, alleging WWE misled fans about access to Premium Live Events on ESPN's streaming service; WWE is named as the sole defendant and plaintiffs say more than $5 million is at issue.

S&P Global projects global copper demand will rise about 50% to roughly 42 million metric tons by 2040 while mine output may peak near 33 million tons around 2030, creating a potential 10‑million‑ton gap.

Dietitians told TODAY.com that ultraprocessed foods are widely available, often low in nutrients, and linked to many long-term health issues. They recommend making whole or minimally processed foods easier to access as a central strategy to reduce ultraprocessed intake.

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-2 in overtime to conclude a seven-game road trip, with Mats Zuccarello scoring the winner and Jesper Wallstedt making 26 saves.

With the Jan. 15 enrollment deadline near, many ACA enrollees face large premium increases — KFF reports average 26% hikes — and some are weighing off‑market plans, short‑term policies, cost‑sharing ministries or indemnity plans that generally cost less but offer fewer consumer protections.

The National Weather Service warned millions in Central California about the dangers of improper generator and indoor fuel use as a cold snap pushed temperatures near or below freezing. Cold-weather advisories were in effect and were scheduled to expire Friday morning.

Several Minnesota districts canceled in-person classes following protests after an ICE-involved shooting that killed a woman; the teachers union and some officials called for ICE to leave Minneapolis.