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Iran's president ordered security forces not to target peaceful protesters, as demonstrations that began after a sharp fall in the rial and rising prices have spread across the country.

The Los Angeles Rams (12-5) visit the Carolina Panthers (8-9) in an NFC wild-card playoff game on Saturday; Matthew Stafford led the NFL with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns this season and Davante Adams is set to return from a hamstring injury.

The article reports that Disney World tends to be least crowded outside school breaks and major holidays—highlighting mid-January to early February and post–Labor Day September as quieter windows—and that September generally has the lowest starting ticket prices with specific low-price dates listed for August and September 2026.

Experts say $1.5 million is often a checkpoint rather than a finish line; at a conservative 3% withdrawal that sum would generate roughly $45,000 a year, and average Social Security benefits add about $24,000 annually.

The article traces a century of U.S. engagement with Venezuela's oil from a 1922 gusher to recent moves by the Trump administration to assert control over Venezuelan oil after Nicolás Maduro's ouster, and cites OPEC figures putting current production at about 900,000 barrels a day.

After her sister Annie died at 24, Jenny Martin founded the Phoenix Cancer Support Network in 2016 to help cancer patients in Arizona with practical needs and emotional support.

Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol asked to "lower the temperature" in the dispute with Thailand and pushed back against Bangkok's framing of recent cross-border fighting as strikes against scam centers; the two countries have a fragile ceasefire after clashes that displaced many, and Cambodia is pursuing trade and tariff talks with the United States.

The Supreme Court may soon rule on the legality of most of President Trump's tariffs, and more than 1,000 corporate entities have filed suits seeking refunds; if the court strikes down the administration's use of a 1977 emergency powers law, questions about refunds will likely be handled by lower courts.

Longtime Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced on Jan. 8 that she will not seek reelection in 2026 and will finish her current term at the end of 2026.

World Liberty Trust has filed a de novo application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to seek a national trust bank charter, which would let it issue and safeguard the USD1 stablecoin. USD1’s reserves are currently custodied with BitGo and the token has a reported market value of $3.4 billion.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced a freeze on new provider enrollments for 13 Medicaid service categories it says are at high risk for fraud, slated to last at least six months without a listed start date. The agency says currently enrolled providers can continue serving clients and client enrollment is not affected.

Reuters reports talks between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan about a possible transfer of JF-17 fighters, with financing said to involve converting Saudi loans to Pakistan and about $2 billion in additional Saudi spending.

The House passed a three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits 230-196, with 17 Republicans joining Democrats, sending an $80 billion measure to the Senate; some Senate Republicans are instead negotiating a narrower, two-year compromise.

A Florida woman says she lost two toes after spider bites in her apartment and has sued her former complex, which denies responsibility.

David Byrne released a new wave cover of Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" on Jan. 8 to mark the song's five-year anniversary, and the release prompted mixed reactions online.

The U.K. will keep more than $1 billion of Venezuelan central bank gold frozen at the Bank of England, and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the stance reflects Britain's non-recognition of the current Venezuelan administration.

The article reports CES highlighted distinct positions for Nvidia, AMD and Intel in AI chipmaking, noting strong demand for Nvidia's new Vera Rubin chips while AMD reinforced a challenger role and Intel seeks relevance with Panther Lake and reported outside backing.

Kate Hudson said she is not the right person to respond to Mike Sardina Jr.'s claim that he was cut from Song Sung Blue after being paid $30,000; she also praised Claire Sardina's involvement with the film.

At CES 2026, TCL unveiled the Note A1 with an 11.5-inch NxtPaper Pure display running at 120Hz; the tablet is positioned as a notes-first device with a stylus and will be offered on Kickstarter for about $437.

Aniston’s trainer Dani Coleman told the Daily Mail that the actress stays consistent by moving daily and using PVOLVE workouts and strength training; Coleman also launched a 2026 Worth It Everytime campaign about carving out time for exercise.

A 28-year-old woman who did not know she was pregnant went to a hospital on Christmas and was found to be in active labor; she delivered a healthy baby boy weighing 8 pounds, 1 ounce within three hours of arrival.

Chloe Kim dislocated her shoulder for a second time while training in Laax, Switzerland, less than a month before the 2026 Winter Olympics; she reported some arm movement and said an MRI is scheduled.

The Senate unanimously approved a resolution directing the Architect of the Capitol to display a plaque honoring officers who protected the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, after the House speaker declined to hang it; the plaque will be displayed in the Senate wing until a permanent location is set.

Warner Bros. Discovery recommended shareholders reject Paramount’s amended $77.9 billion all-cash bid and said its existing deal with Netflix is stronger.

Governor Josh Shapiro's campaign reported more than $30 million cash on hand at the end of 2025 and said it raised over $10 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Queens Assemblywoman Claire Valdez announced she is running for New York's 7th Congressional District to replace Rep. Nydia Velázquez, and she will face Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the Democratic primary.

Linda Brown, a 53-year-old Chicago special education teacher, was last seen Saturday driving to a scheduled appointment in Bronzeville and is now reported missing; police say she may need medical attention.

Ours Brothers' Keepers in Columbus is broadening programs that began for homeless boys aged 14–17 to include 18–24-year-olds and young women, offering a warming center, mental health services, housing assistance, job readiness training and access to a computer lab.

Artemis Analytics reports total stablecoin transaction volumes rose 72% to $33 trillion in 2025, with USDC accounting for $18.3 trillion and fourth-quarter flows hitting a record $11 trillion.

Philip Yancey acknowledged an eight-year extramarital affair and said he has "disqualified" himself from Christian ministry, announcing retirement from writing, speaking and social media. His wife issued a statement saying she will not break their 55½-year marriage and asked for prayers.