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South Korean prosecutors requested arrest warrants for Michael ByungJu Kim and three others in a probe linked to MBK Partners' acquisition and management of Homeplus, and the case was described as involving alleged violations of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act.

Construction is under way on small modular reactor projects in Oak Ridge and other sites as federal funding and private backers increase; experts say high costs, new fuels like TRISO and a history of delays make long-term success uncertain.

The USDA estimates about 104,766 annual job openings in food and agriculture for 2025–2030, and farms report ongoing worker shortages alongside an aging workforce and lower farm wages compared with non‑farm roles.

The Department of Justice is sending additional federal prosecutors to Minnesota to assist the U.S. attorney’s office in investigations of alleged fraud and misuse of federal welfare funds. A House Oversight Committee is holding hearings that have focused largely on the Somali community.

One year after the Los Angeles wildfires, roughly 155 square kilometers burned and 31 people died; relief donations and commitments totaled about $860–$970 million.

One day after the Baltimore Ravens fired John Harbaugh, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh publicly defended his brother and said he expects John to be a head coach next season.

Tina Knowles posted an Instagram collage celebrating granddaughter Blue Ivy Carter's 14th birthday and shared memories of her pregnancy and early childhood, including that the name came from being described as "the size of a blueberry."

Senegal says achieving 25% of its annual tax target in Q1 2026 — about 1.35 trillion CFA francs, a 41% rise from last year’s Q1 — would strengthen its case for a new IMF program; the IMF has not commented.

Allies and polls say many MAGA supporters back the U.S. raid that captured Nicolás Maduro; Maduro was transferred to U.S. authorities on drug‑trafficking charges.

Sony will offer new DualSense wireless controllers and PS5 console covers in three neon-gradient colors called Techno Red, Remix Green and Rhythm Blue, with preorders starting Jan. 16 and the collection launching March 12.

U.S. officials said they seized two oil tankers, including a Russian-flagged vessel, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined a plan to take and sell between 30 and 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil that cannot move because of sanctions.

Officials reported measles exposures at several major U.S. airports, and CDC data show nearly 2,100 cases across about 44 states in 2025.

U.S. authorities seized two tankers this week that tracking firms linked to a so-called "ghost fleet," and reporters said the ships used identity changes and signal spoofing to conceal sanctioned oil shipments.

Dietitians reported that honey contains antioxidants, anti‑inflammatory compounds, and small amounts of prebiotic fiber that can support brain and gut pathways linked to mood, and the article notes it provides carbohydrates that help steady blood sugar while remaining a source of sugar.

Lockheed Martin will raise annual PAC-3 MSE interceptor production to about 2,000 from roughly 600 after signing a seven-year agreement with the Defense Department. The company said the increase follows recent production growth and the Pentagon's acquisition transformation strategy.

Charles "Andy" Williams, who was 15 when he killed two classmates in 2001, will be resentenced and transferred to juvenile court under a 2011 law; San Diego's district attorney said state laws could allow him to be released without parole or a safety review.

Republican senators at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing pressed for impeachment of Judges James Boasberg and Deborah Boardman; articles naming both judges have been introduced in the House, and no impeachment votes have yet been held.

Georgia Senate Republicans backed a proposal to phase out the state's personal income tax by 2032, and the tax is projected to raise about $16.5 billion this year, roughly 44% of Georgia's general revenue.

Netflix released a first-look image for Enola Holmes 3, which is due on Netflix this summer. The film sends Enola to Malta and features Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Louis Partridge.

The Department of Education will begin sending wage garnishment notices to federal borrowers in default, and roughly 9 million borrowers are reported to be in default. Recipients are reported to have 30 days after a notice is sent to bring loans into good standing or request a hearing; consolidation and rehabilitation are described as routes that can remove default status.

Ernestine Merritt, a 79-year-old retired teacher with dementia, was last seen leaving her Ellenwood home early Jan. 4 and a Mattie's Call alert was issued; family and her church have been searching while police reported no new updates.

Eatonville's town council, unable to stop the Orange County School Board's planned sale of the 117-acre Hungerford property, plans to meet the would-be buyer, Dr. Phillips Charities, on Jan. 20 after the board signaled a vote on the deal for Jan. 13.

A public remembrance for former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and others will be held Jan. 16 at Bojangles Coliseum and will be livestreamed; the National Transportation Safety Board says its investigation is ongoing and has not released preliminary findings, including who was piloting the jet.

Unsolicited packages from China containing unidentified seeds and small vials of liquid have been found at Texas residences, and state officials say they are collecting and analyzing the materials.

Russell Dickerson surprised crowds with a pop-up performance in Times Square as part of a RODEOHOUSTON takeover, and the appearance confirmed him as the second entertainer announced for the 2026 lineup with a scheduled March 5 show at NRG Stadium.

A dog found as a stray at Winnebago County Animal Services in Rockford was identified by a microchip and reunited with an owner in Houston who said the dog had gone missing on New Year's Eve 2020.

Jefferies' fourth-quarter net earnings fell 7.2% to $191 million, and the firm recorded a $30 million pre-tax loss linked to First Brands through its Point Bonita fund.

The Potato Gallery in Traverse City expanded to lunch and dinner after a soft launch and offers customizable potato and pasta dishes prepared with fresh, in-house ingredients.

The Dallas Cowboys have fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one season; the team finished 2025 with the NFL's worst scoring defense (30.1 points per game) and a 7-9-1 record. The club has not announced a replacement, and media outlets have identified several potential candidates.

Reporters say recent U.S. foreign interventions and an economic picture shaped by inflation, higher unemployment and an A.I. boom could together affect global markets in 2026.