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Chicago launched its first citywide recycling program, the Blue Bag, in December 1995 and discontinued it in 2008; the city's reported waste diversion rate has remained around 9% in recent years.

The U.S. seized two sanctioned tankers carrying Venezuelan oil and announced steps to relax some sanctions so it can oversee sales of Venezuela's petroleum worldwide; officials say oil movement will be limited to approved channels under U.S. law.

The 27th Annual Bordeaux Farmers Rastafari Agriculture and Culture Vegan Food Fair will take place Jan. 17–18 at Plot 109, Estate Bordeaux on St. Thomas, and is organized by We Grow Food, Inc.

Pierce Brosnan arrived at the London premiere of the sports biopic Giant, posing on the red carpet in a black suit; the film stars Amir El-Masry as Prince Naseem Hamed and drew both cast members and boxing figures to the event.

Tiger Woods will host an invite-only party for about 300 guests later this month to mark his 50th birthday and to launch the TGR Foundation's 30th anniversary campaign, which aims to raise $50 million for the TG5 Learning Labs.

Taiwan's new vehicle market rose 14.5% in December 2025 to 47,303 units, and the rebound followed government increases to purchase incentives in September.

A winter storm tied to a Kona Low brought snow to the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, and agencies shared video and a timelapse showing snow at the high-altitude peaks.

A Florida boater pleaded guilty to misdemeanor careless boating in the 2024 death of 15-year-old Ella Adler and was sentenced to 12 months of probation under a plea agreement that allows for early termination and a petition to vacate the plea if conditions are met.

The Panthers have contacted Cam Newton about beating the Keep Pounding drum before Saturday's wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams, and sources say the team is optimistic he will attend. The game is Carolina's first home playoff game at Bank of America Stadium in 10 years.

Researchers report they recovered male DNA with a Tuscan lineage from a red chalk drawing and other artifacts and posted a preliminary paper on bioRxiv; experts say the findings are tentative and not yet peer reviewed.

Brianna Aguilera’s parents filed a $1 million lawsuit alleging two student groups served their underage daughter alcohol before she was found dead; police have suggested suicide and the county medical examiner has not yet determined a cause.

Microsoft communications chief Frank X. Shaw called a TipRanks report claiming 11,000–22,000 job cuts "100% made up," and the article notes Microsoft cut roughly 9,000 employees in July 2025.

Todd Howard said Bethesda chose Obsidian to develop Fallout: New Vegas because of the studio's prior work and ties to the original Fallout team. The game is marking its 15th anniversary and a PC-only 15th anniversary collector's bundle is planned for June 2026.

The article reports that Naox introduced Naox Wave earbuds at CES 2026, which use in-ear EEG sensors to capture brain electrical activity and feed data to a companion app; the product is aimed at consumer wellness and is expected to roll out toward the end of 2026.

A Wall Street Journal report says US EA-18G Growler electronic-warfare jets were used in a Jan. 3 operation and that jamming of Venezuelan systems hindered the country's response before Nicolás Maduro was captured.

Bureau of Labor Statistics data show Maryland lost 25,000 federal jobs in 2025, including more than 10,000 jobs in October and November tied to a federal buyout program.

MIT researchers reported that long-term high-fat diets in mice shifted liver cells from normal metabolic and detoxifying roles to stress‑survival programs associated with tumor development, and similar declines in normal liver activity were observed in human samples; the study was largely in mice, so human implications remain uncertain.

Wegovy’s oral pill reached U.S. pharmacies after FDA approval in December 2025, and the 1.5 mg starter dose is priced at $149 per month with higher doses running up to $299.

Nestlé has voluntarily recalled SMA infant and follow-on formulas sold in multiple regions because of a quality issue involving an ingredient from a leading oil supplier; the company said no illnesses have been reported.

MSCI said it will maintain current index treatment for digital asset treasury companies and will launch a broader consultation on how to treat non-operating or investment-oriented entities; the article says Strategy, which holds over $60 billion in Bitcoin, will remain in MSCI indexes and its shares rose about 5% in after-hours trading.

DHS has deployed more than 2,000 agents to Minneapolis and reported over 300 arrests in two days amid a human services fraud investigation.

A Uxbridge police officer died after a crash around 12:40 a.m. on the northbound side of Route 146 while assisting a driver, and the Massachusetts State Police are investigating the incident.

Phoenix Investors, Phoenix Construction, and the Crivello Family Foundation supported more than 20 local organizations in 2025, offering monetary, technical and real estate assistance across a range of community programs.

John Harbaugh was fired as the Baltimore Ravens' head coach after 18 seasons; team officials say president Sashi Brown and general manager Eric DeCosta informed his staff and the organization has announced it will begin a search for a new head coach.

Officials say a 53-year-old Ypsilanti man went door-to-door with a sword, barricaded himself upstairs for about 30 hours and was arrested on Jan. 5; the sheriff's office says the incident is under investigation and no charges have been announced.

Logan Airport recorded a 2025 average wind gust of 30.6 mph and 165 days with gusts of 30+ mph, roughly 100 more blustery days than the long-term average.

Auto industry experts expect U.S. car sales to ease in 2026 after 2025's rise to about 16.3 million, with forecasts clustering around 15.8–16.0 million.

India Energy Week 2026 will take place in Goa from January 27–30, 2026 and will bring ministers, CEOs and policymakers together to discuss energy security, investment and decarbonisation.

Emerging Growth Research kept a Buy-Extended rating and a $9.00 12-month price target on SBC Medical Group after the company made a minority investment and collaboration with U.S. MedSpa chain OrangeTwist.

States and offshore wind developers have filed federal suits challenging the Trump administration's Dec. 22 order to suspend work on five East Coast projects for at least 90 days; the administration cited national security concerns but has not provided specifics.