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Man's weight-training pain revealed a brain cancer diagnosis.
A 31-year-old in South Yorkshire who thought his pain came from weight training had a seizure that led to scans revealing a high-grade brain tumour; he underwent a nine-hour operation and later completed radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Chandler students participate in community service projects across the Valley
Students at New Vistas Center for Education in Chandler took part in hands-on community service projects across the Valley, and a third- and fourth-grade choir visited residents at Brookdale Senior Living.
Under-eye patches tested and reviewed by our editors
NBC Select editors tested a range of under-eye patches and compiled dermatologist guidance on ingredients such as retinol, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid that target puffiness, dark circles and fine lines.
Singapore introduces SAFE framework to replace restaurant food safety grades
The Singapore Food Agency will replace the current A–D annual grading system with the Safety Assurance for Food Establishment (SAFE) framework, covering about 45,000 licensed food establishments; rollout begins in phases from 19 January 2026.
US-Venezuela oil deal draws China criticism and pushes prices down
China criticized a U.S. announcement that Venezuelan oil shipments bound for China could be rerouted after Washington said it would import up to $2 billion of embargoed crude, and global oil prices fell about 1%.
Sarah Jessica Parker reacts to Family Stone sequel after Diane Keaton's passing
Sarah Jessica Parker said a Family Stone sequel feels exciting but bittersweet after Diane Keaton's October passing, and she noted that coordinating the original cast's schedules is the main obstacle.
Tumor samples stored since the 1950s may help explain rising colorectal cancer in young people
Researchers will sequence tumor samples preserved at St. Mark's since the 1950s to compare historical and modern DNA signatures and investigate reasons for rising colorectal cancer among younger adults.
Steven Adams' injury battle was 'no easy road' but Rockets are seeing results
Steven Adams returned after a PCL injury and surgery and is contributing for the Houston Rockets; through 26 games he is averaging about six points and 8.5 rebounds while leading the team's strong offensive-rebounding effort, per Cleaning The Glass.
Yemen's Saudi-backed Council expels separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi
The Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council said it removed Aidarous al-Zubaidi from membership and referred him to the public prosecutor on charges including high treason after he did not board a flight to Riyadh for Saudi-brokered talks; a Saudi-led coalition spokesman said it launched preemptive strikes after Zubaidi mobilized armed units.
Toyota Land Cruiser and Prado owners warned after organised theft ring dismantled
Queensland Police say they dismantled an organised syndicate that stole about 60 Toyota Land Cruisers and Prados and charged seven people; investigators have recovered roughly 15 vehicles while about 45 remain unlocated.
DeSantis Says Florida May File State Charges Against Maduro
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state is considering filing state charges against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro after Maduro was taken into U.S. custody and transferred to New York for federal prosecution.
Delcy Rodríguez courted Donald Trump and rose to power in Venezuela
The article reports that in 2017 Delcy Rodríguez, then Venezuela's foreign minister, directed a $500,000 Citgo donation to Donald Trump's inauguration and pursued contacts with U.S. politicians and businesses; those efforts raised her profile and helped pave the way for her later political ascent.
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Virunga National Park
Community trackers found 22-year-old Mafuko with two newborn sons in Virunga National Park, and park staff reported the mother and babies appeared well; Virunga says extra monitoring and protection measures are in place to support the young family.
Friend-group norms may not reflect most people's friendships.
The article reports that tightly knit friend groups are not the common pattern; many adults maintain close one-on-one friendships and many respondents report roughly five close friends.
Societe Generale seen continuing gains as Europe's best-performing bank stock
The article mentions Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated coverage of Societe Generale and said its investment-banking focus could benefit from the EU's Savings and Investments Union; the article reports SocGen has risen 159% over the past 12 months.
Secretary Rollins announces new political appointments to USDA.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a slate of presidential appointments to leadership roles across the Department of Agriculture, naming officials to international, agency, and state posts.
Man jailed after police said he preyed on vulnerable by assisting suicides
A man was jailed after admitting he sold a substance online to four people for £100 each, and police said two deaths were linked to what he supplied.
Audit of Minnesota DHS grant programs finds widespread failures in oversight
A state audit by the Office of the Legislative Auditor found the Minnesota Department of Human Services' Behavioral Health Administration did not comply with many grant requirements and lacked adequate internal controls; the department distributed more than $425 million to 830 grantees between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2024.
Court date set for trial over toddler's death
A trial for Fairytales Day Nursery and owner Deborah Latewood has been set for 16 April at Wolverhampton Crown Court in relation to the death of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda, and Latewood and the company have pleaded not guilty.
Above Food Ingredients confirms January 2026 release of audited 2025 results
Above Food expects to file audited financial results for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025 before the end of January 2026 and says a significant portion of the audit work is complete with no known audit issues; the company has received a Nasdaq staff determination letter and requested the standard 180‑day extension.
Marubeni buys Gola owner Jacobson Group to expand U.S. consumer platform.
Marubeni has acquired Jacobson Group, owner of Gola and other footwear brands, and said its U.S. consumer unit RG Barry will run the portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed.
Lingerie Fighting Championships signs exclusive AI representation deal
Lingerie Fighting Championships said it signed an exclusive agreement with Ninja Digital to market more than 75 terabytes of fight footage for AI training; Ninja Digital will place labeled assets on KLED's data marketplace.
Returning holiday purchases are part of the post-holiday experience
Consumers spent $257.8 billion online from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, up 6.8% year over year, and returns spiked 4.7% in the days after Christmas, a pattern Adobe Analytics describes as a predictable post-holiday uptick.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined demo launches January 7 and supports save transfers
Square Enix will release a demo for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined on January 7, and demo save data can be transferred into the full game, which is due on February 5.
Alaska Airlines pilot sues Boeing for $10 million, says crew was blamed
Brandon Fisher filed a $10 million lawsuit in Oregon alleging Boeing tried to shift blame onto the flight crew after a midflight panel loss; the NTSB reported the aircraft left Boeing's facility missing bolts that would have secured the door plug.
Headteacher says he felt terror before jail for attack on deputy
A headteacher who attacked his deputy at a school was sentenced to prison and was later released under a curfew scheme.
More than a third of Canada's drownings happen in colder months
The Lifesaving Society reports about 35% of drownings in Canada occur from October to April, with many linked to snowmobiling and incidents on ice.
Fake error popups are spreading malware quickly
Security researchers say a packaged tool called ErrTraffic is being sold on underground forums and automates fake error pop-ups on compromised websites. Campaign data reported by analysts shows high success rates and cross-platform reach, with the broader response still undetermined.
Georgia Schedules Special Election to Fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's Seat
Gov. Brian Kemp set a special congressional election for March 10 to fill the remainder of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's term after her resignation; candidates must qualify by Jan. 14.
Amy Madigan reunites with 'Field of Dreams' daughter at NYFCC Awards
At the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Jan. 6, Amy Madigan accepted the supporting actress trophy and was presented the award by Gaby Hoffmann, who played her on-screen daughter in Field of Dreams. Madigan also mentioned a possible prequel focused on her Weapons character, Gladys, but would not confirm details.
