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Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord reported the first baby of 2026, a boy named Hunter, born at 12:17 a.m. on New Year's Day. The hospital noted the birth as a joyful start to the year and referenced its long history serving service members and families.

Anker has opened preorders for its 45W Nano Charger — the company’s first Nano Charger with a built-in display — on its online store with a $10 introductory discount; the product is due to launch on January 20.

Nvidia announced that its BlueField-4 data processor will power the Nvidia Inference Context Memory Storage Platform, described as a new class of AI-native storage infrastructure. CEO Jensen Huang said this move reflects a broader shift in how storage fits into AI computing.

Marvel has officially released the X‑Men teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, showing Patrick Stewart's Professor X, Ian McKellen's Magneto, and James Marsden's Cyclops in scenes set at the X‑Mansion.

Park districts, libraries and history centers are hosting events from Jan. 7 through Feb. 18, 2026, including an Illinois archaeology exhibit and a mix of virtual and in-person programs; many events list registration or fees.

Kobe Sanders, acquired with the Clippers' 50th pick, scored a career-best 20 points and helped Los Angeles beat Golden State 103-102 while Snoop Dogg guest-commented.

CDC data show at least 11 million flu cases and 5,000 deaths as of Dec. 27, and 8.2% of outpatient visits were for flu-like illness—the highest rate recorded since 1997.

Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died after entering heavy seas at Withernsea while attempting to rescue a mother and her teenage daughter, and his actions are being considered for a royal bravery award.

Netflix and WWE have expanded their partnership into a non-exclusive deal that makes Netflix the U.S. home for WWE's library, including premium live events from before September 2025; Season 2 of the documentary series WWE: Unreal is set to premiere on January 20.

Shokz’s OpenFit Pro open-ear buds use microphone-driven noise reduction rather than sealed ANC, and the reviewer reported they noticeably reduce ambient noise in moderately loud settings such as cafes and some commutes.

Piscataway police say they shot a man who charged at officers during a response to a report of a person with a knife; after the shooting, officers found three people dead inside the house and investigators from the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office and the New Jersey Attorney General's Office are handling the case.

Dexter Keaton posted photos showing tattoos she and her brother had inked in honor of their late mother on what would have been Diane Keaton’s 80th birthday; Sarah Paulson also shared a tattoo with Diane’s initials and posted a tribute.

California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who represented the state's 1st Congressional District since 2013, died suddenly at 65, and House GOP leaders said his cause of death was not immediately clear.

Rhonda Larson of Northeast Iowa bought a $5 'Scratch, Match & Win' ticket and claimed a $50,000 prize days before her planned retirement. The Iowa Lottery also reported recent winners of $10,000 and $500,000 in separate scratch games.

Sen. Mark Kelly said he will not back down after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a formal censure letter related to a video urging troops to refuse illegal orders; Kelly discussed the matter on MS NOW with Rachel Maddow.

The City of Bloomington will hold a free Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Pancake Breakfast on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Banneker Community Center. The event is open to all ages and the city says volunteers can register through its parks portal; volunteers under 18 must provide a signed waiver.

Rescuers located a sunken tourist boat near Padar Island and recovered a body that was taken to hospital for identification; authorities continue the search for the remaining missing boy.

Archewell's rebrand to Archewell Philanthropies explicitly mentioned Archie and Lilibet, and Meghan's recent holiday posts showed clearer family photos; a friend told DailyMail.com this appears to contrast with earlier statements about shielding the children from public expectations.

A Security Service of Ukraine source said the SBU's Alpha unit used long-range drones to hit a missile and artillery depot in Kostroma and an oil depot in Lipetsk, causing detonations and fires; Russia's defense ministry said it shot down 360 Ukrainian drones.

Amazon will sell the Ember Artline, a 4K QLED art-style TV with a matte screen and interchangeable bezels, later this spring; pricing starts at $899 for the 55-inch model.

A Purdue analysis of NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs found that virtual REUs produced similar or stronger learning outcomes while reducing costs and allowing more students to participate.

Sitka Gold released assays from 11 new diamond holes at the Rhosgobel discovery, including DDRCRG-25-027 which returned 156.9 m of 1.00 g/t Au with higher-grade subintervals, and the company reports gold mineralization traced across roughly 1.1 km of strike with additional assays pending.

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said policy faces a delicate balance between rising unemployment and still-high inflation, and he noted last year’s 75 basis points of easing has put interest rates near estimates of the neutral rate.

The East London coroner warned that automated Jubilee Line operators were not paying sufficient attention after 72-year-old Brian Mitchell was struck and later died at Stratford station, and has issued a report with recommendations to the Mayor, Transport for London and the Department for Transport.

A private funeral for journalist Tatiana Schlossberg was held in Manhattan; she died Dec. 30 at age 35 and members of the Kennedy family attended.

Trane Technologies joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program in 2025 to offer a discreet signal—often a sunflower lanyard—for employees with non-visible disabilities who may need extra patience or understanding, supported by its VisAbility Business Resource Group.

A surge in new apartment construction has increased rental supply and pushed asking rents down year-over-year in seven U.S. metros, led by Austin with a 6.6% decline; other named cities include Jacksonville, Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Miami, and San Diego.

Morgan Stanley filed paperwork for a Bitcoin trust and a Solana trust that would hold the respective cryptocurrencies and be sponsored by Morgan Stanley Investment Management; the Solana product would allocate a portion of assets for staking.

AIG said Eric Andersen will join as president and CEO‑elect on Feb. 16 and will become CEO after June 1, while Peter Zaffino will step down as chief executive midyear and move to the role of executive chair.

Wegmans says it collects facial recognition and other biometric data in a small number of stores for security, and a New York county legislator has requested a substantive written response within 30 days.