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Arizona helicopter crash reported after aircraft struck slackline in canyon
Officials say a helicopter struck a slackline in a Pinal County canyon and crashed on Jan. 2, killing four people; the FAA and NTSB are investigating.
Jets-Bills preview as Bills prepare final game at Highmark Stadium
Buffalo hosts the New York Jets in the season finale while the Bills plan a final send-off at Highmark Stadium and weigh who to rest before the playoffs; New York finishes the regular season 3-13 with Brady Cook starting.
Toyota faces growing competition from Chinese electric carmakers.
China's EV market surged from 4% of passenger car sales in 2019 to 46% by last year, creating strong global momentum for Chinese brands. The article notes Toyota sold about 140,000 EVs in 2024 while Tesla and BYD each sold around 1.8 million, and Japanese automakers remain more focused on hybrids and delayed EV programs.
Hornswoggle on John Cena's WWE retirement: 'The greatest human ever'
Former WWE performer Hornswoggle said on the podcast "Velvet Ropes" that John Cena's WWE retirement is resonating deeply across the wrestling community and called Cena "the greatest human ever," while Cena's final match on WWE Saturday Night's Main Event ended with GUNTHER defeating him.
South Africa gasoline price drops to four-year low as oil falls and rand strengthens
The ministry said 95-octane gasoline in Gauteng will fall about 3% to 20.75 rand per liter from Jan. 7 after global crude prices eased and the rand strengthened more than 3% in December.
Oswego County hit with 4 feet of snow in 24 hours.
As much as four feet of snow fell in parts of Oswego County since New Year's Day; some volunteer fire departments have been unable to respond and winter storm warnings remain in effect.
Northern California streets flooded by king tides and heavy rain.
Record king tides combined with heavy rain flooded streets in Marin County, with water reported up to 3 to 4 feet, and a flood advisory was in place for the San Francisco area until 2 p.m. Sunday.
Breaking Amish star Jeremiah Raber life-flighted to hospital.
Jeremiah Raber was life-flighted after a reported blood sugar spike to 993 and possible liver failure; he later posted that he was doing better and expected to leave the hospital the next day.
Man who died trying to save people from sea named Mark Ratcliffe.
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, has been named after dying while trying to help two people in the sea near Withernsea; a 45-year-old woman's body was recovered and police continue to search for one person reported missing.
Donald Trump's father Fred had Alzheimer's — is the disease hereditary?
Fred Trump died at age 83 with Alzheimer's, and the Alzheimer's Association says having a parent with the disease can raise a person's risk.
XREAL 1S glasses project a virtual 500-inch monitor
XREAL announced the 1S AR glasses at CES 2026, offering a default 171-inch virtual display that can extend up to 500 inches and upgraded brightness and resolution. An optional Neo hub provides a 10,000mAh battery and DisplayPort passthrough to add charging and compatibility for more devices.
GOP rep rejects suggestion he isn't backing Venezuelan opposition
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart sharply rebuked a reporter who suggested he was not supporting Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado after Nicolás Maduro's capture, and he and two GOP colleagues affirmed their long-standing support.
Swiss bar fire: 16 more victims identified, including ten children
Swiss authorities said they identified 16 more victims of a New Year's Eve bar fire, ten of them under 18, bringing the total identified to 24; an investigation into the bar managers has been opened.
Cinemagoing: Leonardo DiCaprio asks if people still have the appetite.
Leonardo DiCaprio told The Sunday Times he wondered whether audiences "still have the appetite" for cinemas, and the article places that concern alongside industry moves such as Netflix's reported Warner Bros. deal and recent box office strains.
In 2026, NASA's return to the moon moves into high gear.
Artemis II is scheduled no earlier than Feb. 6, 2026, to carry four astronauts around the moon, and multiple Commercial Lunar Payload Services robotic missions from Blue Origin, Intuitive Machines, Firefly and Astrobotic are planned across 2026.
Multiple explosions reported in Caracas amid reports of aircraft overhead
Several explosions and plumes of smoke were reported across Caracas early on Jan. 3; officials have not issued confirmed statements and the cause remains unverified.
Patriots left tackle Will Campbell is on track to play Sunday.
Coach Mike Vrabel said "it looks good" that rookie left tackle Will Campbell will play Sunday after missing four games with a right knee injury; Campbell must be activated from injured reserve to appear in the game.
Linux overtaking Windows in 2026 would require seven key changes.
An article lists seven developments that would need to align for Linux to overtake Windows on the desktop in 2026, including stronger game support, a standardized desktop and distro choice, improved business application compatibility, more preinstalled Linux PCs, better hardware drivers, and wider enterprise desktop deployments.
Last year's odd economy and what to watch for in 2026
In 2025 the U.S. recorded solid GDP growth even as hiring slowed and unemployment rose, and a six-week government shutdown disrupted economic data collection.
Jarmo Kekäläinen returns to face Blue Jackets as Sabres extend winning streak
Jarmo Kekäläinen was named Buffalo's general manager on Dec. 15 and will face his former team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, as the Sabres carry a 10-game winning streak into Saturday's game.
Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis may have rekindled her marriage to Prince William
Royal experts say Kate Middleton's 2024 cancer diagnosis and later remission appeared to strengthen her marriage to Prince William, and the family moved to Forest Lodge as the couple resumed joint public engagements.
Bitcoin ATM fraud hits record $333 million, FBI says
The FBI reports about $333 million in losses tied to bitcoin ATM scams from January–November 2025 and over 12,000 related complaints; FTC data show reported losses have more than doubled since 2022.
IRS start date for accepting 2026 returns may be announced in January
As of Jan. 2 the IRS had not announced an official 2026 "go live" date; the agency began accepting returns on Jan. 27 in 2025 and tax professionals expect an announcement in January.
Berkshire Hathaway's $382 Billion Cash Pile Prompts Questions After Buffett Retires
Berkshire Hathaway holds a record $382 billion in cash as Warren Buffett retired and Greg Abel became CEO; the company has not announced any direct investments in cryptocurrencies.
Asian factory activity shows modest growth while cost pressures cloud recovery
December PMI readings showed narrow manufacturing expansion in parts of Asia, with Taiwan at 50.9 and South Korea at 50.1, while firms reported rising input costs and some material shortages.
Cigarette butt helps solve cold case and leads to arrest
A cigarette butt and genetic genealogy linked a suspect to two alleged child sexual assaults from 2000 and 2003, and police arrested 58-year-old David James Zimbrick, who is being held on $1 million bond.
UK weather mapped: Met Office warns of snow and cold into next week
Multiple yellow and amber warnings are in place across the UK for snow and ice, with the Met Office reporting significant accumulations for parts of northern Scotland and disruption to roads and rail; a UKHSA amber cold-health alert covers much of England until 9 January.
BYD Passes Tesla as World's Top Electric Vehicle Manufacturer
BYD reported more than 2.25 million vehicle sales in 2025, up 28%, while Tesla reported about 1.64 million, down 9%, making BYD the top seller by volume.
Venezuela says US carried out strikes on Caracas
Venezuela's government accused the United States of carrying out strikes on Caracas and said both military and civilian areas were hit; explosions were heard around the capital.
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says a hiker was found dead on a remote trail and is believed to have been killed by a mountain lion; two mountain lions found nearby were euthanised and are being tested for human DNA.