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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.
Pound outlook may weaken and affect holiday money
The article reports the Chancellor's November Budget included about £26bn of tax rises and that the Bank of England recently cut interest rates to 3.75%, facts analysts say could weigh on the pound in 2026.
Lake-effect snow warning affects upstate New York cities
The National Weather Service has issued a lake-effect snow warning for parts of Oneida, Onondaga and Madison counties through Saturday morning, with heavy bands and significant accumulation possible; Syracuse and Utica are among the cities in the impacted area.
Mamdani Moves to Protect Renters by Intervening in Pinnacle Bankruptcy
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City will intervene in the Pinnacle Group’s bankruptcy to protect tenants as more than 5,000 rent‑stabilized units face an auction and residents report long-standing disrepair.
Whales Are at Risk in New York Waterways, Officials Say
More whales are spending extended time near New York and reports of strandings have risen, with many animals showing signs of vessel strikes or fishing-gear entanglement.
January 2026 full 'wolf moon' appears alongside the Quadrantid meteor shower
The January full 'wolf moon' is a supermoon that peaks at 5:03 a.m. ET on Jan. 3 and will look about 14% larger; its brightness may reduce visibility of the Quadrantid meteor shower, which also peaks overnight into Saturday morning.
Top doctor raises concern after Trump reports perfect cognitive scores
President Trump posted that he scored 100% on a third cognitive exam and that White House doctors reported he is in "perfect health," and Dr. Vin Gupta, speaking on MS NOW, expressed concern about the claim.
Yemen's southern separatists seek path to independence as fighting continues in Hadramout
Southern separatists have called for a path to independence while the internationally recognised government says it launched an operation, with Saudi support, to recapture the Hadramout province.
RIVN outlook for 2026 suggests an 18% downside, analysts say
The article mentions that Rivian's stock rose strongly in 2025 but Wall Street's average price target implies about an 18% decline for 2026; the company recently held an Autonomy and AI Day and announced new hardware, software and a planned Autonomy+ service.
2025 marks Albuquerque's hottest year on record
The National Weather Service reports Albuquerque's 2025 average temperature was 60.8°F, the highest on record, and the year included multiple daytime and nighttime temperature records along with below-normal precipitation.
Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz says he will not appear at the Kennedy Center after name change
Stephen Schwartz said he will not appear at the Kennedy Center after the board voted to add President Donald Trump's name; the center and its board president say he was never signed for a May gala and deny he canceled.
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter identified after death in San Francisco hotel
Victoria Jones, 34, was identified as the woman found deceased in a San Francisco hotel hallway on Jan. 1, and the San Francisco Fire Department said paramedics pronounced her dead; no cause has been announced.
Jair Bolsonaro returned to custody after four procedures in a week
Former President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from a Brasília hospital after four medical procedures and returned to a Federal Police superintendency while a Supreme Federal Tribunal justice rejected his lawyers' latest humanitarian house-arrest request.
Iran's nuclear stance helped spark a currency crisis
Iran's decision to keep its uranium-enrichment program has stalled talks with the West and coincided with a sharp fall in the rial and renewed public protests.
Angelina Jolie visits Rafah border and shows support for Palestinians.
Angelina Jolie visited Egypt’s Arish and the Rafah border crossing to inspect humanitarian aid operations and meet volunteers; an Egyptian Red Crescent volunteer said thousands of trucks are lined up to deliver assistance to about 2.2 million people in Gaza.
AeroMexico named world's most on-time airline for second year
U.K.-based Cirium named Mexico-based AeroMexico the world's most on-time airline in its 2025 On-Time Performance Review, reporting 90.02% of 188,859 flights completed on time and marking a second consecutive global win.
Aberdeen native Justin Crosby will fill a Mississippi House seat
Justin Crosby, an Aberdeen native, defeated Jon Lancaster in a November special election and will represent District 22 when the Mississippi Legislature convenes on January 6, 2026.
Israel offers to train Australian police after Bondi attack.
Israel offered to train Australian police following the Bondi Beach attack and sent a letter to Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke; the incident was reported as killing 15 people and injuring more than 40.
How many H-1B visas and EB-2 green cards are granted each year in the U.S?
By law the H-1B program is capped at 85,000 new visas per fiscal year, and the EB-2 employment-based green card category receives about 40,000–43,000 allocations annually.
California Karen surprised when a shopper responds with kindness
A video shows a Barnes & Noble exchange in California where one shopper told another to 'go to the back of the line' and the other shopper paid for the woman's entire cart instead of arguing.