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Auckland rang in 2026 with a brief fireworks display from the Sky Tower. Rain led to cancellations of some smaller community events on New Zealand's North Island.

Golden State visits Charlotte on Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET and is listed as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 233.5. A projection model is calling the game to go over and projects Stephen Curry around 27.1 points.

Goldman Sachs is reported to be helping finance new power sites to serve AI data centers in south Dallas. Each campus is planned to use modular natural gas plants and target about 1.5 GW of capacity.

Queen Camilla said she was assaulted on a train when she was a teenager and that she fought back. She told the BBC the experience stayed with her for years and she has begun speaking about violence against women.

Warren Buffett retired as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at the end of 2025. Berkshire has been a net seller, with $184 billion in net stock sales over the last 12 quarters, even while holding a large cash reserve. For now, we'll stick to the confirmed facts.

Coca‑Cola and Target are highlighted as steady dividend stocks amid a volatile market year. Coca‑Cola raised its quarterly dividend to $0.51 and has a 63‑year streak; Target is undergoing a CEO change on Feb. 1.

2025 was reported as one of the hottest years on record, with extreme weather linked to rising global temperatures. The U.S. government moved to reduce some federal climate research programs even as renewable energy use grew elsewhere.

Miami officials say some of Carson Beck’s value shows up in small, timely decisions rather than headline stats. A late in-game motion helped set up a 56-yard run that led to the Hurricanes’ winning score.

Isiah Whitlock Jr., the actor known for The Wire and Veep, has died at 71 after a short illness in New York, his manager announced. Colleagues and filmmakers have shared tributes to mark his passing.

Ryan Poles oversaw moves that helped the Chicago Bears rebound in 2025. The team won 11 of 13 games in a stretch and claimed the NFC North under new coach Ben Johnson.

Jodi Hildebrandt is serving prison time after pleading guilty in a 2023 child abuse case linked to Ruby Franke. A Netflix documentary about the case was released on Dec. 30, 2025.

The Federal Reserve is reported to be leaning toward cutting rates in 2026. Different products will respond differently: short-term rates tied to the Fed may fall more readily, while long-term rates like 30-year mortgages depend on the 10-year Treasury and inflation expectations.

Analyst Dan Ives named Apple among his top AI picks and described the company’s approach as low-profile while integrating AI into products. Wedbush estimates successful AI monetization could add roughly $75–$100 per share in the coming years.

Apple has pushed its AI-powered Siri rollout to 2026 after missing a 2025 target, and analysts say the update is a central part of Apple Intelligence and could affect device sales.

Ohio State is preparing to play Miami in the Cotton Bowl after a 25-day break. Offensive coordinator Brian Hartline says his attention has stayed with the Buckeyes, and right guard Tegra Tshabola is listed as doubtful.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were seen together in London on Dec. 30 attending Paddington: The Musical with their daughter Daisy; photos from the show also included Bloom's son Flynn. The pair announced earlier this year that they are shifting their relationship to focus on co‑parenting after ending their engagement.

ACM Research shares have risen after Hong Kong-based Triata Capital expanded its holding. Triata added 413,000 shares in the third quarter, bringing its position to roughly $78 million.

Hyatt has sold its Playa Hotels & Resorts real estate portfolio to Tortuga Resorts for about $2 billion, and has signed long-term management agreements covering most properties.

Nvidia is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Israeli AI start-up AI21 Labs for as much as $3 billion. The discussions are said to be focused on bringing AI21’s roughly 200 staff to Nvidia in what the report describes as an acquihire.

Walmart's Marketside banana nut cake earned an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from shoppers, while a recent ranking noted Starbucks' banana walnut and pecan loaf received criticism for being dry. Reviewers also pointed to differences in portion size and calories per slice between the two products. These are personal taste comparisons and not an objective ruling.

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings across the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Parts of western New York and the Eastern Lake Ontario region may receive as much as 36 inches of snow.

China raised the price threshold to get the full trade-in rebate, requiring a new car price of at least 166,700 yuan for the top 20,000 yuan incentive. The change reduces support for lower-priced EV makers such as BYD, Leapmotor and Geely, Bloomberg reported.

The Times Square countdown to 2026 in New York City begins at 6 p.m. ET and the Constellation Ball will descend at 11:59 p.m. ET. The night will include live performances and multiple national broadcasts and livestreams.

Texas Tech (12-1) and Oregon (11-1) meet in the Orange Bowl. Texas Tech appears largely healthy after time off, and quarterback Behren Morton has been managing lower-body issues this season. The official Jan. 1 availability report lists player statuses ahead of the game.

Alabama (11-3) is expected to regain several players for the Rose Bowl while Indiana (13-0) will be missing key defensive linemen. Omar Cooper Jr. may return for Indiana, while Stephen Daley is out for the season.

Nike went public on Dec. 2, 1980, after a period of very rapid sales and profit growth. The company later expanded globally and used high-profile athlete endorsements, which helped its long-term market value rise.

Bryce Young says he is moving on after a difficult game against Seattle. The Panthers lost 27-10 and will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday.

Caprice Hibbler returned to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, earned a Syracuse bachelor’s degree and now manages The Arts Project Syracuse, where she says she has worked with more than 1,000 children through after-school arts programs.

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson has submitted three independent director nominees after the company announced CEO Calvin McDonald’s departure; the board says it will review the nominees and is conducting a search for a new CEO.

High-yield savings account rates were unchanged from a week earlier on December 31, 2025, with the top standard account rate reported at 5.84% and averages near 0.22%. This is a routine market update and steady figures may change gradually over time.