Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser struggles with Julia Roberts and Venezuela while building monologue
According to Associated Press, the Golden Globes are fast approaching, and Nikki Glaser is struggling to find a Julia Roberts joke.
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Gas prices this year could be the lowest since 2020, new forecast predicts
According to CBS, the average price of gas around the U.S. this year is expected to dip to $2.97 per gallon, down 13 cents from 2025 — that would be the lowest level since 2020, according to a new analysis by GasBuddy.
Some airlines serve "potentially unhealthy water" to passengers, study finds
CBS News reports that airlines are serving "potentially unhealthy water" to passengers, according to a new study, with researchers recommending that travelers stick to bottled water and avoid drinking coffee or tea served on aircraft.
White House discussing "range of options" for acquiring Greenland, including U.S. military takeover by force, Leavitt says
Sources from CBS News say the White House said Tuesday officials are discussing a wide range of options for acquiring Greenland, including using the U.S. military to take it by force.
Gunman in Brown University shooting confessed in videos, says attack was planned for a long time
According to CBS, the gunman in last month's deadly Brown University shooting and the killing two days later of an MIT professor confessed to both shootings, according to a series of videos that were found by authorities.
Weekend fight at a basketball game prompts response from NASD
A fight at a weekend high school basketball game prompts a response from the New Albany School District.
Car crash leaves one man dead in Fayette, AL
A Fayette man is dead after a single-car crash on Monday, January 5.
Is your state raising its minimum wage in 2026? Here's the list.
Sources from CBS News say almost two dozen states are raising their minimum wage in 2026, providing American workers a pay bump at a time when many are struggling to cover basic necessities.
Amazon customers can now file a refund claim under $2.5 billion FTC settlement. Here's how.
According to CBS News, Amazon customers can now file a claim under its $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which resolved allegations of deceptive enrollment practices in the retailer's Prime shopping service.
These numbers tell the story of the Los Angeles wildfires, one year later
According to Associated Press, a year after twin infernos tore across opposite ends of Los Angeles County, the scars are still visible. Thousands of homes were reduced to rubble, with rebuilding slow, and the death toll showed how a wildfire under extreme weather conditions can turn catastrophic.
The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026
Sources from AP say that Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was Star Wars and Jensen Huang’s little robot buddies.
Trump Mobile’s golden phone remains nowhere to be found
According to Associated Press, a golden phone that President Donald Trump’s family business promised to release last year remains mysteriously under wraps as the technology industry serves up a glut of new gadgets at CES in Las Vegas this week.
Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
Associated Press reports that five years ago, outside the White House, outgoing President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters to head to the Capitol — “and I’ll be there with you” — in protest as Congress was affirming the 2020 election victory for Democrat Joe Biden.
Wall Street rises on Big Tech gains and approaches records
According to AP, stocks rose on Wall Street Tuesday afternoon and approached more all-time highs.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record
Sources from AP say that Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro set another campaign finance record for Pennsylvania with $30 million on hand as he seeks a second term this fall, his campaign said Tuesday.
Musk’s AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children
According to Associated Press, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok is facing a backlash from governments around the world after a recent surge in sexualized images of women and children generated without consent by the artificial intelligence-powered tool.
U.S. oil companies won't rush to re-enter shaky Venezuela, experts say
Sources from CBS say, following last weekend's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, President Trump said that American oil companies would play a key role in reviving the country's languishing oil industry.
Gov. Tim Walz's turn from vice-presidential candidate to dropping out of 2026 governor's race
According to CBS, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that he won't seek reelection, a surprise exit from politics less than 18 months after the Democrat was chosen to be the party's nominee for vice president.
The lawyers involved in the case against Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores
Sources from CBS say that Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in federal court in lower Manhattan on Monday for their arraignment on charges related to drug trafficking.
US allies and adversaries use UN meeting to blast Venezuela intervention as America defends action
According to AP, both allies and adversaries of the United States on Monday used an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to voice opposition to the audacious U.S. military operation in Venezuela that captured leader Nicolás Maduro.
US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
According to Associated Press, the U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child -- leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance.
President Nora Miller announces retirement from Mississippi University for Women
Following a 30-year career in higher education, Mississippi University for Women President Nora R. Miller has announced her plan to retire
After judge’s ruling, HHS authorized to resume sharing some Medicaid data with deportation officers
Associated Press reports that the nation’s health department starting Monday can resume sharing the personal data of certain Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials, according to a federal judge’s ruling, in a blow to states that had sued the administration over privacy concerns.
Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter’s harsh epidemic
Sources from Associated Press say that U.S. flu infections surged over the holidays, and health officials are calling it a severe season that is likely to get worse.
Man who broke windows at Vance’s Ohio home is detained, the Secret Service says
According to AP, a man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early Monday, the U.S. Secret Service said.