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The most important PC gaming news stories in 2026

Thoughts on the year of gaming to come, and in particular, GTA 6, unions, Saudi Arabia, generative AI and sex.

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Jan 2 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • rockpapershotgun.com
Report shows continued weakness in Arkansas’ manufacturing sector - Talk Business & Politics

Arkansas’ overall economy improved in December, but the state’s manufacturing exports are down almost 5% in the first three quarters of the year, according to the Creighton University Mid-America Business...

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Jan 2 • 10:54 AM EST • Business • talkbusiness.net
Top Five Peekskill Sports Moments of 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, the Peekskill Herald is taking a look at the most memorable sports moments of the year. For the Red Devils, it was a special 12 months

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Jan 2 • 10:45 AM EST • Sports • peekskillherald.com
Panthers Will Eventually Get to Business at Miami Winter Classic

MIAMI — The Florida Panthers certainly seem to be enjoying themselves as there was a festive, vacation-like atmosphere for Thursday’s NHL Winter Classic practice at LoanDepot Park. Both the Panthers and Rangers were in Miami following a loss, only Thursday was not about that. New Year’s Day was for checking out this unique Winter Classic […]

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Jan 2 • 10:00 AM EST • Business • floridahockeynow.com
These scientific discoveries brought us joy in 2025

Amidst a tough year for science, glimmers of joy burst through in revelations from the silly to the sublime.

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Jan 2 • 10:00 AM EST • Science • sciencenews.org
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Finland Unveils Olympic Hockey Roster

Finland has announced its roster for the upcoming Olympic hockey tournament in Milan. The squad features 24 NHL players along with one player from Switzerland’s top league. The squad is led by top NHL talent including Sebastian Aho, Mikko Rantanen, and Juuse Saros.

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Jan 2 • 9:45 AM EST • Sports • thehockeynews.com
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Apple Announces New Fitness+ Workout Programs, Strava Challenge, and More

Apple today announced a number of updates to Apple Fitness+ and activity with the Apple Watch. The key announcements include: New Year limited-edition award: Users can win the award by closing all three Activity Rings for seven days in a row in January. "Quit Quitting" Strava challenge: Available in Strava throughout January, users who log 12 workouts anytime in the month will win an Apple Watch badge in the app.

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Jan 2 • 9:43 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Video How to stick to your health goals in the new year

Registered dietician Ashley Koff joins ABC News Live to share tips on how people can successfully smash their health goals.

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Jan 2 • 9:42 AM EST • Health • abcnews.go.com
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‘We were missing in the conversation’: how Zack Polanski hit on plan to beat Reform at their own game

This time last year Polanski was barely known outside the party. Now he’s hoping for success at May’s local elections - by taking a page from Nigel Farage’s playbook

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Jan 2 • 9:30 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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The world has a new EV king. It’s not Tesla

In 2011, Tesla CEO Elon Musk dismissed Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD as a competitor. But some 14 years later, BYD beat the American EV pioneer at its own game.

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Jan 2 • 9:21 AM EST • Business • cnn.com
Tesla sales fall for the second year in a row

Tesla's stock has hit record highs over its robotaxi rollout, but the company's EV business is struggling.

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Jan 2 • 9:07 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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College football transfer tracker: With portal now open, where will top players end up?
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Jan 2 • 9:04 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Everybody's Business: Will 2026 be the Year of the "Hairy 12"?

Listen Everybody's Business Podcast

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Jan 2 • 9:02 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
This new year, it might be time to leave behind old goals

Science shows that knowing when to quit has a place in our success.

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Jan 2 • 9:00 AM EST • Science • sciencenews.org
A new year means new films to look forward to

Awards columnist Glenn Whipp shares his picks from The Times' list of the most anticipated movies of 2026.

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Jan 2 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Year in review: Philomath's top 10 sports stories of 2025

From girls track's historic fourth straight state title to two D1 football commits, Philomath High's top 10 sports stories of 2025 celebrate achievement and resilience.

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Jan 2 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • philomathnews.com
The NFL comeback for Colts quarterback and dad of 10 Philip Rivers extended his health insurance for 5 years. Here's how his plan compares to yours.

Returning to the Colts didn't just mean another hefty paycheck for Philip Rivers. It meant access to a strong health plan for another five years.

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Jan 2 • 8:36 AM EST • Health • businessinsider.com
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named SI’s 2025 Sportsperson of the Year

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who led the franchise to its first NBA championship, was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year.

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Jan 2 • 8:36 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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Business Is Booming in the Village of Berwyn

It's new year, new businesses in Berwyn, which now boasts a Trader Joe’s, pet grooming spot, workout studio and coffee shop.

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Jan 2 • 8:15 AM EST • Business • mainlinetoday.com
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

The change hurts Americans who don’t get employer health insurance or qualify for Medicaid/Medicare.

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Jan 2 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
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Zohran Mamdani Supporters Celebrate “Politics of Optimism” at His Inauguration

Tens of thousands of New Yorkers braved freezing temperatures and police barricades to be part of Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration as mayor on New Year’s Day. Democracy Now! spoke with many Mamdani supporters, including a high school student and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, about what the day represented to them, their hopes for the new administration and how it could set a model for progressives across the country. “Organized people will always be more powerful than organized money,” said Diana Moreno, a fellow democratic socialist who is running for Mamdani’s vacant seat in the New York State Assembly.

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Jan 2 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • democracynow.org
Kansas City Royals news: STAR Bonds for the Royals expire

It’s a new year!

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Jan 2 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • royalsreview.com
Whole Hog Politics: 6 counties to watch in a two-faced election year

January, named for that two-faced Roman god, brings us into a midterm election year. And Janus makes a good emblem for these biennial contests, which are full of double meaning. For the broad elect…

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Jan 2 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • thehill.com
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is SI’s 2025 Sportsperson of the Year

The reigning NBA MVP has found the perfect home in Oklahoma City, where he’s leading the Thunder to unprecedented heights.

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Jan 2 • 7:49 AM EST • Sports • si.com
India’s entertainment sector eyes Netflix-Warner deal, fears impact

Films in Indian cinemas could be screened for a shorter period before they move to Netflix’s streaming platform, an association warns.

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Jan 2 • 7:31 AM EST • Entertainment • scmp.com
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How new protest laws are impacting political demonstrations

More than a dozen states have passed laws regulating protests in recent years, raising concerns among free-speech advocates.

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Jan 2 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
What to Expect from the US Economy in 2026

In this episode of Everybody’s Business, we attempt to predict what’s going to upset and delight us in the new year.

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Jan 2 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
5 Resolutions for 2026 That Won’t Expire by February

Achieve your 2026 resolutions guided by the power of micro-goals, SMART goals, and understanding plateaus with Michael Caine of Cone Health Sagewell Health & Fitness.

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Jan 2 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • conehealth.com
Gabelli Looks to Score With New GOLS Sports ETF

Gabelli has started the new year by launching GOLS, an active ETF that invests in companies engaged in sports and live entertainment.

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Jan 2 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • etfdb.com
Woodburn High winter sports roundup: Fresh faces, multiple takedowns

As the winter sports season heats up, Woodburn High School’s winter sports are seeing both early success and challenges. Whether it’s the girls wrestling squad dominating tournaments or the boys […]

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Jan 2 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • woodburnindependent.com
Google ex-CEO Eric Schmidt jumps into the AI data center business with a failed, 150-year-old Texas railroad turned oil giant

Bolt and Texas Pacific Land aim to attract hyperscalers with bespoke land, power, and water services for data center campuses.

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Jan 2 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt jumps into the AI data center business with a failed, 150-year-old Texas railroad turned oil giant

Offering bespoke services for hyperscalers, on lots of empty land.

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Jan 2 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • fortune.com
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Texas A&M is reportedly working towards retaining three key players

According to a source, Texas A&M is on the cusp of returning three key players, including junior safety Marcus Ratcliffe.

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Jan 2 • 6:30 AM EST • Sports • aggieswire.usatoday.com
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LMPD: Employee shot during business robbery in Wyandotte neighborhood
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Jan 2 • 6:26 AM EST • Business • whas11.com
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Foul trouble dooms Nebraska in 86-76 loss to Iowa

Nebraska faced its second straight top 25 opponent this week, traveling to Iowa for a New Year's Day showdown. The Huskers fell short 86-76.

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Jan 2 • 6:15 AM EST • Sports • cornhuskerswire.usatoday.com
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Pander to Trump or Fight Back? A Preview of Politics in 2026

The year ahead will show if global governments follow Trump’s lead or start to challenge his MAGA agenda.

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Jan 2 • 6:10 AM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
The perfect way to look after your health if you work shifts

There are many knock-on effects of working nights or early mornings, and often employers could do more to protect staff. But there are small, simple changes that can make all the difference

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Jan 2 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Can the Lynx retain star players? Can the Twins hang onto fans? These and other Minnesota sports questions for 2026

Among the Twins, Lynx, Frost, Wolves, Vikings and more, here’s a look at some Minnesota sports storylines we’ll be talking about in 2026.

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Jan 2 • 6:00 AM EST • Sports • minnpost.com
Music icon brings a unique business model to San Antonio

Country music star Emily Strayer opened SOAP, an elevated Northside laundromat. She chats with San Antonio Report about her new venture.

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Jan 2 • 6:00 AM EST • Business • sanantonioreport.org
The biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026

The Texas Tribune’s politics team has compiled five of the top stories we're watching this year, when voters will have their first chance to make their opinions known on the events of 2025.

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Jan 2 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • texastribune.org
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A Pokémon-Inspired RPG More Than 20 Years In The Making Is Finally Heading To The Switch

Better late than never

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Jan 2 • 5:45 AM EST • Technology • nintendolife.com
PS5 Jailbreak rumors make Star Wars game skyrocket in price

A new PS5 jailbreak method is gaining traction for an unusual reason: it reportedly only works if players own a physical copy of a Star Wars game.

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Jan 2 • 5:42 AM EST • Technology • dexerto.com
Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early January 2026

Our first departures of the year

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Jan 2 • 5:13 AM EST • Technology • purexbox.com
Cicadas, astronauts, measles and jazzy reptiles led 2025 science stories

Woo! Science looks back on a year of science reptiles, including the return of astronauts way too long in space, a ruckus of cicadas, and artistic lizard.

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Jan 2 • 5:05 AM EST • Science • telegram.com
Cicadas, astronauts, measles and jazzy reptiles led 2025 science stories

Woo! Science looks back on a year of science reptiles, including the return of astronauts way too long in space, a ruckus of cicadas, and artistic lizard.

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Jan 2 • 5:05 AM EST • Science • thegardnernews.com
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Small business owner shares how Trump's tariffs affected sales

President Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs on Chinese imports affected many U.S. businesses last year. We check in with one small business owner to ask what the year and holiday season were like.

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Jan 2 • 4:49 AM EST • Business • npr.org
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5 of the most popular stories from Business Insider's year-long series on America's oldest workers

Check out five of Business Insider's most popular stories from its year-long series on America's oldest workers, titled 80 Over 80. https://bit.ly/4jlOlZN

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Jan 2 • 4:05 AM EST • Business • linkedin.com
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5 of the most popular stories from Business Insider's year-long series on America's oldest workers

Check out five of Business Insider's most popular stories from its year-long series on America's oldest workers, titled 80 Over 80.

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Jan 2 • 4:04 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
US 30-Year Yields Rise to Highest Since September on Growth Risk

Treasuries fell on the first trading day of 2026, with the yield on 30-year bonds rising to the highest since early September as optimism about the US growth outlook damped demand for haven assets.

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Jan 2 • 2:50 AM EST • Health • bloomberg.com
Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard

Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.

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Jan 2 • 2:24 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Australian Open 2026: Venus Williams, 45, receives wildcard for tournament

Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.

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Jan 2 • 2:24 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
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Offensive struggles hurt Eagles players just like they do fans

The Eagles offense regressed in an ugly Week 17 win over the Bills and Jordan Mailata says he's hurt by the team's struggles too.

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Jan 2 • 1:55 AM EST • Sports • clutchpoints.com
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Ming voted best Cheboygan-area girls fall sports athlete in 2025 year

Several Cheboygan-area girls athletes stood out during the 2025 fall sports season? Who was the best of the bunch? Vote here!

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Jan 2 • 1:49 AM EST • Sports • cheboygannews.com
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Durant leads Rockets past Nets for fourth straight victory

Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory. Alperen Sengun had 20 points, six rebounds and six assists after a two-game absence for the Rockets, who started fast in both halves to win in Brooklyn for the first time in seven years.

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Jan 2 • 1:25 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Back to business: what to wear to kickstart the new year

Ease yourself into a routine again with relaxed silhouettes, cosy fabrics and slipper-adjacent footwear

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Jan 2 • 1:00 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
Big political battles ahead for California in 2026: Here's what to look forward to

The year 2026 is sure to bring another round of big political battles and shifts in leadership ahead of what's expected to be a hotly contested midterm election season. Here's some of what we can expect.

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Jan 2 • 12:22 AM EST • Politics • abc7news.com
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NJ 2025: The year in political flashpoints

These stories sparked conversation in 2025. What can we expect in 2026?

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Jan 2 • 12:08 AM EST • Politics • njspotlightnews.org
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Analysis: 2026 is a hinge in history that will define Trump’s second term and legacy

2026 will be a defining year for the political standing and ultimate substance and legacy of President Donald Trump’s second term, at home and overseas.

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Jan 2 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Spies, scares and supercars: Our most anticipated games of 2026

Grand Theft Auto VI, Cairn and 007: First Light are among Dawn's most anticipated games this year.

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Jan 2 • 12:00 AM EST • Technology • dawn.com
New Year's Eve entertainment

Chuck Darwin & The Knuckle Draggers performed during the New Year's Eve celebration in downtown Gettysburg Wednesday. (Darryl Wheeler/Gettysburg Times)

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Jan 2 • 12:00 AM EST • Entertainment • gettysburgtimes.com
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Ole Miss hits field goal with 6 seconds left to win Sugar Bowl thriller over Georgia

The only rematch of the quarterfinals is the final game on New Year's Day.

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Jan 1 • 11:57 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Beaumont leaders urge community to support local businesses in new year

As the new year begins, Beaumont small businesses and city leaders are encouraging the community to shop locally to boost economic growth. Trust Bistro, a downt

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Jan 1 • 11:32 PM EST • Business • kfdm.com
Cherry Street business owner says changing shopping habits hurt sales in 2025

Magnolia Soap and Bath Company, located on Cherry Street, recently celebrated five years in business, and has grown to three locations. But owner, Scottie Lawrence, says 2025 brought unexpected challenges like slowing sales.

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Jan 1 • 11:18 PM EST • Business • newson6.com
Anxiety surrounds health care amid changes, increased cost in new year

According to a recent West Health-Gallup survey, 47% of U.S. residents said they’re worried they won’t be able to afford necessary health care this year.

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Jan 1 • 8:44 PM EST • Health • ksat.com
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Full-length Replay: Michigan at Washington

The Huskies enter the New Year by facing the No. 6 Wolverines at Alaska Airlines Arena.

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Jan 1 • 8:41 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Brooklyn Nets vs. Houston Rockets
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Jan 1 • 8:33 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Former Marion business owner sentenced to 20 years for gun charges

A former Marion business owner was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in federal prison for gun charges.

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Jan 1 • 8:32 PM EST • Business • kcrg.com
Trump news at a glance: president denies falling asleep in public meetings as he defends ‘perfect’ health

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump robustly defended his health after the first year of his second term in office raised growing questions. Key US politics stories from 1 January 2026

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Jan 1 • 8:25 PM EST • Health • theguardian.com
Keweenaw Peninsula on track for strong winter business

A western U.P. organization is reporting an important snowfall milestone earlier than usual this year.

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Jan 1 • 8:24 PM EST • Business • uppermichiganssource.com
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Intense flooding damages cars and a business in Mission Hills

Neighbors say they were surprised at the level of destruction from heavy New Year’s Day downpours.

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Jan 1 • 8:06 PM EST • Business • nbcsandiego.com
Year in Review: Arts & Entertainment

From a veteran locals show turning 20, to a new Shepard Fairey mural, the launch of AIR, and the return of native daughter, Maria Semple, Aspen’s arts and culture scene continued to excite and delight...

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Jan 1 • 8:00 PM EST • Entertainment • aspentimes.com
WBKO Sports’ Top 10 Moments of 2025

As we ring in the new year, we’re taking a look back at the moments that defined Southcentral Kentucky sports in 2025. From breakout seasons and historic team achievements to individual records and career-defining honors, these are the top 10 moments of the year.

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Jan 1 • 7:53 PM EST • Sports • wbko.com
African American bookstore in Atlanta to close after 35 years in business

A longtime Atlanta African American bookstore is going to close soon after 35 years in business.

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Jan 1 • 7:43 PM EST • Business • atlantanewsfirst.com
Tipster reveals 10 spectacular upgrades for the Galaxy S26 Ultra

The top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be much improved over last year's model.

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Jan 1 • 7:29 PM EST • Technology • phonearena.com
Packers make two more changes to practice squad on Thursday

The Packers made two more changes to the practice squad on Thursday, signing one player and placing another on injured reserve.

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Jan 1 • 7:11 PM EST • Sports • packerswire.usatoday.com
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Trump speaks out about his health

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, President Trump gave his most extensive comments about his health ever. He said he takes 325 milligrams of aspirin a day. He says he has ignored doctors’ advice to lower his dosage because he’s been taking the same dose for 25 years and is “superstitious”. After originally saying he had an MRI in October, the president now says he had a CT scan. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

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Jan 1 • 7:07 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Stay active in the new year with Apple Watch

Apple Fitness+ is introducing new programming to help users to stay active and motivated to kick off 2026.

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Jan 1 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • apple.com
Ashville Business Taking Off, Considering Expansions

ASHVILLE – One of the newest businesses in Ashville has seen an incredible amount of success since the initial opening earlier this year. The family duo, inspired by the structure of a relative’s business, has begun expanding into online operations as a result of this success. The duo is hoping to see a continuous growth […]

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Jan 1 • 7:00 PM EST • Business • post-journal.com
PSU coaching change among top sports stories

There is no doubt that life can be extremely unpredictable and never holds any guarantees. The Penn State football program provided a glaring example of that over the last 12 months. Penn State went from reaching the semifinal round of the College Football Playoffs at the beginning of the 2025 calendar year, to starting the […]

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Jan 1 • 7:00 PM EST • Sports • altoonamirror.com
Calls to San Antonio mental health hotline triple following Camila Mendoza Olmos’ death by suicide

Calls to a local NAMI mental health helpline have spiked over the last few days, following 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos’ death by suicide.

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Jan 1 • 6:42 PM EST • Health • ksat.com
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Player pay and transfer portal put college sports in new territory
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Jan 1 • 6:40 PM EST • Sports • pbs.org
WHSV’s Year in Review: Headlines, sports, digital highlights & good news from 2025

Though 2026 has officially begun, WHSV has been spending time to look back on some of the biggest stories from our team in 2025.

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Jan 1 • 6:28 PM EST • Sports • whsv.com
2026 elections: What to know about major political races in Illinois this year

2026 will be nothing short of a banner year with so many races and a bumper crop of candidates vying for what could be an unprecedented number of open congressional seats.

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Jan 1 • 6:27 PM EST • Politics • abc7chicago.com
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Downtown Louisville revitalization continues despite business departures

Efforts to revitalize downtown Louisville continue as some major companies, including Humana, LG&E, and Fifth Third Bank, reduce their employee presence in the area.

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Jan 1 • 6:07 PM EST • Business • wlky.com
Family-owned Fort Pierce orchid business still growing after 65 years

A family-owned business in Fort Pierce has been growing orchids in the same spot for 65 years and the couple behind it is still very much hands-on.Odom's Orchid

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Jan 1 • 6:00 PM EST • Business • cbs12.com
Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026

2026 looks to be a year of sequels and revisiting known worlds. From being haunted by ghosts of the past to still playing with toys, here are the top 10

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Jan 1 • 6:00 PM EST • Entertainment • gwinnettdailypost.com
Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026

2026 looks to be a year of sequels and revisiting known worlds. From being haunted by ghosts of the past to still playing with toys, here are the top 10

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Jan 1 • 6:00 PM EST • Entertainment • wyomingnewsnow.tv
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

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Jan 1 • 5:47 PM EST • Health • abc7ny.com
Maine's minimum wage hike sparks debate on economy and local business challenges

As of New Year's Day, the state's minimum wage has increased to 15 dollars and 10 cents per hour.

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Jan 1 • 5:42 PM EST • Business • wgme.com
Cards Defeat SMU 91-58

There was no New Year’s Day hangover for Louisville today. After a long holiday break they started 2026 the same way they finished 2025 with a big victory. That said, it did take a quarter for the team to assert dominance. Coach Walz said, “First game back after the break so I anticipated a little […]

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Jan 1 • 5:40 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Hochul proposes eliminating state taxes on tips of up to $25,000 a year

Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would include the measure, which affects tips earned in the 2026 tax year, in her fiscal year 2027 budget proposal.

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Jan 1 • 5:38 PM EST • Politics • newsday.com
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Rare late-game stumble motivates Knicks against Hawks

The New York Knicks spent much of December offering evidence they are serious contenders to win their first NBA title in more than 50 years.

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Jan 1 • 5:01 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Penn State Health welcomes 2026 New Year’s babies

Penn State Health Labor and Delivery units across central Pennsylvania celebrated the new year by welcoming the first babies of 2026.

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Jan 1 • 4:39 PM EST • Health • pennstatehealthnews.org
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Blog: Bridging science and humanitarian action – an internship at the Climate Centre

By Annalena Bacher (The Climate Centre is happy on New Year’s Day to open its coverage for 2026 with a young voice – that of its latest intern, Annalena Bacher, who worked with us from September to December 2025.) I have long been fascinated by climate change and extreme-weather events: their impacts on people, how […]

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Jan 1 • 3:57 PM EST • Science • climatecentre.org
These AA batteries charge over USB-C and genuinely impressed me.

[Media: https://www.tiktok.com/@verge/video/7587156343392374030] What if you could charge double-As with the same cord as your phone? That’s a thing, and these 1.5V lithium-ion Zepath batteries are surprisingly good! Don’t throw away your Eneloops yet, as NiMH is likely safer and can last longer in low-current applications. But these last way longer in my modded GBA.

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Jan 1 • 3:49 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Souhan: As a new year begins, a look back at the most endearing Minnesota sports figures of 2025

The older Jim Souhan gets, the more he values everyday decency in sports figures. So he begins 2026 with a remembrance of some of his favorite people of 2025.

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Jan 1 • 3:30 PM EST • Sports • startribune.com
6 Changes to National Health Policy to Watch in 2026

From the passage of a massive bill that reduced federal funds for Medicaid to a comprehensive overhaul of a federal vaccine advisory panel, Congress and the Trump administration delivered major changes to America’s public health system in 2025. Many of those changes are poised to reshape coverage,

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Jan 1 • 3:28 PM EST • Health • usnews.com
Founder of popular cupcake chain says it’s closed all stores after 20 years in business

“Even though I sold the company over a decade ago, I still have such a personal connection to it and this isn’t how I thought the story would go," the former owner said.

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Jan 1 • 3:26 PM EST • Business • pennlive.com
NVIDIA Graphics On Haiku OS Make Progress With NVIDIA Open Kernel Modules + NVK/Zink

As a wonderful New Year surprise, there's good momentum on NVIDIA graphics support for the BeOS-inspired Haiku open-source operating system.

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Jan 1 • 3:20 PM EST • Technology • phoronix.com
The Most Anticipated Games of 2026

2026 is shaping up to be a huge year for games, with major sequels, long-awaited releases, and big new projects already lined up.

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Jan 1 • 3:01 PM EST • Technology • decrypt.co