A fire at Auckland’s NZ Badminton Centre on Jan. 11, 2026, caused minor damage and no injuries, with crews evacuating 60 people.

Rural Maine fire departments face an existential crisis due to volunteer shortages, rising call volumes, and inadequate state response.

States pass laws to limit surprise ambulance bills and boost billing transparency.

A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to drug charges in Monroe County court, ending the case without a trial.

Metaspacex and Popcorn Tech form joint venture to launch blockchain and crypto platform, seeking exchange license.

Wyoming County police probe copper wire thefts at industrial sites, disrupting operations and posing safety risks.

$63 billion in US corporate bonds now risk junk status due to high debt and spending, up from $37 billion in 2024.

An imam and his wife were attacked in a racially motivated incident under investigation as a hate crime.

Chappell Roan and boygenius collaborated, merging pop and indie music styles in a notable 2026 music moment.

An 89-year-old Wisconsin man died in a crash after his car left the road; a medical event is suspected.