A house fire in Rochelle, Illinois, killed one man on January 18, 2026, with the cause under investigation.

The UAE ratified the ILO forced labor protocol, strengthening protections for migrant workers.

A Toronto house fire on Jan. 18, 2026, injured three people, one critically.

Lil Uzi Vert tops Hot Rap Songs with "What You Saying," fueled by streaming and airplay.

Michigan launches state initiative to explore geologic hydrogen as a clean energy source.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth endorses Dr. Adam Hamawy, a former Army surgeon and New Jersey native, in the Democratic primary for NJ-12.

Black Book Research released guides to help rural clinics use $147M–$281M in federal funds for healthcare transformation, stressing vendor fit and rural-specific needs.

Stratasys beat earnings estimates on Jan. 16, 2026, but stock fell despite surge in options activity.

Hyundai hired Tesla’s former robotics lead to boost AI and humanoid robot development, including its new Atlas robot.

A teen driver hit two parents in a crosswalk near a Gilroy school, killing one and seriously injuring the other on Jan. 16, 2026.