House passes 2026 spending bills, avoiding shutdown, but ICE funding sparks Democratic backlash.

A 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit near Indio, CA, on Jan. 20, 2026, causing shaking across Southern California but no injuries or damage.

Karamo Brown missed live interviews in Jan 2026 due to mental health struggles, citing bullying and therapist advice, while promoting "Queer Eye"’s final season on Netflix.

Alabama schools closed or delayed due to winter weather on January 26, 2026.

Minneapolis residents, including former immigration hardliners, sheltered immigrant children separated during a federal crackdown involving over 3,000 arrests.

EU and India near landmark trade deal easing tariffs, but climate and rights issues delay final approval.

A Pentagon contractor was indicted for leaking classified documents, sparking a clash over national security and press freedom.

Elon Musk said Tesla’s Optimus robot may debut by end-2026 and AI could surpass human intelligence by 2030.

Lemonade launches AI-driven auto insurance with up to 50% lower rates for Tesla drivers using Full Self-Driving in Arizona, starting Jan. 26.

Pollution, not tariffs, poses greater long-term economic risk to India, IMF economist Gita Gopinath warns at Davos 2026.