Australian firms advanced mining, biotech, and tech projects in January 2026, with key discoveries and funding boosts.

The Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, has announced a 2026 concert lineup featuring Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Foo Fighters, with dates and tickets to be released later.

Tookie’s Hamburgers in Kemah, Texas, named top classic burger in the state by Love Food experts.

Doc Martens launches limited-edition Metallica boots with band-themed designs, available for pre-order on January 30, 2026.

BC SPCA hosts pet photo contest to celebrate animals and support welfare efforts.

EconomyBookings paid A$39,600 in penalties for misleading price displays, now showing total costs upfront.

Cornwall is creating a tree-protection bylaw guided by a new urban-forest plan to expand its tree canopy and boost climate resilience.

A man is missing in Plummer, Idaho, as a religion-in-courts bill moves forward amid legal concerns.

A Sudbury cat is a finalist in the national Favorite Pet contest, winning widespread public support.

Iran’s instability grows as unrest mounts and outside forces may intervene.