Silver crashed 5% on Jan. 15, 2026, after hitting $100/oz, triggering profit-taking amid speculation and illiquidity.

DRAM and NAND flash prices soar due to supply issues, AI demand, and geopolitics, hurting tech profits and delaying products.

A federal agent shot someone in Minneapolis, and authorities are investigating.

A record 45% of Americans now identify as independents, signaling growing disaffection with major parties.

Trump faces growing scrutiny over foreign and domestic policies ahead of midterms, amid protests and rising tensions.

Trump called a slain mother a "domestic terrorist" during an ICE raid, sparking debate over immigration enforcement and rhetoric.

Mortgage activity fell in December 2025 due to seasonality, but remortgaging surged and rates held steady.

Todd and Julie Chrisley, recently pardoned, revealed as the Croissants on *The Masked Singer*, performing "Jailhouse Rock" with humor and gratitude.

UN Chief Annalena Baerbock urges urgent Security Council reform amid global crises and stalled consensus.

In 2025, the DEA seized a record 47 million fentanyl pills and 22,000 pounds of meth, with Colorado leading major busts.