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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (ESPN) — Monday, January 12, 2026 In a weekend defined by improbable victories for the Mountaineers, the unranked West Virginia University men’s basketball team delivered a stunning 86-75 upset over the 22nd-ranked Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday at the WVU Coliseum. The Mountaineers, fueled by a raucous home crowd, controlled the game from the opening tip, frustrating the heavily favored Jayhawks with suffocating defense and efficient offensive execution. Senior guard Erik Stevenson led the charge for West Virginia with a game-high 28 points, including five three-pointers that ignited key runs throughout the second half. Kansas struggled to find their…

NEW YORK (Bloomberg) — Monday, January 12, 2026 As the new year begins, the U.S. economic outlook remains clouded by uncertainty, with persistent inflation and the prospect of further interest rate hikes weighing on both consumer sentiment and market performance. A recent economic update from financial analysts indicates that while the fears of a recession that dominated 2025 have somewhat abated, the path to a “soft landing” is far from guaranteed. The report notes that inflation, while down from its peak, remains stubbornly above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. This has led the central bank to signal its intention to…

TEHRAN, Iran (BBC) — Monday, January 12, 2026 A wave of anti-government protests continues to rock cities across Iran for a second week, facing an increasingly violent crackdown by security forces that has left hundreds dead, according to human rights groups. The demonstrations, sparked by the death of a young woman in police custody, have evolved into a broad movement challenging the country’s clerical establishment. Videos posted on social media today showed security forces firing tear gas and live ammunition into crowds of unarmed protesters in Tehran, Isfahan, and other major cities. Internet access remains severely restricted across the country,…

WASHINGTON D.C. (Reuters) — Monday, January 12, 2026 Facing a challenging political landscape, Congressional Democrats are launching a coordinated effort to make “affordability” the central theme of their 2026 midterm election campaign, aiming to counter Republican narratives and connect with voters struggling with the cost of living. Party leaders have reportedly instructed candidates across the country to focus their messaging on bread-and-butter economic issues, such as healthcare costs, housing prices, and childcare expenses. This strategic pivot comes as polls show economic anxiety remains a top concern for a majority of the electorate, despite some stabilizing macroeconomic indicators. The strategy is…

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (AP) — Monday, January 12, 2026 A Rocky Mount truck driver faces federal charges today after a violent bank robbery last month that ended in a shootout with police, federal authorities announced. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Mark Daniels, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of armed bank robbery, use of a firearm during a crime of violence, and assaulting a federal officer. The charges stem from the December 26 incident at the First National Bank on Sunset Avenue. According to court documents, Daniels entered the bank brandishing a semi-automatic rifle, demanded cash from…

Plus, more lookalike styles from $27 copied from: https://people.com/kate-middleton-suede-bag-amazon-january-2026-11882458 By Emily Weaver Published on January 9, 2026 09:00PM EST Top-handle bags have long been a staple of Kate Middleton’s capsule wardrobe — and the Princess of Wales just added a new chocolate brown suede style to her growing collection. Middleton first carried the Small Hudson bag from DeMellier in a rich mocha brown while attending Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Estate. She paired the suede bag with a burgundy plaid coat and coordinating brown heeled boots, mittens, and a fascinator. And just yesterday, Middleton wore the bag again with a monochromatic burgundy suit while visiting Charing Cross Hospital in…

Through the use of geothermal energy, Geo@MIT plans for net zero carbon emissions by 2035, 15 years earlier than MIT’s estimated timeline of 2050 copied from: https://thetech.com/2025/11/21/geo-mit-2025 By Eric Wang Nov. 21, 2025 In the Energy Commons in the basement of Building 10, a small but dedicated group of students takes their seats around the TV. Soon after, Megan Lim ’24 steps up to the front of the room and outlines plans to collaborate with the Vermont Community Thermal Network (VCTN), which hopes to introduce thermal energy networks across Vermont communities. However, the VCTN needs a strong technical model to demonstrate why…

By Lisa Respers France Jan 9, 2026 copied from: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6961046/2026/01/11/bears-caleb-williams-playoff-comeback-legacy/ Michael B. Jordan at The 16th Governors Awards held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood on November 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. JC Olivera/WWD/Getty Images If “Sinners” made you emotional, you have something in common with one of its stars, Michael B. Jordan. In an interview with W, the actor said starring as identical twins Elijah “Smoke” Moore and Elias “Stack” Moore put him in his feels. “I cried during Sinners,” he told the publication. “I also cried during the making of the film.” Michael B. Jordan in “Sinners.” Courtesy…

Caleb Williams and the Bears had a message for the Packers after Saturday night’s victory. “We’re here,” Williams said. “And we’re going to be here for a while.” Todd Rosenberg / Getty Images copied from: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6961046/2026/01/11/bears-caleb-williams-playoff-comeback-legacy/ By Dan Wiederer Jan. 11, 2026Updated 12:28 pm EST CHICAGO — Caleb Williams returned to the Chicago Bears’ locker room late Saturday night with a foam cheese-grater hat atop his head, stopping first by DJ Moore’s locker stall and giving the receiver’s 2-year-old son, Denniston Oliver, a fist bump. Denniston Oliver, too, was wearing a foam cheese-grater, and while he may not realize it yet, his dad and Williams…

copied from: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/euro-zone-inflation-hits-2percent-in-december-in-line-with-forecasts.html Euro zone inflation stood at 2% in December, flash data from Eurostat showed on Wednesday. Economists polled by Reuters had expected the inflation rate to cool to 2%, in line with the European Central Bank’s (ECB) target. In November, the inflation rate stood at 2.1%. Core inflation, which excludes more volatile energy, food, alcohol and tobacco prices, stood at 2.3% in the year to December, down from 2.4% in November, while the annual rate of services inflation cooled to 3.4%, compared with 3.5% in November. The ECB held its key deposit facility rate at 2% for the…