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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…
The president has said he will be “hitting them very hard” if Iranian leaders kill protesters amid widespread demonstrations calling for wholesale changes in the country. copied from: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/us/politics/trump-iran-strikes.html By Tyler PagerEric Schmitt and Edward Wong Jan. 10, 2026 President Trump has been briefed in recent days on new options for military strikes in Iran as he considers following through on his threat to attack the country for cracking down on protesters, according to multiple U.S. officials familiar with the matter. Mr. Trump has not made a final decision, but the officials said he was seriously considering authorizing a strike in response to…
this post is copied from http://www.people.com/crime Charity Beallis, the Arkansas woman who was found dead in her home alongside the bodies of her 6-year-old twins, was buried without her kids — and their bodies were instead released to her abusive ex-husband. Charity, 40, and her children were found shot to death in their mansion in Bonanza on Dec. 3, at approximately 9:30 a.m., per a media release from the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). Authorities arrived on the scene after receiving a call requesting a wellness check. Our new app is here! Free, fun and full of exclusives. Scan to download now! SCSO…
Executive Summary: The Convergence of October 7 On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the geopolitical and social fabric of Bangladesh underwent a seismic calibration. This date, already laden with global significance as the second anniversary of the escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict, became the fulcrum for a domestic transformation driven by the interim government of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The events of this single day—ranging from the rewriting of national history to the implementation of draconian legal disqualifications for political elites, and the exposure of transnational financial crime syndicates—signal not merely a transition of power, but a fundamental restructuring of…