Halo: Campaign Evolved devs say its first-ever PS5 release of Xbox's flagship is a chance to grow its community ? "We don't and we won't take it lightly"
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:17:20 +0000
While Halo: Campaign Evolved's availability on PS5 is seen as controversial by some, its devs view it as a chance to grow and connect the franchise's community.

Xbox's Clockwork Revolution is its dev's "most ambitious title, probably by a factor of 10" ? it sounds like the RPG of my dreams, and probably yours too
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:16:49 +0000
The next RPG coming from Xbox and inXile Entertainment is Clockwork Revolution, and its lead dev says it's the studio's "most ambitious title" yet.

Microsoft unveils wave of new Windows 11 features in Paint and Notepad ? with better Markdown support and a new AI Color Book mode coming soon
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:11:38 +0000
Microsoft has unveiled a selection of new features coming to Paint and Notepad on Windows 11 soon that bring new AI capabilities and quality of life improvements. Here's the lowdown.

Another Windows 11 issue breaks apps and causes crashes ? and I'm not talking about the error code 0x803f8001
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:30:24 +0000
Windows 11 apps are crashing thanks to a cloud-storage bug in the latest patch, proving that even basic file saving is now a gamble.

Ubisoft kills 6 games, delays 7, and lays off devs as it kicks off a "major reset" ? "While these decisions are difficult, they are necessary"
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:57:41 +0000
As part of a huge "major reset," Ubisoft has canceled six games, delayed seven, laid developers off, and reorganized its teams into "Creative Houses."

?Engineers don?t write code anymore? ? Anthropic CEO says AI is about to eat the entire profession
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:48:22 +0000
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claims "we might be 6-12 months away from models doing all of what software engineers do end-to-end."

Windows 11 apps like Notepad, Snipping Tool, and the Xbox Ally Armoury Crate aren't loading and throwing up a "Check your account" box ? what is error code 0x803f8001? Here's what we know.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:15:41 +0000
Windows 11 is currently a minefield as a 0x803f8001 error blocks core apps. If your PC is refusing to open Notepad, you aren't alone.

NexDock is building a new Windows phone that you can buy in 2026 ? Meet the NexPhone with Windows 11
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
NexPhone is NexDock's first smartphone that runs Android, Linux, and Windows 11. The device is expected to go on sale later this year for $549.

Hytale is officially set to receive Steam Deck support ? but fans hoping to play soon will have to wait longer than expected
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:59:18 +0000
Hytale already runs well on Steam Deck, but official support is still on the way. Hypixel Studios confirms handheld PC support is planned, with controller accessibility and optimizations.

The Xbox PC app is now rolling out publicly for Windows Arm PCs ? Microsoft Prism now supports "85%" of Xbox Game Pass titles
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:57:32 +0000
Microsoft's Prism translation layer just got a beefy update. After a few months in testing, the Xbox PC store is now available on Windows Arm devices.

Microsoft finally kills the "Save as JPG" chore ? Windows 11 backgrounds get a modern brain
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:54:44 +0000
Stop opening Paint just to fix your wallpaper. Windows 11 Build 26220 finally treats WebP files like real images, letting you set web-saved art as your background instantly.

I've been playing 'Final Fantasy 7 Remake' on Xbox ? it's officially the best version
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:17:15 +0000
Impressive optimization for the Xbox Ally, Xbox Play Anywhere availability across console, PC, and cloud ? Final Fantasy 7 Remake is an absolutely essential Xbox JRPG purchase.

Satya Nadella says Microsoft could lose "social permission" to burn electricity for AI unless it offers something useful ? "That, to me, is ultimately the goal"
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:14:11 +0000
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says employees need to learn AI skills and companies should integrate the technology as a "cognitive amplifier" or risk losing "social permission" to burn electricity on it.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says AI needs to prove its worth in the real world, or it could lose public support ? he's already frustrated with "slop" memes
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:57:47 +0000
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns that AI could potentially lose public support unless it is used to deliver tangible, real-world impact.

Is the Surface Laptop 7 still worth it with next-gen chips on the way? It is at this price ? grab it before the clock runs out
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:04:02 +0000
A $350 discount on the Surface Laptop 7 will only last for a limited time.. It's a grat chance to pick up the laptop our Senior Editor called "the clamshell form factor perfected."

RFK Racing brings back the No. 99, signs Corey LaJoie for the Daytona 500
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:29:38 +0000
RFK Racing will bring four cars to the 68th running of the Daytona 500 in February. Alongside the charted entries of Chris Buescher (No. 17), Ryan Preece (No. 60), and team co-owner Brad Keselowski (No. 6), the team will add an additional open entry.
Corey LaJoie will drive the No. 99 Ford Mustang and will attempt to qualify for NASCAR?s biggest race. While that car number was utilized by ...Keep reading

Bowman Gray legend Burt Myers to run NASCAR Cup Clash at historic short track
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:50:45 +0000
Burt Myers will be back behind the wheel of a NASCAR Cup car in the pre-season Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. He will again drive the No. 50 Chevrolet for Team Amerivet. In 2025, he failed to advance into the main event after a crash involving Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who was humorously part of the team's 2026 announcement video.
 
Myers made his official Cup debut in a points-paying race when ...Keep reading

All four Hendrick Cup drivers to share JR Motorsports car in 2026
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:49:25 +0000
In 2025, we got accustomed to seeing the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in Victory Lane, courtesy of Connor Zilisch and his ten wins.
For this year, it was already announced that Rajah Caruth will pilot the car in 23 of 33 NOAPS races during the 2026 season.
However, we  now know who will drive the car in the other ten events. With Hendrick Motorsports taking its No. 17 full-time with ...Keep reading

Beard Motorsports confirms Daytona 500 attempt with Anthony Alfredo
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:07:59 +0000
Beard Motorsports will be among the open cars attempting to qualify for the 68th running of the Daytona 500 next month with its No. 62 Chevrolet. Anthony Alfredo will be the driver with DUDE Wipes as the primary sponsor.
Alfredo failed to make the 500 last year, but the same duo made the cut in 2024. Alfredo started 39th and finished 27th.
?There is nothing like being in Daytona Beach in ...Keep reading

Every change on the NASCAR Cup grid you need to know before 2026 season
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:41:27 +0000
There was minimal movement throughout the NASCAR Cup Series garage during the off-season, but still enough to talk about. Beyond driver moves, there were also a couple of manufacturer changes and a flurry of crew chief swaps that will be notable stories to follow during the year.
Here's a look at what's different for 2026:
Drivers on the move

Connor Zilisch, Trackhouse Racing ...Keep reading

NASCAR Rule Book update formally abolishes The Playoffs
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:18:50 +0000
A massive NASCAR Rule Book update was posted on Friday and removes every instance of ?the playoffs? and ?playoff points? to reflect the return of the Chase for the Championship format this season.
Essentially, this codifies the new regulations with NASCAR also making several adjacent adjustments alongside other items that needed addressing after consideration over the ...Keep reading

Dale Jr. says 2025 playoff format was making him 'fall out of love' with NASCAR
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:32:09 +0000
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was one of those present for NASCAR's announcement earlier in the month, revealing the return of The Chase and more emphasis put on points-racing.
He was a big fan of the changes, which those within the sport say adds legitimacy to the championship, even if the NASCAR Hall of Famer still prefers a full, 36-race format. He confirmed that in a recent episode of the Dale Jr ...Keep reading

Greg Biffle's home burglarized by thieves weeks after fatal plane crash
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:46:59 +0000
NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder and his daughter Emma were among seven killed in a tragic plane crash on December 18th in Statesville, North Carolina. Dennis Dutton, son Jack Dutton, and Craig Wadsworth were also killed in the the accident, which remains under investigation from the NTSB.
Weeks later, WCNC Charlotte and other local outlets report that the ...Keep reading

Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. set to make NASCAR Truck debut
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:16:38 +0000
Niece Motorsports has announced Ricky Stenhouse Jr. as the driver of the No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway.
Stenhouse is a veteran of the NASCAR Cup Series with over 400 starts and four wins -- all at superspeedways. He won the summer Daytona race in 2017, but his crowning achievement came in 2023 as the winner of the ...Keep reading

Top NATO official reveals details of stunning meeting with Trump that produced Greenland deal 'framework'
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:19:07 GMT
NATO chief Mark Rutte says U.S. versus Danish control of Greenland was not discussed in his talks with President Donald Trump, which led to an agreement on new Greenland "framework."

Appeals court hands Trump admin 'victory' in Minnesota ICE force restrictions case
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:15:24 GMT
A court ruling temporarily removed restrictions on federal agents after protesters allegedly faced pepper spray during immigration enforcement operations.

Border Patrol chief targeted in alleged murder-for-hire plot focused on Snapchat messages
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:04:35 GMT
Jury weighs murder-for-hire case against Chicago man accused of targeting Border Patrol official through Snapchat messages offering cash rewards.

FCC to crack down on liberal late night shows, 'The View' not giving equal airtime to GOP guests
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:00:14 GMT
The FCC announced it will enforce its "equal opportunities requirement" for politicians who appear on network shows like "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and "The View."

Jennifer Lawrence admits her friends have a racy nickname for her
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:57:47 GMT
From childhood nicknames to postpartum struggles, Jennifer Lawrence gets honest with Amy Poehler about parenting challenges and her Hollywood life on the comedian's podcast.

Will Smith?s North Pole dive turns to 'terror' after he gets trapped under ice
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:42:09 GMT
Will Smith shares harrowing details of his North Pole diving accident when he lost his mask while trapped beneath ice, relying on a tether to survive.

Jealous Texas woman allegedly launches 25-pound gym weight at romantic rival in fitness center
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:42:07 GMT
A jealous woman allegedly hurled a 25-pound weight at her romantic rival's head during a gym confrontation in Houston. The victim narrowly escaped serious injury.

Federal officials say anti-ICE agitators 'going after the dogs' after Minneapolis kennel incident
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:34:01 GMT
An anti-ICE message was reportedly scrawled on a CBP K-9's feed chart at a Minneapolis kennel, prompting outrage from homeland security officials.

Somali-born activist praises Trump's stark warning at Davos speech: 'Priority No. 1'
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:12:10 GMT
After President Donald Trump took to the stage in Davos to declare that Western civilization must defend itself, Somali-born activist and author Ayaan Hirsi Ali said, ?Trump is right."

NYPD detectives mistaken for ICE, treated rudely by hospital staff after scuffle with suspect
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:10:57 GMT
NYPD detectives were allegedly mistaken for ICE agents at a NYC hospital and treated rudely while seeking care after an arrest. The hospital apologized to the police commissioner.

Goldie Hawn says sexual attraction remains key to 42-year relationship with Kurt Russell
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:02:04 GMT
Goldie Hawn called longtime partner Kurt Russell "her sexual object" as the 80-year-old actress explained how physical attraction remains key to their 42-year relationship success.

Jasmine Crockett urges consumers to boycott Target so their 'numbers go down' after DEI rollback
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:12 GMT
Texas Democratic Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett supported boycotts of Target over its DEI rollback while speaking on "COSIGN Conversations" Monday.

PETA suggests replacing Punxsutawney Phil with hologram for Groundhog Day: 'Let Phil and his family retire'
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:54:25 GMT
PETA proposes a high-tech hologram replace Punxsutawney Phil at the annual Groundhog Day celebration, offering a 3D projection with weather predictions.

Nanny affair case turns emotional as alleged killer husband watches bodycam video
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:52:36 GMT
Brendan Banfield broke down in tears as jurors watched police body camera video from the night his wife Christine was allegedly killed in their home.

Dana White dismisses notion White House UFC event will be ?too political?: ?It?s a history-making event?
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:51:09 GMT
UFC CEO Dana White said "just about everybody" wants to fight at the planned White House event for America's 250th anniversary celebration in 2026.

Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:19:50 GMT
Power's determination and experience are expected to boost Andretti's performance this season.

Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon receives a knighthood from New Zealand
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:22:56 GMT
?I?ve been called a lot of things, but I never thought that ?Sir? was going to be one of them," Dixon said.

Rahal Letterman Lanigan adds Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time world champ, to 2026 IndyCar lineup
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:13:24 GMT
Mick Schumacher is coming to America to jump-start his racing career.

Valentino Rossi passes on McLaren's Indy 500 seat, Ryan Hunter-Reay steps in
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:34:06 GMT
Rossi is considered one of the greatest motorcycle racers ever and is the only road racer to have competed in 400 or more Grands Prix.

Indy 500 winner Alex Palou has likeness unveiled on Borg-Warner Trophy
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:13:54 GMT
As he has for every winner of the "500" since 1990, renowned sculptor Will Behrends crafted Palou's image for the Borg-Warner Trophy.

Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indianapolis 500
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:25:31 GMT
Hunter-Reay, the 2014 winner of the "500" and 2012 IndyCar Series champion, will drive the No. 31 Chevrolet.

AJ Foyt Racing signs Indy NXT runner-up Collet for full 2026 IndyCar campaign
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:56:35 GMT
Caio Collet will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet with backing from Brazilian logistics company Combitrans Amazonia in all 17 IndyCar races.

McLaren vs. Palou: A $20.7M lawsuit over broken promises and disappearing messages
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:18:07 GMT
Closing arguments have been presented in McLaren's lawsuit against IndyCar champion Alex Palou.

2026 Indy 500, Brickyard 400 tickets on sale now
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:45:00 GMT
Tickets for 2026 marquee events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are now on sale online. Here's what you need to know.

Formula One driver Mick Schumacher returns to Indianapolis to turn laps on road course in an IndyCar
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:10:02 GMT
Mick Schumacher got a glimpse of the Indianapolis 500 in May. Whether he makes this area his next racing home is still to be decided.

Officials explore bringing IndyCar race back to Cleveland
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:30:16 GMT
The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission confirmed it is exploring the potential opportunity to bring an IndyCar race to the streets of downtown Cleveland in 2028.

Andretti Global hires Ron Ruzewski as team principal, reuniting him with driver Will Power
Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:06 GMT
Ruzewski, a former Team Penske executive, will start in January. He replaces Rob Edwards, who will become chief performance officer for TWG Motorsports.

David Malukas joins Team Penske as new driver of No. 12 IndyCar entry
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:53:44 GMT
Malukas replaces Will Power, who announced he had signed with Andretti Global to drive the No. 26 car for 2026.

IndyCar announces 2026 schedule with new races in Phoenix, Arlington
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:56:05 GMT
Start times for the 2026 events will be announced at a later date, officials said.

IndyCar says no Mexico City race for 2026 due to World Cup impact
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 22:08:17 GMT
The news also comes less than a month after NASCAR announced it would be one-and-done in Mexico City.

Chip Ganassi Racing's 17th title: A record-breaking journey
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:41:22 GMT
Ganassi's 17 IndyCar Series titles ties him with Team Penske, but Ganassi did it in his 35th season while Penske has been racing for nearly two decades longer.

Will Power leaves Team Penske after 17 years to join Andretti Global
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:02:14 GMT
The two-time IndyCar champion and former Indianapolis 500 winner will drive the No. 26 Honda for Andretti.

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GM Lynch: Aiyuk has played last snap for 49ers
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:52:46 EST
At Wednesday's end-of-season news conference, 49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed what has been obvious for months: WR Brandon Aiyuk will not return to the only NFL team he has ever known.

Stidham, Broncos keep prep as normal as possible
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:52:46 EST
Quarterback Jarrett Stidham, set to make his first start in two years in Sunday's AFC Championship Game, and the Broncos have tried to stick to the team's usual routines.

Rams' Adams again at doorstep of 'mythical' SB
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:52:46 EST
Davante Adams will be playing in his fifth NFC Championship Game when the Rams visit the Seahawks, but he's still looking for his first trip to the Super Bowl.

Niners' injury probe includes looking into substation
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:52:46 EST
Niners GM John Lynch said the team will look into "everything" to find out why injuries continue to pile up year after year, including an investigation into the viral electrical substation conspiracy theory.

Tucker: Dodgers' pedigree made decision 'easier'
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:52:46 EST
Kyle Tucker was introduced by the Dodgers on Wednesday and he said the decision to pick L.A. over the Mets and Blue Jays was made easier because of the team's championship pedigree.

First prison sentence issued for NBA bet scandal
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:52:46 EST
A self-proclaimed gambling addict was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a betting scandal involving NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter.

Bills owner: Coaches pushed to draft Coleman
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:52:46 EST
The Bills' coaching staff pushed the organization to draft struggling wide receiver Keon Coleman, according to team owner Terry Pegula

Sabres sign Doan to 7-year, $48.65M extension
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:52:46 EST
Josh Doan, who has 15 goals and 20 assists in 49 games for the Sabres this season, has signed a seven-year, $48.65 million extension through the 2032-33 season.

? Arizona high schooler breaks scoring record
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:52:46 EST
Adrian Stubbs, a senior at Maryvale High School, scored 100 points in only three quarters.

'You should've never been born': How Buss family infighting drove the $10B sale of the Lakers
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:06:55 EST
The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.

NBA Power Rankings: Biggest questions for all 30 teams at midseason
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:04:17 EST
What are the biggest questions hovering above all 30 teams midway through the season, and where do the teams land in this week's rankings?

NBA All-Star rosters: Starters, snubs and biggest questions
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:04:17 EST
Who was the biggest surprise or snub? Which superstar duo are we most excited to see? Experts break it down.

New NFL mock draft alert! Kiper projects all 32 first-round picks, including new homes for two QBs
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:04:28 EST
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?

Day 1 live blog: All the latest news and action from Melbourne
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:08:19 EST
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner headline a bumper day five at the Australian Open, while the combustible Nick Kyrgios makes his first appearances of the tournament at Melbourne Park. Here's our Day 5 live blog.

Predicting 68 starting quarterbacks for 2026
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:41:40 EST
We're nine months from the 2026 season starting, but we're looking at every power team's QB situation.

Way-Too-Early Top 25: Sizing up the top contenders for next season
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:41:40 EST
Who will raise the national championship trophy next year? We break down the teams to watch.

Questions on NFL draft's top 10 picks: Would the Raiders trade the No. 1 pick? Will the Chiefs go RB?
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:48:07 EST
We're three months away from the 2026 NFL draft. What's the latest on each team picking in the top 10? Our reporters weigh in.

NFL execs predict 2026 moves: Lamar Jackson, A.J. Brown trades coming?
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:47:56 EST
We asked NFL executives to make bold predictions about this offseason and next season.

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Driving with snow on top of your car is illegal in several states across the US
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:15:02 -0500
Many don't realize is that not only does the removal of ice and snow on a vehicle allows you to see clearly, but it also helps keep you and others safe on the roads.

Washington, D.C., New York City could see over a foot of snow as major winter storm slams Northeast
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:55:05 -0500
Major Northeast cities including Washington D.C. and New York City are staring down the barrel of what could be the biggest major snowstorm in years, with forecast snow totals exceeding a foot.

Energy providers across southern US prepare, mobilize for widespread ice storm and potentially historic snow
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:27:22 -0500
Major energy utilities from Texas to the Carolinas said they're preparing for the potentially catastrophic winter storm that's threatening at least 35 states this weekend, including the entire South.

See how much snow your area will get as winter storm is expected to drop historic amounts of snow across US
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:04:02 -0500
A potentially historic winter storm is taking shape later this week, bringing heavy snow and debilitating ice across more than 30 states.

Magnitude 4.2 aftershock jolts Southern California's Coachella Valley in ongoing earthquake swarm
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:31:26 -0500
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake jolted Southern California's Coachella Valley overnight, part of an ongoing earthquake swarm in the area that began with a magnitude 4.9 quake Monday night.

Southern city could see a top five worst snowstorm in recorded history from brewing major winter storm
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:00:45 -0500
A major winter storm is forecast to take shape in the Southern Plains on Friday, and it'll pump significant snow and ice into a region that rarely ever sees forecasts of such magnitudes.

Crippling winter storm to deliver dangerous ice across massive swath of Southeast, threatening power grids
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:58:13 -0500
A major winter storm will move into the Southeast at the start of the weekend, bringing crippling ice and significant snow to millions from Mississippi through Tennessee, Georgia and the Carolinas.

Potentially catastrophic winter storm now threatens over 35 states, prompts Winter Storm Watches for millions
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:38:12 -0500
More than 175 million people are in the path of a potentially historic winter storm that's expected to extend over 2,000 miles and deliver crippling snow and ice across more than 35 states, all told beginning Friday.

Potential historic winter storm tracker: Live radar, forecasts for snow, ice with active winter weather alerts
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:36:57 -0500
Track the major winter storm that will stretch over 2,000 miles and impact 30 plus states throughout the nation. Stay with FOX Weather for live radar and 24/7 updated weather maps on the latest conditions, alerts, travel disruptions and power outages.

Frigid temperatures cause river in Pittsburgh to freeze, blocking the city's water intake
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:58:04 -0500
The winter weather is beginning to wreak havoc for residents in the Northeast as frigid temperatures freeze Pittsburgh's water intake.

What are ice storms and why are they dangerous?
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:28:47 -0500
An ice storm occurs when freezing rain coats roads, trees and other exposed outdoor surfaces with a layer of ice, creating hazardous conditions.

Parts of Lower 48 colder than Alaska this week as polar vortex set to grip nation with weeks of arctic air
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:35:50 -0500
Dangerous life-threatening cold has spread over much of the Northern Plains, Midwest and parts of the Northeast, with another surge of arctic air expected to drop wind chill temperatures close to -40 degrees later this week ? leaving some places in the Lower 48 colder than Alaska.

Surfer injured in fourth shark attack in 48 hours, closing beaches near major Australia city
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:02:20 -0500
A surfer was attacked at an Australian beach on Tuesday. This is the fourth attack in 48 hours.

Magnitude 2.2 Earthquake rattles South Carolina on Tuesday morning
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:28:47 -0500
A magnitude 2.2 Earthquake shook South Carolina on Tuesday morning.