Big Tech will be subject only to a voluntary framework rather than binding rules that telecom providers will have to comply with, Reuters reports.Read more: Reuters: New EU networks regulation will go easy on Big Tech

https://www.siliconrepublic.com/comms/digital-networks-act-eu-dna-us-big-tech-reuters

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Mark Pownall, Tom Zaunmayr and Claire Tyrrell discuss the SWM and Southern Cross merger; SGH's Bluescope bid; Rio, Glencore talks; Hancock's moves in gas; property; and more.

https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Mark-My-Words-January-9-2026

Russia fires suspected hypersonic missile at critical infrastructure in Lviv after Zelensky accuses Putin of weaponising winter

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-trump-putin-zelensky-hypersonic-missile-live-b2897290.html

#Independent

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr took a dig at Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone after the Argentine manager kept mocking him during the Spanish Super Cup semifinal.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-vinicius-jr-enjoys-last-laugh-diego-simeone-real-madrid-ace-mocks-atletico-boss-5-word-message-cheeky-dig

#Sportskeeda

Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin lost it again in this Miami win.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/09/sports/michael-irvin-loses-his-mind-as-carson-beck-scores-winning-miami-touchdown/

#Post

Heatwave warnings remain in place over the weekend as intense weather continues to grip large parts of the country.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/intense-heat-continues-to-grip-australia-s-south-east-20260109-p5nsxm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Everything you need to know to pick a winner at the NSW feature meeting.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/racing/race-by-race-preview-and-tips-for-wyong-on-saturday-20260108-p5nsl4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Crews across Victoria are continuing to battle multiple fires burning at an emergency level across the state.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/fire-crews-battling-multiple-emergency-level-fires-20260109-p5nsxl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Auto-brewery syndrome can produce enough alcohol in gut to cause noticeable intoxication and induce liver damage, cognitive impairment, digestive issues and even withdrawal symptoms

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/auto-brewery-syndrome-symptoms-mystery-alcohol-b2897267.html

The conservative National Party alleged the device was thrown by members of the ruling Liberty and Refoundation Party — and that the blast detonated "centimeters" from Lopez.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/09/world-news/honduran-opposition-lawmaker-gladis-aurora-lopez-injured-by-explosive-device/

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An explosive world title matchup between Scottish bruiser Nico Carrillo and Thai powerhouse Shadow Singha Mawynn has been added to ONE Fight Night 40.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-nico-carrillo-shadow-set-one-interim-featherweight-muay-thai-world-title-showdown-one-fight-night-40

#Sportskeeda

Former India player Aakash Chopra has expressed slight pessimism about the Indian team's chances of qualifying for the 2027 World Test Championship (WTC) final.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-it-happen-generally-aakash-chopra-whether-india-can-qualify-2027-wtc-final

#Sportskeeda

Nabil Anane's got a target on his back, and he knows it—he just doesn't seem worried.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-i-haven-t-seen-things-impressed-me-nabil-anane-wants-test-annoying-yuki-yoza-ring

#Sportskeeda

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has slammed Diego Simeone after his altercation with Vinicius Jr. in their Supercopa de España clash on Thursday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-xabi-alonso-slams-unacceptable-behaviour-towards-real-madrid-star-diego-simeone-supercopa-de-espana-semi-final

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The officials became a big part of the College Football Playoff semifinal between Ole Miss and Miami, with fans wondering if the refs missed a pass interference call on a last-ditch effort by the Rebels to stave off what ended up being a 31-27 loss to the Hurricanes. 

https://nypost.com/2026/01/09/sports/ole-miss-miami-game-ends-on-failed-hail-mary/

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Extreme heat and wind are expected to sweep into NSW and the ACT on Saturday, with warnings a large bushfire burning south of the Murray River could blow across the border.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/nsw-firefighters-head-south-amid-concern-vic-blazes-could-jump-border-20260109-p5nsqj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Since the 2025 WNBA season ended early for Caitlin Clark due to an injury, fans have been craving to see her back in action. So when Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball dropped a short teaser recently, it didn’t take long for them to start searching for signs of what or who might be coming next. On […]The post WNBA Fans Zero In on Caitlin Clark After AU Pro Basketball Announces Season 5 appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wnba-basketball-news-wnba-fans-zero-in-on-caitlin-clark-after-au-pro-basketball-announces-season-five/

Brad Keselowski has decided to sit out The Clash to better deal with his recovery. The No.6 RFK Racing team will field NASCAR veteran Corey LaJoie instead.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nascar/news-i-didn-t-want-rush-back-brad-keselowski-sidelined-nascar-veteran-steps-replacement-the-clash-bowman-gray

#Sportskeeda

Andrade returned to AEW on the latest edition of Dynamite. However, many fans are upset with his booking.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-is-enough-room-catering-tony-khan-signaling-real-plans-fans-disappointed-andrade-s-shocking-aew-return

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McBride, though, has emerged as the Knicks’ best option in that role. He was inserted into the starting lineup Wednesday with Josh Hart (sprained ankle) still out and got his biggest workload in over a month.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/08/sports/miles-mcbride-confident-he-can-solve-knicks-greatest-weakness/

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Ole Miss briefly seized control early in the second quarter, moving ahead 7-3 after its first first down of the game finally flipped field position. It looked like momentum was turning. But Miami never let that moment breathe, and the response told a bigger story about control and tone. The Hurricanes answered with their most […]The post Miami DL Endangers Trindad Chambliss After Winning Physical Battle Against QB appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-miami-dl-endangers-trindad-chambliss-after-winning-physical-battle-against-qb/

John Harbaugh will need a new employer after being fired by the Baltimore Ravens. And his interest in a conference rival will hinge on one aspect.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-john-harbaugh-s-main-demand-join-dolphins-revealed-mike-mcdaniel-firing-insider

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Someone get those animators a vacation and a pay raise, because they've outdone themselves with this incredible feast for the eyes.

https://decider.com/2026/01/08/jujutsu-kaisen-season-3-crunchyroll-review/

#Post

There weren’t many surprises when the Wooden Award, celebrating its 50th anniversary, announced its mid-season Top 25. From Aaliyah Chavez being one of only two freshmen on the list to as many as three LSU players being named, the fanbase is already debating who they think is the favorite to win the award. This list […]The post UConn’s Sarah Strong Is Secretly Winning the Wooden Award Battle in More Ways Than One, Per ESPN Broadcaster appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-basketball-news-uconns-sarah-strong-is-secretly-winning-the-wooden-award-battle-in-more-ways-than-one-per-espn-broadcaster/

San Jose Sharks add some organization depth in trade with the Chicago Blackhawks

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2026/01/08/san-jose-sharks-chicago-blackhawks-laurentb-brossoit-nolana-allan/

#dailydemocrat

Broomfield, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s State Veterinarian’s Office is announcing a confirmation of a horse in Adams County positive for both Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) and Equine Piroplasmosis. The initial positive was identified on December 8 during routine testing for movement, underscoring the necessity of Coggins testing for transport requirements. Confirmatory testing […]

https://www.journal-advocate.com/2026/01/08/state-veterinarians-office-confirms-equine-infectious-anemia-and-piroplasmosis-case-emphasizes-need-for-strict-biosecurity/

#journal-advocate

The 2022 class of NFL coaching hires took a hit on Thursday when the Miami Dolphins fired Mike McDaniel after four seasons. He joins a growing list from that year's hires to already lose their job, but does that make the 2022 hiring cycle the worst in recent history?

https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/five_worst_nfl_hiring_cycles_since_2007_how_does_mike_mcdaniels_firing_impact_2022_class_stature/s1_13132_43303927

#Yardbarker.com

A total of 2,144 confirmed measles cases were reported in the United States in 2025, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11605006/us-measles-cases-30-year-high-2025-cdc/

#globaltvbc

Much rides on Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Rodriguez‘s bout against 25-year-old Fernando Diaz. Rodriguez’s last outing—a defense of his second IBF bantamweight title reign—ended in a loss. Now returning from a long layoff, the 33-year-old Puerto Rican faces a pivotal moment as his career enters its later stages. Rodriguez and Diaz are set for a ten-round bout […]The post Emmanuel Rodriguez vs. Fernando Diaz Stats Comparison and Prediction: Record, Age, Height, Reach, Weight, Knockout Ratio, and Rankings appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-emmanuel-rodriguez-vs-fernando-diaz-stats-comparison-and-prediction-record-age-height-reach-weight-knockout-ratio-and-rankings/

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts

https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-miami-vs-ole-miss-cfp-semifinal-nba-and-more/

#CBSSports.com

Meet Traitors US and Dancing with the Stars' star Mark Ballas famous wife who he's been married to since 2016.

https://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/876873/meet-traitor-us-dwts-mark-ballas-famous-wife/

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No one is catching the Thunder for the best defense in the league this season. But the battle for No. 2 is hot.

https://fansided.com/nba/nba-standings-drtg-second-behind-thunder?utm_source=RSS

#Fansided

NASCAR’s modern cars have become a testament to safety in motorsports. Drivers have walked away from the most terrifying wrecks. Yet, now and then, there comes a crash that stays with the spectators. No matter how safe a car is, these crashes manage to point out the exact flaw that has been overlooked, and that’s what […]The post NASCAR Legend’s 6-Words Go Public Years After Escaping Death in Spine-Chilling Accident appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-nascar-legends-six-words-go-public-years-after-escaping-death-in-spine-chilling-accident-mark-martin/

“Zionists have always been at the core of LGBTQ progress,” said J on social media.--The post Trans screenwriter Our Lady J condemns anti-Zionism in LGBTQ spaces: ‘Zionism is not a dirty word’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2026/01/08/united-states/trans-screenwriter-our-lady-j-condemns-anti-zionism-in-lgbtq-spaces-zionism-is-not-a-dirty-word

#jta

The Athletic’s Mike Jones has been a fan of the work of both New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye for much of the season. The national NFL writer tabbed Vrabel as his Coach of the Year pick at the midway point of the 2025 campaign and called Maye’s Patriots one […]

https://nesn.com/2026/01/nfl-writer-picks-drake-maye-mike-vrabel-for-mvp-coach-of-the-year-awards/

#nesn

NÓMADA, a new Mexican restaurant in Carlsbad, offers a menu inspired by Sinaloan tradition with Southern California influences, featuring wood-fired cooking, seafood, and locally sourced ingredients, as well as a cocktail program inspired by Mexico and Latin America.

https://fox5sandiego.com/san-diego-guide/food-drink/new-mexican-restaurant-opens-in-carlsbad-and-it-has-an-oyster-bar/

#kusi

There’s no understating John Elway’s stature in NFL history. While stats amply present his impact, for director Ken Rodgers, it transcends further. In an EssentiallySports Exclusive Interview, Rodgers explained exactly how elite the former Denver Broncos quarterback was. The conversation kick-started when journalist Ryan Ward mentioned retired wide receiver Ed McCaffrey “thinks really highly” of […]The post Exclusive: Director Hopes Netflix Doc Puts John Elway Back Among Michael Jordan, Tom Brady Comparisons appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-essentiallysports-fancast-exclusive-director-hopes-netflix-doc-puts-john-elway-back-among-michael-jordan-tom-brady-comparisons/

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution that would limit the president's ability to strike countries unilaterally.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/01/08/senate-vote-war-powers-resolution/2401767892342/

#upiasia

A judge denied a bail review for former Healey Administration aide LaMar Cook Thursday in a short appearance at Hampden County Superior Court.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/01/08/judge-denies-lamar-cooks-bail-review/

#bostonherald