She’s Zoh’s Albany whisperer. Mayor Zohran Mamdani tapped budget veteran Simonia Brown on Wednesday to be his go-between with state lawmakers as he presses his socialist agenda. Brown, 42, will serve as senior adviser for policy and strategy in her return to City Hall, where she previously held a similar role pressing the Big Apple’s...

https://nypost.com/2026/01/07/us-news/zohran-mamdani-taps-budget-vet-as-go-between-in-albany-to-push-socialist-agenda/

Lokalne vlasti su danas saopštile da je došlo do pucnjave u Mineapolisu, u američkoj državi Minesoti, gde Federalna imigraciona služba (ICE) sprovodi veliku.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/svet/4246335-uznemirujuc-snimak-u-mineapolisu-doslo-do-pucnjave-tokom-akcije-federalne-imigracione-sluzbe-ubijena-zena

#Telegraf

It's a new year, and a great time to fulfill your resolution to practice better cybersecurity. The early days of January are a great time to grab a last-minute subscription for yourself or a loved one. With access to a virtual private network (VPN), you can stream TV shows and events from all over the world, protect your information from hackers and thwart online trackers.Although we strongly recommend using a VPN, jumping on the first deal that comes along might get you stuck with a substandard app. Beyond that, even otherwise respectable VPNs sometimes frame their prices in misleading ways...

https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-best-vpn-deals-up-to-88-percent-off-protonvpn-surfshark-expressvpn-nordvpn-and-more-120056445.html?src=rss

#Engadget

Spencer Pratt, the reality TV alum, was greeted by thunderous applause as he announced he is running for Mayor of Los Angeles at a Palisades protest on the one year anniversary of the deadly blaze.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/07/us-news/spencer-pratt-announces-run-for-la-mayor/

A new video angle of the deadly shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis appears to show the driver of the SUV strike the the officer with her car before he opened fire through the open window.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/07/us-news/new-minneapolis-ice-shooting-video-shows-vehicle-appear-to-hit-agent-as-he-opened-fire/

Michael Morales has already struck fear across the welterweight division thanks to his vicious knockout power. He showed it again at UFC 322, flatlining former top-ranked 170-pound contender Sean Brady. But part of the Ecuadorian’s boogeyman aura also came from his spotless record, which was unexpectedly questioned by popular MMA website Tapology. Taking to X, […]The post Michael Morales Regains His “Boogeyman” Status After Tapology Forced to Reverse Controversial Decision appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-michael-morales-regains-his-boogeyman-status-after-tapology-forced-to-reverse-controversial-decision/

Chicago Public Schools’ Office of the Inspector General released its annual report detailing dozens of the more than 1,200 complaints in the prior year.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/07/cps-oig-report-released-abuse-fraud/

Former Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt is officially off the state employee payroll after resigning in disgrace in October and being allowed to keep her over $200,000 salary while she was demoted.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/01/07/disgraced-former-transportation-secretary-monica-tibbits-nutt-officially-off-state-payroll/

#bostonherald

The Green Flag has come down at Sonoma Raceway. The venue is set to deliver another year of motorsports as the track announced its 2026 racing season schedule on Wednesday. The lineup features diverse events that showcase the very best in road racing, stock cars, drag racing and grassroots competition. “Our 2026 schedule reflects everything […]

https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2026/01/07/sonoma-raceway-announces-2026-event-lineup/

#timesheraldonline

The 27-year-old from Košice took cocaine that was unknowingly laced with fentanyl.

https://spectator.sme.sk/politics-and-society/c/slovak-father-warns-students-after-son-dies-from-fentanyl-tainted-cocaine-in-florida

#spectator

The horror sequel might just feature the highest schlong-per-minute ratio of the year!

https://www.queerty.com/28-years-later-the-bone-temple-doubles-down-on-zombie-full-frontal-the-most-fun-ive-had-star-teases-2-20260107/

#queerty

The Season of Divine Intervention and the early drop of the Lord of Hatred expansion's Paladin class bode well for Diablo 4 in 2026

https://www.polygon.com/diablo-4-paladin-season-11-impressions/

#Polygon

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday 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-lakers-vs-spurs-nhl-and-more/

#CBSSports.com

Alberta and Ontario objected to clean water legislation introduced by former prime minister Justin Trudeau that failed to pass before Parliament was prorogued last year.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11602907/first-nations-chiefs-source-water-commitment/

#globalmontreal

POCATELLO, Idaho, Jan. 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pocatello Children's Clinic is sounding the alarm regarding a pending statewide primary care crisis created by 2025 Idaho House Bill 345, and proposing an emergency amendment to avert tragedy. Idaho recently passed legislation to transition Medicaid to Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) by 2029.

https://www.send2press.com/wire/pocatello-childrens-clinic-warns-of-primary-care-pending-tragedy-proposes-emergency-amendment-to-2025-idaho-house-bill-345/

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The DVAC has launched a detailed inquiry into the alleged bribery in the award of contracts in MAWS department

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tn-government-probe-ed-kn-nehru-corruption-allegations/article70483185.ece

The latest tender marks the beginning of Phase 1B of the city's ongoing metro network expansion.

https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-lucknow-metro-second-corridor-to-have-5-elevated-stations-upmrc-floats-rs-493-crore-tender-check-stations-list-here-3196325

#dnaindia

The White House boasted that Trump’s policies were to thank for the upbeat auto sales, but many automakers said they haven’t fully passed along tariff costs to consumers yet – and analysts are warning that sales could slump next year once those price hikes hit.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/07/business/white-house-cheers-upbeat-auto-sales-in-2025-but-analysts-warn-of-downturn-this-year/

#Post

Angie and Will might need some space!

https://decider.com/2026/01/07/is-it-over-for-angie-and-will-in-will-trent-season-4-ramon-rodriguez-weighs-in-on-their-future-these-two-people-will-always-care-about-each-other-deeply/

#Post

A handful of restaurants are expected to make their Inland Empire debut this year, along with some returning favorites.

https://www.sbsun.com/2026/01/07/dine-909-these-restaurants-are-likely-coming-to-the-inland-empire-in-2026/

#sbsun

Yates won the 2025 Giro d’Italia in May to add to his other grand tour triumph at the Vuelta a Espana in 2018 but has decided to hang up his helmet

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cycling/simon-yates-retirement-giro-vuelta-visma-b2896140.html

Broadway Week is set to start Jan. 20, with tickets for many New York plays and musicals available two for the price of one through Feb. 12.

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2026/01/07/broadway-week/1471767794624/

#upi

Stunning images show Orthodox Christians gathering to celebrate their Christmas Day at the first purpose-built Serbian church in the UK - based in the West Midlands

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/birmingham/2026/01/07/inside-the-stunning-hidden-gem-west-midlands-church-as-serbian-orthodox-christians-celebrate-the-nativity-of-christ

Among the stars who stand to benefit from Ruben Amorim's exit at Manchester United, one could be brought back into the fold after being jettisoned in the manager's last decision

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-amorim-transfer-onana-33183460

Darby Allin is one of the top stars of All Elite Wrestling. He has been a former TNT Champion, and currently, he is involved in a pursuit of the AEW World Championship.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-best-wishes-aew-star-darby-allin

#Sportskeeda

Chief Minister said that the Union Minister had no idea as to what was happening and enunciated the achievements of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department

https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/tamil-nadu/2026-polls-a-challenge-to-self-respect-cm-1928933

#deccanchronicle

The couple's two young children were also in the home but were unharmed.The post Police release footage of a person of interest in the killing of an Ohio dentist and his wife appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/news/national-news/2026/01/07/police-release-footage-of-a-person-of-interest-in-the-killing-of-an-ohio-dentist-and-his-wife/

#boston

Turmeric crop in Thoothukudi is ready for harvest and farmers await traders

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/turmeric-crop-in-thoothukudi-is-ready-for-harvest-and-wait-begins-for-traders/article70482818.ece

Proposals include provisions for service roads along the entire stretch of the highway and the construction of about four flyovers at important junctions

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/nhai-commissions-detailed-project-report-to-ease-traffic-flow-on-talapady-kundapur-stretch-of-nh66/article70482427.ece

Watch the match highlights between Bencic & Paul (SUI) & Carle & Andreozzi (ARG) in the quarterfinals of the 2026 United Cup.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/tennis/united-cup-highlights-bencic-and-paul-sui-v-carle-and-andreozzi-arg-20260108-p5nsg2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

Please be advised that the State Department of Motor Vehicle system is undergoing a major multi-day system upgrade to improve service and efficiency during the week of Feb. 13-20, 2026. This will affect the Logan County Motor Vehicle Office. The state is upgrading its entire system, including the public e-service platform, myDMV, to offer everyone […]

https://www.journal-advocate.com/2026/01/07/recorders-notes-statewide-upgrade-will-impact-logan-county-motor-vehicle-office/

#journal-advocate

ASUS is pairing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme with a 1.2 kg 16-inch Zenbook A16, promising big-screen portability, an 80 TOPS NPU, OLED at 120 Hz, and long battery life.The post Your Zenbook A16 gets an 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme appeared first on Digital Trends.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/your-zenbook-a16-gets-an-18-core-snapdragon-x2-elite-extreme/

#digitaltrends

On Monday, a report emerged that Matt Ryan hopes to stay at CBS if/when he becomes the new president of football operations with the Falcons.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/source-matt-ryan-was-never-hoping-to-pull-double-duty-with-cbs-falcons

#profootballtalk

India's family businesses prioritize collective identity and merit over inheritance, focusing on stewardship and shared values to ensure long-term generational success.

https://www.dnaindia.com/insights/report-why-identity-not-inheritance-is-becoming-the-defining-question-of-india-s-family-businesses-3196245

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Reform’s London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham, a Westminster councillor who defected from the Tories, claimed the capital is not safe and called for Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley to be fired

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/laila-cunningham-unveiled-reform-london-mayor-candidate-sadiq-khan-farage-b1265327.html