American oil and gas companies shouldn’t be punished for supporting World War II–era efforts in pursuit of energy dominance.

https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/01/why-is-louisiana-seeking-to-rewrite-the-past-on-american-energy-production/

#nationalreview

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/best-of-cartoons-january-6-2026-20260105-p5nrv1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/best-of-cartoons-january-6-2025-20260105-p5nrv1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage

Shaq doesn’t joke about his faves. The big guy has made no secret about idolizing Michael Jordan and his eternal love for Superman. For once, though, we see a combination of his obsessions in his home. Shaquille O’Neal, a part-time Texas resident, added a new feature to his home in Heath. It screams Big Diesel but […]The post Shaquille O’Neal Follows Michael Jordan’s Footsteps, Splurges Thousands On Rare Tribute To Himself appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-legends-basketball-news-shaquille-oneal-follows-michael-jordan-s-footsteps-splurges-thousands-on-rare-tribute-to-himself/

The order will be executed over a five-year period, with supplies scheduled to commence from June quarter of FY27

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/remsons-industries-bags-60-crore-order/article70473869.ece

A banned driver begged not to be locked up after a judge said the court would be a “laughing stock” if she did not send him into custody.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/banned-driver-begged-not-to-be-jailed-after-being-caught-out-5461737

#seacrofttoday

The night after guiding the Hurricanes into the CFP semifinal, Carson Beck had his eyes on the Sugar Bowl. In that bowl game, his former team, Georgia, faced off against Ole Miss. But Beck wasn’t caught up in nostalgia. Instead, he watched every play like it was homework. While Miami is set to play in […]The post Carson Beck Emotionless For Former Teammates as Miami Faces Last Hurdle Before Breaking 2001 Curse appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-carson-beck-emotionless-for-former-teammates-as-miami-faces-last-hurdle-before-breaking-two-thousand-one-curse/

The threat to the modern media landscape isn’t Netflix or Paramount — it’s regulation that protects incumbents and strangles competition.

https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/01/the-case-against-state-involvement-in-a-warner-bros-deal/

#nationalreview

For Alabama, the House v. NCAA settlement is a long-awaited structural shift. AD Greg Byrne confirmed the school will opt into full revenue sharing, a figure widely estimated at roughly $20.5 million for 2025. He framed the moment as transformational and overdue. But while revenue sharing raises the spending ceiling, it does not automatically place […]The post Kalen DeBoer Learns Bittersweet News on $20M Alabama’s 2026 Season appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-kalen-deboer-learns-bittersweet-news-on-twenty-m-alabamas-twenty-twenty-six-season/

People taking their evening walks were stunned as a sinkhole swallowed up a part of a Heidelberg sports field.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/sinkhole-emerges-on-field-near-north-east-link-tunnelling-works-20260105-p5nrux.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_victoria

Israeli forces continue to demolish homes in Gaza and occupy five locations in southern Lebanon

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/gaza-southern-lebanon-israeli-strikes-death-toll-b2894431.html

#independent

Accused Bondi terror attack gunman Naveed Akram has been moved from a Sydney prison hospital to Goulburn Supermax, 9News understands.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/alleged-bondi-gunman-transferred-to-supermax-20260105-p5nru9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

Chelsea Handler roasted Nicki Minaj during her monologue at the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday, January 4.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-who-wants-go-there-chelsea-handler-takes-dig-nicki-minaj-critics-choice-awards-monologue

#Sportskeeda

Former Manchester United right-back Gary Neville criticised the performance of Chelsea winger Pedro Neto in the 1-1 Premier League draw at Manchester City on Sunday (January 4).

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-he-bloody-frustrated-like-won-t-believe-gary-neville-slams-chelsea-star-killer-instinct-draw-man-city

#Sportskeeda

Search our list for every public school’s enrolment availability.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/enrolment-overhaul-reveals-sydney-s-easiest-and-hardest-schools-to-get-into-20260102-p5nr8t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

When news of the Venezuelan leader’s capture pinged on Fabiola Campbell’s phone at the weekend, she was overcome by a wave of relief.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/south-america/fabiola-has-seen-first-hand-the-hardship-brought-by-maduro-s-regime-20260105-p5nros.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

#watoday

Kolumbijski predsednik Gustavo Petro branio je učinak svoje vlade u borbi protiv trgovine drogom nakon što je američki predsednik Donald Tramp zapretio vojnom.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/svet/4244666-prva-reakcija-predsednika-kolumbije-nakon-trampovih-pretnji

#Telegraf

The famous Anheuser-Busch beer brewing facility, located near the Nashua line, which opened in 1970 and quickly became a major employer in Southern New Hampshire for several decades, is on the chopping block and may wind up used by ICE.

https://www.lowellsun.com/2026/01/05/written-in-granite-former-budweiser-plant-may-be-put-on-ice/

Devin Booker delivered the decisive moment as the Phoenix Suns handed the OKC Thunder their sixth loss of the season on Sunday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-yeah-clears-shai-devin-booker-stuns-fans-with-ice-cold-game-winner-to-complete-suns-18-point-comeback-win-vs-okc

#Sportskeeda

The Equalizer Blueprint in ARC Raiders is quite hard to come by. It is arguably one of the strongest guns in the game, tagged with the Legendary status.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/how-get-equalizer-blueprint-arc-raiders

#Sportskeeda

A place in the Turkish Super Cup final will be on the line when Galatasaray and Trabzonspor square off at the Gaziantep Stadium on Monday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/galatasaray-vs-trabzonspor-prediction-betting-tips-january-5th-2026

#Sportskeeda

The Philippines trimmed its economic growth targets through the end of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s term in 2028 after growth likely slowed to about 4.8% to 5% this year, according to Economy Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan.

https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/01/05/722234/philippine-government-cuts-growth-targets-until-2028/

The Yankees are taking a calculated risk with this $1 million shortstop addition, a player whose recent track record has been marked by inconsistency and uncertain roles. After early promise, his production declined through lower batting averages, rising strikeouts, and difficulty holding everyday playing time. Frequent team changes and limited usage suggest he profiles more […]The post Yankees Prepare for Anthony Volpe Letdown with $1M Backup Signing Despite Shaky History appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/mlb-baseball-news-yankees-prepare-for-anthony-volpe-letdown-with-one-million-backup-signing-despite-shaky-history-paul-dejong/

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel made a jab at US President Donald Trump while accepting his Critics Choice Award.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/jimmy-kimmel-calls-out-donald-trump-in-acceptance-speech-20260105-p5nrsq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture

#brisbanetimes

Legendary South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki, fondly known as the 'Nation's Actor,' has passed away at 74 after battling blood cancer.

https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-south-korean-actor-ahn-sung-ki-the-nation-s-actor-passes-away-at-74-3196025

#dnaindia

Tiger Woods' son, Charlie Woods, recently encountered a situation where he narrowly escaped injury.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-charlie-woods-narrowly-avoids-injury-tiger-woods-watching-junior-tournament

#Sportskeeda

Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion will be looking to get their first win in 2026 on the board when they square off in round 26 of EFL Championship on Monday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/leicester-city-vs-west-bromwich-albion-prediction-betting-tips-january-5th-2026

#Sportskeeda

Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common Golf Club finally clinched its first win of the TGL Season 2 this week. On Friday, McIlroy and Co.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-rory-mcilroy-s-tgl-side-records-positive-shot-clock-timings-three-players-win-swing-speed-comparison

#Sportskeeda

WWE has several wrestlers on the shelf right now due to injuries. Reportedly, another star has fallen to the injury bug during the Stamford-based promotion’s special holiday tour.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/rumor-major-injury-concern-another-wwe-star-reportedly-hurt

#Sportskeeda

The former LSU gymnast Aleah Finnegan recently turned 23 on January 4, 2026.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/olympics/news-haleigh-bryant-kayla-dicello-sierra-ballard-gymnasts-extend-heartfelt-wishes-former-lsu-star-aleah-finnegan

#Sportskeeda

Luka Doncic was whistled for a foul with 5:11 remaining in the third quarter after crashing into Memphis Grizzlies center Santi Aldama.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-soft-a-bi-h-luka-doncic-doesn-t-hold-back-european-counterpart-getting-whistled-3-point-line

#Sportskeeda

If you are looking for offensive tools, the Blaze Grenade Blueprint in ARC Raiders is definitely a fantastic candidate.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/how-get-blaze-grenade-blueprint-arc-raiders

#Sportskeeda

Lamar Jackson tried to do it all this season. He kept the team alive when it had the worst defense in the league. He played hurt. He played when no one else did. But it wasn’t enough, as the Baltimore Ravens fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-24. Their season is over, and Jackson can’t be […]The post Furious Lamar Jackson Confirms Stance on Ravens Future as John Harbaugh Blames Tyler Loop for Playoff Exit appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-ravens-furious-lamar-jackson-confirms-stance-on-ravens-future-as-john-harbaugh-blames-tyler-loop-for-playoff-exit/

Watch the match highlights between Camilo Ugo Carabelli & Learner Tien in Round 1 of the 2026 Brisbane International.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/2026-brisbane-international-highlights-olivia-gadecki-v-ann-li-20260105-p5nrss.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

NASCAR has witnessed multiple remarkable talents come and go, but consistency is key.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nascar/ranking-5-active-nascar-cup-series-drivers-ft-chase-elliott-highest-average-finish-minimum-100-starts

#Sportskeeda

Trump also gave Colombia warning and told reporters that military action there ‘sounds good to me’

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-says-that-us-remains-in-charge-of-venezuela-after-b2894367.html

#Independent

Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams acknowledged some ankle soreness in his return to the field, but it was better than "sitting on the couch. That's garbage."

https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/01/04/patriots-milton-williams-acknowledges-reality-of-ankle-injury-after-return/

#bostonherald

The Atlanta Falcons finished the 2025 season with four consecutive wins. But they still failed to get a playoff berth as they had lost plenty of matchups earlier in the season. Owner Arthur Blank took hard action after the season ended, showing the exit door to two of the most important people in the building […]The post Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Makes Double Firing Decision as Locker Room Stands Against Raheem Morris’ Exit appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-falcons-owner-arthur-blank-makes-double-firing-decision-as-locker-room-stands-against-raheem-morris-exit/

A popular AEW personality has just given great criticism to an aspect of the Royal Rumble match, as they have claimed that this was exhausting.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-aew-personality-suddenly-fires-shots-royal-rumble-exhausting

#Sportskeeda

The best quarterbacks lift everyone up. They save jobs. Schoen got Dart and Dart helped Schoen stay around to build around the quarterback.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/04/sports/giants-jaxson-dart-is-giving-fans-every-reason-to-believe-in-future/

#Post

The comedian reflected on getting suspended by ABC in September over his remarks on the late Charlie Kirk.

https://pagesix.com/2026/01/04/celebrity-news/jimmy-kimmel-thanks-trump-for-critics-choice-awards-2026-win/

#Post

The phrase "upper-body injury" has never been met with a greater collective sigh of relief in Denver, or throughout the hockey world.

https://www.denverpost.com/2026/01/04/avalanche-panthers-game-wedgewood-toews/