It was June 30, 2025, when Jonnu Smith was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the 2025 season. But for Smith, the moment wasn’t really about football. It wasn’t about being reunited with Arthur Smith, his former position coach and OC with the Tennessee Titans and later the Atlanta Falcons. What mattered more was […]The post Amid Brother’s 16-Year Prison Sentence, Steelers’ Jonnu Smith Opens Up on How Life Isn’t the Same Anymore appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-steelers-amid-brothers-sixteen-year-prison-sentence-steelers-jonnu-smith-opens-up-on-how-life-isnt-the-same-anymore/

After reading heavily-redacted documents which appear to break the law, the survivors of the convicted pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein, are demanding accountability from the president

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/epstein-survivors-donald-trump-impeachment-b2890699.html

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The RSPCA is sharing advice to help keep pets, livestock, and wildlife safe during the weekend cold snap.

https://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/people/rspca-shares-advice-to-keep-animals-safe-during-weekend-cold-snap-5461119

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Eating out is going to cost you a little more in Fairfax County as a new meals tax went into effect at the start of the new year.

https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2026/01/going-out-to-eat-expect-to-pay-more-for-your-meal-in-fairfax-county/

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Most towns received less than 5 inches during the snowfall that started the new year.The post Here are the snow totals for the New Year’s Eve storm appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/weather/weather/2026/01/02/here-are-the-snow-totals-for-the-new-years-eve-storm/

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The OC Board of Supervisors recently approved a formal agreement with the new Orange County Animal Rescue Team and $75,000 in seed funding.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/02/new-rescue-team-being-created-for-horses-and-large-animals-in-emergencies/

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Famed for his unique but all-action style, is a fighter that is idolised by many and often thrust into discussions as one of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers in recent history. However, Jones believes that there is one current boxer whose talent is being overlooked by the fans. The retirement of has opened the door for […]The post Roy Jones say undefeated fighter with 90% KO ratio is ‘the truth’: “Everyone underestimates him” appeared first on Boxing News.

https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/jones-says-former-champion-is-the-truth/

Three people were seriously injured in a head-on collision in San Diego's Mountain View neighborhood on New Year's Day, including one man with life-threatening injuries, and authorities believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.

https://fox5sandiego.com/traffic/mountain-view-crash-injuries/

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love and his wife, Ronika Stone, announced on Wednesday that they were expecting their first child, due in the spring this year.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-his-son-caleb-williams-will-finally-sibling-nfl-fans-react-jordan-love-s-pregnancy-announcement-wife-ronika-stone

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WWE often has popular couples on its roster that the fans are not behind as an act, and the management recently created one on television when some of its talent appeared on TNA Wrestling.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-she-even-calls-daddy-she-s-girl-now-popular-wwe-couple-explains-actions

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Star India pacer Mohammed Siraj and batter Tilak Varma have been added to Hyderabad’s squad ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-tilak-varma-mohammed-siraj-play-vijay-hazare-trophy-matches-ahead-ind-vs-nz-2026-odis-reports

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Climate change has the potential for further impacts to our communities, this survey allows residents to weigh in, writes Rebecca K. O'Connor.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/02/how-you-can-help-the-climate-adaptation-and-resilience-plan-for-the-santa-ana-river-watershed/

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A woman faces an $18,926 bill for spinal surgery and she’s made 80 calls over 21 months – but with the insurer’s two-year claims deadline looming, can anyone fix this?

https://www.siliconvalley.com/2026/01/02/two-years-later-this-18926-surgery-claim-is-still-in-limbo-is-there-a-way-out/

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Police have issued a picture of a man they want to speak to after an assault in Birmingham last month.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2026/01/02/do-you-know-this-man-police-investigating-birmingham-assault-want-to-speak-to-him

Team India youngster Sai Sudharsan faces several weeks on the sidelines after suffering a rib fracture while playing for Tamil Nadu in the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-ipl-2025-s-leading-run-getter-ruled-several-weeks-sustaining-rib-fracture-2025-26-vijay-hazare-trophy-reports

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Team India's ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill is likely to feature in Punjab's upcoming two Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 matches.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-shubman-gill-arshdeep-singh-set-play-punjab-s-next-two-vijay-hazare-trophy-2025-26-matches-reports

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WWE Superstar Becky Lynch has seemingly exposed yet another big conspiracy going on in the company.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-becky-lynch-reveals-identity-mystery-man-questions-huge-wwe-conspiracy

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The AEW Women's World Champion, Kris Statlander provided an update on her health after a brutal spot at Worlds End 2025. The worrying spot took place during her title match.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-kris-statlander-provides-health-update-following-brutal-match-aew-worlds-end

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The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) has issued an update after announcing it would be suing the City of Chicago over… Continue reading Sports Betting Alliance withdraws temporary restraining order request, continuing legal challenge against Chicago taxThe post Sports Betting Alliance withdraws temporary restraining order request, continuing legal challenge against Chicago tax appeared first on ReadWrite.

https://readwrite.com/sports-betting-alliance-withdraws-tro-chicago-tax/

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Another contract talk is approaching the Dallas Cowboys. This time, it circles around George Pickens. Pickens is still playing on his rookie deal, but that clock is ticking fast. The Cowboy Nation knows this feeling too well. More importantly, Dak Prescott has been in this situation before; hence, the quarterback is stepping in early, offering […]The post Dak Prescott Sends Contract Advice to George Pickens as Jerry Jones Risks Repeating $202M Mistake appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-cowboys-dak-prescott-sends-contract-advice-to-george-pickens-as-jerry-jones-risks-repeating-two-hundred-and-two-million-dollars-mistake/

This season may not have turned out as expected, but Ryan Day’s philosophy of using the transfer portal to fill immediate roster holes is turning heads. Now, as the CFP elimination highlighted OSU’s roster needs, Day and Co. has already set its sights on a former Pittsburgh linebacker. More importantly, next week, OSU will get […]The post Ryan Day Targets Ohio Native as Transfer Portal Empties Buckeyes Locker Room appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-ryan-day-targets-ohio-native-as-transfer-portal-empties-buckeyes-locker-room/

Back during the peak of Mayweather-McGregor promotions, Conor McGregor constantly took jibes at Floyd Mayweather’s financial standings. Mayweather was, and still is, widely regarded as the richest boxer in the history of the sport. Yet, McGregor has since reiterated how the undefeated star does not earn outside the ring and burns through his money recklessly. […]The post Floyd Mayweather Faces Threat of Losing Post-Boxing Empire as 8-Figure Debts Mount: Report appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-floyd-mayweather-faces-threat-of-losing-post-boxing-empire-as-eight-figure-debts-mount-report/

The state that gave the world Silicon Valley is now openly flirting with the very policies that ensured Europe never produced one.

https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/01/california-and-the-worst-wealth-tax-in-the-world/

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Two decades after the end of the Bulls Dynasty, one documentary fractured most of the relations within it. Another five years later, most have given up hope for the main duo, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, ever reconciling. One of their teammates has decidedly not. Although Randy Brown’s stance is a little altered. A month […]The post Michael Jordan Could Have Repaired Scottie Pippen Relationship if He Wanted To: Former Teammate appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-legends-basketball-news-michael-jordan-could-have-repaired-scottie-pippen-relationship-if-he-wanted-to-former-teammate/

Fred Garratt-Stanley finds football, culture and community in the historic Italian metropolis

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/italy/naples-italy-football-shrines-sites-maradona-b2892808.html

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The aging population grows, more need care, assistants' wages rise with program costs, the cycle continues. Budget cuts may keep necessary programs afloat, but the boat is still leaking and filling with passengers.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/01/02/editorial-aging-population-a-ticking-budget-time-bomb/

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The Night Manager season 2 opens with a reset for Jonathan Pine, and episode 1 makes that shift clear by revealing his new identity and the cost that comes with it.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/shows/the-night-manager-season-2-episode-1-ending-explained-what-jonathan-s-new-identity

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Jey Uso sent a three-word message on social media after he and Jimmy Uso won the WWE World Tag Team Championships. The YEET Man shared The Usos' goals moving forward.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-jey-uso-shares-jimmy-uso-s-goals-3-word-message-winning-wwe-world-tag-team-championships

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A former WWE champion was frustrated after a recent major AEW event. He sent out a bold message after this week's Dynamite, looking ahead to the new year.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-former-wwe-champion-teases-unexpected-2026

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Just to save a few sad coins, I confess I’ve been trying those coffee sachets – permanently half-price in supermarkets.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/here-s-jeers-to-the-6-cafe-latte-from-a-coffee-philistine-20251107-p5n8gc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Large numbers of visitors to Australia misinterpret the signs, with deadly consequences. The warnings need to be clearer.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/people-are-drowning-because-beach-flags-are-too-hard-to-understand-20260102-p5nr9t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Deemed by many to be the hottest prospect in boxing, is poised for a monumental 2026, where he could potentially get his hands on the heavyweight world title. Now, has declared his belief that there are only two heavyweights on the planet that would get the better of the youngster. Itauma has excelled in each […]The post Tony Bellew believes only two current heavyweights can beat Moses Itauma appeared first on Boxing News.

https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/bellew-says-only-two-heavys-beat-itauma/

Kai Trump started her new year on the golf course. She had shared a few pictures and videos on her Instagram account on Thursday, celebrating the New Year with World No.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-kai-trump-shares-rory-mcilroy-launching-new-year-s-day-swing-trump-national-jupiter

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Dust off your baggy jeans, polish your best retro dance moves, and get ready to groove, because Joy FM’s legendary 90’s Jam is back—and it’s set to be the ultimate throwback celebration of the year. Taking place tonight, Friday, January 2, 2026, at the scenic Pleasant Gardens in Dzorwulu, the event promises an electrifying night […]The post Joy FM’s iconic 90’s Jam returns tonight: Bigger, better, and packed with nostalgia appeared first on Ghanamma.com.

https://www.ghanamma.com/2026/01/02/joy-fms-iconic-90s-jam-returns-tonight-bigger-better-and-packed-with-nostalgia/

The first SmackDown of 2026 is also the first three-hour episode. Here's the full card, start time, and how to watch from Buffalo on USA Network.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2026/01/02/wwe-smackdownjanuary-2-2026-card-start-time-and-how-to-watch/

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Ju Ae has been making increasingly prominent appearances in state media over the past three years

https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/east-asia/north-korea-kim-jong-un-daughter-kumsusan-mausoleum-b2893348.html

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter made her first known visit to the ruling family's mausoleum, images released by state media Friday showed.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/01/02/Kim-Jong-Un-Ju-Ae-family-mausoleum-visit-succession/2331767330504/

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The Hurricanes and Rebels both make their first CFP semifinal appearances next week

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/miami-ole-miss-fiesta-bowl-college-football-playoff-semifinal-preview-2026/

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The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0208 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 156.590 156.66 +0.04 Sing dlr 1.284 1.2855 +0.13 Taiwan dlr 31.418 31.438 +0.06 Korean won 1442.300 1439.5 -0.19 Baht 31.630 31.63 – Peso 58.867 58.797 -0.12 Rupiah 16700.000 […]The post South Korean won, Indonesian rupiah lead losses as most Asian currencies fall appeared first on Interaksyon.

https://interaksyon.philstar.com/business/2026/01/02/307075/south-korean-won-indonesian-rupiah-lead-losses-as-most-asian-currencies-fall/

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