Twin wins from world No.6 Alex de Minaur have dragged Australia off the canvas and into the United Cup quarter-finals with a do-or-die victory over Czechia. 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-07/de-minaur-dazzles-to-restore-australias-cup-hopes/106205120

An Arriva bus has been pictured after it crashed into a historic pillar by Sefton Park in Liverpool, having skidded on an icy road this morning following major snowfall across the UK

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-snow-chaos-bus-skids-36505814

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The 35-year-old Mexican driver was Verstappen’s teammate for four years before being dropped in 2024

https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/sergio-perez-f1-max-verstappen-redbull-cadillac-2026-b2895314.html

#Independent

CES 2026 officially opens today, but much of the show’s biggest announcements already landed during Monday’s press conferences and early events. AI was everywhere, chipmakers dominated the schedule and a handful of brands used the pre-show window to quietly drop meaningful hardware updates.Below are the biggest announcements and trends from January 5, plus a few standout hands-ons from Pepcom and CES Unveiled.LG doubles down on AILG's CLOiD robot.LGLG’s World Premiere keynote leaned hard into its vision of “Affectionate Intelligence,” with AI positioned as the connective tissue...

https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/ces-2026-day-0-the-biggest-news-you-missed-from-the-shows-monday-press-conferences-142811448.html?src=rss

#Engadget

The head coaching interview schedule for the Titans is filling up.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/titans-scheduled-to-interview-chiefs-oc-matt-nagy-on-thursday

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Elon Musk’s X has been slapped down by the UK's Technology Secretary Liz Kendall amid “absolutely appalling” deepfakes sexualising kids appearing on the platform

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/elon-musks-x-slapped-down-36506039

#Mirror

Winning the NBA Cup sparked an unusual debate in New York. Some within the New York Knicks, including Mike Brown and Josh Hart, openly supported hanging a banner at Madison Square Garden. But that idea was quickly shut down. The plan shifted to a simple in-game celebration instead. For owner James Dolan, MSG rafters are […]The post Knicks Owner James Dolan Almost Threw NBA Cup Away As He Makes Demand Clear appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-new-york-knicks-owner-james-dolan-almost-threw-nba-cup-away-as-he-makes-demand-clear/

Mitty leads the way after McKenna Woliczko's return ahead of showdown with national No. 1 Ontario Christian, Dublin, Dougherty Valley enter rankings

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/06/high-school-girls-basketball-rankings-jan-6-2025-bay-area-news-group-top-20/

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The sports outfit that the Venezuelan leader was wearing at the time of his capture has become news and a source of satirical material repeated to the point of nausea

https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-01-06/maduros-sweatsuit-and-the-triumph-of-the-poor-image.html

This dish is layered with pasta sheets and sturdy kale leaves, smothered in a rich and meaty tomato sauce, oozing ricotta and piquant cheese.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/06/tastefood-three-cheesy-cheers-for-lasagna/

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Watch the Met Office video forecast, as an ice warning is issued for Leeds and West Yorkshire.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/weather/leeds-ice-multi-hazard-event-met-office-5464553

#roundhaytoday

Countless patients at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust will benefit from a new piece of equipment made possible thanks a £2m. donation to the hospital’s charity ELHT&Me.

https://www.burnleyexpress.net/health/hospital-team-welcome-new-equipment-thanks-to-generous-donor-5464412

#pendletoday

FILMON LIVE • CLASSIC CINEMA • UNCUT BROADCASTS • FILMON LIVE • CLASSIC CINEMA • UNCUT BROADCASTS • BANNEDWESTERNS WATCH NOW https://beta.filmon.com/tv/banned-westerns FilmOn’s Banned Westerns channel explores a side of frontier storytelling that rarely survived mainstream television. Streaming live on FilmOn, the channel focuses on classic Western films that were censored, restricted, or quietly pushed […]The post FilmOn Banned Westerns Channel Revives the Forgotten Side of Frontier Cinema appeared first on .

https://www.shockya.com/news/2026/01/06/filmon-banned-westerns-channel-revives-the-forgotten-side-of-frontier-cinema/

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, More...

https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-presides-over-swearing-in-of-35-judges-appointed-to-dubai-courts-2026-01-06-1.743352

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Rail customers can bag discounted tickets between key northern towns and cities, including London, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Preston and Blackpool.

https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/traffic-and-travel/great-british-rail-sale-offers-millions-of-discounted-train-tickets-5464544

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A whopping 64% of Maine voters reject iGaming, with health, social and economic risks cited as factors for why they’re… Continue reading Huge 64% of Maine voters oppose iGaming, according to pollThe post Huge 64% of Maine voters oppose iGaming, according to poll appeared first on ReadWrite.

https://readwrite.com/majority-maine-voters-oppose-igaming-poll/

#readwriteweb

Compare over 50 licensed horse racing betting sites and find out which bookmakers make the grade as the best horse racing betting sites

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/racing/horse-racing-betting-sites-b2581425.html

Interest rates fell four times last year but you can still earn enough on your cash to outstrip inflation

https://www.independent.co.uk/money/best-savings-accounts-cash-isas-january-2026-b2894630.html

#independent

A new road safety strategy - which is billed as the biggest shake up in decades - includes plans to lower the drink-driving limit and introduce stricter seatbelt penalties

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/major-driving-changes-could-ban-36504480

#Mirror

FILMON EXCLUSIVE • 28,000 FILMS • THE WORLD’S LARGEST PRIVATE MOVIE COLLECTION • STREAMING LIVE ONLY ON FILMON • Watch Now FILMON WAR CHANNEL FilmOn War Channel is a place where history isn’t summarized or softened, it’s shown as it happened. Streaming live on FilmOn, the channel focuses on real wartime footage, frontline documentaries, and […]The post FilmOn War Channel Brings Unfiltered World War History to Live Streaming appeared first on .

https://www.shockya.com/news/2026/01/06/filmon-war-channel-brings-unfiltered-world-war-history-to-live-streaming/

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The Celtics are now second in the Eastern Conference following their 115-101 win over the Bulls.The post Anfernee Simons catches fire, leads Celtics to trap game win over Bulls: 7 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2026/01/06/celtics-bulls-score-recap/

#boston

Kriptomilijonieriumi vadinamą Tadą Kasputį bandyta šantažuoti bauginant didžiuliais nemalonumais, esą teisėsauga jau lipa ant kulnų, tačiau viską galima sutvarkyti sumokėjus 200 tūkst. kyšį. Ima aiškėti, kokios pinklės buvo paspęstos T. Kaspučiui. O norint suvokti, kaip viskas vyko, verta pažvelgti į visą tyrimo eigą, jo metu slapta įrašytų pokalbių turinį ir įvykių raidą.

https://www.delfi.lt/naujienos/naujienos/lietuvoje/dargio-byloje-slapti-irasai-paviesinti-keiksmai-zinutes-ir-grasinimai-120194584

#DELFI

In these uncertain times, getting even less certain by the hour, Sinead and Gavin take a look ahead to the summer’s World Cup in America and discuss how it will play out.

https://www.the42.ie/trump-world-cup-6919244-Jan2026/

#TheJournal.ie

President Trump faces a mountain of hurdles to try and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry — which has been marred by decades of socialist mismanagement — as American fuel companies are still not sold on the promised access to the world's largest crude oil reserve.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/06/world-news/venezuelas-oil-industry-is-in-shambles-after-decades-of-socialism/

#Post

It is not hard to see how camera angles can either distort or provide a more coherent perspective on a situation. A video of a woman keeping Anthony Edwards‘ jersey for herself, which was allegedly meant for a child, went viral online recently. Unfortunately, she got a lot of flak. But a newly surfaced video […]The post Visual Evidence Debunks Anthony Edwards Jersey Drama After Woman Faces Backlash appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-visual-evidence-debunks-anthony-edwards-jersey-drama-after-woman-faces-backlash/

There had been speculation that Trinidad Chambliss might enter the transfer portal and reunite with former coach Lane Kiffin at LSU, alongside offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. But the QB has now cleared the air, making it clear where he plans to play for the 2026 season. “I made that decision last night, very late, […]The post Trinidad Chambliss Gives a Clear Answer to Ole Miss Amidst Fighting Heated NCAA Case appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-trinidad-chambliss-gives-a-clear-answer-to-ole-miss-amidst-fighting-heated-ncaa-case/

After finishing the regular season strongly, the New England Patriots are ready for a wild-card run. Their next target is the Los Angeles Chargers, the very team Mike Vrabel once interviewed to lead. It is natural for Vrabel to use his failed interview as ‌extra motivation on Monday night. But the coach’s latest words suggest […]The post Mike Vrabel Reveals Failed Chargers Interview’s Impact on Patriots’ Wildcard Game appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-patriots-mike-vrabel-reveals-failed-chargers-interviews-impact-on-patriots-wildcard-game/

A man has been charged over a Christmas Day arson attack on a rabbi's car parked in the driveway of his Melbourne home.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/man-charged-over-firebombing-of-rabbis-car-20260106-p5ns5b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#watoday

A controversial, centuries-old exam meant to determine whether a baby was born dead or alive is of “questionable value,” the National Association of Medical Examiners cautioned in an October position paper. The paper follows a ProPublica report on how the test had been used against women accused of murder.

https://undark.org/2026/01/06/stillbirth-test-warning/

Celine Dion is “learning how this TikTok world works” as she vows to step up her presence on the popular social media app.

https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/culture/celine-dion-tiktok-children-video-b2895147.html

#Independent

Victorians are set to swelter through a heatwave, sparking urgent fire and health warnings.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/aussie-city-set-for-its-hottest-day-in-six-years-20260106-p5ns5a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

Damage to overhead electrical wires west of London Paddington means fewer trains are able to run on all lines including to Heathrow

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/elizabeth-line-delays-tfl-trains-tube-latest-updates-b1265113.html

A youth offender who was flown to Queensland for taxpayer-funded rehab has been arrested again.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/youth-offender-arrested-again-20260106-p5ns5c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#watoday

Sofia Hill’s parents grew concerned when she began stumbling and dragging her leg

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/sofia-hill-spinal-arteriovenous-malformation-avm-walking-b2895131.html

#independent

Dry and windy conditions combined with sweltering temperatures tipped to hit 45 degrees in some areas have created the threat of serious fire conditions.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/victoria-braces-for-heatwave-and-fire-risk-not-seen-since-black-summer-20260106-p5ns17.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#watoday

The Genshin Impact Luna IV update will be released on January 14, 2026, and it will include some of the most exciting events.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/genshin-impact-luna-iv-first-phase-event-schedule

#Sportskeeda

A former WWE star made a massive accusation against the top AEW star, Mercedes Mone, after their recent setback. The CEO has been suffering from a downward spiral lately.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-huge-accusation-mercedes-mone-fka-sasha-banks-ex-wwe-star

#Sportskeeda

Zack Peter has heaped praise on Heated Rivalry, a show about two hockey superstars and rivals, who also appear to have a fling.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/podcasts/news-couldn-t-even-drink-champagne-zack-peter-reacts-heated-rivalry-claims-jaw-floor-entire-time

#Sportskeeda

Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction and Preview - Jan. 6 | 2025-26 NBA Season

https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/miami-heat-vs-minnesota-timberwolves-prediction-preview-jan-6-2025-26-nba-season

#Sportskeeda

A retail giant’s move to change the 128-year-old-building’s look has been described as a real “head-scratcher”.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/if-it-ain-t-broke-don-t-fix-it-retailers-want-to-scrap-the-qvb-s-stained-glass-windows-20260105-p5nrny.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#brisbanetimes

McDonald's has launched legal action in its ongoing feud with Melbourne residents over its plans for a 24-hour outlet.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/mcdonald-s-launches-legal-action-over-plans-for-24-hour-store-20260106-p5ns5e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Nick Kyrgios grabs at his elbow in discomfort during a first round match at the Brisbane International.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/tennis/kyrgios-clutches-at-elbow-20260106-p5ns37.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#brisbanetimes

Arsenal fans have slammed Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand for his comments regarding Mikel Arteta.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-begging-clicks-rio-high-arsenal-fans-react-mikel-arteta-statement-ferdinand-manchester-united-sack-amorim

#Sportskeeda