As far as the Russians were concerned, they had got their man. And they unwittingly delivered the money on his head straight into Ukraine’s hands.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/how-ukrainian-spies-tricked-russia-into-paying-a-us500-000-bounty-20260102-p5nrat.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

While Nostradamus and Baba Vanga have become well known for predicting the mysteries the future holds, one local soothsayer has also made their predictions for 2026.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/15-supernatural-2026-predictions-nostradamus-shipton-vanga-5458503

#yorkshireeveningpost

Strap in for the World Darts Championship - and make sure you know how to watch! 🎯🎯

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/whats-on/darts-final-2026-channel-time-sky-sports-5453829

#yorkshireeveningpost

Riley Gaines recently expressed her interest in two landmark cases that will decide on the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/olympics/news-riley-gaines-makes-appeal-ahead-supreme-court-cases-constitutionality-protecting-women-s-sports

#Sportskeeda

The first episode of SmackDown 2026 kicked off with the return of Randy Orton. The Viper made his return and generated a thunderous reaction from the live crowd.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/3-reasons-randy-orton-returned-first-smackdown-2026

#Sportskeeda

The WWE Universe was greeted with a shocking return on the latest edition of Friday Night SmackDown. However, the company made a huge botch during the star's entrance.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-wwe-botches-major-smackdown-return

#Sportskeeda

WA’s Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages has revealed a shift in the state’s most popular baby names in 2025, with new names entering our top ten lists, and two clear favourites.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-s-most-popular-baby-names-revealed-for-2025-20260103-p5nrde.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The Golden State Warriors are struggling to stay afloat, and now face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. Unfortunately for them, the matchup is going to be harder than expected because forward Jonathan Kuminga has been ruled out of tonight’s game with a back injury. What Happened to Jonathan Kuminga? Kuminga has already been […]The post Why Is Jonathan Kuminga Not Playing Tonight vs Thunder? Latest Injury Update on Warrirors Star and Expected Return appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-why-is-jonathan-kuminga-not-playing-tonight-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder-latest-injury-update-on-golden-state-warrirors-star-and-expected-return/

The New York Giants have had another disappointing campaign. They are dead last in the NFC East with an underwhelming 3-13 campaign.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-adam-schefter-gives-clear-verdict-giants-gm-joe-schoen-s-job-security-3rd-losing-season

#Sportskeeda

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns (6-13) has drastically threatened their seat in the playoffs. While they had their chances of winning the AFC North with a victory over the Browns, their head coach, Mike Tomlin, now has a tricky situation to address. Amid the volatile odds, former NFL safety Ryan […]The post Ryan Clark Expresses Doubt Over Steelers’ Playoff Chances After Making Bold Mike Tomlin Prediction appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-ryan-clark-expresses-doubt-over-steelers-playoff-chances-after-making-bold-mike-tomlin-prediction/

Soaring temperatures in enclosed-space fires mean the entire contents of a room can ignite almost simultaneously, with unsurvivable consequences for those inside.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/a-flashover-likely-occurred-during-the-swiss-nightclub-fire-here-s-what-that-means-20260103-p5nrd3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Some of the NRL’s top earners are racing the clock for round-one selection.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-coaches-sweat-on-return-of-injured-stars-worth-more-than-10-million-20260102-p5nr7s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#brisbanetimes

Unlike first ladies before her, Melania Trump manages to turn her official role into content for money-making ventures.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/art-of-the-deal-melania-is-the-first-of-white-house-ladies-to-milk-it-for-millions-20260102-p5nraj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The new airport promises jobs and growth for western Sydney, but in the neighbouring semi-rural village of Luddenham, residents say it is pushing their community towards extinction.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/next-door-to-the-new-sydney-airport-is-a-village-residents-fear-will-soon-cease-to-exist-20251208-p5nluw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

North Hall, Gainesville lead the way with multiple players on First-Team list

https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/football/high-school-football-players-from-schools-in-hall-earn-all-state-recognition/

#gainesvilletimes

A 33-year-old South San Francisco man has been jailed in a Dec. 23 attack on a good Samaritan who intervened in his alleged harassment of a woman.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/02/san-carlos-man-arrested-in-december-assault-at-caltrain-station/

#mercurynews

AS Monaco and Olympique Lyon begin their 2026 fixture list when they lock horns at the Stade Louis II in round 18 of the French Ligue 1 on Saturday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/as-monaco-vs-olympique-lyon-prediction-betting-tips-january-3rd-2026

#Sportskeeda

The trio bribed police, witnessed a suicide attempt, raced at triple-digit speeds over Turkish roads, and invented entirely new ways to lose blood.

https://www.jalopnik.com/2063905/fortnine-round-the-world-race-documentary/

#jalopnik

Campaign group Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for clarity on directions to the world famous Dark Hedges at Stranocum.

https://www.newsletter.co.uk/country-and-farming/farmers-for-action-call-for-clarity-on-road-directions-to-world-famous-dark-hedges-5461132

#newsletter

“The separation between the haves and have-nots is expanding, and it is being reflected in real estate,” an expert said.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/02/real-estate/ultra-luxury-real-estate-broke-records-in-2025-defying-slow-market/

#Post

In their second year under Mick Cronin, each Bruin is keeping it simple and averaging a career high in points.

https://www.sbsun.com/2026/01/02/uclas-tyler-bilodeau-and-skyy-clark-finding-their-grooves/

#sbsun

The group spent hundreds of millions opposing Democratic candidates in the 2024 election cycle.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/01/02/trumps-maga-inc-super-pac-has-300-million-cash-war-chest-for-midterms/

#Forbes

Here’s to a lifetime of pink skiesThe post Country singer Zach Bryan has married Samantha Leonard appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/culture/celebs/2026/01/02/country-singer-zach-bryan-has-married-samantha-leonard/

#boston

The start of any new boxing year brings with it a familiar mix of hope, expectation and lists. Twelve months in which the sport will be celebrated, criticised, dissected and occasionally derided — yet no matter how severely it tests our patience, we always return for more. The action in the ring, however, rarely disappoints. […]The post 5 fights we want to see boxing deliver in 2026 appeared first on Boxing News.

https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/5-fights-we-want-in-2026/

AMC Theatres is off to a big start in 2026 following the two-day engagement of Netflix’s "Stranger Things” finale in more than 200 of the 620 domestic venues that showed the supersized episode.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/2026/01/02/amc-theatres-stranger-things-finale-event-an-absolute-triumph/

#Forbes

Calling out what critics say became institutionalized discrimination, Trump’s new EEOC chair is moving to dismantle DEI-driven hiring and promotional practices that penalize white males. Journalist and podcaster Brad Polumbo says elevating identity over merit is an injustice it’s time to undo.

https://nypost.com/video/dei-turned-equity-into-exclusion-its-time-to-restore-equal-treatment-under-the-law/

#Post

Spanish football returns to the fold with another edition of the Derbi Barceloni this weekend as Espanyol lock horns with Hansi Flick's Barcelona side in a crucial La Liga encounter at the RCDE Stadiu

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/espanyol-vs-barcelona-prediction-betting-tips-3rd-january-2026

#Sportskeeda

Lane Kiffin's family celebrated the Ole Miss Rebels' CFP quarterfinals win over the Georgia Bulldogs. Kiffin posted two pictures of the younger members of his family posing after the statement win.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-glad-doesn-t-twitter-lane-kiffin-fires-back-obscene-chant-targeting-nephew-cookie-explodes-online

#Sportskeeda

A bunch of great games leave Game Pass in January. Play these excellent games before they leave Xbox Game Pass this month.

https://www.polygon.com/best-xbox-game-pass-games-rec-weekend-jan-2-2026/

#Polygon

There was a time when legendary quarterback Jim Kelly wasn’t looking forward to life with the Buffalo Bills, just because he didn’t like the cold. But now, he does look back at his time in the Highmark Stadium with fondness. As the Bills’ journey with their home stadium draws to a close, Kelly reminisces about […]The post Jim Kelly Gets Real About Bills’ Highmark Exit, Recalls Dan Marino’s Nightmare at the Buffalo Stadium appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-legends-news-jim-kelly-gets-real-about-bills-highmark-exit-recalls-dan-marinos-nightmare-at-the-buffalo-stadium/

Tyreek Hill’s social media rivalry with Micah Parsons has been reignited.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-tyreek-hill-drops-5-word-reaction-micah-parsons-goes-jerry-jones-slandering-all-pro-de

#Sportskeeda

Caitlin Clark may have had an injury-riddled WNBA season in 2025, but she remained one of the faces of women's basketball in the past 12 months.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/wnba/news-caitlin-clark-is-really-face-usa-basketball-fans-blown-away-wnba-sensation-s-shoes-claim-top-spots-among-nba-s-most-worn

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Alix Earle and Tom Brady sparked rumors this week after they spotted enjoying each other's company at a New Year's Eve party in St. Barths.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-in-pics-alix-earle-shows-mesh-dress-date-night-tom-brady-latest-ig-dump

#Sportskeeda

SION, Switzerland (AP) — The hospital that initially took in the majority of injured victims from a fire at a…

https://wtop.com/world/2026/01/director-of-swiss-hospital-describes-the-rush-to-treat-the-injured-from-alpine-resort-bar-fire/

#wtop

Asus warned partners that devices like the Xbox Ally X could be getting more expensiveThe post We’re Already Getting Our First Gaming Price Hike Of 2026 appeared first on Kotaku.

https://kotaku.com/asus-rog-ally-price-increase-nvidia-amd-ai-ps6-delay-2000656448

#kotaku

The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday it thwarted an alleged plan by a North Carolina man to carry out an ISIS-inspired attack using knives and hammers on New Year’s Eve.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11597321/united-states-terrorism-plot-new-years-eve/

#cknw

Almost 50 costumed bathers – including the town mayor - braved the chilly waves on Mablethorpe beach for the annual New Year’s Day Big Dip

https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/news/people/new-year-big-dip-sees-almost-50-bathers-brave-sea-at-mablethorpe-5461444

#sleafordstandard

Tana Ramsay wore a stunning dress by Victoria Beckham at the wedding of her daughter, Holly Ramsay. The wife of chef Gordon wore an emerald green silk dress by the former Spice Girl's brand. We've found a dupe from Reiss.

https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/celebrity-style/875860/tana-ramsay-mother-of-the-bride-victoria-beckham-dress-dupe/

#hellomagazine

Mexico closed 2025 with weak economic growth and is heading into 2026 with limited expansion prospects, according to estimates and projections.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/01/02/latam-mexico-low-economic-growth/8141767374126/

#upiasia

The Dolphins have made a roster move that will end the season of one of their key offensive players.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dolphins-place-darren-waller-on-ir-sign

#profootballtalk

Councilmembers approved the final site choice for the theater on the south side of the children’s museum this fall and pledged funding help.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/02/immersive-theater-proposal-for-childrens-museum-gaining-ground-in-la-habra/

#ocregister

The Buffalo Bills, already qualified for the playoffs, will play the New York Jets at home in the regular season finale on Sunday. And while there have been some speculations about whether Josh Allen will line up under the center or not, the head coach, Sean McDermott, has confirmed that the quarterback is “good to […]The post Sean McDermott Makes Final Decision on Josh Allen for Week 18 as Bills HC Announces Triple Injury Setback appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-bills-sean-mcdermott-makes-final-decision-on-josh-allen-for-week-eighteen-as-bills-hc-announces-triple-injury-setback/

Tyreek Hill delivered an interesting response when asked to identify his top quarterback. The Dolphins receiver's answer caught fans off guard during an online Q&A session.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-tyreek-hill-throws-shade-patrick-mahomes-tua-tagovailoa-naming-ex-chiefs-qb-best-sarcastic-message

#Sportskeeda