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

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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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

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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/

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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

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Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, Jacob Fatu, Tiffany Stratton, and many other names have been out of action for several months, but it seems that they are all expected to make their return in the next month.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/rumor-brock-lesnar-randy-orton-s-wwe-return-date-revealed-along-la-knight-jacob-fatu-reports

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Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey is out due to a hamstring injury. However, that hasn’t stopped him from hard-launching a new romance with lifestyle influencer Alyssa Paranteau.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us-sports-news/news-josh-giddey-hard-launches-new-romance-with-alyssa-paranteau-two-years-after-being-cleared-infamous-scandal

#Sportskeeda

Genshin Impact developers have officially announced that players can apply for the Luna V beta test from January 2, 2026.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/genshin-impact-luna-v-beta-sign-up-application-apply-eligibility-deadline

#Sportskeeda

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

#Independent

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

#pendletoday

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/

#wtop

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/

#boston

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/

#ocregister

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/

#kusi

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

#Sportskeeda

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/

#ocregister

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/

#siliconvalley

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

#Sportskeeda

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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