Day: January 23, 2026
Final death toll from Spain’s rail disaster is 45: officials
Spanish officials announced Thursday that with all autopsies of the victims now completed, the final death toll of the high-speed trains disaster was 45.
Trump pressures UK over Hamas-linked figure as US intel flags potential terror threat
U.S. Treasury sanctioned Zaher Birawi, 64, alleging the Britain-based activist serves as a Hamas senior official through a Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad leadership role.
Brother killed after teen becomes ‘enraged’ over video game, stabs sibling: police
Oklahoma teenager allegedly calls 911 to confess stabbing his brother to death over a video game dispute. William Spencer, 19, now faces murder charges.
Armed husband confronts suspected Florida kidnapper after wife is followed home
Florida husband shoots man who allegedly tried to abduct his wife while she walked her dog on New Year’s Day. Police rule shooting justified self-defense.
Surgeon ex-husband accused in Ohio dentist slayings retains lawyer who won prior high-profile murder trial
Surgeon accused of killing ex-wife and her husband retains attorney who defended doctor acquitted in 14 murders. McKee faces aggravated murder charges.
Ryan Reynolds compares Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni situation to Johnny Depp case in private text messages
Behind-the-scenes drama explodes as Ryan Reynolds’ private texts about Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s bitter ongoing legal battle come out.
White House baby boom in full bloom as Usha Vance, top Trump aides announce pregnancies
White House baby boom includes second lady Usha Vance, press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Katie Miller, who are all expecting children during 2026.
Olympian weightlifter faces potential suspension, loss of medal after doping violation
Olympic bronze medalist Aurimas Didzbalis faces the loss of his medal after testing positive for doping in retested samples from the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Common vitamin in everyday foods may control speed of digestion, study says
New research reveals that a vitamin found in common foods may influence how often people go to the bathroom, according to a study of over 268,000 people.
‘Heated Rivalry’ actors land Olympic role as torchbearers for Milano Cortina Olympics
The breakout stars of sports romance “Heated Rivalry” series, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, will carry the Olympic torch ahead of the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.
