Table of contents 1 — Quick summary (Doug LaMalfa Death) Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term Republican congressman from Northern California, died on January 6, 2026 at age 65. House GOP leaders and multiple national outlets confirmed his death; the cause has not been publicly released by authorities at this time. 2 — Confirmed facts and … Read more
Table of contents 1 — Quick takeaway (Chevron Stock, Oil Prices and Venezuela’s Reserves) Energy markets spiked on early-January 2026 geopolitical shocks, lifting major U.S. oil stocks while analysts warned the supply picture may still keep prices capped through 2026. Chevron (CVX) and peers saw sharp intraday gains on headlines; traders balanced short-term supply uncertainty … Read more
Table of contents 1 — Quick summary (Why Does Trump Want Greenland) U.S. President Donald Trump has again pressed for U.S. control or formal acquisition of Greenland, framing the island as a strategic and resource-rich asset for American security and industry. His renewed comments in late 2025 and early 2026 have triggered firm pushback from … Read more
Table of contents 1 — Quick headline summary (Dove Cameron Engaged to Damiano David) Dove Cameron and Måneskin frontman Damiano David announced their engagement on January 3, 2026 via an Instagram post showing the couple together and Cameron’s engagement ring.The news confirms months of speculation after Cameron was photographed wearing a ring in late 2025. … Read more
Table of contents 1 — Quick summary (North Korea fires ballistic missiles) North Korea launched ballistic missiles into waters east of the Korean Peninsula on January 3–4, 2026, in its first missile activity of the year.Pyongyang’s state media simultaneously condemned recent U.S. military strikes on Venezuela and framed the intervention as a breach of sovereignty. … Read more
Table of contents 1 — Quick summary (Will Smith Sued Violinist) A professional violinist filed a civil complaint alleging sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation tied to his work on Will Smith’s 2025 “Based on a True Story” tour. The suit names actor-musician Will Smith and his management company and seeks damages for emotional harm, … Read more
Table of contents 1 — Quick summary (Tommy Lee Jones Daughter Found Dead) Victoria Kafka Jones, 34, was found unresponsive early on January 1, 2026, in a room at the Fairmont San Francisco hotel.Emergency personnel pronounced her deceased at the scene; local authorities have opened an investigation. 2 — What happened — timeline of events … Read more
Key points Trump tells WSJ he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin — what the interview revealed In a lengthy interview published by the Wall Street Journal, President Trump said he takes a 325 mg aspirin each day because he believes “thinner blood” is better for the heart—an admission that his daily routine departs … Read more
Table of contents 1 — Quick snapshot The official Rose Parade 2026 time for step-off is 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on January 1, 2026; the parade route begins on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. The Rose Bowl Game (a College Football Playoff quarterfinal in 2026) is scheduled to kick off at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time and … Read more
Key points Trump vetoes two bipartisan bills — what happened and why you should care On December 31, 2025, President Trump used his constitutional power to veto two bipartisan bills—moves the White House described as protecting taxpayers but that opponents say undercut broadly supported infrastructure and tribal measures. Because both bills enjoyed cross-party support in … Read more