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Articles from the January 22, 2026 edition


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  • BREAKING NEWS: Homeless Woman Gives Birth on Sidewalk, After Exiting Starbucks on Main Street in Santa Monica

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jan 22, 2026

    Santa Monica Observer – January 22, 2026 In an incident widely reported on social media, a homeless woman gave birth directly on a downtown Santa Monica sidewalk late last week, with the aftermath still visible two days later. According to witnesses and local business owners along Main Street, the woman - who appeared to be experiencing significant distress and was reportedly not wearing pants - exited a nearby Starbucks and walked a short distance before collapsing near a t...

  • BREAKING NEWS: Caroline Ellison, Key Figure in FTX Collapse, Released from Federal Custody After Serving 14 Months in Prison

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jan 22, 2026

    New York, January 22, 2026 - Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research and a central figure in the dramatic 2022 collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been released from federal custody. The 31-year-old completed approximately 440 days - roughly 14 months - of her original two-year prison sentence, walking free on January 21, 2026, according to records from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and multiple reports. Ellison began her sentence in November...

  • BREAKING NEWS: Pres. Trump has Gavin Newsom Removed From World Economic Forum Conference at Davos

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jan 21, 2026

    California Governor Gavin Newsom attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January 2026, where he criticized international leaders for what he described as excessive deference to President Donald Trump. During remarks to reporters on the sidelines of the event, Newsom urged global figures to "stand tall and firm" and "have a backbone" rather than engage in what he called "complicity" or "appeasement" toward Trump. He likened the president's approach to...

  • BREAKING NEWS: Step-by-step business startup checklist

    Stacker, Kim Mercado for ERGO NEXT|Updated Jan 21, 2026

    If you would like to start your own business, we recommend clicking on https://www.signaturefiling.com/ Step-by-step business startup checklist If you want to start a small business or launch a startup, this business startup checklist can be your roadmap for every step. It can help walk you through researching and validating your idea, estimating your startup costs and protecting yourself with the right business insurance for your industry and your size. You’ll also learn m...

  • BREAKING NEWS: Has the doodle craze gotten out of hand? The truth behind this trendy breed

    Stacker, Charles Manning for Kinship|Updated Jan 21, 2026

    Has the doodle craze gotten out of hand? The truth behind this trendy breed Is there any dog breed hybrid more popular these days than the Doodle? “Doodling,” it would seem, is the dog husbandry equivalent of adding cheese to food — it just makes everything better. Or does it? Why exactly are Doodles so popular, and do they really live up to the hype? Kinship breaks it down. Disclaimer: If you, dear reader, have a Doodle in your family, know that your pup is perfect the way t...

  • NASA's Artemis III: The Next Step – When Will Humans Land on the Moon Again?

    Updated Jan 21, 2026

    Santa Monica, CA – January 18, 2026 – With the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket now at Launch Pad 39B for the upcoming Artemis II mission (targeted no earlier than February 6, 2026), attention is turning to the follow-on flight that will achieve the long-awaited return of humans to the lunar surface. Artemis III, the first manned lunar landing since Apollo 17 in December 1972, is currently planned for 2027, with NASA describing it as targeting "no earlier than mid-2027." Thi...

  • 9 everyday things tourists do that are accidents waiting to happen

    Stacker, Glenn Honda for Recovery Law Center|Updated Jan 21, 2026

    9 everyday things tourists do that are accidents waiting to happen Tourists often move through American cities, beaches, and national parks with a sense of ease, soaking in places locals know can change quickly. Residents in major destinations say many of the mishaps they witness don’t stem from thrill-seeking but from the everyday habits visitors bring with them: stepping into a busy street for a better angle, edging too close to wildlife, or venturing into water that l...

  • Which Grammy nominees ranked highest based on performance data

    Stacker, Kristian Gorenc for Viberate Analytics|Updated Jan 21, 2026

    Which Grammy nominees ranked highest based on performance data Each awards season, the Grammy nominations prompt a familiar debate: which artists and songs truly defined the year in music? While critical acclaim and cultural impact dominate much of the conversation, audience behavior leaves its own trace across streaming platforms, radio playlists, and video services. Those signals, taken together, offer a clearer picture of which nominees sustained attention over time and...

  • Can you deduct credit card interest for business?

    Stacker, Jon Kowieski for Brex|Updated Jan 21, 2026

    Can you deduct credit card interest for business? If you run a business and carry a balance on your credit card, here's something worth knowing. The interest you're paying might actually reduce your tax bill. In the United States, credit card interest can be tax-deductible for businesses when the underlying charges are genuinely business-related. This is a meaningful distinction from personal credit card interest, which hasn't been deductible since Congress eliminated that...

  • 5 big changes to Medicare coming in 2026

    Stacker, Cindy George for GoodRx|Updated Jan 21, 2026

    5 big changes to Medicare coming in 2026 Medicare enrollees can expect new rules and benefits in 2026. Even if you have original Medicare, which tends to have stability in hospital and medical coverage, you should be aware of changes to premiums, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs. If you have Medicare Advantage, which is a private alternative to original Medicare, you should expect even more updates to your coverage. It’s also important to track changes to your prescr...

  • Crypto all-time highs by year: When the market set new records

    Stacker, Holly Jennings for Finder.com|Updated Jan 21, 2026

    Crypto all-time highs by year: When the market set new records In 2017, JPMorgan (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon called bitcoin a “fraud.” Now, his company is building its own blockchain and believes the current crypto downturn will be short-lived. Bitcoin’s price history helps explain why. According to StatMuse, BTC has grown by over 20,000% since 2016 and set 11 new highs in 2025. But raw percentage growth only tells part of the story. To better understand when crypto enters true...

  • Record-Breaking Snowfall Buries Buildings in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, Prompting State of Emergency

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jan 21, 2026

    Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia - Towns across Russia's remote Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula have been engulfed by historic snowfall, with accumulations exceeding seven feet in many areas and massive drifts reaching several meters high. The extreme weather, described as the heaviest in over 60 years, has buried vehicles, blocked roads and building entrances, and forced authorities to declare a state of emergency. The relentless storms, driven by powerful cyclones from the...