S Korean firefighters tackle huge blaze in last of Seouls shanty towns Al Jazeera
No casualties reported as huge fire breaks out in makeshift homes on fringe of Seoul’s upmarket Gangnam district.
Month: January 16, 2026
Measles outbreak declared in Snohomish County The Seattle Times
“We’re expecting more measles cases as a result of the previous exposures as well as these new outbreak cases,” Snohomish County Health Officer Dr. James Lewis said.
Horoscope for Friday January 16 2026 Chicago SunTimes
Moon alert Avoid shopping (except food or gas) or important decisions from 5 to 6 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn. Aries (March 21-April…
Trumps Fed fight looks like something from another country BBC
Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.
Trump Backs Credit Card Swipe Fee CrackdownWhy Rewards Get Cut and Fees Go Up View…
Trump has now endorsed the Durbin-Marshall swipe fee bill, pitching it as “competition” and consumer relief. In reality it shifts value from cardholders to retailers—cutting rewards, pushing issuers toward higher…
First child death reported from flu this season in Virginia WTOP
Flu season has taken a grim turn in Virginia, as the state’s health department has reported the first death of a child caused by complications associated with influenza.
Push for greater ICE training grows on some Republicans Politico
Criticism of ICE has grown among influential voices for the president’s coalition in the wake of the Minneapolis shooting.
Brian Baldinger on Harbaughs future with Giants I think he will put a good staff…
NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger breaks down New York Giants now head coach John Harbaugh's future with the Giants.
Kim Kardashian Shares Adorable Snaps With Chicago West On Daughters 8th Birthday TMZ
Time is flying ... Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter, Chicago West, is 8 years old today ... and Kim is marking the occasion with a super sweet social media…