Quote for January 15, 2026
"A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes.”
- Wade Boggs
Quote for January 15, 2026
Actor Timothy Busfield faces new assault claim from 16-year-old victim: Court documents
(New Mexico) -- Actor Timothy Busfield, who was arrested on charges of alleged criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse, is facing a new assault claim from another alleged victim, according to a motion for pretrial detention.In a document filed on... Read More.
US to suspend visa processing for 75 countries starting next week
(WASHINGTON) -- The State Department is freezing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to clamp down on applicants it deems likely to become a public charge.The directive instructs embassies and consulates to halt decisions beginning Jan. 21 while the department reassesses... Read More.
Administration reinstates hundreds of health and safety officials who were laid off
(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration took steps this week to reinstate hundreds of health and safety officials who had previously been dismissed in widespread layoffs, granting a major win for advocates of workplace safety.The newly reinstated employees belong to the National Institute of... Read More.
Gracie Abrams to make acting debut in A24 film ‘Please’
Gracie Abrams set to make her acting debut? That's so true!The singer will star in the upcoming A24 film Please, ABC Audio has confirmed. Babygirl and Bodies Bodies Bodies filmmaker Halina Reijn is set to direct Abrams in her first-ever professional acting role.While the... Read More.
Verizon outage affecting thousands of customers
(NEW YORK) -- Some Verizon customers were experiencing a service outage on Wednesday afternoon, according to the company.Verizon said it was not immediately clear how long the service would be down."We are aware of an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some... Read More.
Democratic Sen. Slotkin says she’s under federal investigation over illegal orders social media video
(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from Michigan, said on Wednesday that she is under federal investigation for a video that she and other Democratic lawmakers posted on social media last year that told military service members that they could refuse illegal orders."Last... Read More.
Brown University shooting: New video shows moment suspected gunman left campus
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) -- Footage newly obtained by ABC News appears to show the moment that the man suspected of opening fire at Brown University in December fled the Ivy League campus following the tragic incident.Officials believe Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, 48, is seen on... Read More.
DOJ officials slam judge for questioning Lindsey Halligan’s status as US attorney
(WASHINGTON) -- In an 11-page court filing, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and Acting U.S. attorney Lindsay Halligan blasted a federal judge Tuesday for what they called an "inquisition" against Halligan for continuing to represent herself as U.S. attorney for... Read More.
Supreme Court gives candidates more room to challenge election rules
(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday significantly expanded the ability of candidates for political office to challenge rules governing an election, rolling back lower court decisions that had said a candidate needed to show concrete harm in order to bring a suit.The 7-2... Read More.
