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‘Wheel of Fortune’s’ first millionaire says $1M prize didn’t go as far as fans think

Entertainment

‘Wheel of Fortune’s’ first millionaire says $1M prize didn’t go as far as fans think

Spinning into seven figures on "Wheel of Fortune" may sound like a life-changing dream — but the show’s first millionaire says the aftermath didn’t bring the kind of instant luxury most people would imagine.In 2008, the wheel stopped at a moment that would change the show’s history.Michelle Loewenstein, now Michelle Moore, was the first contestant to score the million-dollar mark on "Wheel of Fortune," as she walked away with $1,026,800 […]

todayJanuary 23, 2026 4

Venezuelan national accused of claiming control over Arizona community, threatening residents: report

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Venezuelan national accused of claiming control over Arizona community, threatening residents: report

A Venezuelan national accused of threatening Arizona residents at gunpoint while claiming control over part of a Maricopa County community is facing multiple felony charges, including terrorism, authorities said.Arizona Department of Public Safety investigators allege Javier Enrique Erazo-Zuniga, 27, claimed control over part of Maricopa and threatened residents with deadly weapons in an effort to extort money, according to reporting by InMaricopa and statements from state authorities.DPS spokesperson Bart Graves […]

todayJanuary 23, 2026 4

Former Uvalde school officer says he doesn’t regret actions after not guilty verdict

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Former Uvalde school officer says he doesn’t regret actions after not guilty verdict

A former Uvalde school police officer is speaking out after he was acquitted on all counts nearly four years after the shooting at Robb Elementary School that left 19 students and two teachers dead.Adrian Gonzales, who was charged with 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment tied to the shooting, said in his first interview since the acquittal that he has no regrets about the actions he took on May […]

todayJanuary 23, 2026 4

Beckham family feud: What to know about Brooklyn’s wife, billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz

Entertainment

Beckham family feud: What to know about Brooklyn’s wife, billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz

What started out as a fairy-tale romance between Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham has quickly become the root of one of pop culture's most public family feuds. As tensions among the family continue to rise after Brooklyn's social media claims against his parents, all eyes are back on Peltz — the Hollywood actress and billionaire heiress whose private ways have rapidly been made public. Here's everything you need to know about Peltz. BROOKLYN […]

todayJanuary 23, 2026 2

Private autonomous pods could redefine ride-sharing

Tech/Gear

Private autonomous pods could redefine ride-sharing

Crowded cabins and forced small talk have long defined ride-sharing. A California startup wants to flip that idea on its head. Pliyt believes the future of ride-sharing means sharing the ride as little as possible. Instead of one shared cabin, its autonomous vehicle concept divides the interior into four fully independent pods. Each one acts like a private room on wheels. The goal is simple. Get you from point A to point […]

todayJanuary 23, 2026 5

Top 5 moments from Jack Smith’s testimony on Capitol Hill

Politics

Top 5 moments from Jack Smith’s testimony on Capitol Hill

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified during a hearing Thursday on Capitol Hill, where he faced searing criticism from Republicans and praise from Democrats over his two prosecutions of President Donald Trump.The hearing gave Smith, a career prosecutor of nearly three decades, a rare chance to speak publicly about his work. He defended his indictments against Trump related to the 2020 election and classified documents as by-the-book and apolitical."If asked […]

todayJanuary 23, 2026 6

FDA upgrades cookie recall to highest danger level over undeclared peanuts

Business

FDA upgrades cookie recall to highest danger level over undeclared peanuts

The Food and Drug Administration announced that a recall of cookie products has been upgraded to its most serious risk category over the potential presence of undeclared peanuts.Gregory's Foods first issued a recall last month of its 2-pound 8.5-ounce packages of "Bag Full of Cookies" White Chocolate Macadamia Nut frozen cookie dough after learning that some packages were mistakenly filled with Monster Cookie Dough, which contains peanuts."People who have allergies […]

todayJanuary 22, 2026 6

Trump snubs Canada by withdrawing country’s invite to join ‘most prestigious Board of Leaders ever’

Politics

Trump snubs Canada by withdrawing country’s invite to join ‘most prestigious Board of Leaders ever’

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Canada was no longer welcome to his newly established Board of Peace.In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump rescinded Canada's invitation, informing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that his country could no longer join the "most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled.""Dear Prime Minister Carney: Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding […]

todayJanuary 22, 2026 7

TikTok avoids US ban by finalizing historic Trump-backed American majority ownership deal

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TikTok avoids US ban by finalizing historic Trump-backed American majority ownership deal

TikTok announced Thursday that it has finalized a historic deal to launch a majority American-owned joint venture, a move aimed at averting a potential U.S. ban on the popular social media app.The deal marks a major milestone for TikTok, coming after years of legal and political battles that began in 2020, when President Donald Trump raised national security concerns about the Chinese-owned platform.The Joint Venture LLC, built on the foundation […]

todayJanuary 22, 2026 6