News It’s official—Aldi will revamp its product design and open more than 200 stores by 2026 January 12, 2026
News Confirmed by the state of New Hampshire—landlords can no longer require electronic rent payments January 12, 2026
Technology It’s official—China confirms a massive lithium deposit in Sichuan that powers batteries, electric cars, and global technology January 11, 2026
News A 1,400-year-old mold for making ‘sacred souvenirs’ has been discovered in the Judean Desert—thus was born the first religious tourism in Christianity January 11, 2026
News It’s official—experts at Molly Maid explain why your house is always dusty and how it affects your health January 10, 2026
Science Confirmed by researchers—scientists discover that living beings emit light and it disappears just as they die January 9, 2026
Economy Goodbye to leaving the heating on all day in winter—an energy expert debunks the myth and warns of hidden costs January 9, 2026
News Confirmed in Boise, Idaho—the outlet mall will be demolished after the last store closes on January 28 January 9, 2026
Economy It’s official—the IRS is rewriting the rules following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—and your refund could change dramatically January 9, 2026
Mobility It’s official—Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles top the list of cities where the most hours are lost in traffic jams each year—find out how much time you lose each year January 8, 2026
News Confirmed by companies—Macy’s and Kroger reduce their presence in the United States after a 2025 marked by inflation and fewer customers January 8, 2026
News The “black gold” of the sea—$3.2 million paid for a single bluefin tuna in Japan January 8, 2026
Economy It’s official—California, New York, Washington, and 16 other states are raising the minimum wage in 2026, and millions of workers will feel the change in their pockets January 8, 2026
News It’s official—the USPS is changing how postmarks are used across the United States, impacting votes, taxes, and key paperwork January 8, 2026
Technology Study shows that just two weeks without smartphones reverses 10 years of cognitive aging January 7, 2026
News It’s official—Utah requires ID even for 80-year-olds when purchasing alcohol at Walmart and supermarkets in the state January 7, 2026
Mobility Goodbye to Tesla’s reign as the world leader in electric cars—BYD takes the lead and the blow rocks Elon Musk January 7, 2026
News Confirmed by local authorities—Texas, Florida, and Washington tighten their waste laws and force consumers to pay more starting in January January 7, 2026
News Goodbye to many Macy’s stores in the United States—the “Bold New Chapter” plan accelerates closures, selective luxury, and a new way of shopping (these are the locations affected) January 7, 2026
Mobility It’s official—California, New York, Washington, Illinois, Colorado, and other states are suing the Trump administration for halting funding for electric chargers January 6, 2026
Economy Goodbye to soft drinks and snacks with coupons in Texas—the state limits the use of SNAP and bans junk food starting in 2026 January 6, 2026
