Avenel evacuated as Longwood bushfire intensifies; Hume Highway closed between Seymour, Violet Town as temperature rises amid hot weather
Authorities are investigating reports of property losses overnight as fire crews work to control an “intense” bushfire north of Melbourne. “There have been unconfirmed reports of property losses at the Longwood fire,” a spokeswoman from the State Control…
Google, Character.AI to settle suits involving suicides, AI chatbots
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. Klaudia Radecka | Nurphoto | Getty Images Google and Character.AI will settle with families who sued the companies over harm to minors, including suicides, allegedly caused by artificial intelligence chatbots. According to…
‘Sinners,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ Taylor Swift & Lady Gaga Lead ADG Nominations –
Bold visual storytelling takes center stage as this year’s ADG shortlist highlights world-building, imagination, and artistic risk Celebrating the Architects Behind the Screen January 7, 2026: The Art Directors Guild has unveiled its latest nominations —…
Your consumer rights with unwanted Christmas gifts
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Alaska Airlines buys over 100 Boeing 737-10 jets in carrier’s biggest order
Alaska Airlines is ordering more than 100 Boeing jets, a purchase that the carrier’s fleet chief said will ensure it has locked in sought-after order slots through the middle of the next decade to expand. The order, Alaska’s largest ever,…
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Legal Battle Enters a New Phase — and the Stakes Keep Rising –
A year after tensions first surfaced, the case is becoming a public showdown over power, credibility, and control of the narrative in Hollywood From Dispute to Defining Court Fight January 7, 2026: What began as a behind-the-scenes disagreement has…
Heatwave to kick off as heat threatens hospitals
As much of the country swelters – including Canberra, which is expected to suffer a triple-run of 38-degree days – newly released research has warned extreme heat drives more people into the emergency room. One in 15 emergency department visits were…
UN werfen Israel in Bericht Unterdrückung von Palästinensern vor
Stand: 07.01.2026 22:10 Uhr Das Menschenrechtsbüro der UN wirft Israel in einem Bericht die Diskriminierung von Palästinensern vor. Menschenrechtskommissar Türk sprach von Ähnlichkeiten zum “Apartheid-System”. Israel weist entsprechende…
JPMorgan Chase reaches deal to become Apple credit card issuer, source says
Apple CEO Tim Cook introduces Apple Card during a launch event at Apple headquarters on March 25, 2019, in Cupertino, California. Noah Berger | AFP | Getty Images JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over the Apple credit card from its original…
Helen Mirren Shines in 241-Carat Necklace on Date Night With Taylor Hackford –
Helen Mirren Turns Heads on Rare Night Out With Taylor Hackford Wearing Show-Stopping Jewelry An Elegant Evening in the Spotlight January 7, 2026 — Helen Mirren reminded everyone why timeless style never fades as she stepped out for a rare date night…