Here are the key world news developments as of late January 11, 2026, based on major broadcast round‑ups and bulletins[1][2][3][4]: Iran: Mass protests and harsh crackdown Nationwide anti‑government protests in Iran have been ongoing for about two to three weeks, with reports of over 100 […]
Year: 2026
RFK Jr. Shakes Up U.S. Nutrition: Red Meat and Butter Take Center Stage
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new Dietary Guidelines for Americans put a bold, controversial twist on healthy eating: a “food funnel” that places protein-dense animal foods like red meat and butter prominently on the plate.[1][3] For anyone running a wellness, nutrition, or current‑events blog on WordPress, […]
You need to listen to Billy Woods’ horrorcore masterpiece for the A24 crowd
Billy Woods has one of the highest batting averages in the game. Between his solo records like Hiding Places and Maps, and his collaborative albums with Elucid as Armand Hammer, the man has multiple stone-cold classics under his belt. And, while no one would ever […]
Google pulls AI overviews for some medical searches
Earlier this month, The Guardian published an investigation that showed Google was serving up misleading and outright false information via its AI overviews in response to certain medical inquiries. Now those results appear to have been removed. According to the original report: In one case […]
That time Will Smith helped discover new species of anaconda
Footage of the 2024 discovery appears in NatGeo’s new documentary series Pole to Pole with Will Smith
The oceans just keep getting hotter
For the eighth year in a row, the world’s oceans absorbed a record-breaking amount of heat in 2025.
How TiVo killed live TV
For a while, it seemed like everyone had a TiVo. It was a plot point on major TV shows; it had A-list Hollywood fans; it became a verb as ubiquitous as Google or Xerox. The love was well-earned, since TiVo had created a product that […]
Anker Slashes Price on Solix C2000 Gen 2 Power Station by Over 50%
Anker’s newest high-capacity portable power station, the Solix C2000 Gen 2, is currently discounted by over 50%, making it one of the strongest value plays in home backup and off‑grid power right now.[4] According to recent deal coverage, the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 has […]
Russia Launches Hypersonic Missiles, Ukraine Strikes Back Amid Peace Talks Tensions – 1/11/2026, 12:25:08 PM
Here are some of the most significant world news developments as of the morning of January 11, 2026 (UTC), based on the latest available reports: Russia–Ukraine war: massive strikes and retaliation Russia launched a major overnight barrage on Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens […]
Will you have to show your ID at the app store?
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the action (and inaction) of lawmakers seeking to rein in tech platforms, follow Lauren Feiner. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt […]