Does Venezuela have nuclear weapons? Maduro's capture prompts conversations about country's nuclear power

The US’ strike on Venezuela, and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, have prompted conversations around ...
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What’s a McRib anyway? McDonald’s faces lawsuit over sandwich’s ingredients

McDonald's faces a class-action lawsuit alleging false advertising over the McRib sandwich, with plaintiffs claiming the ...

Fans mourn closure of cupcake vending machine company Sprinkles Cupcakes

The company's "cupcake ATMs" went viral on TikTok for the "I love Sprinkles" jingle that played as a mechanical arm delivered ...
Arizona Daily Star

'Diet' soda is disappearing from store shelves. Here's why.

As you make your way through the soda aisle, you may notice a lot less of the word "diet" than you used to. That's because some diet sodas are disappearing — or at least, that packaging is gone.
NPR

Up First Newsletter

January 9, 2026 • Many Americans say the U.S. is not a moral leader but want it to be, according to an NPR/Ipsos poll. And, the FBI is taking over the investigation into the fatal Minnesota ICE ...
The Motley Fool

The Magnificent Seven's Market Cap vs. the S&P 500

The Magnificent Seven represent 34.4% of the S&P 500 as of January 2026, up from 12.5% in 2016. From 2016 through 2025, these seven companies achieved an 870.1% return, outperforming the S&P 500. The ...
NPR

Up First

January 7, 2026 • Trump offers advice to the GOP as midterm fears grow and he struggles to connect with voters on the economy. And, the Pentagon reviews the "effectiveness" of women in ground combat ...