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CNBC Crowns XRP 2026’s Hottest Crypto as Big Money Ditches BTC

Sophia A. Reynolds January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - CNBC's Power Lunch brands XRP the "hottest crypto trade of the year" > - XRP rallied 20% YTD to $2.25 while Bitcoin stays flat near...

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Ohio Couple’s Murder Leaves Community Shaken and 2 Young Children Orphaned

Marcus L. Bennett January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - Spencer and Monique Tepe were found dead in their Columbus home on Dec. 30 in what police call a double-homicide > - Their...

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Smithsonian’s Sloth Bear Cubs Born-DNA to Reveal Dad

Jonathan P. Miller January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - Two sloth bear cubs were born at Smithsonian's National Zoo on December 7 > - Mother Molly arrived from Kansas in April; father...

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Karl-Anthony Towns Reveals Christmas Proposal Details

Amanda S. Bennett January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - Karl-Anthony Towns proposed to Jordyn Woods on Christmas Day 2025 > - The New York Knicks star shared the story on Late Night with...

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Bowen Yang Breaks Down His Final SNL Exit After 7 Years

Olivia M. Hartwell January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - Bowen Yang opened up about leaving Saturday Night Live after seven seasons > - His Dec. 20 exit sketch with Ariana Grande and Cher...

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Kamloops Denny’s Probes $500K Tip Jar Fraud

Olivia M. Hartwell January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - Kamloops RCMP is investigating claims that three ex-Denny's workers siphoned over $500,000 from the restaurant's digital tip...

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Robyn Unveils ‘Sexistential’ Album, Drops Two New Tracks

Sophia A. Reynolds January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - Robyn announced her first album since 2018, Sexistential, on Jan. 7 > - Two new singles-"Talk to Me" and the title track-are out...

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Miley Cyrus Eyes Return to Acting at Palm Springs Festival

Jonathan P. Miller January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - Miley Cyrus told The Hollywood Reporter she would "love to" act again at the Palm Springs International Film Festival on Jan. 3 > -...

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Foo Fighters’ Pat Smear Breaks Foot in Freak Garden Mishap

Jonathan P. Miller January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - Pat Smear broke multiple bones in his left foot during a "bizarre gardening accident" > - The 66-year-old guitarist will miss...

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Ohio Couple Murder Probe Week 2: 911 Call Mystery Solved

Ethan R. Coleman January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - Monique and Spencer Tepe were found slain in their Columbus home on Dec. 30 > - A mystery 911 call from April at their address was...