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Hawk Urges Kids to ‘Face the Strange’ in New Book

Olivia M. Hartwell January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - Tony Hawk wrote the foreword for Sean Mortimer's Misfit: A Survival Guide, out Jan. 20 > - The book compiles advice from...

Breaking News Local News

Police Chase Stolen Car Across LA Freeways Before Calling Off Pursuit

Sophia A. Reynolds January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - Driver in possibly stolen car led police on chase through LA streets and freeways > - Pursuit crossed 101 and 134 Freeways, ending...

Entertainment News Feature Story

Inside PEOPLE Magazine’s 50-Year Storytelling Mission

Olivia M. Hartwell January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - PEOPLE has delivered celebrity and human-interest stories since 1974 > - The brand focuses on people rather than just issues > -...

Breaking News Political News

Walz Drops 2026 Bid Amid Fraud Probes and Assassination Conspiracy

Amanda S. Bennett January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he will not seek a third term in 2026. > - His exit follows viral fraud claims and a...

Consumer News Corporate News

McRib Lawsuit Claims No Actual Rib Meat in Sandwich

Jonathan P. Miller January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - Four consumers sue McDonald's, alleging the McRib contains no rib meat > - Plaintiffs say the patty is made from pork shoulder,...

Olympics News Sports News

Kaysha Love: From Gymnast to 2025 Monobob World Champion

Amanda S. Bennett January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - Kaysha Love, 28, will represent Team USA in the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics this February > - The 2025 Monobob World Champion...

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Mom of Two Dies After New Year’s Day River Rescue in Fountain Valley

Marcus L. Bennett January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - Alejandra Ramirez Torres, 39, was pulled from the Santa Ana River on Jan. 1 and pronounced dead at the scene > - Roughly 60...

Celebrity News Family News

Derek Hough & Hayley Erbert Welcome First Child

Daniel J. Whitman January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert announced the birth of daughter Everley Capri Hough on Dec. 29, 2025 > - The couple shared the news...

Breaking News World News

76-Year-Old Cruise Passenger Airlifted After Deck Fall

Amanda S. Bennett January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - A 76-year-old American woman fractured her left femur aboard Viking Sky on Jan. 1 > - Mexican naval rescue teams dispatched a...

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Maduro and Wife Cilia Flores Captured by U.S. on Drug Charges

Amanda S. Bennett January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores were captured by U.S. forces in January 2026 > - Both now face U.S. court...