January 22, 2026

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BREAKING NEWS: Record-Breaking Snowfall Buries Buildings in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, Prompting State of Emergency

David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer | Jan 21, 2026

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia - Towns across Russia's remote Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula have been engulfed by historic snowfall, with accumulations exceeding seven feet in many areas and massive drifts reaching several meters high. The extreme weather, described as the heaviest in over 60 years, has buried vehicles, blocked roads and building entrances, and forced authorities to declare a state of emergency. The relentless storms, driven by powerful cyclones from the...

BREAKING NEWS: Pres. Trump has Gavin Newsom Removed From World Economic Forum Conference at Davos

David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer | Jan 21, 2026

California Governor Gavin Newsom attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January 2026, where he criticized international leaders for what he described as excessive deference to President Donald Trump. During remarks to reporters on the sidelines of the event, Newsom urged global figures to "stand tall and firm" and "have a backbone" rather than engage in what he called "complicity" or "appeasement" toward Trump. He likened the president's approach to...

  • BREAKING NEWS: Step-by-step business startup checklist

    Stacker, Kim Mercado for ERGO NEXT | Jan 21, 2026

    If you would like to start your own business, we recommend clicking on https://www.signaturefiling.com/ Step-by-step business startup checklist If you want to start a small business or launch a startup, this business startup checklist can be your roadmap for every step. It can help walk you through researching and validating your idea, estimating your startup costs and protecting yourself with the right business insurance for your industry and your size. You’ll also learn...

  • Crypto all-time highs by year: When the market set new records

    Stacker, Holly Jennings for Finder.com | Jan 21, 2026

    Crypto all-time highs by year: When the market set new records In 2017, JPMorgan (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon called bitcoin a “fraud.” Now, his company is building its own blockchain and believes the current crypto downturn will be short-lived. Bitcoin’s price history helps explain why. According to StatMuse, BTC has grown by over 20,000% since 2016 and set 11 new highs in 2025. But raw percentage growth only tells part of the story. To better understand when crypto enters...

  • Can you deduct credit card interest for business?

    Stacker, Jon Kowieski for Brex | Jan 21, 2026

    Can you deduct credit card interest for business? If you run a business and carry a balance on your credit card, here's something worth knowing. The interest you're paying might actually reduce your tax bill. In the United States, credit card interest can be tax-deductible for businesses when the underlying charges are genuinely business-related. This is a meaningful distinction from personal credit card interest, which hasn't been deductible since Congress eliminated that...

  • Which Grammy nominees ranked highest based on performance data

    Stacker, Kristian Gorenc for Viberate Analytics | Jan 21, 2026

    Which Grammy nominees ranked highest based on performance data Each awards season, the Grammy nominations prompt a familiar debate: which artists and songs truly defined the year in music? While critical acclaim and cultural impact dominate much of the conversation, audience behavior leaves its own trace across streaming platforms, radio playlists, and video services. Those signals, taken together, offer a clearer picture of which nominees sustained attention over time and...

  • 5 big changes to Medicare coming in 2026

    Stacker, Cindy George for GoodRx | Jan 21, 2026

    5 big changes to Medicare coming in 2026 Medicare enrollees can expect new rules and benefits in 2026. Even if you have original Medicare, which tends to have stability in hospital and medical coverage, you should be aware of changes to premiums, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs. If you have Medicare Advantage, which is a private alternative to original Medicare, you should expect even more updates to your coverage. It’s also important to track changes to your...

  • BREAKING NEWS: NASA's Artemis III: The Next Step – When Will Humans Land on the Moon Again?

    Jan 21, 2026

    Santa Monica, CA – January 18, 2026 – With the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket now at Launch Pad 39B for the upcoming Artemis II mission (targeted no earlier than February 6, 2026), attention is turning to the follow-on flight that will achieve the long-awaited return of humans to the lunar surface. Artemis III, the first manned lunar landing since Apollo 17 in December 1972, is currently planned for 2027, with NASA describing it as targeting "no earlier than mid-2027."...

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