News for January 7, 2026

The new U.S. dietary guidelines, backed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and issued by the Agriculture and Health and Human Services departments, put more weight on protein, full-fat dairy, and less-processed foods while softening advice on alcohol and saturated fat.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the Kennedy Center name change is not a priority for him, and he is focused instead on health issues like childhood obesity.

President Donald Trump said he wants to ban big corporate investors from buying single-family homes to help make housing more affordable.

Most retirement accounts are protected in bankruptcy, but the rules depend on the account type and how the money is handled.

New research from the University of Pennsylvania suggests this year’s flu shot may still offer solid protection, even though the vaccine does not fully match the main strain now spreading.

Former NFL receiver Jordan Shipley was hospitalized with severe burns after a ranch accident in Texas.

An Ohio dentist and his wife were found shot to death in their Columbus home, and police are still searching for a suspect more than a week later.

Steve Jobs’ childhood items and early Apple products are being auctioned to mark Apple’s 50th anniversary.

Alysa Liu retired from figure skating at 16, then came back on her own terms and is now aiming for Olympic gold.

Warner Bros. Discovery rejected Paramount’s takeover bid again and urged shareholders to back Netflix’s $72 billion offer instead.

At CES, tech companies led by Nvidia showed AI-powered cars that could make driving more personal and easier, while raising fresh privacy concerns.

The CDC’s new childhood vaccine guidance could make pediatric visits more confusing for parents and may lead to different vaccine choices than those still recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.