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Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard entry, the tournament's organisers said on Friday, marking her first appearance at Melbourne Park in five years.

NBA: Victor Wembanyama unconcerned about knee as Spurs prep for Pacers

January 2, 2026

In what easily could have been an NBA Finals preview between two of the best teams in the league, the San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 19-point first-half deficit for a 134-132 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday.

NBA: Tyrese Maxey’s 34 points carry Sixers past Mavericks

January 2, 2026

Tyrese Maxey scored 34 points against his hometown team, lifting the Philadelphia 76ers to a 123-108 road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.

[Ask the Tax Whiz] A practical guide to year-end tax compliance in the Philippines

January 2, 2026

Business

Mon Abrea

It is essential that payroll records, withholding tax returns, and alphalists are fully reconciled. Any mismatch between amounts reported and taxes actually remitted during the year may result in penalties or assessments.

New York Mayor Mamdani vows to enact democratic socialist agenda

January 2, 2026

Reuters

The 34-year-old campaigned heavily on cost-of-living issues and was sharply critical of Republican President Donald Trump, whose approval rating has fallen over the past year amid economic concerns

NBA: Pistons’ rally falls short as Heat wins 4th straight

January 2, 2026

Norman Powell poured in 36 points as the visiting Miami Heat downed the Detroit Pistons 118-112 on Thursday night.

NBA: Rockets’ win streak at 4 with wire-to-wire triumph vs. Nets

January 2, 2026

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Kevin Durant totaled 22 points and 11 assists against one of his former teams as the Houston Rockets pulled away in the third quarter for a 120-96 wire-to-wire victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night in New York.

From DongYan to Carla Abellana, here are some 2026 celebrity predictions by a Feng Shui expert

January 2, 2026

Entertainment

On “Unang Hirit” on Friday, Feng Shui consultant Johnson Chua shared this year"s predictions for Kapuso celebrities.

Trump tears into ‘average guy’ George Clooney who ‘complained, constantly, about common sense in politics’

January 2, 2026

President Donald Trump attacked actor George Clooney on Truth Social on New Year's Eve, calling the actor and his wife "two of the worst political prognosticators of all time."

Yukon-Alaska border rocked by 3 earthquakes in final hours of 2025

January 2, 2026

Earthquakes Canada says it registered three earthquakes in the same region near the Yukon-Alaska border within minutes of each other.

Washington Post calls for stricter SNAP qualifications, widespread fraud crackdown after Minnesota scandal

January 2, 2026

The Washington Post editorial board called on the Trump administration to reform SNAP after journalist Nick Shirley exposed over $100 million in alleged Minnesota daycare fraud.

3 killed, 7 missing in New Year’s Eve attack on informal miners in Peru

January 2, 2026

At least three people were killed and seven more were missing after a New Year's Eve attack on informal miners in northern Peru, a local mayor said on Thursday, the latest of a series of attacks on small-scale gold miners in the Andean nation.

6 pillars of a healthier lifestyle in 2026, from experts on staying young

January 2, 2026

An NFL neurosurgeon and a brain health expert reveal longevity secrets beyond typical resolutions, including the surprising benefits of not retiring early.

Olympic teammates McDavid, MacKinnon, Celebrini named NHL’s three stars for December

January 2, 2026

Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Macklin Celebrini, who will be teammates on Canada's squad at the 2026 Winter Olympics, have been named the NHL's three stars for December.

Barrie police investigating after 10-year-old child found dead in home

January 2, 2026

Police say they responded to a call for a well-being check at a house on Wednesday afternoon where a 10-year-old child was found dead.

Seattle schools ask kids as young as 10 about gender identity, drugs in controversial survey

January 2, 2026

A federal investigation has reportedly been launched into Seattle schools over a controversial student health survey and data-sharing practices with third parties nationwide.

Inside Trump’s first-year power plays and the court fights testing them

January 2, 2026

Trump has signed more executive orders in 2025 than in all four years of his first term combined. It's unclear whether many of them can survive court challenges.

Saints star wide receiver hospitalized after blood clot was found in his lung: report

January 2, 2026

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was hospitalized after a blood clot was reportedly found in his lung, and he will miss the team's Week 18 game.

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies of rare form of leukemia

January 2, 2026

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday after revealing in a November essay that she had been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. She was 35.

Comedian warns ‘woke is not dead’ as cancel culture still looms over comedy

January 2, 2026

Comedy battles cancel culture as Fox contributor warns 'woke is not dead' despite recent wins for free speech. Comedians face ongoing censorship threats.

Pink hospitalized on New Year’s Eve, recovers from challenging 2025

January 2, 2026

Pink shares emotional New Year's Eve hospital selfie after neck surgery, reflecting on 2025's highs and lows while promising to "choose joy" in 2026.

Canadian grocery industry’s new code of conduct takes full effect

January 2, 2026

The code is not intended to address retail food prices as it does not regulate pricing, control shelf placement or limit companies’ ability to negotiate commercial terms.

Pimicikamak chief requests military help as power outage crisis continues

January 2, 2026

Moosa Imran

The Pimicikamk First Nation chief is calling on the federal government to send in the armed forces, to help with an on-going public health and safety crisis.

Nick Shirley responds to CNN ‘hit piece’ on his Minnesota fraud investigation

January 2, 2026

Journalist Nick Shirley spoke to Valuetainment about CNN's Whitney Wild questioning him outside a Minnesota daycare center he's accused of committing fraud.

The road ahead for transit in New York City in 2026 includes fare hikes

January 2, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigned on making buses in the Big Apple "fast and free," but the MTA oversees the bus system, and there will soon be a small fare hike.

5 big immigration changes taking effect across the US

January 2, 2026

Major U.S. immigration policy changes in 2025 include Trump administration H-1B visa overhaul, expanded facial recognition and social media scrutiny.

College football fans fume after CBS abruptly cuts off Gary Danielson’s broadcast farewell

January 2, 2026

College football fans took to social media to rip the CBS Sports broadcast for cutting off longtime broadcaster Gary Danielson during his final goodbye.

Iran protests turn deadly as anti-regime demonstrations enter fifth day

January 2, 2026

Anti-regime protests entered a fifth day as demonstrations spread across Tehran and other cities, with reports of deaths emerging amid escalating nationwide unrest.

London Knights close out 2025 with home ice loss to Sarnia Sting

January 2, 2026

Mike Stubbs

Will Nicholl and Jesse Nurmi returned to the London Knights lineup on New Year's Eve for the final game of 2025.

Broncos’ Sean Payton calls New Year’s Eve ‘the most overrated holiday’ ahead of crucial Chargers game

January 2, 2026

Sean Payton calls New Year's Eve the "most overrated holiday" as Denver Broncos focus on playoffs and potential AFC top seed with win over Chargers Sunday.

Israel confirms ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders

January 2, 2026

Israel on Thursday said 37 humanitarian agencies supplying aid in Gaza had not met a deadline to meet "security and transparency standards," and would be banned from the territory, despite an international outcry.

Trump delays increased tariffs on furniture, kitchen cabinets by a year

January 2, 2026

Trump's order signed Wednesday keeps in place a 25% tariff, but delays for another year a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities.

Fireworks accidents kill two in the Netherlands; fire destroys historic Amsterdam church

January 2, 2026

Two people died in the Netherlands in fireworks accidents and there were scattered instances of violence as the country celebrated the New Year, and in a separate incident a historic church in the heart of Amsterdam burned down.

Co-host offers latest update on Victor Davis Hanson’s ‘quite major surgery,’ calls for continued prayers

January 2, 2026

"Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words" co-host provides health update on the show’s namesake on Thursday, calling for continued prayers.

16-year-old found dead in Vancouver, hours after being reported missing

January 2, 2026

Moosa Imran

Authorities are investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl, who turned up dead, hours after she was reported missing to local law enforcement.

The Curator: A working smoke alarm saves lives — is yours ready?

January 2, 2026