Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue receives federal grant for additional training
Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue will receive $219,827.27 from FEMA, plus a local contribution that brings the total to $241,810, to fund additional firefighter training.
2026/01/14
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Puppies revived after suspected fentanyl exposure will be available for adoption in Washington.
Six puppies in Snohomish County were revived by firefighters after suspected fentanyl exposure and are being monitored at an Everett shelter before a short quarantine and release for adoption.
2026/01/14
Linus Torvalds says using AI for a personal project does not mean Linux is changing
Torvalds used an AI tool to generate a Python visualizer for a small personal audio project, and that code is not part of the Linux kernel or other core projects.
2026/01/14
Ice core library opens at Concordia station in Antarctica
The first ice core library opened on 14 January 2026 at Concordia station in Antarctica to store rescued glacier samples at about −50°C for long-term scientific study.
2026/01/14
Guernsey Dairy launches milk for schools initiative
Guernsey Dairy has begun supplying milk at breakfast clubs in three schools, with sponsorship covering the milk and some free places available for vulnerable children.
2026/01/14
Our community matters at Cornwall Square
Cornwall Square will hold a January Blowout Sale from January 17–25, and Ben's Bakery returns inside Arks Harvest on January 17 offering baked goods.
2026/01/14
Met Office warns 23 areas to check homes for flood risk before tomorrow
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain covers parts of southern England tomorrow between 9am and 10pm, and the article mentions 23 areas including much of London and the south. The Met Office advised people to check whether their properties could be at risk of flooding and reported possible surface water flooding and travel disruption.
2026/01/14
Social Security maximum may reach $5,251 a month for some Americans
A 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment will raise the Social Security maximum monthly benefit to $5,251 in 2026; to qualify for the maximum, beneficiaries must have 35 years of work, have paid maximum payroll taxes for those years, and claim benefits at age 70.
2026/01/14
Treecycling raises more than £35,000 for Dorset disability charity
During the Treecycling weekend (Jan 8–11), 105 volunteers collected 2,488 Christmas trees in Dorset and Hampshire and raised more than £35,000 for Dorset's Disability Charity.
2026/01/14
Frozen pipes thawed in two hours using kitchen cupboard trick
A homeowner opened kitchen cupboard doors and raised the heating after temperatures fell to about -5°C, and reports frozen pipes thawed within two hours; British Gas advises thawing frozen pipes with hot (not boiling) water and ensuring pipes are insulated.
2026/01/14
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