January 23, 2026

Kansas City Man Faces 14 Felonies in Viral Facebook Marketplace Car Scam

Mamadou Diallo of Kansas City sold cars via Facebook Marketplace using forged documents, then stole them back quickly. He now faces up to 98 years in prison for 14 felony counts after at least eight similar scams.

January 23, 2026

Education Ministry Forms Panel to Review IIT-Kanpur Student Suicides, Boost Mental Health Support

Following two student suicides at IIT-Kanpur in one month, the Education Ministry sets up a three-member panel to find solutions and improve mental health care in higher education.

January 23, 2026

6-Year-Old Walks 2 Miles to Get Help After Father Dies in New York Ice Pond Accident

A brave 6-year-old walked nearly two miles in freezing cold to get help after his father and family friend fell through ice while snowmobiling on a New York pond. Despite rescue efforts, both men died. The boy and his grandfather survived with hypothermia.

January 23, 2026

Landslides in New Zealand Kill Two, Campground Buried Under Rubble

Two deadly landslides struck New Zealand’s North Island, killing two people early Thursday. Emergency crews race to rescue survivors from rubble at a house and a crowded campground near Mount Maunganui.

January 23, 2026

Texas Faces Rare Snowstorm Alert as Panic Buying and Emergency Response Kick In

A once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm alert hits Texas, triggering panic buying. Governor Greg Abbott activates emergency resources. Weather experts warn of severe ice and dangerous cold.