Arctic Blast Incoming, GTA 6 Explosion, and Best 8 Movies

Friday, January 23rd, 2026

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Chances are, you’ll see up to 12 inches of snow this weekend with wind chills up to 20 below zero. Read below for the best 8 new movies and shows to watch during the snow-in!

Fans eager to see the release of GTA 6 were dismayed to hear about an explosion at the game developer’s office this week. Check out more on the unbelievable story here, and read more below!

McDonald’s announced multiple plans to improve its business model this year including increased drive-thru speeds, more menu options like specialty drinks, and higher quality ingredients including beef.

In addition to menu and experiential changes, McDonald’s plans to require exact change for cash transactions following the Treasury’s discontinuation of pennies.

To read more on this year’s changes at McDonald’s, click here.

The continental U.S. is facing a gnarly winter storm, with Ohio and parts of the midwest set to see up to twelve inches of snow and bone-chilling negative wind chill figures.

So, you might need a movie guide..

Click here for the best 8 new movies and shows to watch during this snow-in!

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill this week that would remove federal protections on grey wolves, allowing hunters to harvest the breed.

Grey Wolves were nearly eradicated in the 1970’s, which prompted the original protections passed by Congress. Since then, the grey wolf population has stabilized, with current counts showing over 2,700 wolves in the western U.S. alone.

The bill now heads to the senate, where it will need 60 votes to pass. You can read more on the bill here.

Confirming the fears of some fans of yet another delay in the development process of GTA 6, Rockstar North reported an explosion at the office where the game is being developed.

Emergency crews were reportedly on the scene for four hours after an explosion led to a small fire at the studio. No game delays have yet been reported.

To read more on the strange explosion, click here.

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