Heroic dogs, market jitters, and a historically wet winter

Catch up on this week in words.

News from January 3–January 9, 2026 Stories about heroic dogs, market jitters, and a historically wet winter all contributed to the vocabulary from this week's news. Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this feature highlights language as it's unfolding. See this week's words!