Robert Mugabe Has Collapsed – There are unconfirmed reports that the Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe, who will turn 90 next month, has collapsed in Harare. [newsau]

‘Polar Vortex’ Promises Deep Freeze In US – With temperatures forecast to plunge below -50C in some areas, residents are urged to stay indoors and stock up on food. [aljaz]

Alleged Michael Schumacher Video Sought By Investigators – A French state prosecutor said Sunday he wants to obtain an alleged mobile-phone video of a skiing accident that critically injured Formula One legend Michael Schumacher. [cbc]

Colorado’s Pot Shops Say They’ll Be Sold Out Any Day Now – A few days into the experiment, the new world of legal recreational marijuana sales in Colorado appears to be a big success—so much so that pot shops are finding it impossible to keep up with demand. [time]

Cele Reveals Police Hit List – Former national police commissioner Bheki Cele dropped a political bombshell yesterday when he revealed the existence of a list of top cops who should be purged from the South African Police Service. [iol]

New York State Is Set to Loosen Marijuana Laws – Joining a growing group of states that have loosened restrictions on marijuana, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York plans this week to announce an executive action that would allow limited use of the drug by those with serious illnesses, state officials say. [nyt]

Bitcoin Back Above $1,000 as Major Businesses Embrace Currency – The price of bitcoin topped $1,000 on Mt. Gox, the second-largest exchange by volume, for the first time since mid-December, following multiple announcements of major businesses accepting the currency. [mash]

Cape Town Student Kissed Cheryl Cole – The student who kissed Cheryl Cole on New Year’s Eve turned her down because of her bodyguards. [iol]

Jeff Bezos Airlifted From Galapagos After Getting Kidney Stones – Jeff Bezos, chief executive officer of Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) gives the Galapagos Islands five stars, though getting sick there doesn’t rate quite as highly. [blmbrg]

Oprah Now OWNs Madiba Movie – It will take more than three years before the film, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, is shown on TV. And when it is, it will premiere behind a pay window on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). [citpr]

The Behavioral Economics Of Your New Year’s Resolutions – It’s simple: decide not to decide. Here is how behavioral economics can help shape your habits and how you can make your New Year’s Resolution stick for good. [beast]

World Bids Farewell To Soccer Legend Eusebio – Fifa’s president Sepp Blatter and Safa head Danny Jordaan have joined the world in mourning the passing of football great Eusebio. [mg]

Zappos Does Away With Job Titles, Managers – Online retailer Zappos is making a dramatic change to its company hierarchy—in fact, it’s getting rid of it. [newsr]

Pope Calls For New Approach To Kids Of Gay, Divorced Parents – Pope Francis called for a reassessment of the way the Catholic Church deals with the children of gay couples and divorced parents, saying that an effort should be made to not push them away from the church. [nbc]

Winner of Second Largest Lotto Ever Left Prize Unclaimed For 2 Weeks – You’re not going to win the lottery — especially not the Mega Millions — but if you do you probably shouldn’t leave the winning ticket lying around for two weeks as you obliviously continue on with your life. Steve Tran of Northern California did just that for 13 days. [gawker]

Steven Seagal May Run For Arizona Governor – Action-movie star Steven Seagal says he is considering a run for Arizona governor. [pltc]

King Tut’s Mummified Erect Penis May Point to Ancient Religious Struggle – Egypt’s King Tutankhamun was embalmed in an unusual way, including having his penis mummified at a 90-degree angle, in an effort to combat a religious revolution unleashed by his father, a new study suggests. [livesci]

Dennis Rodman Names Former NBA Players, Including All-Stars, To Play Game In North Korea – Rodman leads a team that includes former NBA All-Stars Kenny Anderson, Cliff Robinson, and Vin Baker. Craig Hodges, Doug Christie and Charles D. Smith are on the team, as well. They will play against a top North Korean Senior National team on Jan. 8, marking Kim Jong Un’s birthday. [dailyn]

Justin Bieber Shares Photo Of Selena Gomez, Basically Proving They’re Back Together – After they were spotted riding Segways together earlier this week, Justin Bieber posted a sweet photo of him and Selena Gomez on Instagram, writing, “Love the way you look at me.” Awesome. [huff]

Drone Fever Hits South Africa – The new DJI Phantom 2 Vision radio-controlled drones, with built-in HD camera, can fly up to half a kilometer from the operator. They sell for under R16,000 at [dronephoto]

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