How Streeting Became Starmer’s Top UK Rival in Year of Grudges
Bloomberg 2026-01-17 06:00:00+00:00
Author: Alex Wickham
When Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused her rival Robert Jenrick of treachery and sacked him this week, some in Keir Starmer’s Labour government wondered: if the UK prime minister were stronger, would he do the same with Wes Streeting? ... Read full article
Fibremaxxing: Trend for eating more fibre has surprising benefits
BBC News 2026-01-17 05:52:21.855326
Author: BBC News
Fibre is making a comeback and this is a wellbeing trend nutritionists are getting excited about. ... Read full article
Vastaamo hack: My darkest secrets were revealed to the world
BBC News 2026-01-17 05:52:19.9651724
Author: BBC News
Meri-Tuuli Auer told her counsellor things about her life she didn't want her closest family to know. ... Read full article
Who is on Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza?
BBC News 2026-01-17 05:37:23.6696558
Author: BBC News
The White House has released the names of those who will oversee the next phase of the US president's peace plan for Gaza. ... Read full article
Lammy blocks killer's move to open prison after 'murder rap'
BBC News 2026-01-17 05:37:21.3085056
Author: BBC News
The Ministry of Justice said the decision to block Jake Farhi's transfer was made for 'public protection'. ... Read full article
LIVE: Gaza death toll rises by Israeli raids, Trump names ‘Board of Peace’
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-17 05:35:26
Author: Caolán Magee, Edna Mohamed
Israeli raids cause rising casualties in Gaza, as attacks persist despite the ceasefire agreement. ... Read full article
Musk Seeks Up to $134 Billion Damages From OpenAI, Microsoft
Bloomberg 2026-01-17 05:32:52+00:00
Author: Robert Burnson
Elon Musk wants OpenAI Inc. and Microsoft to pay him damages in the range of $79 billion to $134 billion over his claims that the generative AI company defrauded him by abandoning its nonprofit roots and partnering with the software giant. ... Read full article
Myanmar military-backed party leads after second round of election voting
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-17 05:03:31
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Critics, including human rights and opposition groups, say election is neither free nor fair. ... Read full article
India to Start Recovery of Taxes From Tiger Global After Verdict
Bloomberg 2026-01-17 04:48:37+00:00
Author: Shruti Srivastava, Abhishek Shanker
India will revive tax proceedings against Tiger Global Management after a top court ruling related to the firm’s 2018 sale of its stake in online retailer Flipkart. ... Read full article
Nearly 50 Venezuelan soldiers killed in US abduction of President Maduro
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-17 04:23:49
Author: Al Jazeera
Venezuela’s Defence Ministry says 83 people in total killed in US attack to abduct President Nicolas Maduro. ... Read full article
Schweizer: Mass Migration Is a Weapon for Other Countries
Breitbart News 2026-01-17 04:23:07
Author: Breitbart TV
Breitbart News Senior Contributor Peter Schweizer talked about immigration in a segment set to air on FNC's "Life, Liberty, and Levin" this weekend. | Clips ... Read full article
Michael Cohen Claims Tish James 'Coerced' Him to Flip Against Trump
Breitbart News 2026-01-17 04:10:06
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Michael Cohen claimed that he was "coerced and pressured" by New York Attorney General Letitia James to flip on President Donald Trump. ... Read full article
Thai Ruling Party Vows to Resolve Cambodia Row as Election Nears
Bloomberg 2026-01-17 04:08:52+00:00
Author: Patpicha Tanakasempipat
Thailand’s ruling party, which is seeking to retain power in next month’s election, is vowing to resolve the country’s conflict with Cambodia and clean up its image as a transit hub for trafficked scam victims. ... Read full article
China Consumed Twice the Electricity of the US in 2025: CCTV
Bloomberg 2026-01-17 04:08:11+00:00
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China used more than double the electricity of the US in 2025, China Central Television reported Saturday, citing data from the National Energy Administration. ... Read full article
Michael Cohen says NY prosecutors 'pressured and coerced' him into anti-Trump testimony
Fox News 2026-01-17 03:52:13.1521148
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Michael Cohen alleges New York prosecutors pressured him to provide testimony aimed at securing convictions against President Donald Trump in high-profile cases. ... Read full article
US air authority warns of ‘military activities’ over Mexico, South America
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-17 03:37:12
Author: Lyndal Rowlands
Warnings come as Mexico’s Sheinbaum says ‘compelling results’ in tackling drug cartels, following Trump strike threats. ... Read full article
911 transcripts, documents detail chaotic scene after ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good
Fox News 2026-01-17 03:22:13.9507937
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Renee Nicole Good suffered four gunshot wounds, according to newly released reports. Witnesses described the chaotic scene and said she was shot at 'point-blank' range. ... Read full article
Under fire from the sea, Ukrainian families in Odesa try to escape Russian barrage
BBC News 2026-01-17 03:07:21.6682429
Author: BBC News
Ukraine's third largest city has come under sustained attack on its ports in a Russian bid to sap morale. ... Read full article
Florida’s Palm Beach County Renames Part of Road After Trump
Breitbart News 2026-01-17 03:07:19.1063793Author: ... Read full article
Judge limits ICE tactics at Minnesota protests
The Hill 2026-01-17 02:53:27
Author: Ryan Mancini
A federal judge on Friday ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to limit their tactics against protesters in Minnesota, as federal immigration enforcement officers confront demonstrators rallying after a woman was killed by an ICE officer… ... Read full article
California man arrested for allegedly making online death threats against JD Vance during Disneyland visit
Fox News 2026-01-17 02:52:12.8085356
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California man accused of posting pipe bomb threats on Disney's Instagram during Vice President JD Vance's Disneyland visit now faces federal criminal charges. ... Read full article
US-Iran tensions: Trump has no path to an easy ‘win’ despite Tehran’s woes
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-17 02:34:26
Author: Ali Harb
Despite Iran’s vulnerable position, any US strikes could risk triggering a protracted conflict, analysts say. ... Read full article
Minneapolis judge bars DHS agents from arresting peaceful protesters
The Washington Post 2026-01-17 02:23:05
Author: Gaya Gupta, Mariana Alfaro, Marisa Iati
The order comes in response to a lawsuit from local residents alleging that their rights were violated while they were observing or protesting immigration raids. ... Read full article
Emma-Jo Morris: Kathy Hochul ‘A Scared Animal in a Cage’ as Marxism Sweeps NYC
Breitbart News 2026-01-17 02:11:02
Author: Breitbart TV
On Friday's "Alex Marlow Show," Emma-Jo Morris discussed New York. Morris said, "The city is run by Zohran...then you have the state, which really makes | Clips ... Read full article
Marlow Show: Democrats Running ‘Summer of Love’ Playbook in Minnesota
Breitbart News 2026-01-17 02:10:00
Author: Breitbart TV
On Friday's "Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Minnesota. Marlow said, "It worked in 2020. Let's not forget | Clips ... Read full article
LA Billionaire Caruso to Skip 2026 Races for LA Mayor and California Governor
Bloomberg 2026-01-17 02:00:26+00:00
Author: John Gittelsohn
Rick Caruso, a billionaire real estate developer, will not run for California governor or mayor of Los Angeles, he announced on X Friday. ... Read full article
Capital A Completes Sale of Aviation Business to AirAsia X
Bloomberg 2026-01-17 01:58:31+00:00
Author: Netty Idayu Ismail
Malaysia’s Capital A Bhd. said it completed the sale of its short-haul aviation business to AirAsia X Bhd., as part of the restructuring of the business empire controlled by Tony Fernandes. ... Read full article
Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says new evidence against Trump autism claims
BBC News 2026-01-17 01:52:16.4808059
Author: BBC News
Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy. ... Read full article
Newspaper headlines: 'Spy Jenrick' and 'Badenoch: Britain is not broken'
BBC News 2026-01-17 01:52:13.9189419
Author: BBC News
Former Conservative shadow minister Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK after his sacking by Kemi Badenoch continues to lead the papers. ... Read full article
Lutnick Warns Some Korean, Taiwanese Firms May Face 100% Chip Tariffs Unless They Invest in US
Bloomberg 2026-01-17 01:50:38+00:00
Author: Maggie Eastland
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said South Korean memory chipmakers and Taiwanese companies that aren’t investing in the US may face up to 100% tariffs unless they commit to increased production on American soil, as the Trump administration ramps up calls f… ... Read full article
Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters
Associated Press 2026-01-17 01:42:10
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A U.S. judge has ruled federal officers in Minneapolis-area immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters. U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez ruled Friday in a case filed in December on behalf of six Minnesota activists. Thousands of peopl… ... Read full article
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss sues NCAA to get sixth season of eligibility
Fox News 2026-01-17 01:37:14.8095408
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Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is suing the NCAA after being denied a sixth year of eligibility due to insufficient medical documentation. ... Read full article
Schumer reveals 'bipartisan' plans to reverse DOGE cuts as lawmakers work through funding push
Fox News 2026-01-17 01:22:18.1367742
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to restore Department of Government Efficiency cuts to HUD and other programs through bipartisan budget support. ... Read full article
Congress Blocks Dead People from Getting Social Security
Breitbart News 2026-01-17 01:07:22
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Congress has passed a bill that would stop payments from going to deceased people, says a celebrating Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA). ... Read full article
DOJ begins probe of governor, mayor in Minnesota after killing of Renee Good
USA Today 2026-01-17 01:05:12+00:00
Author: Michael Loria
The Justice Department subpoenaed Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over a suspected conspiracy to impede federal law enforcement in Minnesota, according to reports. ... Read full article
Tennessee judge orders more media access to state-run executions
Associated Press 2026-01-17 00:59:37
Author: Adrian Sainz
A judge has ruled that Tennessee prison officials must grant expanded access to media members to view state-run executions. The ruling Friday comes after a coalition of news organizations including The Associated Press sued on claims that state execution prot… ... Read full article
Minneapolis Protesters Win Ruling Curbing ICE Use of Force
Bloomberg 2026-01-17 00:57:35+00:00
Author: Erik Larson
A judge restricted the use of force by ICE officers in Minneapolis after protesters complained of widespread abuse that violated their constitutional rights, in a suit that’s taken on fresh urgency after a federal agent shot and killed a woman in her car. ... Read full article
DOJ issues subpoenas for Walz, Minneapolis mayor in criminal investigation
The Hill 2026-01-17 00:53:55
Author: Ryan Mancini
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D), accusing them of standing in the way of federal law enforcement officer’s abilities to carry out their jobs, The Washington Post r… ... Read full article
Takaichi to Mull Suspension of Food Sales Tax, Mainichi Reports
Bloomberg 2026-01-17 00:51:49+00:00
Author: Toru Fujioka
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will consider a temporary suspension of sales tax on food as part of her election campaign pledge after her expected dissolution of parliament next week, Mainichi newspaper reported, citing unnamed people familiar with t… ... Read full article
The GOP’s non-interventionist phase is over
CNN 2026-01-17 00:13:01
Author: Aaron Blake
We’re still waiting to find out whether President Donald Trump follows through and strikes Iran after the country violated his red line by killing lots of protesters. While Trump said he’s received assurances that “the killing has stopped,” he’s kept the poss… ... Read full article
Trump grapples with red lines in Iran as protests crushed — for now
The Hill 2026-01-17 00:12:11
Author: Filip Timotija
President Trump is appearing to back off immediate action against Iran after promising anti-government forces that “help is coming” earlier this week and cautioning the regime against killing protesters – warnings Iran’s leaders ignored. While Iran remains u… ... Read full article
Mamdani announces $2.1M settlement with major landlord as tenants describe 'nightmare' conditions
Fox News 2026-01-17 00:07:13.3249344
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NYC reaches $2.1M settlement with A&E Real Estate over 14 buildings, forcing repairs of 4,000+ violations and ending alleged tenant harassment practices. ... Read full article
House Ethics Committee investigating allegations against Nancy Mace
The Hill 2026-01-16 23:58:33
Author: Sudiksha Kochi
The House Ethics Committee announced on Friday that it is investigating allegations against conservative firebrand Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.). The Ethics Committee did not go into detail about the probe. However, it noted that the matter regarding Mace was tran… ... Read full article
Secret Service aware after Iranian state TV airs Trump threat featuring photo of Butler assassination attempt
Fox News 2026-01-16 23:52:34.8560072
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Iranian state TV allegedly aired threatening message against Trump, referencing his Butler assassination attempt with caption "this time, it won't miss." ... Read full article
Blair and Rubio among names on Gaza 'Board of Peace'
BBC News 2026-01-16 23:52:19.2144261
Author: BBC News
The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says. ... Read full article
FAA issues warning to airlines flying over Central America amid military activity
USA Today 2026-01-16 23:31:33+00:00
Author: Kathleen Wong
The FAA issued a warning to airlines flying over parts of Mexico, Central and South America as tensions rise between the U.S. and the region's leaders. ... Read full article
Uganda’s Bobi Wine taken to unknown location in army helicopter, party says
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 23:23:49
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
National Unity Platform says opposition presidential candidate seized from his home a day after tense election. ... Read full article
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Washington Post 2026-01-16 23:08:01
Author: Perry Stein
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement. ... Read full article
Trump officials extend National Guard’s D.C. mission through 2026
The Washington Post 2026-01-16 23:03:10
Author: Dan Lamothe
The domestic military mission, which is the subject of an ongoing court challenge, was due to expire at the end of February. ... Read full article
Science shows very different psychiatric disorders might have the same cause
The Washington Post 2026-01-16 23:00:04.978
Author: Mark Johnson
A sweeping new study of psychiatric and genetic records has the potential to change treatment for millions of psychiatric patients. ... Read full article
Arrests after youth pictured with machete in central Edinburgh
BBC News 2026-01-16 22:52:13.790464
Author: BBC News
Police said firearms officers were among those who responded to reports of youths carrying bladed weapons ... Read full article
Trump can now travel to Mar-a-Lago on a street bearing his name
USA Today 2026-01-16 22:45:42+00:00
Author: Joey Garrison
A 4-mile stretch that leads to President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, is now named after the president. ... Read full article
RFK Jr. tells USA TODAY 5G towers for cellphone use 'a major health concern'
USA Today 2026-01-16 22:42:43+00:00
Author: Will Carless, Bart Jansen
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told USA TODAY that “electromagnetic radiation is a major health concern." ... Read full article
Gene Hackman's New Mexico home listed for $6M after actor's death
USA Today 2026-01-16 22:29:39+00:00
Author: Edward Segarra
Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa's New Mexico estate is hitting the market, nearly a year after the couple was found dead in the home. ... Read full article
Rep. Feenstra Introduces Bill to Block Welfare Recipients from Sending Money Abroad
Breitbart News 2026-01-16 22:29:28
Author: Jasmyn Jordan
Rep. Randy Feenstra has introduced legislation aimed at preventing individuals receiving public assistance from wiring money internationally, ... Read full article
Trump names Tony Blair, Jared Kushner to Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 22:21:24
Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. ... Read full article
Student loan borrowers won't see wage garnishments – for now
USA Today 2026-01-16 22:14:03+00:00
Author: Medora Lee
Defaulted student loan borrowers catch a break. Department of Education pauses wage garnishment – for now. But risks still lurk. ... Read full article
Why did María Corina Machado give Trump her Nobel Peace Prize?
USA Today 2026-01-16 22:08:33+00:00
Author: Kinsey Crowley
President Donald Trump has long wanted the Nobel Peace Prize, and was gifted the medal awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. ... Read full article
Machado pushes Venezuelan democracy. Trump has eyes for its oil
USA Today 2026-01-16 21:58:50+00:00
Author: Francesca Chambers, Cybele Mayes-Osterman
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado told President Donald Trump during a private White House luncheon her party had a mandate to lead. ... Read full article
IOC rejects requests to ban the US from Winter Olympics over Venezuela strike
Fox News 2026-01-16 21:52:19.1023701
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The IOC ruled out a U.S. Winter Olympics ban despite military intervention in Venezuela, contrasting with Russia's ongoing exclusion over Ukraine invasion. ... Read full article
Police: Minnesota Childcare Worker, 18, Arrested for Smothering Two Children on the Same Day, Killing One
Breitbart News 2026-01-16 21:43:59
Author: Lowell Cauffiel
A teenage worker at daycare center near Minneapolis allegedly suffocated two children — one of them resulting in his death days before his first birthday — in an attempt to attract “attention,” police said this week. | Crime ... Read full article
Trump installs loyalists on panel set to review White House ballroom
The Washington Post 2026-01-16 21:21:30
Author: Jonathan Edwards, Dan Diamond
The Commission of Fine Arts will discuss the controversial project at a meeting next week. White House officials hope to win approval in two months. ... Read full article
Syrian army launches strikes against Kurdish-led SDF east of Aleppo
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 21:19:01
Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. More to follow … ... Read full article
Schatz says US ‘absolutely rolled’ by China-Canada trade deal
The Hill 2026-01-16 21:13:50
Author: Ashleigh Fields
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said Friday Americans would be hurt by a trade deal between China and Canada as foreign nations seek new trade partners amid the Trump administration’s tariff wars. “We just got absolutely rolled in this Canada – China deal. A sta… ... Read full article
Joni Ernst, Mike Lee Sound Alarm on Alleged Fraud by Somali-Owned Rehab Center in Minneapolis
Breitbart News 2026-01-16 21:08:51
Author: John Binder
Sens. Joni Ernst and Mike Lee are asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate alleged fraud by a Somali-owned rehab center. ... Read full article
U-Va. board leaders resign as Spanberger and Democrats take power
The Washington Post 2026-01-16 21:08:30
Author: Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff
The dismissals are another sign that Virginia Democrats plan to quickly unwind changes made at public colleges during Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration. ... Read full article
Sports mogul Stan Kroenke becomes America's biggest private landowner in massive secret deal
Fox News 2026-01-16 20:42:51
Author: Kristen Altus
Billionaire Stan Kroenke quietly completed America's largest land purchase in more than a decade, buying 937,000 acres in New Mexico to become America's top landowner. ... Read full article
New tax deduction could put more money back in seniors’ pockets this year
Fox News 2026-01-16 20:38:49
Author: Eric Revell
Seniors could keep more money with new tax break phasing in for 2025 returns. The extra deduction helps lower- and middle-income retirees facing rising costs. ... Read full article
Very Fake News: EPA Chief Lee Zeldin Attacks 'Dishonest' New York Times over Gold-Standard Pollution Rules
Breitbart News 2026-01-16 20:37:36
Author: Sean Moran
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin attacked the "dishonest" New York Times for pushing a "fake news claim that the agency is no longer considering "lives saved" when setting regulations. ... Read full article
Family of man shot by ICE in Minneapolis disputes key aspects of DHS account
The Washington Post 2026-01-16 20:28:07
Author: Angie Orellana Hernandez, Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Justine McDaniel
Relatives say the shooting occurred at the door of the house, not out in the street amid a scuffle. They also say the victim was not the man targeted in a traffic stop. ... Read full article
Rob Reiner's posthumous appearance in Mel Brooks HBO documentary is profound
USA Today 2026-01-16 19:54:59+00:00
Author: Bryan Alexander
The upcoming HBO documentary "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" features Rob Reiner speaking about his father, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks. ... Read full article
Trump threatens tariffs on nations that ‘don’t go along’ with Greenland plans
The Washington Post 2026-01-16 19:51:05
Author: Maegan Vazquez, Noah Robertson, Theodoric Meyer
The president’s comments come as a group of bipartisan lawmakers are on an official visit to Denmark — with the aim to show U.S. support for the NATO ally despite the administration’s push to annex the territory. ... Read full article
A popular weedkiller is part of Supreme Court's latest case. Here's why.
USA Today 2026-01-16 19:35:16+00:00
Author: Maureen Groppe
The Supreme Court will decide whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging Monsanto failed to warn people that its popular weedkiller could cause cancer. ... Read full article
Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of Roundup weedkiller
Associated Press 2026-01-16 19:35:05
Author: Mark Sherman
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people its popular weedkiller could cause cancer. The justices said Friday they'll consider whether the Environ… ... Read full article
Trump says he wants to keep Hassett in White House, clouding Fed chair selection
Associated Press 2026-01-16 19:28:42
Author: Christopher Rugaber
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would like to keep his top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, at the White House rather than potentially nominate him to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Trump’s comments, while not clearly definiti… ... Read full article
Ohio grand jury indicts Michael David McKee in Columbus double homicide
Associated Press 2026-01-16 19:19:15
Author: Patrick Aftoora Orsagos
An Ohio grand jury indicted a man in the double homicide of his ex-wife and her husband who were killed in their home last month. Court records show a Franklin County grand jury charged Michael David McKee on Jan. 16, with aggravated murder and aggravated bur… ... Read full article
Iran in limbo: What’s next for country under internet blackout?
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 19:12:11
Author: Maziar Motamedi
Heavy presence of armed forces on streets as Iranians stay home in wake of deadly protests. ... Read full article
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado says she's sure about return of democracy
Associated Press 2026-01-16 19:04:00
Author: Joshua Goodman, Isabel DeBre
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says she’s confident of her country’s eventual transition to democracy after the U.S. military ousted former President Nicolás Maduro. But when pressed, she took pains to avoid giving details on her plans to r… ... Read full article
Trump’s pardon of convicted woman is the second time he’s erased her sentence in a criminal case
CNN 2026-01-16 19:02:19
Author: Kevin Liptak
President Donald Trump issued a slew of pardons this week, a White House official said, including granting clemency again to a woman who was convicted for a second time after he commuted her sentence in his first term. ... Read full article
Trump says Canada should do trade deals with China
The Hill 2026-01-16 18:47:52
Author: Julia Manchester
President Trump said Friday that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney should be making a trade deal with China, an economic U.S. adversary the president has been going after during his second term. “That’s OK. That’s what he should be doing. I mean, it’s a goo… ... Read full article
Prostate drug, abiraterone, to be offered to thousands in England
BBC News 2026-01-16 18:37:18.5075422
Author: BBC News
Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year. ... Read full article
What we know about Trump’s ‘Great Health Care Plan’
CNN 2026-01-16 17:47:34
Author: Tami Luhby
Seeking to show Americans that he’s concerned about affordability, President Donald Trump on Thursday released his long-awaited plan to tackle the high cost of health care. ... Read full article
We went to the ‘Mom Dance Party’ | CNN
CNN 2026-01-16 17:08:14.175
Author: Deborah Brunswick
Denver moms Sarah Battani Sams and Elizabeth Wellington were struggling with the realities of motherhood, so they created a space for women like themselves to let loose and find support and connection. Now they’re taking the Mom Dance Party on the road. ... Read full article
Liberian man arrested then freed in Minneapolis immigration sweep is in custody again
Associated Press 2026-01-16 16:53:59
Author: Jack Brook
A Liberian man is back in custody in Minnesota, a day after a judge ordered him released because agents broke down his door to arrest him without a judicial warrant. The dramatic arrest of Garrison Gibson last weekend by armed immigration agents using a batte… ... Read full article
Is this man going to die on a live Netflix broadcast? | CNN
CNN 2026-01-16 16:49:00.852
Author: Elizabeth Wagmeister, Jason Kravarik, Choire Sicha
The climber Alex Honnold is going to “free solo” a skyscraper while we watch. We asked him everything about it — and, in terms of risk, “It’s not that different from watching live football,” he says. ... Read full article
Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA may be hiding in his artwork, researchers say
CNN 2026-01-16 16:11:23
Author: Ashley Strickland
Scientists have turned to artifacts associated with Leonardo da Vinci on a quest to track down the legendary polymath’s elusive DNA. ... Read full article
Washington National Opera announces new venues after split with Kennedy Center
The Washington Post 2026-01-16 15:00:00
Author: Janay Kingsberry, Kelsey Ables, Geoff Edgers
The Washington National Opera lined up Lisner Auditorium for two upcoming operas — and saw a spike in donations — after announcing plans to leave an arts complex that has been transformed under President Donald Trump. ... Read full article
The Odds: Are voters happy with Trump’s handling of the economy? | CNN Politics
CNN 2026-01-16 14:54:22.524
Author: Ainsley Ehlers
Promise made, promise kept? CNN News Central’s John Berman and Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten dig through new data on how Americans feel about the President’s handling of the economy so far. ... Read full article
Bacon says he would ‘lean’ toward Trump impeachment if Greenland invaded: ‘Utter buffoonery’
The Hill 2026-01-16 13:43:26
Author: Ashleigh Fields
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Wednesday said he’d consider impeaching President Trump if the U.S. decides to invade Greenland, which he described as “utter buffoonery.” “It’s ridiculous that this has to even be done,” Bacon told The Omaha World-Herald. “But when… ... Read full article
Cubans organize mass demonstration to decry US attack on Venezuela
Associated Press 2026-01-16 13:39:30
Author: Andrea Rodríguez
Tens of thousands of Cubans have gathered in Havana to protest the killing of 32 Cuban officers in Venezuela. The demonstration took place Friday at the “José Martí Anti-Imperialist” plaza across from the U.S. Embassy. The crowd demanded the release of former… ... Read full article
Pamela Anderson felt ‘yucky’ sitting close to ‘Pam & Tommy’ producer Seth Rogen at Golden Globes
CNN 2026-01-16 12:49:30
Author: Lianne Kolirin
Pamela Anderson has said she felt “yucky” after being seated close to “Pam & Tommy” producer Seth Rogen at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. ... Read full article
Prayer leader in Iran and the faithful call for executions over protests, a red line for Trump
Associated Press 2026-01-16 12:37:05.7282689Author: ... Read full article
How Trump’s Iran strike options are shaped by Venezuela buildup
The Hill 2026-01-16 11:00:00
Author: Filip Timotija
President Trump’s strike options against Iran amid the nationwide protests are shaped by his massive military buildup in the Caribbean, which has ballooned since late last year and culminated in the U.S. special forces’ capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas… ... Read full article
States jockey to get to the front of the line of Democrats’ 2028 primary
Politico 2026-01-16 10:45:00+00:00
Author: Elena Schneider
States have until Friday to apply to be an early primary contest in 2028. ... Read full article
CNN poll finds majority of Americans say Trump is focused on the wrong priorities
CNN 2026-01-16 10:00:59
Author: Ariel Edwards-Levy, Jennifer Agiesta, Edward Wu
Public opinion on nearly every aspect of President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House is negative, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, with a majority of Americans saying Trump is focused on the wrong priorities and doing too little to addr… ... Read full article
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Politico 2026-01-16 10:00:00+00:00
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Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundred… ... Read full article
Youngkin ran on culture war issues. Here’s how he changed Virginia schools.
The Washington Post 2026-01-16 10:00:00
Author: Karina Elwood, Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff
As Glenn Youngkin leaves office, his education legacy remains a topic of debate, with some hailing efforts to improve school performance and others lamenting the politicization of policy. ... Read full article
Scepticism and hope: Gaza reacts to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 06:23:33
Author: Ola Al-Asi
Palestinians fear decisions imposed from outside fail to address justice, freedom, and lived realities in Gaza. ... Read full article
Firings at Justice Department create fear among career lawyers
Associated Press 2026-01-16 05:03:36
Author: Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer
As Attorney General Pam Bondi approaches her first anniversary on the job, the firings of career attorneys have defined her turbulent tenure. The terminations and a larger voluntary exodus of lawyers have erased centuries of combined experience. They have als… ... Read full article






