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Crowd confronts federal agents at MN pizza restaurant | CNN

CNN 2026-01-16 16:52:43.7277793


                            Crowd confronts federal agents at MN pizza restaurant | CNN Author:
A crowd confronted federal agents attempting to enter a Minneapolis pizza restaurant. The owners aren’t sure why their restaurant was targeted. CNN has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for more information on the incident. ... Read full article

Is this man going to die on a live Netflix broadcast? | CNN

CNN 2026-01-16 16:49:00.852


                            Is this man going to die on a live Netflix broadcast? | CNN 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

New map reveals landscape beneath Antarctica in unprecedented detail

BBC News 2026-01-16 16:37:24.8039981


                            New map reveals landscape beneath Antarctica in unprecedented detail Author: BBC News
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change. ... Read full article

WATCH LIVE: Venezuela’s María Corina Machado speaks after Trump meeting | Fox News Video

Fox News 2026-01-16 16:37:23.976076


                            WATCH LIVE: Venezuela’s María Corina Machado speaks after Trump meeting | Fox News Video Author:
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner delivers remarks to the media. ... Read full article

Minnesota AG says 'there is no statute of limitations on murder' after fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good

Fox News 2026-01-16 16:37:21.9453331


                            Minnesota AG says 'there is no statute of limitations on murder' after fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good Author:
On Tuesday, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison emphasized that "there is no statute of limitations on murder" in relation to last week's fatal ICE-involved shooting. ... Read full article

Actor Peter Mullan attacked after trying to stop assault

BBC News 2026-01-16 16:37:21.8203623


                            Actor Peter Mullan attacked after trying to stop assault Author: BBC News
The actor stepped in to stop Dylan Bennet attacking a woman near the O2 Academy in Glasgow last year. ... Read full article

Unity wins out as Republicans swallow $643M in funding for Trump-opposed media agency

Fox News 2026-01-16 16:37:18.7273818


                            Unity wins out as Republicans swallow $643M in funding for Trump-opposed media agency Author:
Republicans cleared hundreds of millions in funding for the U.S. Agency for Global Media, despite President Donald Trump's order attempting to shutter the broadcasting agency last year. ... Read full article

Trump Presses GOP to Move Health Plan as Premium Hikes Loom

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 16:27:23+00:00


                            Trump Presses GOP to Move Health Plan as Premium Hikes Loom Author: Skylar Woodhouse, Kate Sullivan
President Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers to quickly move on a White House healthcare plan, seeking to shift the narrative on an issue that threatens his party’s hold on Congress with millions of Americans facing premium hikes or the risk of lost cove… ... Read full article

Michael B. Jordan and Jesse Plemons talk about their chilling big-screen horror stories

CNN 2026-01-16 16:22:41.5090974


                            Michael B. Jordan and Jesse Plemons talk about their chilling big-screen horror stories Author:
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Love Island's Dr Alex George: 'ADHD and OCD diagnoses changed my life'

BBC News 2026-01-16 16:22:20.9000288


                            Love Island's Dr Alex George: 'ADHD and OCD diagnoses changed my life' Author: BBC News
Love Island star Dr Alex George is calling for improved waiting times for neurodivergent assessments. ... Read full article

Patrick Mahomes says he has to be held back from pushing so hard in injury rehab, shares hopes for Week 1

Fox News 2026-01-16 16:22:20.3040505


                            Patrick Mahomes says he has to be held back from pushing so hard in injury rehab, shares hopes for Week 1 Author:
Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes shared an update on his health status as he continues to rehab a knee injury he suffered in 2025. ... Read full article

Palestinian child shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 16:19:20


                            Palestinian child shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Rights group says Palestinian children are ‘increasingly targets’ as Israeli military and settler violence soars. ... Read full article

Treasuries Fall as Trump Comments on Fed Erode Rate-Cut Outlook

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 16:17:06+00:00

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Treasuries fell and traders trimmed their expectations for two US interest-rate cuts in 2026 after US President Donald Trump suggested he’d nominate someone other than National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Po… ... Read full article

Robert Jenrick claims he is 'uniting the right' by defecting to Reform UK

BBC News 2026-01-16 16:07:32.5088139


                            Robert Jenrick claims he is 'uniting the right' by defecting to Reform UK Author: BBC News
The former Conservative minister denies the move was about personal ambition, in an exclusive BBC interview. ... Read full article

Robert Rhodes jailed for wife's murder after child reveals plot

BBC News 2026-01-16 16:07:23.9303832


                            Robert Rhodes jailed for wife's murder after child reveals plot Author: BBC News
Robert Rhodes is jailed for life after his child revealed his plot to kill his wife in their home. ... Read full article

Nolte: Kamala’s $8M Home Purchase Proves She Doesn’t Believe in Climate Change

Breitbart News 2026-01-16 16:01:24


                            Nolte: Kamala’s $8M Home Purchase Proves She Doesn’t Believe in Climate Change Author: John Nolte
Kamala Harris proved that she doesn’t believe in Climate Change by purchasing an $8.15 million home that sits right on the coast at Malibu. ... Read full article

Venezuela Envoy Meets US Officials as Machado Visit Continues

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 15:59:30+00:00


                            Venezuela Envoy Meets US Officials as Machado Visit Continues Author: Ben Bartenstein, Eric Martin
A senior envoy for Venezuela’s new government is set to meet with US officials in Washington on Friday, according to people familiar with the matter, as the White House firms up its relationship with acting President Delcy Rodriguez’s administration in Caraca… ... Read full article

British Airways Halts Flights to Bahrain Amid Iran, US Tensions

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 15:58:31+00:00


                            British Airways Halts Flights to Bahrain Amid Iran, US Tensions Author: Leen Al-Rashdan, Kate Duffy
British Airways has paused operations to Bahrain amid tensions between the US and Iran that could reverberate across the Persian Gulf and affect countries with a US military presence. ... Read full article

Trump may tariff countries that don’t go along with his Greenland plan

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 15:57:28


                            Trump may tariff countries that don’t go along with his Greenland plan Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. ... Read full article

Musk Slams Ryanair Boss in Escalating Fight of Two Abrasive CEOs

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 15:56:42+00:00


                            Musk Slams Ryanair Boss in Escalating Fight of Two Abrasive CEOs Author: Kate Duffy
It didn’t take long for a fairly innocuous debate between two outspoken corporate leaders to escalate into an ugly brawl, name-calling and all. ... Read full article

‘Inevitably difficult’: Inside a family’s fight against the US boat strikes

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 15:56:32


                            ‘Inevitably difficult’: Inside a family’s fight against the US boat strikes Author: Christina Noriega
The family of Alejandro Carranza filed the first complaint against the boat bombings. What barriers stand in their way? ... Read full article

Body found in search for missing girl, 15

BBC News 2026-01-16 15:52:05.08533

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Reform UK’s Farage to Attend Davos Despite Criticizing WEF

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 15:49:25+00:00


                            Reform UK’s Farage to Attend Davos Despite Criticizing WEF Author: Lucy White
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will attend the World Economic Forum summit in Davos next week for the first time, as he attempts to cement his position as one of Britain’s most influential politicians on the world stage as well as at home. ... Read full article

Darlington hospital violated trans complaint nurses' dignity, tribunal rules

BBC News 2026-01-16 15:37:22.5875914


                            Darlington hospital violated trans complaint nurses' dignity, tribunal rules Author: BBC News
A judge says the hospital chiefs' changing room policy created a "hostile" environment for women. ... Read full article

Commodity Trader Mercuria Paid 0.08% Tax on $1.3 Billion Profit

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 15:32:43+00:00


                            Commodity Trader Mercuria Paid 0.08% Tax on $1.3 Billion Profit Author: Jack Farchy, Archie Hunter, Priscila Azevedo Rocha
Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. paid almost no tax on profits of more than $1 billion in the 12 months through September, according to a copy of its accounts seen by News. ... Read full article

Seahawks Are Super Bowl Favorite and Primed to Be Next Team Sold

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 15:20:22+00:00


                            Seahawks Are Super Bowl Favorite and Primed to Be Next Team Sold Author: Randall Williams, Giles Turner
It would be hard for any sports team owner to sell while winning. The Seattle Seahawks look headed for just that situation — and then some. ... Read full article

Five pro-Palestinian activists plead not guilty over UK air base break in

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 15:18:00


                            Five pro-Palestinian activists plead not guilty over UK air base break in Author: News Agencies, Al Jazeera Staff
The activists ⁠pleaded not guilty to damaging property for a purpose prejudicial to the interests or safety of the UK. ... Read full article

Private-Jet Boom Brings Hangar Builder Sky Harbour to Muni Market

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 15:13:59+00:00


                            Private-Jet Boom Brings Hangar Builder Sky Harbour to Muni Market Author: Michelle Kaske
Sky Harbour Group Corp., a builder of exclusive hangars where the ultra-wealthy park their private aircraft, is turning to the tax-exempt municipal bond market to borrow $100 million as it seeks to expand. ... Read full article

Blue Owl to Snap Up Stakes From Fund Backers Looking to Cash Out

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 15:09:04+00:00


                            Blue Owl to Snap Up Stakes From Fund Backers Looking to Cash Out Author: Preeti Singh
Blue Owl Capital Inc. plans to start buying secondhand stakes in private-asset funds from investors looking to cash out, taking advantage of a boom in such transactions, according to people with knowledge of the matter. ... Read full article

Watch live: Machado gives remarks after meeting with Trump

The Hill 2026-01-16 14:56:30


                            Watch live: Machado gives remarks after meeting with Trump Author: The Hill Staff
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado will speak with reporters Friday morning, a day after meeting with President Trump at the White House. Machado, following the visit, said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump. The meeting came more tha… ... Read full article

Ant and Dec launch their first podcast, Hanging Out, as part of new Belta Box platform

BBC News 2026-01-16 14:52:19.1967579


                            Ant and Dec launch their first podcast, Hanging Out, as part of new Belta Box platform Author: BBC News
The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online. ... Read full article

Stephen A. Smith: Trump will cost GOP midterms, possibly White House

The Hill 2026-01-16 14:51:43


                            Stephen A. Smith: Trump will cost GOP midterms, possibly White House Author: Sarah Davis
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith warned Thursday that the Trump administration’s policies could cause Republicans to lose this year’s midterms.  “To all the Republicans out there, to all the conservatives out there: You’re about to lose the midterms,” Smit… ... Read full article

South Korea’s former President Yoon sentenced to five years: What we know

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 14:47:33


                            South Korea’s former President Yoon sentenced to five years: What we know Author: Shola Lawal
Former leader found guilty of charges related to 2024 martial law decree, but could face death penalty in separate case. ... Read full article

Photos reveal Virginia nanny took slain wife’s place in master bedroom weeks after love triangle murders

Fox News 2026-01-16 14:37:21.1174011


                            Photos reveal Virginia nanny took slain wife’s place in master bedroom weeks after love triangle murders Author:
Investigators testify in Brendan Banfield murder trial as ex-IRS agent accused of killing wife Christine and Joseph Ryan in Virginia. Prosecutors say he moved mistress into bedroom. ... Read full article

Renee Good was shot four times, including in the head, fire report shows

Fox News 2026-01-16 14:37:16.930944


                            Renee Good was shot four times, including in the head, fire report shows Author:
Renee Good suffered four gunshot wounds in the fatal ICE-involved shooting, not three as initially reported, according to a Minneapolis fire incident report. ... Read full article

Israeli strikes kill two in Lebanon, UN forces report drone attack

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 14:12:00


                            Israeli strikes kill two in Lebanon, UN forces report drone attack Author: Al Jazeera
United Nations peacekeepers say a drone ‘dropped a grenade’ on its troops as Israel continued attacks on Lebanon. ... Read full article

Exclusive -- Nashville Hall of Famer Jeffrey Steele Gives 'A Voice' to the Voiceless in Stirring Free Speech Anthem: 'We All Need to Be Part of the Charlie Kirk Choir'

Breitbart News 2026-01-16 14:00:43


                            Exclusive -- Nashville Hall of Famer Jeffrey Steele Gives 'A Voice' to the Voiceless in Stirring Free Speech Anthem: 'We All Need to Be Part of the Charlie Kirk Choir' Author: Jon Kahn
Beethoven once stated: "Music can change the world." Once in awhile you hear a song that hits so deeply, it can make you feel…it can make you | Entertainment ... Read full article

Live updates: ICE faces scrutiny over Minnesota shootings; Trump touts rural health agenda

The Hill 2026-01-16 13:53:25


                            Live updates: ICE faces scrutiny over Minnesota shootings; Trump touts rural health agenda Author: The Hill Staff, The Hill Staff
It’s a quiet day on Capitol Hill, but the fight over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is escalating after two officer-involved shootings in Minneapolis have sparked tense protests in recent days. Democratic lawmakers are threatening to withhold suppo… ... Read full article

Maria Corina Machado Presents Trump with Her Nobel Peace Prize

Breitbart News 2026-01-16 13:52:04


                            Maria Corina Machado Presents Trump with Her Nobel Peace Prize Author: Breitbart News
President Donald Trump on Thursday greeted Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the White House where she presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal, which he accepted. | Politics ... Read full article

Bacon says he would ‘lean’ toward Trump impeachment if Greenland invaded: ‘Utter buffoonery’

The Hill 2026-01-16 13:43:26


                            Bacon says he would ‘lean’ toward Trump impeachment if Greenland invaded: ‘Utter buffoonery’ 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


                            Cubans organize mass demonstration to decry US attack on Venezuela 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

US ambassador warns Iran at emergency UN meeting that Trump is 'man of action,' 'all options are on the table'

Fox News 2026-01-16 13:37:23.4141705


                            US ambassador warns Iran at emergency UN meeting that Trump is 'man of action,' 'all options are on the table' Author:
U.S. ambassador warns Iran that President Donald Trump has "all options on table" to stop deadly crackdown on protests that have killed over 2,600 people. ... Read full article

Jennifer Lawrence says she lost out on Tarantino role because she wasn’t pretty enough

CNN 2026-01-16 13:30:13


                            Jennifer Lawrence says she lost out on Tarantino role because she wasn’t pretty enough Author: Amarachi Orie
Jennifer Lawrence may have starred in box office smashes such as “The Hunger Games” and the “X-Men” franchise, but she has missed out on at least one major movie role — and this, she says, is down to her looks. ... Read full article

Wife who ignored husband becomes multi-millionaire

BBC News 2026-01-16 13:22:28.6958687


                            Wife who ignored husband becomes multi-millionaire Author: BBC News
Nicola Dickinson wins a £4.5m Lake District home after entering an Omaze prize draw. ... Read full article

Ukraine scrambling for energy as Russian strikes hit infrastructure

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 13:10:23


                            Ukraine scrambling for energy as Russian strikes hit infrastructure Author: Al Jazeera Staff, News Agencies
Authorities order emergency imports of electricity as people struggle in subzero temperatures. ... Read full article

Doctors reveal what ‘reasonable’ drinking looks like — and who should avoid alcohol

Fox News 2026-01-16 13:07:18.5082072


                            Doctors reveal what ‘reasonable’ drinking looks like — and who should avoid alcohol Author:
Health experts weigh in on alcohol decisions after Dry January, offering guidance on finding balance between social drinking and potential health risks. ... Read full article

Analysis: Why a ‘quick and clean’ US attack on Iran won’t be easy

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 13:04:18


                            Analysis: Why a ‘quick and clean’ US attack on Iran won’t be easy Author: Andreas Krieg
Donald Trump has boxed himself in by promising to ‘help’ Iran’s protesters. But he has few good options. ... Read full article

911 transcripts and an incident report reveal where Renee Good was shot and how her community faced her killing in real time

CNN 2026-01-16 13:03:19


                            911 transcripts and an incident report reveal where Renee Good was shot and how her community faced her killing in real time Author: Karina Tsui
After Renee Good was shot last week by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, the mother of three was “unresponsive, not breathing, with inconsistent, irregular, thready pulse activity,” an incident report from the city’s fire department says. ... Read full article

'Real Housewives' star Heather Gay mourns Meredith Marks friendship

USA Today 2026-01-16 13:01:07+00:00


                            'Real Housewives' star Heather Gay mourns Meredith Marks friendship Author: David Oliver
Fans often refer to Heather Gay as the narrator of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City." During Season 6, she may have lost the plot. ... Read full article

Northern lights could brighten skies in a dozen states this weekend

USA Today 2026-01-16 13:00:19+00:00


                            Northern lights could brighten skies in a dozen states this weekend Author: Melina Khan
The northern lights could be visible this weekend in more than a dozen states. ... Read full article

Machado gave her Peace Prize to Trump. Can a Nobel be gifted?

The Washington Post 2026-01-16 12:50:11


                            Machado gave her Peace Prize to Trump. Can a Nobel be gifted? Author: Victoria Bisset, Adela Suliman
President Trump said it was “wonderful gesture of mutual respect.” The Nobel Committee said the medal can change hands, but “the title of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate cannot.” ... Read full article

Stephen Colbert Smears ICE: Minnesota ‘Under Siege by Masked Armed Goons, Victimizing American Citizens’

Breitbart News 2026-01-16 12:43:00


                            Stephen Colbert Smears ICE: Minnesota ‘Under Siege by Masked Armed Goons, Victimizing American Citizens’ Author: Simon Kent
Stephen Colbert used his Late Show monologue on Thursday night to attack President Donald Trump's efforts to enforce the law against illegal immigrants taking refuge in Democrat-run Minnesota and the rioters who support them. ... 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 12:37:05.7282689

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Madonna Admits to Taking Freedom for Granted While Championing Iran Protesters: 'I Stand with Them'

Breitbart News 2026-01-16 12:16:03


                            Madonna Admits to Taking Freedom for Granted While Championing Iran Protesters: 'I Stand with Them' Author: Paul Bois
Madonna came out swinging for the protesters in Iran on Thursday, expressing gratitude for the freedom she enjoys in the United States. ... Read full article

Trump knows good real estate — and he knows Greenland's value to national security

Fox News 2026-01-16 12:07:26.8203667


                            Trump knows good real estate — and he knows Greenland's value to national security Author:
President Donald Trump says the U.S. needs Greenland for national security and the 'Golden Dome' missile defense system to counter Russian and Chinese threats in the Arctic. ... Read full article

US Congress members visit Denmark as Trump's pressure on Greenland rises

BBC News 2026-01-16 12:07:23.7430064


                            US Congress members visit Denmark as Trump's pressure on Greenland rises Author: BBC News
The visit comes after high-level talks in Washington failed to dissuade Trump from his plan to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory. ... Read full article

Jennette McCurdy says 'abuse can look like romance' ahead of her new age-gap affair book

USA Today 2026-01-16 12:03:03+00:00


                            Jennette McCurdy says 'abuse can look like romance' ahead of her new age-gap affair book Author: Clare Mulroy
Like with "I'm Glad My Mom Died," Jennette McCurdy's new book title and cover is meant to provoke. She shares her motivators for writing about abuse. ... Read full article

Do you and your partner have formal ‘planning sessions’?

USA Today 2026-01-16 12:00:47+00:00


                            Do you and your partner have formal ‘planning sessions’? Author: Nicole Fallert
The urge to manage every month of the year has positives and negatives for couples. ... Read full article

The Hill 2026-01-16 11:37:23.5398819

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Why is Iran’s economy failing, prompting deadly protests?

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 11:31:29


                            Why is Iran’s economy failing, prompting deadly protests? Author: Simon Speakman Cordall
The collapse of the rial and soaring prices sparked the first protest by shopkeepers in Tehran. ... Read full article

A prosecutor’s child witnessed Charlie Kirk’s assassination — can he take part in the case?

Fox News 2026-01-16 11:22:19.5404934


                            A prosecutor’s child witnessed Charlie Kirk’s assassination — can he take part in the case? Author:
Defense attorneys claim conflict of interest in Charlie Kirk assassination case after prosecutor's family member witnessed the shooting at public event. ... Read full article

Sherrone Moore firing letter alleges 'dishonesty during investigation'

USA Today 2026-01-16 11:12:05+00:00


                            Sherrone Moore firing letter alleges 'dishonesty during investigation' Author: Tony Garcia
Sherrone Moore was not fired from his job as Michigan football coach solely for what the university deemed an "inappropriate relationship." ... Read full article

CNN's Begala: Cities 'Should Be Obligated to Help Enforce' Immigration Law

Breitbart News 2026-01-16 11:01:27


                            CNN's Begala: Cities 'Should Be Obligated to Help Enforce' Immigration Law Author: Ian Hanchett
On Thursday's broadcast of CNN's "The Lead," CNN Political Commentator Paul Begala said that "we should have one federal immigration law, and cities | Clips ... Read full article

A 4-year-old died of flu complications. Her mother has a message for other parents

CNN 2026-01-16 11:00:59


                            A 4-year-old died of flu complications. Her mother has a message for other parents Author: Brenda Goodman
Four-year-old Ellie Rudd – who loved mud and getting dressed up and having dance parties with her brother and sisters – died January 6, after the flu and a co-infection with an adenovirus turned into pneumonia and sepsis. ... Read full article

GOP senators try to talk Trump down from invoking Insurrection Act in Minneapolis

The Hill 2026-01-16 11:00:00


                            GOP senators try to talk Trump down from invoking Insurrection Act in Minneapolis Author: Alexander Bolton
Republican senators are trying to put the brakes on talk of invoking the Insurrection Act to quell angry protests against immigration officers in Minneapolis after one fatally shot a 37-year-old mother of three, Renee Good. Invoking the law, which was last up… ... Read full article

How Trump’s Iran strike options are shaped by Venezuela buildup

The Hill 2026-01-16 11:00:00


                            How Trump’s Iran strike options are shaped by Venezuela buildup 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


                            States jockey to get to the front of the line of Democrats’ 2028 primary Author: Elena Schneider
States have until Friday to apply to be an early primary contest in 2028. ... Read full article

Brevard sheriff's deputy pleads guilty in fatal shooting of fellow deputy

USA Today 2026-01-16 10:13:11+00:00


                            Brevard sheriff's deputy pleads guilty in fatal shooting of fellow deputy Author: John A. Torres
A Brevard County Sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death of another deputy. The victim's family opposed the plea deal. ... Read full article

Science shows very different psychiatric disorders might have the same cause

The Washington Post 2026-01-16 10:08:34.53


                            Science shows very different psychiatric disorders might have the same cause 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

Professors fired for criticizing Charlie Kirk are returning to work

USA Today 2026-01-16 10:06:59+00:00


                            Professors fired for criticizing Charlie Kirk are returning to work Author: Chris Quintana
After Charlie Kirk's death, a wave of universities fired or censured staffers for criticizing him. Months later, some professors are returning. ... Read full article

I tried using a VPN to score cheaper travel deals. Did it work?

USA Today 2026-01-16 10:01:34+00:00

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I used a VPN to shop for flights and hotels in different countries to see if changing my location unlocks cheaper travel deals. ... Read full article

Mixed signals and suspicions fueled clash between Fed and prosecutors

The Washington Post 2026-01-16 10:00:19


                            Mixed signals and suspicions fueled clash between Fed and prosecutors Author: Salvador Rizzo, Andrew Ackerman
The battle between the Federal Reserve and Trump administration prosecutors developed amid mixed signals and mutual suspicion, according to interviews. ... Read full article

Here’s who is likely to profit from Trump’s Venezuela takeover

The Washington Post 2026-01-16 10:00:09


                            Here’s who is likely to profit from Trump’s Venezuela takeover Author: Evan Halper
The oil majors may be balking on Venezuela, but smaller firms see opportunities to cash in. Some are big Trump donors. ... Read full article

Trump bets on rural health as a winning midterm message

The Washington Post 2026-01-16 10:00:07


                            Trump bets on rural health as a winning midterm message Author: Dan Diamond
The president is promoting a $50 billion fund, designed to help communities where hospitals are struggling, amid criticism of his deep Medicaid cuts. ... Read full article

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Politico 2026-01-16 10:00:00+00:00


                            The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics Author:
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

With Maduro in U.S. custody, his lieutenants warm to Trump

The Washington Post 2026-01-16 10:00:00


                            With Maduro in U.S. custody, his lieutenants warm to Trump Author: Ana Vanessa Herrero, Anthony Faiola, Samantha Schmidt, Evan Halper
Attacked by the U.S. military, Venezuela’s socialist regime is now working with the Trump administration to harness the world’s largest proven oil reserves. ... Read full article

Democrats chart long-shot path to retake Senate through these states

The Washington Post 2026-01-16 10:00:00


                            Democrats chart long-shot path to retake Senate through these states Author: Theodoric Meyer, Colby Itkowitz
Republicans are still clear favorites to retain control of the chamber in the midterms. But Democrats say they are more hopeful about the odds of a big upset. ... Read full article

Stay-at-home sons are here — and they’re not going anywhere

The Washington Post 2026-01-16 10:00:00


                            Stay-at-home sons are here — and they’re not going anywhere Author: Shane O’Neill
The rise of stay-at-home sons has sparked a national conversation about the changing values and expectations of young men in America. ... Read full article

I just set my farm on fire. It was thrilling.

The Washington Post 2026-01-16 10:00:00


                            I just set my farm on fire. It was thrilling. Author: Dana Milbank
This has been my winter of living dangerously, and my experiences have boosted my sense of well-being. ... Read full article

Protests flare for another night after Trump threatens to invoke a rarely-used law to quell the unrest

CNN 2026-01-16 07:48:15


                            Protests flare for another night after Trump threatens to invoke a rarely-used law to quell the unrest Author: Karina Tsui, Amanda Musa
Tensions flared in Minneapolis again Thursday in the wake of a second shooting by a federal immigration officer in just one week, as President Donald Trump threatened to invoke a centuries-old law that would allow the deployment of US troops to Minnesota. ... Read full article

Greenlanders talk about Trump's desire to own their Arctic island

Associated Press 2026-01-16 06:17:42


                            Greenlanders talk about Trump's desire to own their Arctic island Author: Emma Burrows
U.S. President Donald Trump has turned Greenland into a geopolitical hotspot with his demands to own it. The island is a semiautonomous region of Denmark. Denmark's foreign minister said Wednesday that a “fundamental disagreement” remains with Trump over the … ... Read full article

Yoon gets 5-year sentence in case related to martial law

Associated Press 2026-01-16 06:11:26


                            Yoon gets 5-year sentence in case related to martial law Author: Hyung-Jin Kim
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on some charges related to his imposition of martial law. The verdict is the first against Yoon in the eight criminal trials over the decree he issued in late 2024 and o… ... Read full article

LIVE: Israel continues deadly Gaza attacks as deal moves into phase two

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 06:10:13


                            LIVE: Israel continues deadly Gaza attacks as deal moves into phase two Author: Caolán Magee, Tim Hume
Israeli forces killed at least 10 Palestinians after the United States announced the launch of the second phase of deal. ... Read full article

83-year-old man found guilty in fatal 2024 shooting of Uber driver

USA Today 2026-01-16 06:06:51+00:00


                            83-year-old man found guilty in fatal 2024 shooting of Uber driver Author: Thao Nguyen
William Brock, 83, was convicted of three counts of murder, one count of felonious assault, and one count of kidnapping on Jan. 14. ... Read full article

Asian shares are mixed after Wall St steadies

Associated Press 2026-01-16 05:57:38


                            Asian shares are mixed after Wall St steadies Author: Elaine Kurtenbach
Shares are trading mixed in Asia after Wall Street broke a two-day losing streak, edging back toward record levels. U.S. futures advanced and oil prices slipped. Tech shares regained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., a major supplier to t… ... Read full article

Marlow: Yes, Trump Is Right to Consider Insurrection Act Against 'Confederate' Democrats

Breitbart News 2026-01-16 05:49:11


                            Marlow: Yes, Trump Is Right to Consider Insurrection Act Against 'Confederate' Democrats Author: Breitbart TV
On Thursday's "Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Minnesota. Marlow said, "This is why I applaud what's going | Clips ... Read full article

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs

Associated Press 2026-01-16 05:33:02


                            Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs Author: Ken Moritsugu
Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement Friday after two days of meetings with Chinese leaders. He says there will be an initial … ... Read full article

Raskin: 'Looks Like' ICE Is Recruiting White Supremacists

Breitbart News 2026-01-16 05:19:07


                            Raskin: 'Looks Like' ICE Is Recruiting White Supremacists Author: Pam Key
Thursday on MS NOW's "All In," Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) said he suspects Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is attempting to recruit white supremacists. | Clips ... Read full article

Firings at Justice Department create fear among career lawyers

Associated Press 2026-01-16 05:03:36


                            Firings at Justice Department create fear among career lawyers 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

Ashley St. Clair, Mother of Elon Musk's Child, Sues X over AI Sexfakes

Breitbart News 2026-01-16 04:58:57


                            Ashley St. Clair, Mother of Elon Musk's Child, Sues X over AI Sexfakes Author: Paul Bois
Ashley St. Clair has filed a lawsuit against the social media platform X over the prevalence of sexually explicit AI deepfakes of herself. ... Read full article

Australia says 4.7 removed accounts shows child social media ban works

Associated Press 2026-01-16 04:31:08


                            Australia says 4.7 removed accounts shows child social media ban works Author: Charlotte Graham-McLay
Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia. This follows the country’s ban on platform use by those under 16. Communications Minister Anika Wells announced the figures on Friday, h… ... Read full article

Homan says Trump administration needs better ‘messaging’ about immigration enforcement

The Hill 2026-01-16 04:04:24


                            Homan says Trump administration needs better ‘messaging’ about immigration enforcement Author: Ryan Mancini
White House border czar Tom Homan said Thursday the Trump administration needs to be better about its “messaging” over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations across the country. “I think we’re being egged on by the press,” Homan told Laura Ingra… ... Read full article

WATCH: Megan Rapinoe, Elliot Page, Naomi Watts, Appear in ACLU Ad Supporting Trans Youth

Breitbart News 2026-01-16 03:20:04


                            WATCH: Megan Rapinoe, Elliot Page, Naomi Watts, Appear in ACLU Ad Supporting Trans Youth Author: Paul Bois
Naomi Watts and Elliot Page are just two of several star names coming out in support of transgender children in an ACLU campaign. ... Read full article

Teddi Mellencamp is 'really sick' amid brain cancer, father says

USA Today 2026-01-16 02:29:16+00:00


                            Teddi Mellencamp is 'really sick' amid brain cancer, father says Author: Anthony Robledo
John Cougar Mellencamp said his daughter, Teddi Mellencamp, is "really sick" as she continues to battle brain cancer. ... Read full article

RFK jr.: Trump has the most ‘unhinged’ eating habits; ‘I don’t know how he’s alive’ | CNN Politics

CNN 2026-01-16 01:25:32.687


                            RFK jr.: Trump has the most ‘unhinged’ eating habits; ‘I don’t know how he’s alive’ | CNN Politics Author:
CNN’s Harry Enten tells us something we don’t know about America’s eating habits after Health Secretary RFK jr. described President Trump’s diet as ‘unhinged.’ ... Read full article

Trump cabinet secretaries conspired to violate Constitution, judge says

The Washington Post 2026-01-16 00:09:25


                            Trump cabinet secretaries conspired to violate Constitution, judge says Author: Joanna Slater
“The cabinet secretaries and ostensibly, the president of the United States, are not honoring the First Amendment,” U.S. District Judge William Young declared. ... Read full article

Ex-wife of Sinema aide accuses former Arizona senator of wrecking her marriage

The Hill 2026-01-15 23:17:25


                            Ex-wife of Sinema aide accuses former Arizona senator of wrecking her marriage Author: Alexander Bolton
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) has been sued by the ex-wife of a former congressional aide who is accusing the onetime Arizona senator of breaking up her 14-year marriage through “intentional and malicious interference,” according to a lawsuit filed in … ... Read full article

DOJ: Ban on mailing concealable firearms unconstitutional, can’t be enforced

The Hill 2026-01-15 21:48:56


                            DOJ: Ban on mailing concealable firearms unconstitutional, can’t be enforced Author: Sophie Brams
A nearly 100-year-old federal ban on mailing handguns through the U.S. Postal Service is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced, according to an opinion released Thursday by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The 15-page opinion concluded that a 1927 law, whic… ... Read full article

Immigration agents policing protests in Minneapolis spark safety and training concerns

Associated Press 2026-01-15 20:26:55


                            Immigration agents policing protests in Minneapolis spark safety and training concerns Author: Claudia Lauer
Federal immigration agents deployed to Minneapolis have used aggressive crowd-control tactics — including pointing rifles at demonstrators and deploying chemical irritants — actions the government says are necessary to protect officers from violent attacks an… ... Read full article

Talarico leads Crockett in Texas Senate primary, according to new poll

Politico 2026-01-15 17:00:25+00:00


                            Talarico leads Crockett in Texas Senate primary, according to new poll Author: Liz Crampton
An Emerson College poll finds state Rep. James Talarico with a 9-point lead in the Democratic primary and Sen. John Cornyn neck and neck with Attorney General Ken Paxton on the GOP side. ... Read full article

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