Serial houseplant killer? Here's how to keep them alive
BBC News 2026-01-15 10:37:23.4190466
Author: BBC News
The three easiest plants to keep alive and how to make sure you keep them healthy all year round. ... Read full article
Surging electricity rates put data centers on 2026 ballot. Here's why.
USA Today 2026-01-15 10:08:20+00:00
Author: Jessica Guynn
Energy-guzzling data centers powering AI are in the hot seats as voter anger over surging electric bills becomes a major factor in midterm elections. ... Read full article
Iran Averts US Strikes for Now With Pledge Against Executions
Bloomberg 2026-01-15 10:02:06+00:00
Author: Arsalan Shahla
Iran may have averted US strikes for now after US President Donald Trump appeared to walk back threats to attack Tehran for killing protesters, while a top Iranian official pledged not to carry out executions. ... Read full article
Trump is threatening to attack another country with tremendous oil reserves
CNN 2026-01-15 10:00:58
Author: David Goldman
The United States is considering whether to strike Iran as turmoil intensifies for the country’s authoritarian regime. ... Read full article
75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds
CNN 2026-01-15 10:00:58
Author: Jennifer Agiesta, Ariel Edwards-Levy
Three-quarters of Americans say they oppose the US attempting to take control of Greenland, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, indicating that President Donald Trump’s push to expand America’s territory faces stiff headwinds with the public. ... Read full article
ICE and activists clash over doxing and privacy, in court and streets
The Washington Post 2026-01-15 10:00:51
Author: Joseph Menn
People opposed to the crackdown on undocumented immigrants are trying to identify individual officers while protecting their own identities. ICE wants to know who they are, too. ... Read full article
Oracle Trying to Lure Workers to Nashville for New ‘Global’ HQ
Bloomberg 2026-01-15 10:00:00+00:00
Author: Brody Ford
Oracle Corp. is trying — and sometimes struggling — to attract workers to Nashville, where it is developing a massive riverfront headquarters. ... Read full article
Why more seniors are being asked to care for their partners — alone
The Washington Post 2026-01-15 10:00:00
Author: Shannon Najmabadi
Caregivers in their 60s, 70s and beyond often go through “pre-bereavement” as their loved ones fade, and then face the financial and emotional fallout. ... Read full article
Journalists confront new reality in reporting after FBI raid
The Washington Post 2026-01-15 10:00:00
Author: Sarah Ellison, Patrick Marley, Colby Itkowitz
Many saw the FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home as a jarring new step aimed at limiting their ability to gather information. ... Read full article
ICE agent shoots Minneapolis man in leg after attack, officials say
BBC News 2026-01-15 09:52:17.5281157
Author: BBC News
The shooting happened after a car chase as tensions run high in the city since an agent killed Renee Good last week. ... Read full article
Philippines to Join Indonesia, Malaysia in Blocking Musk’s Grok
Bloomberg 2026-01-15 09:36:33+00:00
Author: Cliff Harvey Venzon
The Philippines will join Malaysia and Indonesia in blocking Elon Musk’s Grok AI amid growing concerns over sexualized images generated by the artificial intelligence system, according to a top government official in Manila. ... Read full article
Canon Eyes Possible Deals in Medical Devices and Chip Tools
Bloomberg 2026-01-15 09:36:31+00:00
Author: Yuki Furukawa
Canon Inc. said it will explore acquisitions in lucrative arenas such as medical devices and chip tools in the coming years, while setting a lower dividend payout target of around 40%. ... Read full article
Giants working to finalize deal to make John Harbaugh next head coach: reports
Fox News 2026-01-15 09:22:15.6842395
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John Harbaugh reportedly nearing deal to become New York Giants head coach after extensive interview process. Former Ravens coach expected to land the job. ... Read full article
Trump Envoy Says US and Greenland Likely to Reach Beneficial Agreement
Bloomberg 2026-01-15 09:21:58+00:00
Author: Max Ramsay, Stephen Carroll, Oliver Crook
The US and Greenland will likely reach some kind of beneficial agreement, according to US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White, who underlined President Donald Trump’s commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. ... Read full article
‘Why rattle sabres?’: Decoding Russia’s muted response to Iran protests
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-15 09:12:30
Author: Al Jazeera
Russia is unlikely to assist its ally Iran amid unrest as it treads carefully while the Ukraine war rages, analysts say. ... Read full article
Thailand Approves New Data Center Projects Worth $3.1 Billion
Bloomberg 2026-01-15 09:09:21+00:00
Author: Suttinee (Ying) Yuvejwattana
Thailand approved proposals worth 96.9 billion baht ($3.1 billion) to build new data centers and data-hosting projects, underscoring the Southeast Asian nation’s emergence as a regional technology hub. ... Read full article
UK Weighs Australia-Style Social Media Ban for Children
Bloomberg 2026-01-15 09:07:33+00:00
Author: Ellen Milligan
The UK is considering following Australia in imposing a social media ban for children under 16 years old, amid growing calls for restrictions to protect vulnerable younger users. ... Read full article
New rules make it easier to call up reservists for war
BBC News 2026-01-15 09:07:22.2770725
Author: BBC News
Reservists will remain on call for an extra decade, with a lower threshold for being called up. ... Read full article
German Economy Grows for First Year Since 2022 on Spending Boost
Bloomberg 2026-01-15 09:06:15+00:00
Author: Jana Randow
Germany’s economy grew for the first year since 2022 as a government spending spree helps the country overcome its lengthy industrial slump. ... Read full article
Map shows 75 countries on US visa processing pause list
USA Today 2026-01-15 09:03:53+00:00
Author: Jennifer Borresen, George Petras
Trump State Department suspends visa processing for countries with immigrants they deem likely to utilize public benefits. ... Read full article
How to Make Money From the Booming Demand for Energy
Bloomberg 2026-01-15 09:00:31+00:00
Author: Joe Weisenthal, Tracy Alloway
A conversation with fund manager Tyler Rosenlicht. ... Read full article
Mozambique Leader Sees Total LNG Project Restart Within Weeks
Bloomberg 2026-01-15 09:00:08+00:00
Author: Carla Canivete, Matthew Hill
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo expects TotalEnergies SE’s $20 billion liquefied natural gas project to restart as early as this month, reviving a potentially key revenue source for the cash-strapped government. ... Read full article
European troops arrive in Greenland as Denmark talks with US
Associated Press 2026-01-15 08:50:32
Author: Emma Burrows, Claudia Ciobanu, Ben Finley
Troops from NATO countries, including France and Germany, are arriving in Greenland to boost security. This follows talks in Washington on Wednesday between Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. that highlighted disagreements over Greenland's future. French Preside… ... Read full article
Trump suspends immigrant visas for 75 countries: Who’s affected?
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-15 08:49:17
Author: Elizabeth Melimopoulos
The suspension will take effect on January 21 but does not apply to visitors or short-term visa holders. ... Read full article
Ailing astronaut returns to Earth
Associated Press 2026-01-15 08:45:45
Author: Marcia Dunn
An ailing astronaut is back on Earth. The crew of four have returned Thursday, ending their space station mission more than a month early in NASA's first medical evacuation. SpaceX guided the capsule to a middle-of-the-night splashdown splashdown in the Pacif… ... Read full article
China’s record trade surplus shows it can it thrive without the US, but can it keep its winning streak going?
CNN 2026-01-15 08:23:00
Author: Simone McCarthy
For China, the record $1.2 trillion annual trade surplus its authorities reported Wednesday is resounding proof of the resilience of its economy in the face of US trade friction. ... Read full article
Protesters clash with federal officers after another ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Fox News 2026-01-15 08:22:25.9959151
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Protesters clashed with federal agents in Minneapolis after a second ICE shooting, with tear gas and pepper balls deployed as demonstrators demand the agency leave the city. ... Read full article
Wary of Israeli appropriation, Palestine lists 14 sites with UNESCO
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-15 08:03:51
Author: Mohammad Mansour
Palestinian Authority submits files for Gaza’s Old City and West Bank landmarks to UNESCO World Heritage list. ... Read full article
Another crane collapses in Thailand, killing two, after 32 die previous day
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-15 07:44:11
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Thursday’s incident outside Bangkok follows a crane collapse the day before that killed dozens in the northeast. ... Read full article
UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts
BBC News 2026-01-15 07:37:21.152755
Author: BBC News
The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector. ... Read full article
Gaza plan phase two: US to discuss Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-15 07:18:28
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The second phase of the ceasefire deal includes naming a panel of Palestinian technocrats to lead post-war Gaza. ... Read full article
Hawley, Moody react after heated Senate abortion hearing exchange: 'Can men get pregnant?'
Fox News 2026-01-15 07:07:23.4181552
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A viral Senate hearing exchange between Republican senators and an Atlanta OB-GYN over the question of whether men can get pregnant sparked a social media debate Wednesday. ... Read full article
Syrian army tells civilians to evacuate new front with SDF east of Aleppo
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-15 07:04:30
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
A ‘humanitarian zone’ is expected to remain open on Thursday, allowing residents to leave Deir Hafer and Maskana. ... Read full article
The Taliban rift at the top of the leadership in Afghanistan
BBC News 2026-01-15 06:37:17.8413344
Author: BBC News
The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top. ... Read full article
Trump says ‘the killing has stopped’ in Iran as US weighs military action
CNN 2026-01-15 06:22:39
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US President Donald Trump said Iran had called off executions and that he was told “the killing has stopped.” But he said he was still weighing military action. Follow for live updates ... Read full article
India shuts Kashmir medical college – after Muslims earned most admissions
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-15 06:12:37
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Hindu groups insisted that Muslims shouldn’t benefit from institutions funded by Hindu charity. ... Read full article
Protesters face off with officers after another immigration shooting in Minneapolis
Associated Press 2026-01-15 05:48:02
Author: Steve Karnowski, Alanna Durkin Richer, Hallie Golden
A federal officer has shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle. The shooting is further heightening the sense of fear and anger radiating across the city a week after an immigration agent fatally shot a woman. S… ... Read full article
‘I hope they show humanity’: Greenlanders fear Trump’s desire for minerals
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-15 05:46:38
Author: Rory Challands
US President Donald Trump says he wants to buy Greenland from Denmark and is not taking ‘no’ for an answer. ... Read full article
Grok blocked from undressing images where it's illegal, X says
Associated Press 2026-01-15 05:43:14
Author: Elaine Kurtenbach
Elon Musk’s X says its AI chatbot Grok won't be able to edit photos of real people in revealing clothing in places where that is illegal. The announcement followed a backlash over sexualized images of women and children, including bans and warnings by some go… ... Read full article
Iran-US live: Tension lingers amid threats as Tehran reopens airspace
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-15 05:43:11
Author: Tim Hume, Caolán Magee
Tensions are rising in the region after the US began to withdraw some personnel from an airbase in Qatar. ... Read full article
Polls open in Uganda amid crackdown, fears of violence, internet blackout
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-15 05:36:21
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
UN Human Rights Office has stressed ‘open access to communication & information is key to free & genuine elections’. ... Read full article
Crane collapse kills 2 day after train derailment in Thailand
Associated Press 2026-01-15 05:33:40
Author: Jintamas Saksonchai, Wasamon Audjarint
A construction crane has collapsed onto an elevated road near Bangkok, a day after another construction accident in northeastern Thailand killed 32 people. The crane collapse on a major road leading from Bangkok killed at least two people Thursday. Meanwhile,… ... Read full article
Trump says Iran has 'no plan' to execute protesters
BBC News 2026-01-15 05:22:16.7956088
Author: BBC News
The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights. ... Read full article
Son of UK couple jailed in Iran details 'unsafe' conditions amid protests
BBC News 2026-01-15 05:07:16.6221507
Author: BBC News
Joe Bennett says his parents are in a "dangerous position" amid Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests. ... Read full article
European nations to send additional troops to Greenland as US annexation threats escalate
CNN 2026-01-15 05:06:26
Author: Lex Harvey
Several NATO countries are deploying small numbers of military personnel to Greenland to participate in joint exercises with Denmark as US President Donald Trump ramps up his threats to forcibly annex the Arctic island. ... Read full article
Inside Trump’s ‘crazy world’ of milk bottles, sled dogs and threats to bomb Iran
CNN 2026-01-15 05:00:59
Author: Stephen Collinson
Asked how he could trust pledges from an Iranian regime that just imposed a brutal crackdown and killed at least several thousand of its own people after decades of severe authoritarianism, Trump left Americans with one of his classic cliff-hangers. ... Read full article
Revealed: ICE Agent Suffered Injuries Before Shooting Renee Good
Breitbart News 2026-01-15 04:52:19.8408519
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Democrat Sen. Fetterman Urges ICE to 'Round Up All' the Criminal Migrants
Breitbart News 2026-01-15 04:44:00
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials to "round up all" the criminal illegal aliens. ... Read full article
Verizon outage resolved, company promises credits
USA Today 2026-01-15 04:32:27+00:00
Author: James Powel, Mike Snider, Jonathan Limehouse
The wireless giant said the over 10-hour outage was resolved late Jan. 14. ... Read full article
DHS: Agent Shoots Venezuelan Violently Resisting Arrest in Minneapolis
Breitbart News 2026-01-15 04:22:23
Author: Paul Bois
The DHS said on Wednesday that an agent shot a Venezuelan national here in the U.S. illegally as he was violently resisting arrest. ... Read full article
Top federal Minnesota prosecutors officially terminated after dispute over ICE shooting probe
Fox News 2026-01-15 04:22:15.4334561
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Minnesota federal prosecutor Joseph Thompson and four others gave notice of their resignations after disagreements about the ICE-involved shooting. ... Read full article
University researcher accused of calling for assassination of conservative voices in social media post
Fox News 2026-01-15 03:37:27.2614289
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University of Washington is investigating a researcher who allegedly posted comments calling for the assassination of conservative voices, sparking controversy. ... Read full article
Parents erupt into massive brawl during Catholic youth basketball game in Staten Island
Fox News 2026-01-15 03:37:23.1530772
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Shocking footage shows parents erupting into violent brawl during Catholic youth basketball game in Staten Island, prompting new spectator rules. ... Read full article
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Preventable’ Killing of 15-Year-Old Girl Tied to Sanctuary Charlotte Policies, Says ICE
Breitbart News 2026-01-15 02:36:21
Author: Bob Price
ICE officials say the killing of 15‑year‑old Amber Paris was “entirely preventable,” blaming Charlotte’s sanctuary policies for allowing repeat‑offender illegal alien Julio Cesar Xocop‑Vicente to walk free on bond after he allegedly sped through a neighborhoo… ... Read full article
Iran closes its airspace to commercial aircraft for hours
Associated Press 2026-01-15 02:30:30
Author: Jon Gambrell
Iran closed its airspace to commercial flights for hours without explanation as tensions remained high with the United States over Tehran’s crackdown on protests. International carriers diverted flights north and south around Iran, but the closure appeared to… ... Read full article
Armed Kurdish fighters try to breach Iran border as regional threat grows amid protests: reports
Fox News 2026-01-15 02:22:14.5753721
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Turkey's intelligence agency MIT warned Iran's Revolutionary Guard about Kurdish fighters trying to cross the Iran-Iraq border during ongoing government crackdowns. ... Read full article
DHS exposes background of NYC city council employee after Mamdani fumed over arrest
Fox News 2026-01-15 01:52:27.0114823
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After outrage from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over the arrest of a city council employee, DHS shared that the individual arrested is an illegal immigrant with a previous arrest. ... Read full article
Twenty councils in England ask for election delays
BBC News 2026-01-15 01:52:23.5748363
Author: BBC News
Nearly a third of eligible authorities have want to postpone local polls scheduled for May. ... Read full article
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter was appointed a conservator years before her death
USA Today 2026-01-15 01:50:15+00:00
Author: KiMi Robinson
Tommy Lee Jones successfully petitioned for his daughter Victoria Jones, who was found dead on Jan. 1, to be appointed a guardian in 2023. ... Read full article
Video shows police officer ambushed in patrol car in explosion of gunfire; suspect found dead after shootout
Fox News 2026-01-15 01:22:17.6070712
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Video shows a gunman wounding a police officer in an alleged ambush, then fleeing and leading a deadly chase through Greenville County streets. ... Read full article
'She was terrified.' New details emerge in Ohio couple's killings
USA Today 2026-01-15 01:01:34+00:00
Author: Amanda Lee Myers
As new details emerge about the surgeon accused of killing his ex-wife and her new husband, investigators said they've recovered the murder weapon. ... Read full article
Dem Rep. Thanedar to Introduce Bill to 'Abolish ICE': 'Beyond Reform'
Breitbart News 2026-01-15 00:56:42
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) revealed that he was going to be introducing a bill that would abolish ICE, claiming that ICE was "beyond reform." ... Read full article
Report: ICE Agent Who Fatally Shot Woman Suffered Internal Bleeding
Breitbart News 2026-01-15 00:51:26
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, has reportedly suffered internal bleeding. ... Read full article
Renee Good's Former Father-in-Law: 'I Don't Blame ICE' for Her Death
Breitbart News 2026-01-15 00:37:57
Author: Paul Bois
Timmy Macklin, father-in-law of Renee Good, said he doesn't blame Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for her death. ... Read full article
Elon Musk's X to block Grok from undressing images of real people
BBC News 2026-01-15 00:37:18.0273999
Author: BBC News
Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people, a statement posted on X reads. ... Read full article
Headed out? Verizon outage might make it hard to download game tickets
USA Today 2026-01-15 00:31:58+00:00
Author: Mike Snider
The ongoing Verizon outage could leave you out in the cold if you're attending a sporting event. ... Read full article
Newspaper headlines: 'World on the brink' and Trump intent on 'conquering' Greenland
BBC News 2026-01-15 00:22:14.5740284
Author: BBC News
The global tensions from Greenland and Iran feature prominently on Thursday's front pages. ... Read full article
Senate blocks Venezuela war powers bill after Vance breaks deadlock
The Washington Post 2026-01-15 00:18:36
Author: Noah Robertson, Theodoric Meyer
The vote failed after two Republicans withdrew their previous support under intense pressure from the Trump administration. ... Read full article
Trump officials rebuff Greenland, Denmark’s calls to drop talk of taking territory
The Hill 2026-01-15 00:11:41
Author: Laura Kelly, Julia Manchester
Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected calls by Denmark and Greenland for the Trump administration to drop its talk of taking over Greenland during a high-profile meeting at the White House on Wednesday. Danish Foreign Minister Lars … ... Read full article
Newsom rejects Louisiana call to extradite California doctor over abortion pills
The Hill 2026-01-14 23:59:09
Author: Ryan Mancini
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday rejected the request from Louisiana officials to extradite a California doctor accused of illegally mailing abortion medication. “Louisiana’s request is denied,” Newsom said in a statement. “My position on this ha… ... Read full article
Key Republicans flip, kill effort to restrain Trump's policing power over Venezuela
Fox News 2026-01-14 23:52:20.0742166
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Senate Republicans used a rarely deployed Senate procedure to kill a bipartisan Venezuela war powers resolution despite earlier success that enraged President Donald Trump. ... Read full article
Trump, GOP kill Senate bill to curb military action in Venezuela
USA Today 2026-01-14 23:50:04+00:00
Author: Zachary Schermele
The White House's efforts to quell Senate Republican opposition to its actions in Venezuela came to a head with a maneuver to kill a war powers bill. ... Read full article
Murphy says he believes in ‘correlation between’ Trump’s falling approval and ‘authoritarian behavior’
The Hill 2026-01-14 23:43:00
Author: Tara Suter
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Wednesday he believes in a “correlation between” President Trump’s falling approval rating and “his increasing authoritarian behavior.” “I do think there’s a correlation between the two things that you’re opening this hour tal… ... Read full article
Two Republicans flip, defeating war powers resolution after intense Trump pressure
The Hill 2026-01-14 23:37:33
Author: Alexander Bolton, Al Weaver
Senate Republicans on Wednesday defeated a war powers resolution to block President Trump from using military force “within or against” Venezuela after two Republicans who voted last week to advance the measure reversed themselves and joined their leaders in … ... Read full article
Zohran Mamdani's 'aspirational hope' for NYC mayor's residence? Bidets
USA Today 2026-01-14 23:22:35+00:00
Author: Eduardo Cuevas
Many Americans might be used to the toilet paper roll, but they’re popular abroad and growing in popularity in the United States. ... Read full article
House Democrat contacted by DOJ over ‘illegal orders’ video
The Hill 2026-01-14 23:01:49
Author: Sarah Davis
Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) has been contacted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over his appearance in a video with five other Democratic lawmakers released last fall. The video, in which lawmakers told members of the military they can refuse illegal orders,… ... Read full article
Trump enacts 25% tariff on chips — with a caveat
CNN 2026-01-14 22:25:56
Author: Elisabeth Buchwald, Lisa Eadicicco
President Donald Trump enacted a new 25% tariff on “certain advanced computing chips” on Wednesday, according to a White House fact sheet. That includes Nvidia’s H200 chip and AMD’s MI325X. However, chips imported to support building up the US technological s… ... Read full article
Report: U.S. Military Intervention in Iran Could Begin Within 24 Hours — Bases Pull Personnel, Shift Posture Across Region
Breitbart News 2026-01-14 22:14:33
Author: Joshua Klein
President Donald Trump is weighing imminent military action against Iran that could come “in the next 24 hours,” according to a Reuters report citing European officials, as the Pentagon begins pulling personnel from key U.S. bases across the Middle East and T… ... Read full article
Chris Noth calls his apparent diss aimed at Sarah Jessica Parker 'sarcastic'
USA Today 2026-01-14 21:43:17+00:00
Author: Brendan Morrow
Chris Noth has raised eyebrows by agreeing with a fan's Instagram comment calling out his former costar Sarah Jessica Parker. ... Read full article
Inside Timothy Busfield, Melissa Gilbert's marriage amid sexual abuse claims
USA Today 2026-01-14 21:29:23+00:00
Author: Taijuan Moorman
A look at Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield's relationship and family life amid child sex abuse allegations against "The Cleaning Lady" director. ... Read full article
Elon Musk’s Grok can no longer undress images of real people on X
CNN 2026-01-14 21:14:13
Author: Hadas Gold
Elon Musk’s Grok artificial intelligence chatbot will no longer edit “images of real people in revealing clothing” on the X platform, the company confirmed Wednesday evening, following global outrage after Grok was found to be complying with user requests to … ... Read full article
Broken part in UPS crash in Kentucky had failed on other planes
Associated Press 2026-01-14 20:27:27
Author: Josh Funk
The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a flaw in the part that failed and contributed to the engine flying off a UPS plane before it crashed and killed 15 in November but at that point the planemaker didn’t beli… ... Read full article
US makes initial $500M Venezuelan oil deal; some proceeds headed to Qatari bank
The Hill 2026-01-14 20:13:41
Author: Julia Manchester
The Trump administration has completed its first Venezuelan oil sale, valued at $500 million, an administration official confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. The official also said additional sales are expected in the coming days and weeks. Semafor first rep… ... Read full article
McConnell: Trump’s seizure of Greenland would ‘incinerate’ NATO alliances
The Hill 2026-01-14 19:55:03
Author: Alexander Bolton
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) warned in a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday that President Trump’s talk of seizing Greenland by force threatens to “incinerate” the nation’s long-standing ties with NATO allies. McConnell declared tha… ... Read full article
Amid Iran’s blackout, videos show lethal violence across the country
The Washington Post 2026-01-14 19:25:04
Author: Imogen Piper, Meg Kelly, Nilo Tabrizy, Susannah George, Yeganeh Torbati
A Washington Post review of videos from Iran posted online of recent protests illustrates how widely violence has spread. ... Read full article
Hawley changes stance on war powers resolution after Trump backlash
The Hill 2026-01-14 18:58:42
Author: Alexander Bolton
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is shifting his position and says he will now vote with Senate Republican leaders to defeat a resolution that aims to block President Trump from using military force against Venezuela. Hawley, who backed advancing the measure last wee… ... Read full article
Trump says Iran has called off execution of protesters amid fears for the fate of Erfan Soltani
CNN 2026-01-14 18:32:54
Author: Isobel Yeung, Adam Cancryn, Aida Karimi, Catherine Nicholls, Augusta Anthony
US President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday that Iran has backed away from executing a detained Iranian protester for joining anti-government demonstrations after his case drew the attention of human rights activists and the US State Department. ... Read full article
US suspends visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance
Associated Press 2026-01-14 17:07:28
Author: Matthew Lee
The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The State Department said Wednesday it had instructed co… ... Read full article
Supreme Court rules House Republican can challenge mail ballot deadline
The Hill 2026-01-14 15:31:19
Author: Ella Lee
The Supreme Court on Wednesday revived an Illinois Congress member’s lawsuit over a state mail-in ballot law, paving the way for political candidates nationwide to challenge election laws more easily in their states. The justices ruled 7-2 that Rep. Mike Bos… ... Read full article
U.S. withdraws some forces from Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes
The Washington Post 2026-01-14 15:20:09
Author: Tara Copp
The Pentagon has begun removing troops and equipment from al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, echoing measures taken before U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. ... Read full article
FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter
Associated Press 2026-01-14 14:29:33
Author: Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker
Attorney General Pam Bondi says the search of a Washington Post reporter’s home was done at the Pentagon’s request as part of a leak investigation. The Post says journalist Hannah Natanson had her phone and a watch seized by agents at her Virginia home. An FB… ... Read full article
FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home
The Washington Post 2026-01-14 13:56:18
Author: Perry Stein, Jeremy Roebuck
The search came as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified government materials. ... Read full article
Trump Is Right: Obamacare Made ‘Fat Cat’ Insurers Rich While Patients Beg for Scraps
Breitbart News 2026-01-14 13:07:31.8255438Author: ... Read full article
Federal agent shoots person in leg as Minneapolis protests flare
The Washington Post 2026-01-14 11:00:51
Author: Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Justine McDaniel, Praveena Somasundaram, Kelly Kasulis Cho
Attorneys for Renée Good, her partner and her immediate family promise transparency for the public as they investigate the killing of the mother of three by an ICE officer. ... Read full article
Mark Kelly’s battle with Pete Hegseth prompts presidential talk
The Hill 2026-01-14 11:00:00
Author: Amie Parnes
At least one person in Sen. Mark Kelly’s (D-Ariz.) orbit recently joked that his office should send the Trump administration a gift basket when Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon would open a misconduct review into the Arizona Democrat. The… ... Read full article
Latino voters powered Trump’s comeback. Now they’re turning on his economy.
Politico 2026-01-14 10:55:00+00:00
Author: Samuel Benson, Alec Hernandez
Hispanic small business owners are souring on the Trump economy, a warning sign to Republicans ahead of this year’s midterms. ... Read full article
Vance-hosted Greenland meeting ends with ‘fundamental disagreement’
The Washington Post 2026-01-14 10:00:00
Author: Adam Taylor, Michael Birnbaum
Diplomats from Denmark and Greenland had originally requested the meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio after provocative statements from the president. ... Read full article
Breitbart EIC Warns GOP: 'Zero Amnesty' for Illegal Aliens
Breitbart News 2026-01-14 08:50:40
Author: Breitbart TV
On Tuesday's "Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed immigration. Marlow said, "I want to put up this warning here | Clips ... Read full article
Virginia Democrats look to decimate GOP seats in redistricting effort
Politico 2026-01-14 00:23:38+00:00
Author: Brakkton Booker
But some Democrats warn that the effort may be more difficult than it looks. ... Read full article
Scott Adams, whose comic strip ‘Dilbert’ ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68
Politico 2026-01-13 17:02:12+00:00
Author: Associated Press
His first ex-wife, Shelly Miles, announced the death on a livestream posted on Adams’ social media accounts. ... Read full article






