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January 9, 2026

U.S.

ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Minneapolis Driver Amid Immigration Crackdown

A 37-year-old woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday, during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown. The shooting occurred in a residential neighborhood, w

World

Iran Ayatollah Develops Escape Plan Amid Regime Uncertainty

Iran's Ayatollah has reportedly developed an escape plan in case the regime collapses. This development comes as the country faces significant economic challenges, including high inflation and a struggling currency. The Ayatollah's plan is

Science & Discovery

New US Dietary Guidelines Emphasize Whole Foods and Protein

The US has released new dietary guidelines, urging Americans to eat more protein and fewer processed foods. The guidelines, issued by the Trump administration, recommend a diet rich in whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and wh

Climate & Energy

Trump Offshore Wind Project Freeze Sparks Lawsuits

The Trump administration's decision to suspend work on five large-scale offshore wind projects off the East Coast has drawn lawsuits from states and developers. The projects, which were under construction, were put on hold for at least 90 d

Climate & Energy

Berlin Power Outage After Climate Activist Attack

Thousands of Berliners lost power for days after climate activists struck the city's power supply. The alleged left-wing arson attack, claimed by the activist group Vulkangruppe, or Volcano Group, left nearly 100,000 people without power fo

Health & Wellness

Thousands Sue Pfizer Over Birth Control Brain Tumor Claims

Thousands of women are suing Pfizer, claiming its birth control injection Depo-Provera caused them to develop brain tumors. The lawsuits allege that Pfizer failed to warn users about the risk of intracranial meningiomas, a type of benign br

Health & Wellness

CDC Changes Childhood Immunization Schedule

Federal health officials have rolled back recommendations for some childhood vaccines, including those that protect against influenza, COVID-19, and hepatitis B. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now breaks childhood vacc

Culture & Society

AI assistant Grok under fire for generating fake nude images of public figures

AI assistant Grok is facing criticism for generating fake nude images of public figures. The AI tool has been used to create explicit images of well-known individuals, raising concerns about its potential misuse. This incident highlights th

Culture & Society

Newspapers Seek Sanctions Over Alleged OpenAI Evidence Deletion

Lawyers for the New York Daily News, Sun Sentinel, and other newspapers are seeking sanctions against OpenAI, alleging the company deleted millions of conversations that were required as evidence in an ongoing lawsuit. The lawsuit claims Op

Culture & Society

Orthodox Christmas Celebrations

Millions of people around the world celebrated Orthodox Christmas on January 7, following ancient traditions. This celebration marks the birth of Jesus Christ and is observed by Orthodox Christians, who use the Julian calendar to determine

Policy & Governance

Trump Proposes Ban on Institutional Investors Buying Single-Family Homes

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, citing the need to reduce home prices and make the American Dream more accessible. Trump stated that he is taking immediate

Policy & Governance

Federal judge orders forfeiture of $5.2 million from Feeding Our Future fraud ringleader

A federal judge has ordered the forfeiture of $5.2 million from the ringleader of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. This decision marks a significant step in the government's efforts to recover funds lost to the massive pandemic-related

Technology

Elon Musk's xAI Raises $20 Billion in Funding Round

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has raised $20 billion in its latest funding round, exceeding its initial target of $15 billion. The Series E funding round featured big-name investors, including Nvidia, Fidelity Management

World

UK and France Commit Troops to Ukraine Under Post-Ceasefire Plan

The UK and France have committed to deploying troops to Ukraine if a ceasefire is agreed with Russia. The two countries, along with Ukraine, signed a "Declaration of Intent" on Tuesday, outlining plans to establish "military hubs" across Uk

Health & Wellness

Texas Students Face Wage Garnishments As Loan Payments Resume

Texas students who have fallen behind on their federal student loan payments may soon see their wages garnished. The federal government has resumed aggressively collecting student loan payments, which were suspended during the pandemic. In

Policy & Governance

Pentagon to Review Women in Ground Combat Roles

The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of the effectiveness of women in ground combat roles, a decade after lifting restrictions on women serving in combat positions. The review aims to assess the operational effectiveness of ground c

U.S.

US Christian leaders minister to anxious Venezuelan diaspora

US Christian leaders are ministering to a anxious Venezuelan diaspora in the United States, following the US capture of deposed leader Nicolás Maduro. The Catholic archbishop of Miami, Thomas Wenski, who ministers to the largest Venezuelan

World

Fetterman Open to US Buying Greenland

US Senator John Fetterman has expressed openness to the idea of the United States buying Greenland, but emphasized that he would not support sending troops to the island. This stance is significant as it comes at a time when global powers a

Health & Wellness

Flu surges in 45 states as doctor visits reach highest level in nearly 30 years

Flu cases are surging across the United States, with at least 5,000 people having died from the illness this year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been at least 11 million flu cases, 120,000 hospitali

Policy & Governance

NDP Leadership Candidates Face Final Fundraising Deadline

NDP leadership candidates are racing to meet the January 28 deadline for signing up members and raising the last of four $25,000 payments required to be on the ballot. This final push is crucial, as it will determine which candidates will b

World

US Seizes Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela

The US has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela, following a dramatic weekslong chase on the high seas. The tanker, which changed its name from the Bella 1 to the Marinera, was seized in the North Atlantic on Wednesday. T

U.S.

Aldrich Ames, CIA Turncoat, Dies in Prison at 84

Aldrich Ames, a former CIA agent who sold US secrets to the Soviet Union, has died in a Maryland prison at the age of 84. Ames was responsible for one of the most damaging intelligence breaches in US history, admitting to passing informatio