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• Left-wing group backs tens of thousands of anti-ICE demonstrations nationwide - Renee Nicole Good's death sparked tens of thousands of anti-ICE protesters to demonstrate across major U.S. cities this weekend in an event organized by a left-wing group.
• NASA makes final preparations for its first crewed moon mission in over 50 years - NASA will soon roll out the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft to their launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
• Mississippi prosecutors to seek death penalty against man accused of deadly rampage that included girl, pastor - Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Mississippi man accused in deadly rampage that killed six people, including a child and church pastor Friday night.
• Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions - The German government has sharply rejected accusations by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claiming that it has been sidelining patient autonomy, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The statements made by the US Secretary
• Boeing's airplane deliveries are the highest in 7 years. Now it's about to pick up the pace - Boeing is set to outline its production increase plans later this month after it's expected to post its best year for deliveries since 2018.
• Factbox-India's proposed phone security rules that are worrying tech firms - By Munsif Vengattil and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Below are key security requirements India is proposing for smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung, prompting opposition from tech
• Trump’s ‘Superstar’ Appellate Judges Have Voted 133 to 12 in His Favor - President Trump promised to fill the appeals courts with “my judges.” They have formed a nearly united phalanx to defend his agenda from legal challenges.
• While celebrating Maduro's capture, Venezuelan immigrants worry about deportation - For many of the hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants facing possible deportation, their relief about the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro was cut by the fear about what comes next from an administration that has zeroed in on Ven
• Trump and Vance Are Fanning the Flames. Again. - Renee Good was not a “domestic terrorist.”
• Trump's first-year actions sparked a fiery legal war, and stunning rebukes from judges - The Trump administration in its first year has claimed sweeping executive power and tested U.S. laws. Federal judges warn that American jurisprudence and democracy are under threat.
• Barabak: Trump can be hard to take. But his tariffs keep this fisherman afloat - James Blanchard, a fourth-generation shrimper, was prepared to hang up his nets because of collapsing prices caused by imports. He's not a fan of Trump's persona, but appreciates his policies.
• Apple sparks backlash after unveiling 'nonsense' new product: 'This is ridiculous' - The reactions kept coming.
• Trump Shakes up Latin American Politics - The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro has divided the region. But every nation wants to avoid being next.
• Moonsighting project unites science and religion - The project hopes to end 'moon wars' between Mosques across the UK.
• Monmouth County high school among best schools for athletes across NJ - From Bergen Catholic to Don Bosco and Westfield, these are the best high schools for athletes, including one in Monmouth County.
• Netanyahu and Rubio discuss US military intervention in Iran amid ongoing nationwide protests: report - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke as Israel goes on high alert and Iran faces mounting anti-regime protests.
• Bride and groom among 8 killed in gas cylinder blast at wedding in Pakistan’s capital - A gas cylinder explosion early Sunday after a wedding reception at a home in Pakistan’s capital killed at least eight people, including the bride and groom, police and officials said. The blast occurred as guests who had gathered to celebr
• Minister: Chagos deal to go ahead despite protests - The UK has signed a deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a military base.
• ‘Massacre’ feared in Iran as security forces seek to crush protests - A rights group in New York said witness accounts and credible reports indicate hundreds have been killed since Iran cut off the internet Thursday.
• 2026 is the year of obesity pills. Here's how they could reshape the GLP-1 market - Patients can already access the first GLP-1 obesity pill from Novo Nordisk, and a rival oral drug from Eli Lilly is slated for U.S. approval later this year.
• Judge again rules Trump prosecutor unlawfully serving, rejects tax return bid - A judge’s ruling that a Trump administration prosecutor in upstate New York was serving unlawfully has spilled into another case — with the same judge saying he can’t obtain tax return information in a criminal investigation because he lack
• Australia Wildfires Burn Nearly 900,000 Acres - Blazes in the state of Victoria have destroyed hundreds of structures, including homes, and killed one person, the authorities said.
• Bears stun Packers with shocking comeback for first postseason win in rivalry since 1941 - Bears quarterback Caleb Williams leads dramatic 18-point comeback against Packers at Soldier Field, securing Chicago's first playoff win since 2010.
• AI is helping recruiters find ‘hidden gem’ talent — a senior LinkedIn exec shares top tips to stand out - "2026 is the year of more widespread adoption of AI tools, particularly in hiring," Janine Chamberlin, LinkedIn's UK Country Manager told CNBC Make It.
• Ugandan opposition turns national flag into protest symbol - Hundreds screamed with excitement as Uganda's opposition leader passed by a recent rally, with the crowd waving a sea of national flags -- a dangerously politicised symbol in the run-up to this week's election.I believe the opposition is po
• Scientists stunned after striking blue creature surfaces in ocean: 'An exciting finding' - "We still had questions about how it got here."
• Trump’s Amoral World Meets Its Match in Pope Leo - The pontiff has increasingly asserted himself in the face of Trump’s aggressive words and deeds.
• Somali minister says Israel plans to displace Palestinians to Somaliland - Defence minister says Somalia has ‘confirmed information’ that Israel plans to forcibly move Palestinians to Somaliland.
• Bob Weir: 10 Essential Songs - The guitarist, singer and songwriter, who died at 78, cut his own path among his elders in the Grateful Dead, and beyond.
• Fast food chicken chain nearly gone after 1,000 stores close - Back in the 1980s, rotisserie chicken may have existed, but it was not a staple in the way it has become today. Costco, for example, which has become well-known for selling an entire rotisserie chicken for $4.99, did not actually start sell
• Nobel Institute shuts down talk of Venezuelan leader sharing Peace Prize with Trump - Nobel Institute rejects Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado's suggestion to transfer her Peace Prize to Trump, stating awards 'cannot be transferred.'
• US figure skating power couple makes history with record breaking seventh national championship - Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their record seventh U.S. Figure Skating title with 228.87 points before Milan Cortina Olympics, making them heavy favorites for gold.
• DC pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty to planting devices at DNC and RNC headquarters - The man accused of planting pipe bombs at party headquarters before the Jan. 6 attack pleaded not guilty this week. The FBI arrested Brian Cole after his alleged confession.
• Matthew Stafford’s late heroics lift Rams past Panthers in wild-card thriller - Matthew Stafford overcame an apparent finger injury and led two late scoring drives to help lift the Rams to victory over the Panthers in the wild-card round thriller.
• Trump says Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners ‘in a BIG WAY’ - Trump says Venezuela releasing political prisoners 'in a BIG WAY' after U.S. military operation captured Maduro with least 18 freed so far from detention.
• Death Toll Grows as Nationwide Protests Rock Iran for a Third Night - Antigovernment unrest that began two weeks ago has intensified in recent days, as has violence.
• Anti-ICE Protests Spread Nationwide After Minneapolis Shooting - Demonstrators across the country expressed anger at the killing of a woman in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents.
• Iran flips ‘kill switch’ to hide alleged crimes as death toll rises amid protests - Iran protests spread to 180 cities as authorities allegedly use lethal force against demonstrators, with Human Rights Activists in Iran reporting 65 killed and 2,300 arrested.
• Venezuela’s New Leader Enlists U.S. Troops to Bring a Rogue Ship Back - Delcy Rodríguez got American help with the return of an oil tanker linked to one of her political rivals that had left the country without authorization.
• Justice urges ‘stand up for our girls’ as Supreme Court weighs fate of his 'Save Women’s Sports Act' - West Virginia's transgender sports ban heads to Supreme Court as former Gov. Jim Justice defends his 'Save Women's Sports Act' in exclusive interview.
• Legendary Olympian Michael Phelps sides with Michael Jordan in renewed NBA GOAT debate - Michael Phelps weighs in on the NBA’s greatest player debate, saying Michael Jordan’s legacy still towers over LeBron James and other sports stars.
• Who Was Renee Good, the Woman Killed by an ICE Agent in Minneapolis? - Ms. Good, 37, was a poet and a mother who grew up in Colorado. Her wife said the couple had “stopped to support our neighbors” when Ms. Good was shot.
• 'The answer cannot be nothing': The battle over Canada's mystery brain disease - A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle for the truth.
• Who is Michael David McKee, the man accused of killing ex-wife and dentist husband in Ohio - Ohio surgeon Michael David McKee is accused of murdering his ex-wife and her dentist husband in a Columbus shooting. The Chicago doctor was arrested on murder charges.
• Hochul, AOC, Mamdani slam ‘we support Hamas’ chants at Queens protest: ‘Disgusting and antisemitic’ - N.Y. Democratic leaders, including Gov. Hochul, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Mayor Mamdani, condemn 'we support Hamas' chants at Queens protest in Jewish neighborhood.
• Trump Is Briefed on Options for Striking Iran as Protests Continue - The president has said he will be “hitting them very hard” if Iranian leaders kill protesters amid widespread demonstrations calling for wholesale changes in the country.
• DeepSeek to launch new AI model focused on coding in February, The Information reports - Jan 9 (Reuters) - Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is expected to launch its next-generation AI model V4, featuring strong coding capabilities, in mid-February, The Information reported on Friday citing
• Archaeologists unearth chilling 16th-century gallows where rebels were hung and displayed - Archaeologists in France uncovered a chilling 16th-century gallows — where Protestant rebels were executed during the turbulent Reformation era in Europe.
• Bob Weir, Guitarist and Founding Member of The Grateful Dead, Dies at 78 - His songwriting and rhythm guitar playing helped shape the San Francisco band’s sound as it emerged to become an American institution.
• Iran's Supreme Leader to give speech about protests shortly, state TV says - Jan 9 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will give a speech in a few minutes on "the terrorist actions" in the country, Iranian state TV reported on Friday, as protests over economic