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• Democrats’ dilemma: Progressive push to 'Abolish ICE' sparks fresh divide in party - Progressive Democrats call to abolish ICE while centrist party members warn of political backlash, creating new divide over immigration enforcement reform.
• CBS News updates transgender term guidelines to include ‘biological sex at birth': report - CBS News updated its style guidelines to use the term "biological sex at birth" when discussing transgender individuals, rather than the term "assigned at birth" preferred by activists.
• Family of Washington man allegedly killed by illegal migrant trucker says no lawyers will take case - Washington family seeks accountability after illegal immigrant truck driver allegedly killed their brother, but face legal roadblocks in suing government.
• Amazon threatens ‘drastic action’ after Saks bankruptcy, says $475M stake is now worthless - Amazon invested $475 million into Saks's acquisition of Neiman Marcus. It wants a federal judge to reject Saks's bankruptcy plan because it harms creditors.
• Troops from Europe deploy to Greenland in rapid 2-day mission as Trump eyes US takeover - Greenland Troops from Europe deploy to Greenland in rapid 2-day mission as Trump eyes US takeover By Greg Norman-Diamond , Gillian Turner Fox N
• This MAGA Daughter Is Furious Over Her Mother's Government Assistance Being Taken Away, And The Reactions Are Brutal - She called social programs "state control" and a sign of "dependency." Now, she's p*ssed that her mother's heat assistance was cut.
• Trump to meet with Venezuela’s opposition leader after praising ‘terrific’ Maduro loyalist - Trump will meet Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, despite backing Maduro's vice preisdent to lead Venezuela after the U.S. captured Maduro.
• Oil falls more than 4% as traders see Trump backing away from Iran strike threats - Concerns about a U.S. strike on Iran had been mounting after Trump vowed to take action against the regime’s crackdown on widespread protests in the country.
• What is HRANA, the US-based group behind Iran’s death toll figures? - Amid recent mass protests and an internet blackout, there have been conflicting death toll reports from Iran.
• Spotify hikes U.S. Premium subscription price months after last rate increase - Co-founder Daniel Ek recently stepped down as CEO, with co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström now at the helm of the music streamer.
• Driver of U-Haul truck that entered Iran protest crowd speaks out: 'All I want is peace' - The U-Haul driver claims LAPD waved him into Iranian protesters in Los Angeles, leading to arrest on suspicion of reckless driving after driving through crowd.
• The Earth keeps getting hotter, and Americans' trust in science is on a down trend - A Pew Research poll shows partisan split over U.S. scientific leadership, with Democrats far more concerned about losing ground than Republicans.
• ICE deputy director resigns from agency to run for Congress - Enforcement ICE deputy director resigns from agency to run for Congress By Greg Norman-Diamond , Bill Melugin Fox News Published
• Fed's Goolsbee says inflation could come 'roaring back' if central bank independence goes away - "Anything that's infringing or attacking the independence of the central bank is a mess," Goolsbee told CNBC.
• Josh Allen among 15 Bills players dealing with injuries going into massive playoff game - The Buffalo Bills are extremely banged up as they look to make their first Super Bowl appearance in more than 30 years. They play the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round.
• John Mellencamp rips modern politicians for lacking humility and respect - The "Jack & Diane" singer opens up about planning his first-ever greatest hits tour at 74 and reflects on how his perspective on his career has changed.
• Appeals Court Opens the Door to Mahmoud Khalil’s Rearrest - Any new detention would not come immediately, and Mr. Khalil’s lawyers are almost certain to appeal. But the ruling is a major blow to Mr. Khalil, a Columbia graduate and prominent figure in the pro-Palestinian movement.
• Israel will honor the late Charlie Kirk with award for opposing antisemitism - Israel will posthumously honor conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk for his efforts to stand against antisemitism, a report says.
• House Republican Says He Would ‘Lean Toward’ Impeaching Trump If He Were to Invade Greenland: ‘Would Be the End of His Presidency’ - A House Republican is warning that if President Donald Trump were to order a military invasion of Greenland, it "would be the end of his presidency."
• In a warming world, freshwater production is moving deep beneath the sea - Some four miles off the Southern California coast, a company is betting it can solve one of desalination’s biggest problems by moving the technology deep below the ocean’s surface. OceanWell’s planned Water Farm 1 would use natural ocean p
• Get race-day ready – grab the best NASCAR gear before the Daytona 500 - Check out these sweatshirts, hats, jerseys and model cars that are all NASCAR-themed.
• Trump Vows to Make Venezuela Rich. It Will Take More Than U.S. Cash. - History suggests that the price of oil and a wider distribution of wealth are as important as foreign investment.
• Venezuela Strongman and Maduro Ally, Diosdado Cabello, Faces an Uneasy Transition - Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela’s interior minister, is accused by U.S. prosecutors of drug trafficking and is linked to repression at home, yet remains a powerful figure.
• Former college basketball coach unleashes anti-ICE rant, calls on Republicans to impeach Trump - Former Notre Dame women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw unleashed a anti-ICE rant and called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
• Nigeria's ancient jaggery-makers thrive despite huge sugar imports - STORY: Keeping alive a 200-year-old family tradition, Jamilu Usman produces a natural sweetener called ''jaggery'' from the sugarcane fields of Kano in northern Nigeria.It's a small-scale operation providing an alternative to the country's
• More Democrat reps involved in ‘refuse illegal orders’ video report receiving inquiry from US attorney - Three more Democrats who appeared in a November video encouraging troops to "refuse illegal orders" received an inquiry from a U.S. attorney, a report said.
• Democrat takeover fears rise as GOP clings to slim House majority - The mood among House Republicans is both reflective and intense as the GOP majority appears on thin ice.
• Zelenskyy holding up Russia-Ukraine peace process, Trump says - President Donald Trump claims that Ukraine, not Russia, is blocking a possible peace deal to end the war nearly four years after Vladimir Putin's invasion.
• Pam Bondi defends seizing reporter's devices over alleged classified leaks involving foreign adversary - DOJ seizes Washington Post reporter's devices in classified leak probe, sparking press freedom debate as AG Bondi defends the federal action.
• A community foundation raised $100 million after the LA fires. Here's what they learned spending it - When fires broke out across Los Angeles on Jan. 7, 2025, Miguel Santana grasped the magnitude of the catastrophe befalling his hometown sooner than most — he flew over the blazes, twice. Climbing above the LA basin on his way to a meeting
• Iran appears to reopen airspace after Trump says killing is 'stopping' - Iran appeared to reopen its airspace after a sudden overnight closure disrupted regional flights amid ongoing security warnings and mounting regional tensions.
• NASA Astronauts Return to Earth After Medical Evacuation From International Space Station - The members of Crew-11 — two American, one Russian and one Japanese — splashed down after one became ill, prompting an early return.
• X to disable Grok tool in some areas after fury over sexualized images - The social media platform X said it was further limiting Grok’s image generation tool after outrage over sexualized images and allegations of profiting from the problem.
• My father gave his life for Iran—today's protesters are living his dream - Iranian American whose father was killed by regime reveals how Donald Trump's leadership inspires protesters seeking Reza Pahlavi's return to power.
• As Mt. Baldy trails reopen, county sheriff slams feds' 'lack of concern' for visitor safety - Over the last decade, 23 people have died on Mt. Baldy, the San Bernardino County sheriff said in a news release that criticized the U.S. Forest Service for not doing more to keep visitors safe.
• Man runs into Florida street to save two young children who wandered away from rental home - Hero driver saves two toddlers who wandered into busy Florida roadway. John Brittingham stopped traffic on A1A to rescue the children in just six seconds.
• Appeals judge seems skeptical of sentence for pro-Trump Colorado clerk Tina Peters - A Colorado appeals court questioned the sentence for pro-Trump election official Tina Peters on Wednesday after a pardon from President Donald Trump.
• Goldman Sachs tops profit estimates as equities, asset and wealth management outperform - Trading desks across Wall Street have benefited in the last year as Trump's policies have roiled markets for bonds, currencies, commodities and stocks.
• L&T Technology Services cuts revenue forecast, sees mid single-digit growth in fiscal 2026 - Jan 15 (Reuters) - Indian engineering research and development (ER&D) firm L&T Technology Services said on Thursday that it expects revenue growth for the 2026 fiscal year ending March 31 to be in the
• Instagram password reset surge: Protect your account - Instagram users are receiving unexpected password reset emails in social engineering attacks. Learn how to spot these scams and protect your account.
• Iran reopens airspace after Trump says protest crackdown has eased - Iran’s judiciary said that Erfan Soltani, a man said to be facing execution, would not be put to death. The Trump administration is weighing military strikes.
• Agitators attack federal agents in Minneapolis after second ICE-involved shooting and more top headlines - Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
• BP cautions over ‘weak’ oil trading and reveals up to £3.7bn in write-downs - The oil giant joined FTSE 100 rival Shell, after it also last week cautioned over a weaker performance from oil trading amid lower crude costs.
• 'Save Women's Sports' activists react to Supreme Court trans athlete hearing - Athletes in 'Save Women's Sports' movement including Payton McNabb and Stephanie Turner shared reactions to Supreme Court hearing on transgender athlete bans in women's sports.
• New Jersey mother arrested in deaths of 2 sons, ages 5 and 7 - The children's father called 911 after coming home from work and finding his two sons unconscious.
• Veterans aged 65 told to prepare for war - Military veterans aged 65 face being mobilised under new powers to prepare the Armed Forces for war.
• Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention - The president of Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota on Tuesday called for the immediate release of tribal members who were detained at a homeless encampment by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota last week. Three of the
• Ukraine’s politicians trade barbs as Kyiv shivers amid the loss of power - In Kyiv, a frigid lottery of sorts is playing out in which residents may have power, heat or water but almost never all three depending on where they live.
• Arellano: Even Grok thinks Elon Musk's claim that white men are persecuted is bull - Who the hell appointed Elon Musk to be the loudest defender of white men?
• Calmes: Trump celebrates our nation's founding while imitating tyrant King George III - The Declaration of Independence faulted the king for sending 'swarms of Officers to harrass our people' and protecting the agents 'from punishment for any Murders which they should commit.' Sound familiar?