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• Europe Tries to Come to Terms With Trump’s Intervention in Venezuela - Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.
• Trump claims Venezuela is set for an oil boom after US attack – history points to a bumpy road ahead - From Venezuela to Libya to Iraq, removal of dictators has not always guaranteed a surge in oil production, data shows
• Warner Bros. Board Rebuffs Paramount’s Latest Buyout Offer - The board said the blockbuster deal it reached with Netflix last month posed less risk.
• Congress holds hearing into Minnesota fraud allegations 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.
• Why Trump wants Greenland and what’s standing in his way - Denmark’s leader warned that any use of force by Washington to seize Greenland, as Trump officials have suggested, would render the post-war NATO alliance defunct.
• JONATHAN TURLEY: Impeachment obsession returns as Democrats recycle lawfare to fire up their base - Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman threatens to impeach Trump over Venezuela operation that courts previously ruled lawful. Democrats are again promising voters equivalent of the Roman Games.
• WBD once again rejects Paramount offer in favor of Netflix deal - Warner Bros. Discovery's board still sees its deal with Netflix as the superior option over Paramount's recently amended hostile offer.
• Mortgage demand drops nearly 10% to end 2025, despite lower interest rates - The Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index reported a 9.7% drop in total mortgage applications despite decreased mortgage rates.
• Brazil surpassing US as top beef producer, easing global supply squeeze - By Ana Mano and Peter Hobson BARRETOS, Brazil, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Brazil surpassed the U.S. as the world's top beef producer last year, according to market estimates, after the South American country
• Rep. LaMalfa's death further shrinks Republican House majority - Rep. Doug LaMalfa's death shrinks the Republican House majority to 218 seats, creating new challenges for Speaker Mike Johnson in a crucial election year.
• Explaining Trump's Focus on Greenland - US President Donald Trump is set on taking control of Greenland, the world's biggest island, and a self-ruling territory of Denmark. The advances have frustrated -- and baffled -- officials in Copenhagen, who insist the island isn't for sal
• AI Weekly: AI center stage at CES, xAI's funding haul - STORY: From AI taking center stage in Las Vegas... to xAI's funding haul...This is AI Weekly.:: AI WeeklyAI was a major focus at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.Nvidia and rival Advanced Micro Devices revealed their latest chips.
• US-Venezuela oil deal angers China, pushes prices down - By Marianna Parraga and Ethan Wang HOUSTON/BEIJING, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Global oil prices fell on Wednesday and China denounced the U.S. as a bully after President Donald Trump's administration said it
• Trump Claims Venezuela Will Hand Over Oil, and L.A. Wildfires Leave Behind Toxic Homes - Plus, a journey to a melting continent.
• Maduro arrest sends 'clear message' to drug cartels, allies and US rivals, retired admiral says - Maduro's takedown sends deterrent message to cartels and U.S. rivals, potentially altering global power dynamics as experts predict regional cooperation.
• House Republican involved in vehicle wreck discharged from hospital - Rep. Jim Baird, an Indiana Republican who has served in the House since 2019, was discharged from the hospital after he was involved in a vehicle accident.
• Dragon Point goes up for sale - and buyer can build a new dragon statue - Perhaps the most legendary residential property on Florida's Space Coast, the long-vacant Dragon Point is listed for sale for $4.5 million.
• Trump's shake-up of the old world order sends shockwaves through Europe - The "Old World" appears to have fallen far behind other power blocs in a new world order of territorial takeovers and "might is right."
• Euro zone inflation hits 2% in December, in line with forecasts - Euro zone inflation stood at 2% in December, flash data from Eurostat showed on Wednesday.
• China’s Threat to Block Rare Earths Has Put Japan on High Alert - Tokyo is concerned at signs that Beijing may be laying the groundwork to restrict access to the metals vital to manufacturing.
• 'Squad' Rep Ayanna Pressley's ex-con husband slaps phone out of man's hands as he tries to ask her a question - The husband of Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., can be seen on video swatting a phone out of a reporter's hands as he tried to ask the congresswoman about Minnesota child care fraud tied to the Somali community.
• The Case for Real Regime Change in Venezuela - The former envoy Elliott Abrams says the administration should push harder.
• Caught between Trump and Musk’s rockets, a Mexican village despairs - The saga of Playa Bagdad, just over the border from a SpaceX launchpad, highlights the unintended environmental and social impacts of the global space race.
• NYC sex offender indicted for threatening to kill Jews, police and federal officials - A New York City man accused of posting threats on social media targeting Jews, police officers and federal officials faces hate crime charges.
• James Comer to accuse Tim Walz of being 'asleep at the wheel' at fraud hearing - House Oversight Chairman James Comer will accuse Gov. Tim Walz of being "asleep at the wheel" amid alleged fraud during his Wednesday congressional hearing.
• Why Trump wants Greenland — and what makes it so important for national security - Greenland, a vast and sparsely populated self-governing Danish territory, has been thrust into the geopolitical spotlight once again.
• Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing ICE resigns, vows to keep fighting case - A Milwaukee judge convicted of obstructing federal immigration agents has resigned while vowing to continue fighting her case.
• From plastic made from peas and AI robots, science to watch in 2026 - Why scientists in Cambridge are "optimistic" they can improve our lives and the UK economy in 2026.
• Seven U.S. troops injured in Venezuela raid that captured Maduro, Pentagon says - Seven U.S. service members were injured during a U.S. military operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, a Pentagon official said on Wednesday.
• In Maduro’s capture, Russia sees a great-power rival act with impunity - The U.S. intervention in Venezuela distracts attention from Ukraine and signals a new era of great-power politics in which Russia can seek its own sphere of dominance.
• European markets head for mixed open as Greenland fears grow - European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory Wednesday as regional market jitters grow over U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland.
• I May Be Free, but the Belarusian People Are Not - The world must not stop supporting dissidents in Belarus despite the release of some from prison.
• Pope Leo calls for Christians to treat foreigners with kindness as he closes Catholic Holy Year - Pope Leo XIV closed the Catholic Church's Holy Year by calling on Christians around the world to help those in need and treat foreigners with kindness.
• China Touts Hainan, Its Duty-Free Island, Amid $1 Trillion Trade Surplus - Policies meant to lure importers to Hainan, a resort island off China’s coast, signal an opening up, Beijing says. One expert calls it a “bait and switch.”
• UK, France strike new Ukraine security pact as US takes lead in ceasefire enforcement - Coalition of the Willing signs Ukraine security agreement with U.S. support, establishing multinational force and ceasefire monitoring mechanism.
• Wyoming Supreme Court rules laws restricting abortion violate state constitution - Wyoming's Supreme Court struck down two laws restricting abortion, including the nation's first explicit abortion pill ban in a 4-1 ruling.
• After Trump’s Military Victory in Venezuela, Cuba’s Economy Is in ‘Freefall’ - With widespread power outages, medicine shortages and rising food prices, experts say Cuba’s economy has never been worse, with the crisis coming just as the supply of Venezuelan oil is threatened.
• Experts issue warning as US community sinks into oblivion: 'People aren't necessarily aware that this is happening' - Officials are exploring engineering solutions.
• Béla Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Concerts - “Performing there has become charged and political,” the 18-time Grammy winner said.
• Hilton drops Minneapolis hotel over cancelled ICE bookings - By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Hilton Worldwide Holdings has removed from its system a Minneapolis hotel that has refused to accept the bookings of Immigration and Customs
• Scientists stunned by discovery in world's coldest ocean waters: 'Signals from the past' - "I want to properly understand."
• Japan says China's dual-use export ban 'unacceptable', rare earths in crosshairs - Japan's top government spokesperson said on Wednesday that China's ban on exports of dual-use items to the country was "absolutely unacceptable and deeply regrettable", ​as a diplomatic dispute between Asia's top two economies ramped up. D
• FEMA Staff Bracing for Dismissal of 1,000 Disaster Workers - The job cuts expected this month are part of a plan by the Homeland Security secretary, Kristi Noem, to remake the agency.
• United Nations 'upset' that Trump took 'bold action' to improve Venezuela, says UN Amb. Mike Waltz - United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz told “Hannity" why be believes the UN is “upset" over President Donald Trump’s Maduro takedown, arguing the move made the world safer.
• Trump administration freezes $10B in child, family aid to 5 states over fraud concerns - The move comes a day after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he would not seek reelection amid political fallout over a massive fraud probe in his state.
• Stephen Miller Offers a Strongman’s View of the World - President Trump’s trusted adviser is casting his hard-right gaze abroad, saying the world must be governed by “force.”
• Video shows masked thieves using sledgehammer in brazen Lululemon heist before fleeing in U-Haul - Surveillance video captures brazen sledgehammer smash-and-grab at Pennsylvania Lululemon store, with masked suspects reportedly stealing over $5,000.
• Tom Izzo explodes on former Michigan State player in wild scene: 'What the f--- are you doing?' - Tom Izzo had an explosive confrontation with former Michigan State player Paul Davis during the Spartans' game against USC, leading to a dramatic courtside ejection.
• After the ashes: A Palisades resident’s life in decimated LA enclave one year after deadly wildfires - Forty-year Pacific Palisades resident Jimmy Dunne describes life in the decimated LA neighborhood one year after it was ravaged by catastrophic wildfires.
• LA mayor calls wildfire fire response one of the 'fastest' rebuilding efforts in California history - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass claimed Palisades fire recovery efforts in 2025 were among California's fastest despite months of criticism for slow reconstruction.