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• Venezuela Aftermath: 'Armed Groups Roaming the Cities,' People Are 'Very Scared' - Venezuela is witnessing widespread unrest following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro. The country is in turmoil as Maduro’s supporters have taken to the streets, causing citizens to take refuge in their homes. The Venezuela’s streets
• Walz, Democrats' 2024 VP pick, drops bid for third term as Minnesota governor; Klobuchar considers - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats' 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on a fraud investigation into child care programs in the state. Less than
• Swiss police identify all 116 people injured in deadly New Year's bar fire - CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss police said Monday they've identified all the people who were injured in the fire that tore through a New Year's celebration in a crowded bar. The injured include 68 Swiss citizens, 21 French nationa
• Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announces he will not seek reelection - Walz, who was Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick for her failed 2024 White House bid, is set to hold a press conference on the "news of the day."
• Browns fire head coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons - Two-time NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski became the latest coach fired this season after six seasons with the Cleveland Browns, the team announced Monday.
• Democrats label Trump's Venezuela operation an 'impeachable offense' - Democrats call for Trump impeachment after Venezuela strikes and capture of Nicolás Maduro, accusing Trump of constitutional violations in military action.
• Fraud fallout forces Democratic Gov Tim Walz to abandon Minnesota reelection bid - Tim Walz Fraud fallout forces Democratic Gov Tim Walz to abandon Minnesota reelection bid By Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published
• Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reconsidering reelection bid, expected to announce decision Monday, sources say - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is reconsidering whether to seek reelection to a third term and is expected to announce his decision at a Monday news conference, two senior Democrats told CNN, as criticism over a welfare-fraud scandal in his state
• Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Won’t Seek Third Term and Amy Klobuchar May Run Instead - Mr. Walz and Ms. Klobuchar met Sunday in Minnesota, where he informed her of his plans and she confirmed her interest in running to replace him.
• Attempted break-in at VP JD Vance's Ohio home, man detained - A man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early Monday, the U.S. Secret Service said.
• The best financial habits to start in January — backed by data - If you’re hoping to improve your finances in 2026, consider adopting these healthy financial habits in January.
• Can AI chatbots trigger psychosis in vulnerable people? - Chatbots may worsen delusions in people by reinforcing false beliefs, psychiatrists warn. Mental health experts document cases where AI strengthened distorted thinking.
• Doctors warn some popular foods and drinks could be secretly sabotaging men's testosterone levels - Certain healthy foods and supplements may negatively impact testosterone levels when consumed in excess, according to experts who study hormone health.
• Paris court convicts 10 for claiming French first lady was born a man - The trial in France is seen as a forerunner to a bigger legal case the Macrons have brought in the U.S. against MAGA influencer Candace Owens for promoting similar claims.
• U.S. stocks show little reaction to Trump's extraordinary Venezuela action. Why investors see a bull case - Geopolitical shocks historically have little impact on the stock market, and, additionally, investors do not expect the attack will escalate further.
• North Korea test-launches hypersonic missile system in front of Kim, nation says - Kim Jong Un oversaw hypersonic missile tests as North Korea ramped up weapons displays ahead of a major political conference, state media reported.
• Ex-Tacoma council member settles legal dispute over real estate partnership - Kiara Daniels had accused a nonprofit’s founder of backing out of their planned apartment building development in South Tacoma.
• Trump warns 'sick' South American leader, reiterates 'we need Greenland' for national security - President Donald Trump threatens military action in Colombia over alleged drug operations and renews Greenland annexation warnings, sparking sharp rebukes from NATO allies.
• I Was Targeted By A Neighborhood Flasher. My Boyfriend Helped Me Feel Safe — Until I Learned His Secret. - "The creeper reemerged, this time riding his bike past my house in broad daylight and then U-turning to look directly into my kitchen window."
• University of Illinois hosted state-funded committee meeting where professors advocated for reparations - University of Illinois professors advocate for collective reparations at Illinois meeting, calling for community payments beyond individual compensation.
• Deposed Venezuelan leader Maduro, wife to appear in New York court after U.S. capture - Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured on Saturday by U.S. forces in Venezuela on the orders of President Donald Trump.
• Train worker sacked after first-class passengers served sausage rolls taken from bin - Peter Duffy was accused of preparing sausage rolls "retrieved from a bin" for first-class passengers, which a colleague then served
• Comer warns Walz absence at Minnesota fraud hearing would be 'admission to guilt' by governor - House GOP chairman warns Gov. Tim Walz that skipping fraud hearing would be "admission to guilt" as Minnesota investigation gains nationwide attention.
• French court jails one in Brigitte Macron cyber-bullying trial - A Paris court Monday sentenced 10 people accused of cyber-bullying President Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte by spreading false information about her gender and insinuations related to the age difference between the first couple.In recent y
• White House ‘laser focused’ on affordability as Trump softens tariff strategy - President Donald Trump scales back tariff increases on furniture and cabinets as White House focuses on affordability messaging amid voter economic concerns.
• How Chevron Aims to Tap More Oil Below Kazakhstan’s Grassy Plains - After spending nearly $50 billion to expand the country’s Tengiz oil field, the American oil giant and its partners encounter more uncertainty.
• Canal search over concerns for people's safety - Emergency services continue searches following reports of people in danger.
• Arellano: In Trump's invasion of Venezuela, Marco Rubio is the biggest sellout of all - By pushing Trump to run rampant over Latin America, Rubio is setting into motion the same old song of U.S. meddling that ties his family and mine.
• Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, January 5, 2026: Rates barely above 6% but look for even lower offers - These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Rates have barely moved since the end of October. To get a low rate, you'll want to shop multiple lenders for your best offer.
• Maduro, wife face 'worst-case scenario' as Trump vows to govern Venezuela 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.
• Trump’s Venezuela Invasion Has Exposed One of His Biggest Lies - Trump's apologists promised he'd steer clear of foreign misadventures. They should be embarrassed.
• Captured Venezuelan dictator Maduro faces New York federal judge after dramatic palace raid - Dethroned Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro faces arraignment in New York federal court Monday on drug trafficking charges after dramatic U.S. capture.
• Lawmakers return to Washington facing Venezuela concerns, shutdown threat - Congress faces major decisions on how to address rising costs of healthcare, prevent another government shutdown and deal with the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files.
• Maduro to Be Arraigned, and Trump Threatens Venezuela’s New Leadership - Plus, data centers in space?
• What sleeping in a cold room really does to your health - There are benefits and downsides to snoozing in a chilly room. We asked two experts about the pros and cons as UK weather turns icy.
• Why Russia is treading carefully after the ousting of Kremlin ally Maduro - While Moscow initially condemned U.S. strikes on Venezuela, the Kremlin has not issued an official response on Maduro's ousting, nor has President Putin.
• 10 People Convicted of Cyberbullying Brigitte Macron, Wife of French President - The defendants made false claims about Brigitte Macron, the wife of President Emmanuel Macron of France.
• After Venezuela, Trump Offers Hints About What Could Be Next - President Trump’s comments about Greenland, Colombia and Cuba offered a glimpse of how emboldened he feels after the quick capture of Nicolás Maduro.
• Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank, dies at 96 - Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss, the stepsister of teenage diarist Anne Frank and a tireless educator about the horrors of the Holocaust, has died. The Anne Frank Trust UK, of which Schloss was honorary president, said she died Saturday in
• China decries U.S. action in Venezuela — even as it guards billions at stake - China's immediate priority in the wake of the U.S. attack on Venezuela is to protect economic interests, analysts said.
• Police Reveal Disturbing New Details After Missing 11-year-old And 15-year-old Boys Found In The Back Of Florida Man’s Truck - Police Reveal Disturbing New Details After Missing 11-year-old And 15-year-old Boys Found In The Back Of Florida Man’s Truck
• EasyJet flight delayed for 30 hours after police called over disruptive passengers - Customers were offered meals and hotel accommodation as a result of the rescheduling
• GORDON SONDLAND: Trump's realpolitik may be the only way to end the Ukraine war - Former U.S. Ambassador to the EU argues Trump should pursue negotiated Ukraine settlement through business-style deal with security guarantees.
• Gunboat Diplomacy Is Back. What Could Go Wrong? - The high cost of forgetting what world war is really like.
• Pakistan and China call for 'visible and verifiable' steps against Afghan-based terror groups - Pakistan and China called for more “visible and verifiable” steps to eliminate terrorist organizations based in Afghanistan and to prevent Afghan territory from being used for militancy against any country, according to a joint statement.
• Live updates: Maduro and wife to be arraigned in Manhattan federal court - A federal indictment accuses them of enriching themselves as they conspired to flood the United States with cocaine, among other charges.
• Shares of Chevron jump 6% after Trump's military intervention in Venezuela - Shares of U.S. oil companies soared in premarket trade on Monday, as investors monitor the fallout from the White House's military operation in Venezuela.
• Trump Says ‘We Need Greenland’ and Threatens U.S. Action in Colombia and Mexico - On Air Force One, President Trump threatened Colombia and its president, described Cuba as “ready to fall” and reasserted his desire to acquire Greenland.
• Novo Nordisk to sell Wegovy pill to US self-pay patients starting at $149 per month - COPENHAGEN, Jan 5 () - Denmark's Novo Nordisk will offer its 1.5 ​and 4 milligram Wegovy weightloss pills ‌at $149 per month to self-paying patients in ‌the United States from January 5, it said on Monday.
• Sanctioned Oil Tankers Flee Venezuela in Defiance of U.S. Blockade - The ships are using deceptive tactics as part of a seemingly coordinated attempt to bypass American naval forces in the region.