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How police are changing tactics to protect vulnerable children
Sky News - 5 Jan 2026 02:04
"There's a 14-year-old girl with a man in the hotel and we need the police to come," says the caller.
Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court
BBC - 5 Jan 2026 01:58
Trump said Venezuela's interim president Delcy RodrÃguez could "pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro" if she "doesn't do what's right".
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv escalating drone attacks on Russia, Moscow claims
The Guardian - 5 Jan 2026 00:50
Russias defence ministry said Ukraine had targeted Moscow with drones every day of 2026 so far. What we know on day 1,412Russias defence ministry claimed that Ukraine has targeted Moscow with drones every day of 2026 so ...
Maduro is at a jail housing America's 'most unwanted' - and it's far from presidential
Sky News - 5 Jan 2026 00:14
The capture of Nicolas Maduro was quite the show, but it was a one-day spectacle.
Elon Musk Backs Trump Who Vows to 'Run' Venezuela And Seize Oil Infrastructure
IBTimes - 5 Jan 2026 15:00
Elon Musk signals support for Donald Trump's shock Venezuela invasion and capture of Nicolas Maduro by updating his X profile picture to the US flag.
Humiliation for Maduro as he is transferred to US court
Sky News - 5 Jan 2026 14:59
Humiliation is at the heart of this and it showed.
Whos Running Venezuela After the Fall of Maduro?
The New Yorker - 5 Jan 2026 14:40
The countrys interim leader, Delcy RodrÃguez, is in the awkward position of having to appease two hard-line, opposing audiences: the Trump Administration and what remains of the Venezuelan regime.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Abandons Re-election Bid and Amy Klobuchar May Run Instead
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2026 14:37
Mr. Walz and Ms. Klobuchar met on Sunday in Minnesota, where he informed her of his plans and she confirmed her interest in running to succeed him as governor.
'Piggy' Trump Blasted For 'Garbled' Tone at Mar-a-Lago, Mocked After 'Dozing Off' During Press Con
IBTimes - 5 Jan 2026 14:35
Donald Trump faces renewed health concerns after slurring his words during a Mar-a-Lago press conference on the Venezuela crisis. Critics label his tone 'garbled'.
Patriots to face 8 playoff teams in daunting 2026 schedule
Boston - 5 Jan 2026 23:59
The Patriots will face several division winners in 2026, including the Broncos, Jaguars, Steelers, and Seahawks. The post Patriots to face 8 playoff teams in daunting 2026 schedule appeared first on Boston.com.
Zohran Mamdani Targets Junk Fees and Hidden Charges in Executive Orders
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2026 23:56
Trying to protect consumers by going after deceptive business practices has been an early focus of the new mayors administration.
Mamdani and Hochul Celebrate Congestion Pricing a Year After Contentious Debut
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2026 23:42
The tolling program, which charges motorists to enter Manhattans busiest streets, had a largely successful first year after a delayed start.
Jan. 6 Plaque Made To Honor Law Enforcement Still Not On Display
The Huffington Post - 5 Jan 2026 23:42
The plaque's whereabouts aren't publicly known, though its believed to be in storage.
Large sinkhole opens in sporting oval in Melbournes north-east, near tunnelling works
The Guardian - 5 Jan 2026 23:32
The five-metre deep hole emerged in Heidelberg, near construction for the $26bn North East Link projectFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA la...
Arizona Supreme Court building evacuated after package tests positive for explosives
New York Post - 5 Jan 2026 23:24
The package, which was discovered around 8 a.m., contained multiple vials - two of which tested positive for an "unspecified homemade explosive substance."
What to Know About the New Childhood Vaccine Schedule
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2026 23:20
The U.S. federal government slashed the number of diseases that all children are advised to be vaccinated against to 11 from 17.
David R. Young, 89, Is Dead; Nixon Aide Steered the Watergate Plumbers
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2026 23:19
He took part in White House machinations to stop damning leaks of classified information and directed the break-in at the Democrats headquarters that undid a presidency.
Hilton Maliciously Canceled Immigration Agents Reservations, DHS Says
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2026 23:12
As the U.S. ramps up deportation efforts in Minnesota, the Department of Homeland Security claimed on social media that a Hampton Inn had canceled agents bookings.
Over-70s face driving ban if they fail mandatory eye tests
Sky News - 5 Jan 2026 23:11
Mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 may be introduced as part of new road safety measures.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes itself out of existence
Boston - 5 Jan 2026 23:07
The private agency, which has distributed federal funding to PBS, NPR and hundreds of local television and radio stations across the country for more than a half-century, saw its appropriations from Congress eliminated t...
Six Big Political Questions for 2026
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2026 23:00
A wildly important midterm year is off to a chaotic start, with a raid in Venezuela, an uneasy economy and more. Heres what were curious about.
Maduro Pleads Not Guilty
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2026 22:54
Also, health officials scaled back the number of vaccines recommended for children. Heres the latest at the end of Monday.