January 4, 2026

Redfin: Investors bought 40% of Palisades fire lots — locals dispute that

Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the deadly fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, there are conflicting reports on who’s buying up some of the burned-out lots. Redfin, a real estate brokerage company, released a report that investors are buying 40% of the lots being sold. Pali Builds, a site tracking the […]

January 4, 2026

Trump says he’s ‘not thrilled with Putin’ amid Russia-Ukraine war

In a Saturday press conference regarding the U.S. strikes on Venezuela, President Donald Trump said he’s “not thrilled” with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The response was to a question asking if Trump met with Putin regarding Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro, who, along with his wife, was captured Saturday during the United States’ operation. Trump said […]

January 4, 2026

What US strikes on Venezuela could mean for oil production

The United States military launched air strikes in Venezuela early Saturday morning. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and are being taken to New York. What this means for oil and gas prices is still unclear. Venezuela makes a large share of the world’s oil […]

January 4, 2026

Venezuelan strikes trigger Caribbean airspace shutdown, flight cancellations

Saturday’s U.S. strikes on Venezuela forced the closure of Venezuelan airspace and disrupted flights across the Caribbean. The move prompted U.S. aviation officials to warn commercial airlines of potential danger in the region. The Federal Aviation Administration said carriers should avoid parts of Caribbean airspace because of a “potentially hazardous situation.” The agency did not specify when […]

January 4, 2026

Journal retracts study used to defend Roundup after industry ties revealed

A scientific journal retracted a 2000 study frequently cited to defend the safety of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup. The study, which appeared in Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, concluded that glyphosate posed no health risk, despite ongoing concerns about its potential link to cancer. The decision to retract the article comes after […]

January 4, 2026

Protests, celebrations after Maduro’s capture, US strikes on Venezuela

U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, received mixed responses from members of Congress. It’s also proved to be a polarizing topic across the U.S. and internationally, as some celebrate Maduro’s ouster and others condemn U.S. intervention in other nations’ affairs. Protests against US strikes Protests against the United […]

January 3, 2026

US launches airstrikes on Venezuela, captures Maduro and first lady

The United States military carried out air strikes on Venezuela early Saturday morning. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were also captured and flown out of the country. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the attacks on social media early Saturday. He reported the operation was done in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement. Trump told Fox News the […]

January 3, 2026

Congress divided after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro without authorization

The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has triggered an immediate and sharp divide on Capitol Hill. Republicans largely praised President Donald Trump’s decision, while Democrats warned the operation bypassed Congress and risks destabilizing the region. A rare point of agreement and a hard break Lawmakers from both parties agree on one […]