January 12, 2026

More than 500 people killed in Iran as government cracks down on protests

More than 500 people have been killed in Iran amid protests that have been going on for more than two weeks now.  The U.S.-based Human Rights Activist News Agency reported that 490 protesters and 48 security personnel died in the unrest. More than 10,670 were detained as of Sunday as well. These are some of […]

January 12, 2026

Nicaragua releases prisoners following US demands

Nicaragua’s government announced Saturday it released dozens of prisoners from the national penitentiary system. The announcement comes after Friday’s demand by the United States to release 60 political prisoners in the country. It also follows a week of regional tension after the U.S. military’s operation in Venezuela on Jan. 3, which resulted in the capture of its […]

January 12, 2026

Anti-ICE protests held nationwide after killing of Renee Good

Nationwide protests were held calling to get “ICE out for Good” on Saturday and Sunday. There were more than 1,000 events scheduled nationwide. These protests were led by groups such as Indivisible, MoveOn Civic Action, the American Civil Liberties Union, Voto Latino, United We Dream, 50501, the Disappeared in America Campaign of the Not Above […]

January 11, 2026

Trump tells Cuba to make a deal with US ‘before it is too late’

President Donald Trump on Sunday in a Truth Social post urged Cuba to make a deal with the United States “BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE” following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. “Cuba lived, for many years, on large amounts of OIL and MONEY from Venezuela,” Trump said. “In return, Cuba provided ‘Security Services’ […]

January 11, 2026

Report warns climate trends could have ‘major impacts’ on economy, food

A new report by AccuWeather shows several climate trends that meterologists warn could have “major impacts on the U.S. economy, our food and water supply, human comfort levels, energy needs and the health and welfare of citizens over the coming decades.” Temperatures have increased an average of 0.5% per decade over the past 70 years, […]

January 11, 2026

Arizona bill calls for clergy to report or testify about certain confessions

A new bill before the Arizona house will force priests and pastors to break their seal of confession. House Bill 2039 could also require priests or pastors to testify about confessions in court about child abuse cases. The bill states a member of the clergy, the Christian Science practitioner or the priest may withhold reporting of the […]

January 11, 2026

Protests persist in Iran despite threats from government officials

Protests continued throughout Iran even as the country’s prosecutor general threatened that those participating in the demonstrations will be considered an “enemy of God” — which is a death penalty charge. A video verified by The Associated Press shows footage of thousands of protestors in northern Tehran’s Saadat Abad area. “Death to Khamenei!” a man […]

January 11, 2026

Amazon plans first big-box grocery store near Chicago

Amazon plans to open their first box store near Chicago. Business Insider reported Orland Park, Illinois officials voted to approve the mega store on Tuesday. According to the city, the plan will redevelop approximately 35 acres with a building more than 225,000 square feet. The store will offer groceries, prepared foods and other services. “This is a […]

January 11, 2026

U.S. forces strike ISIS targets in Syria

U.S. Central Command reported on Saturday it conducted large-scale strikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria. They carried out the strikes alongside partner forces. https://t.co/cfTSJ2Nety — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) January 10, 2026 CENTCOM said this action is part of Operation Hawkeye Strike. That operation started on Dec. 19, 2025. Forces hit more than 70 ISIS targets with over […]

January 11, 2026

5 adults, one 7-year-old killed in 3 connected shootings in Mississippi

Six people, including one child, were killed in three connected shootings in Mississippi on Friday. The suspect in custody, identified by law enforcement as Daricka M. Moore,was initially charged with first degree murder, but authorities said this could be upgraded to capital murder. The motive for the shootings, which happened in Cedarbluff, are still unknown. […]