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Sunday, Jan 4th, 2026 -
, but deploying US troops to guard its oilfields and aging infrastructure comes with high risks and costs, military experts told Business Insider, and will require a stable security environment. This kind of operation may also require congressional authorization or additional funding. "When you put US troops into a foreign country, there is going to be some resistance unless they are invited," said Peter Mansoor, a ...
Source: insider.com
Caribbean flights resume after Venezuela attack as airlines add extra service for stranded travelers
Sunday, Jan 4th, 2026 -
U.S. airlines resume Caribbean flights after airspace closures after U.S. strikes on Venezuela were lifted. Tens of thousands of people stranded during post-holiday rush after FAA restrictions triggered mass cancellations in the region. Disruptions show how fast military action spills into civilian aviation beyond conflict zones. Passengers wait at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport as all flights are cancelled ...
Source: cnbc.com
Sunday, Jan 4th, 2026 -
Unsealed indictment reveals charges against Nicolás Maduro and his wife Venezuelan president accused of running a 'corrupt' government fuelled by a drug-trafficking operation that flooded US with cocaine A newly unsealed US justice department indictment accuses the captured Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro , of running a "corrupt, illegitimate government" fuelled by an extensive drug-trafficking ...
Source: theguardian.com
Sunday, Jan 4th, 2026 -
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers find themselves in the uncomfortable position of rooting for the New Orleans Saints. The Carolina Panthers are pulling for the Atlanta Falcons. The winner of the NFC South will have a losing record and be crowned at home watching on television. Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Cade Otton, Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals and the ...
Source: apnews.com
Saturday, Jan 3rd, 2026 -
Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Nine child care centers shown in a viral video alleging fraud were inspected and operating normally, Minnesota officials said on Friday. Officials with Minnesota's Department of Children, Youth and Families in a news release said state inspections of the daycare centers showed those that were open had children inside of them and were operating as expected . "Children were present at all sites except ...
Source: upi.com
Saturday, Jan 3rd, 2026 -
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — In the aftermath of a fire inside a Swiss Alpine bar that killed 40 people celebrating the new year, survivors, friends and family members, the region's top authorities and even Pope Leo have spoken to the public in remarks in French, Italian, German and English, reflecting the tradition of Swiss multilingualism. More than 100 people were injured in the blaze early Thursday ...
Source: apnews.com
Saturday, Jan 3rd, 2026 -
If you're entering the new year wanting facts over noise, accountability over excuses — become a HuffPost member. Already a member? Jan 3 (Reuters) - Following are reactions to Saturday's U.S. strikes on Venezuela. "This morning, the United States committed an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This is deeply concerning and condemnable." "The pretexts used to justify such actions are unfounded. ...
Source: huffpost.com
Friday, Jan 2nd, 2026 -
Elon Musk's Grok has sparked backlash after the AI image generator was used to generate nonconsensual sexualized images of real people, including minors. models asking Grok to remove their own clothes. But others prompted Grok to "remove the clothes" from images of adults that were not themselves. Some of those images include minors, according to screenshots posted to the social media platform by concerned users ...
Source: insider.com