After last year’s government shutdown, it’s not surprising to see a number of proposals to prevent future shutdowns.

https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/01/want-to-end-shutdowns-remember-the-past-and-proceed-with-caution/

#nationalreview

An overly formalistic view of international rules not only hurts America and its allies, but it also creates a more lawless world.

https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/01/dont-follow-the-false-sirens-of-international-law/

#nationalreview

Being ‘flexible on Hyde’ could mean voting for a grave evil — facilitating the unjust taking of human lives.

https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/01/dont-sell-out-pro-lifers-to-save-obamacare/

#nationalreview

MERSING: Two foreign tugboats with 17 men onboard have been detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for illegal anchoring. Read full story

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/01/08/two-tugboats-detained-for-illegal-anchoring-off-johor-waters

Women’s Aid CEO Sarah Benson described the sharing of non-consensual sexual images of women and children by AI chatbot Grok as a “tipping point”

https://www.thejournal.ie/womens-aid-domestic-abuse-charity-x-controversy-6920850-Jan2026/

#thejournal

Gledaoci u Srbiji su za Božić imali priliku da uživaju u pravom fudbalskom spektaklu, čak osam utakmica Premijer lige bilo je na programu, videli smo kiks.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/fudbal/4246517-enzo-le-fee-penal-brentford-sunderland

#Telegraf

Senior ecologist makes bombshell claim that three separate government staffers told her to stall the investigation into South Australia's algal bloom until after the state election.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/bombshell-claim-that-government-staffers-tried-to-delay-algal-bloom-investigation-20260108-p5nsor.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Kaiser Reef has knocked out another strong quarter of gold production at its Henty gold mine in Tasmania, boosting its cash reserves to $43.1 million.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/companies/kaiser-reef-cash-hits-43m-as-tassie-gold-play-continues-to-shine-20260108-p5nsnd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

#brisbanetimes

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said that in the absence of injured striker Kylian Mbappe, he must step up along with Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes and Gonzalo Garcia, in the Supercopa de Espan

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-not-just-goals-all-round-play-jude-bellingham-names-4-real-madrid-stars-must-step-kylian-mbappe-s-absence

#Sportskeeda

Calum McFarlane has explained why Liam Rosenior didn't take charge of Chelsea's clash against Fulham on Wednesday, January 7.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-chelsea-interim-manager-calum-mcfarlane-reveals-liam-rosenior-take-charge-fulham-game-despite-watching-2-1-loss

#Sportskeeda

The Rockies have agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract with veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen, a major league source confirmed Wednesday night.

https://www.denverpost.com/2026/01/07/source-rockies-right-hander-michael-lorenzen-agree-to-one-year-deal/

An der Gemeng Esch-Sauer ginn d'Weiche fir en neie Schäfferot gestallt, nodeems de Buergermeeschter Laurent Hilger am Dezember aus gesondheetleche Grënn demissionéiert hat.

https://www.rtl.lu/news/national/mireille-welter-soll-nei-buergermeeschtesch-ginn-943278569

#RTL

Rinky Hijikata takes out the first set in his clash against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the Brisbane International.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/tennis/hijikata-takes-out-first-set-20260108-p5nsni.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

#brisbanetimes

AC Milan and Genoa bring round 19 of the Italian Serie A to an end when they square off at the San Siro on Thursday.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/ac-milan-vs-genoa-prediction-betting-tips-january-8th-2026

#Sportskeeda

Parts of the Bay Area are under an "extreme cold watch" for Friday morning; another Oakland athletics coach had his life threatened; and ICE agents shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis today.

https://sfist.com/2026/01/07/day-around-the-bay-oroville-dam-spillway-lets-loose/

#sfist

The criminal trial for a former WWE Superstar has now started. The 3-time WWE champion is now facing prosecution as the proceedings have started.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-breaking-criminal-trial-starts-for-3-time-wwe-champion-facing-multiple-years-in-prison

#Sportskeeda

S. Koreans have been able to view N. Korea's official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, at designated public locations without special procedures from Dec. 30

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/01/07/nkorea-official-newspaper-can-read-designated-public-location/4151767838955/

#upiasia

Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose streak of 502 starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. He was 94.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/07/sports/glenn-hall-hockey-hall-of-famer-and-mr-goalie-dead-at-94/

#Post

What really was behind the Ravens’ firing of John Harbaugh depends on which NFL insider you believe. 

https://nypost.com/2026/01/07/sports/nfl-insiders-battle-over-what-led-to-john-harbaughs-ravens-firing/

#Post

The City of Edmonton's Phase 2 seasonal parking ban will start on Monday, Jan. 12 and may last around two weeks as the snow is dealt with on residential roads.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11603237/edmonton-phase-2-residential-road-parking-ban-january-2026/

#globalwinnipeg

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey told ICE agents to ‘get the f*** out’ of the city in the aftermath

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/minneapolis-ice-shooting-protests-live-updates-b2896381.html

#Independent

Chicago and Cook County saw another steep decline in fatal opioid overdoses last year, records show, four years after a recent peak in such cases during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/07/opioid-deaths-chicago-cook-county/

Venezuelan-linked Marinera was stopped by the US Coast Guard as it travelled through waters between Iceland and Scotland.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckglnprzk72o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

#BBC

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday sought to assert its control over Venezuelan oil, seizing a pair of sanctioned tankers transporting petroleum and announcing plans to relax some sanctions so the U.S. can oversee the sale of Venezuela’s petroleum worldwide.

https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/01/07/US-seeks-to-assert-its-control-over-Venezuelan-oil-with-tanker-seizures-and-sales-worldwide/stories/20260107131

#toledoblade

Chen Zhi, chairman of Prince Group, was arrested by law enforcement officials in Cambodia and extradited to China, government officials said.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/07/business/chinese-tycoon-tied-to-11b-pig-butchering-bitcoin-scam-taken-into-custody/

#Post

SportsLine's model reveals its Furman Paladins vs. Chattanooga Mocs picks for Wednesday's matchup on CBS Sports Network

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/furman-chattanooga-odds-spread-time-2026-college-basketball-picks-january-7/

#CBSSports.com

She’s Zoh’s Albany whisperer. Mayor Zohran Mamdani tapped budget veteran Simonia Brown on Wednesday to be his go-between with state lawmakers as he presses his socialist agenda. Brown, 42, will serve as senior adviser for policy and strategy in her return to City Hall, where she previously held a similar role pressing the Big Apple’s...

https://nypost.com/2026/01/07/us-news/zohran-mamdani-taps-budget-vet-as-go-between-in-albany-to-push-socialist-agenda/

Lokalne vlasti su danas saopštile da je došlo do pucnjave u Mineapolisu, u američkoj državi Minesoti, gde Federalna imigraciona služba (ICE) sprovodi veliku.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/svet/4246335-uznemirujuc-snimak-u-mineapolisu-doslo-do-pucnjave-tokom-akcije-federalne-imigracione-sluzbe-ubijena-zena

#Telegraf

It's a new year, and a great time to fulfill your resolution to practice better cybersecurity. The early days of January are a great time to grab a last-minute subscription for yourself or a loved one. With access to a virtual private network (VPN), you can stream TV shows and events from all over the world, protect your information from hackers and thwart online trackers.Although we strongly recommend using a VPN, jumping on the first deal that comes along might get you stuck with a substandard app. Beyond that, even otherwise respectable VPNs sometimes frame their prices in misleading ways...

https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-best-vpn-deals-up-to-88-percent-off-protonvpn-surfshark-expressvpn-nordvpn-and-more-120056445.html?src=rss

#Engadget

Spencer Pratt, the reality TV alum, was greeted by thunderous applause as he announced he is running for Mayor of Los Angeles at a Palisades protest on the one year anniversary of the deadly blaze.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/07/us-news/spencer-pratt-announces-run-for-la-mayor/

A new video angle of the deadly shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis appears to show the driver of the SUV strike the the officer with her car before he opened fire through the open window.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/07/us-news/new-minneapolis-ice-shooting-video-shows-vehicle-appear-to-hit-agent-as-he-opened-fire/

Michael Morales has already struck fear across the welterweight division thanks to his vicious knockout power. He showed it again at UFC 322, flatlining former top-ranked 170-pound contender Sean Brady. But part of the Ecuadorian’s boogeyman aura also came from his spotless record, which was unexpectedly questioned by popular MMA website Tapology. Taking to X, […]The post Michael Morales Regains His “Boogeyman” Status After Tapology Forced to Reverse Controversial Decision appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-michael-morales-regains-his-boogeyman-status-after-tapology-forced-to-reverse-controversial-decision/

Chicago Public Schools’ Office of the Inspector General released its annual report detailing dozens of the more than 1,200 complaints in the prior year.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/07/cps-oig-report-released-abuse-fraud/

Former Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt is officially off the state employee payroll after resigning in disgrace in October and being allowed to keep her over $200,000 salary while she was demoted.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/01/07/disgraced-former-transportation-secretary-monica-tibbits-nutt-officially-off-state-payroll/

#bostonherald

The Green Flag has come down at Sonoma Raceway. The venue is set to deliver another year of motorsports as the track announced its 2026 racing season schedule on Wednesday. The lineup features diverse events that showcase the very best in road racing, stock cars, drag racing and grassroots competition. “Our 2026 schedule reflects everything […]

https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2026/01/07/sonoma-raceway-announces-2026-event-lineup/

#timesheraldonline

The 27-year-old from Košice took cocaine that was unknowingly laced with fentanyl.

https://spectator.sme.sk/politics-and-society/c/slovak-father-warns-students-after-son-dies-from-fentanyl-tainted-cocaine-in-florida

#spectator

The horror sequel might just feature the highest schlong-per-minute ratio of the year!

https://www.queerty.com/28-years-later-the-bone-temple-doubles-down-on-zombie-full-frontal-the-most-fun-ive-had-star-teases-2-20260107/

#queerty

The Season of Divine Intervention and the early drop of the Lord of Hatred expansion's Paladin class bode well for Diablo 4 in 2026

https://www.polygon.com/diablo-4-paladin-season-11-impressions/

#Polygon

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts

https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-lakers-vs-spurs-nhl-and-more/

#CBSSports.com

Alberta and Ontario objected to clean water legislation introduced by former prime minister Justin Trudeau that failed to pass before Parliament was prorogued last year.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11602907/first-nations-chiefs-source-water-commitment/

#globalmontreal