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• 3 Stocks That Cut You a Check Each Month - If you are looking for monthly dividend payers, this trio offers high yield, growth, and turnaround opportunities.
• Knicks ride losing streak after Zohran Mamdani shouts out Jalen Brunson - The New York Knicks remain winless after Mayor Zohran Mamdani mimicked Jalen Brunson's celebration in his inauguration speech, sparking social media criticism and fan reaction.
• Trump backs Maduro loyalist over Venezuela opposition leader in post-capture transition - Trump administration reportedly sidelines Venezuela opposition leader Machado, engaging Maduro's VP Rodríguez for transition after dictator's removal.
• Trump says his voters loved the Venezuela attack — here’s what they really think - It's only been days since an audacious U.S. raid snatched Nicolás Maduro from a Venezuelan military base and sped him to a Brooklyn prison, yet Detroit-area Trump supporter Aaron Tobin can already see it all playing out on the big screen.
• After 80-minute Trump address, GOP lawmakers say momentum is back as healthcare fight looms - Trump urges Republicans to focus on healthcare reform and Obamacare subsidies during address to GOP lawmakers, outlining strategy for 2026 legislative priorities and midterm elections.
• Stanford writing program accused of prioritizing ideology over core skills: 'Nonsense' - Stanford University allegedly promotes writing courses featuring anti-ICE content and drag shows, sparking criticism from education watchdog groups.
• Police found crack cocaine or methamphetamine in traffic stop involving ex-MLB star Lenny Dykstra: report - Pennsylvania State Police reportedly found crack cocaine or methamphetamine during the traffic stop involving ex-MLB All-Star Lenny Dykstra on New Year's Day.
• Father arrested on drug, weapons charges as 4-year-old son found dead after New Year's disappearance - Father arrested on felony charges during search for missing 4-year-old son who died after disappearing in Alabama. Jameson Boley allegedly exposed kids to drugs.
• LA Mayor Bass compares anti-ICE protests to Lakers championship disturbance: 'A few knuckleheads' - Mayor Karen Bass downplayed last year’s anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, saying the unrest resembled post–Lakers championship vandalism rather than riots.
• Trump weighs using U.S. military to acquire Greenland: White House - President Donald Trump is considering "a range of options" in order to acquire Greenland, including "utilizing the U.S. Military," the White House said.
• More Americans may be classified as obese under new definition, study suggests - New obesity criteria that add waist and body fat measures to BMI could classify nearly 70% of U.S. adults as obese, according to a new study.
• Cardinals draw social media backlash after firing Jonathan Gannon day after birthday tribute - The Arizona Cardinals face social media backlash after posting birthday wishes for coach Jonathan Gannon just one day before firing him following nine straight losses.
• How Venezuela’s Oil Could Shake Up the World Supply - The country could, eventually, attract investment and re-emerge as a force in the oil markets, but many analysts are concerned about an oversupply.
• Minnesota hotel removed from approved federal lodging list after refusing to accommodate ICE agents - The GSA removed a Minnesota Hampton Inn from federal lodging programs after the hotel refused to accommodate ICE agents, preventing 4+ million federal employees from staying there.
• Crockett calls Trump the 'Maduro of the United States' during 'The View' appearance - Rep. Jasmine Crockett compared President Donald Trump to Nicolás Maduro on "The View," calling Trump the "Maduro of the United States."
• When Expertise Isn’t Enough: What Dr. Janell Green Smith’s Death Reveals About a Crisis We’ve Ignored for Too Long - Dr. Janell Green Smith was a midwife and maternal health expert. Still, she couldn't save herself from racial inequities in childbirth.
• Steve Kerr gets ejected with Snoop Dogg on call for Warriors game: 'Get him out of there!' - Snoop Dogg provided hilarious commentary while Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was ejected after arguing with referees on Monday night.
• One year after LA fires, politicians' promises of permits appear paltry - One year later, 96% of structures destroyed in California's devastating Eaton and Palisades fires remain unbuilt as survivors face bureaucratic delays.
• Elon Musk's xAI raises $20 billion from investors including Nvidia, Cisco, Fidelity - Elon Musk's AI said it raised $20 billion in new funding after CNBC reported in November that a financing round would value the company at about $230 billion.
• Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Touch New Highs; Data Center Cooling Names Tank (Live Coverage) - Access to this page has been denied because we believe you are using automation tools to browse the website.
• After Maduro’s Ouster, Marco Rubio Faces the Challenge of Running Venezuela - The secretary of state helped steer President Trump to attacking Venezuela and seizing Nicolás Maduro, and now aims to force the country to give U.S. companies access to its oil.
• Walz’s long-running fraud scandal puts Harris campaign judgment under scrutiny - Tim Walz drops re-election bid amid $9 billion fraud scandal, sparking serious questions about Kamala Harris' VP vetting process and political judgment.
• Rand Paul breaks with Trump on Venezuela, calls action ‘war’ as Senate prepares constitutional showdown - Sen. Rand Paul calls U.S. military action in Venezuela "war," challenging the Trump administration's authority as Senate debates war powers resolution.
• Ravens kicker Tyler Loop flooded with hateful messages on social media missed kick ends playoff hopes - After a missed field goal ended the Baltimore Ravens’ season, fans flooded social media to attack rookie kicker Tyler Loop, turning his engagement post into a viral storm.
• Israel and Syria resume diplomatic dialogue after months of silence under US mediation - Israel and Syria reportedly resume diplomatic talks with U.S. backing under Trump's Middle East peace vision, focusing on border security and regional stability.
• Greenland’s melting ice and landslide-prone fjords make the oil and minerals Trump is eyeing dangerous to extract - Melting ice, thawing permafrost and crumbling fjord walls are just a few of the risks climate change poses for those living and working in Greenland.
• Pirro touts DC crime is being prosecuted 'like never before' in announcing year-end stats - U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Tuesday that under President Donald Trump's leadership, "We have seen a renewed focus on cracking down on violent offenders."
• Trump Warns of Impeachment if Republicans Lose Midterm Elections - President Trump is still sowing doubt about the integrity of America’s elections. The claims could affect this year’s midterms.
• What Americans think about the situation in Venezuela, according to recent polls - There are few signs that President Donald Trump’s supporters wanted the United States to become more embroiled in foreign conflicts ahead of its military actions in Venezuela — even as many Republicans show initial support for his military
• Your sleep and activity patterns may reveal hidden brain health risk, study suggests - A new study finds that sleep timing is linked to dementia risk, as people with weak circadian rhythms face a 2.5 times higher risk of developing cognitive decline.
• CBS anchor deals with 'big problems' as technical malfunction affects first broadcast - CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil struggles with teleprompter issues and broadcast problems during his first night hosting "CBS Evening News," leading to on-air confusion and a viral clip.
• Venezuela bonds are the hottest trade on Wall Street this week. But there are big risks from here - Investors are betting that a political transition along with a clearer path to asset recovery could unlock value that has been frozen for nearly a decade.
• Comer vows Minnesota fraud probe will expand to other states amid mounting scrutiny - House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer previews his investigation of fraud in Minnesota social programs.
• Walz refuses to quit after dropping re-election bid amid Minnesota fraud firestorm: 'Over my dead body' - Embattled Democrat ended re-election bid but vows to stay in office as Amy Klobuchar considers gubernatorial campaign.
• New CCTV released in hunt for absconded murderer - Two absconded prisoners are believed to have been spotted a number of times in recent days.
• Attorney for suspect in Vance home vandalism rules out possible motivation - A defense attorney for the suspect accused of vandalizing JD Vance's Cincinnati home claims there was no political motivation, citing mental health issues.
• NASA Artemis moon mission could launch from Florida in 1 month. What to know - Godspeed, Artemis 2! As early as February, 4 astronauts will board NASA's Orion capsule atop the SLS rocket in Florida for 10-day trip around the moon.
• Doug LaMalfa Is Dead: Republican Congressman From California Was 65 - Mr. LaMalfa, a Republican, had represented a district in northeastern California since 2013, and portrayed himself as a voice for the rural residents of the area.
• 'Ding-dong ditch' prank erupts in gunfire, leaving juvenile shot and homeowner under arrest: police - North Carolina man Craig Steven Mason allegedly fired multiple rounds at vehicle carrying juveniles playing 'ding-dong ditch,' striking one in leg, police say.
• DOJ charges ex-Georgia Democrat lawmaker with allegedly fraudulently obtaining COVID unemployment benefits - Former Georgia lawmaker Karen Bennett allegedly fraudulently claimed nearly $14,000 in COVID unemployment benefits while working from home during the pandemic.
• Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban finalize divorce settlement after nearly 20 years of marriage - Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman finalize divorce settlement after nearly 20 years of marriage, with custody arrangements for daughters now official.
• Trump to House Republicans: If we don't win midterms, I will get impeached - WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Republicans must win the 2026 midterms or else he will get impeached by Democrats.
• Grand jury investigating development deals involving former Hogsett deputy Thomas Cook - Mayor Joe Hogsett's former chief of staff Thomas Cook was forced to resign from the city in 2020. In 2024, three women accused him of sexual harassment.
• ICE launches 'largest immigration operation ever' in Minneapolis, acting director says - ICE director says agency conducting "largest immigration operation ever" in Minneapolis, targeting fraud and criminal illegal aliens under DHS leadership.
• Sanders slams Trump's Venezuela strike after years of soft rhetoric on socialist strongmen - Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., criticizes President Donald Trump's Venezuela strikes while calling Nicolás Maduro a dictator, marking a shift from his previous stance.
• Fear grips Caracas as a new wave of repression is unleashed in Venezuela - Venezuela’s government launched a far-reaching crackdown after Maduro’s ouster, detaining journalists and civilians and sending armed gangs to the streets.
• Dem senator introduces bill to stop Trump from invading 'another country on a whim' over Greenland - Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced new legislation to block President Donald Trump from invading Greenland after threats of military action.
• Situated Between Las Vegas And Phoenix Is Arizona's Desert Community With Mountain Views And Rural Charm - Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of this Arizona community with desert hikes, Colorado River recreation, and scenic views of mountains and wildlife.
• Trump tells Scarborough US will keep Venezuela oil when pressed on Iraq comparisons - President Donald Trump told Joe Scarborough that he U.S. will "keep the oil" after Venezuela operation, after the MS NOW host pressed him on comparisons to Iraq.
• Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa open to fresh start elsewhere after disappointing season: 'That would be dope' - Tua Tagovailoa says he'd be "good with" a fresh start away from the Miami Dolphins after being benched, as coach Mike McDaniel confirms the will be a quarterback competition next season.