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Jan 20
At Least 39 Dead After High-Speed Train Collision Near Adamuz: Survivors Describe Terrifying Rescue Scenes
Survivors and witnesses described chaotic rescue scenes after an Iryo high-speed train derailed near Adamuz on Jan. 18 and collided with a Renfe Alvia service. Officials confirmed at least 39 dead, 29 seriously...
Health
Jan 20
What the ISS’s First Medical Evacuation in 25 Years Reveals About Space Healthcare
- First Expedited Medical Evacuation From The ISS In 25 Years
- NASA Keeps Crewmember Details Private; No Speculation Here
Conflict
Jan 20
Zelenskiy Announces Mobile Interceptor-Drone Units to Reshape Ukraine's Air Defences
- Mobile Interceptor-Drone Units To Reshape Air Defences
- Pavlo Yelizarov Appointed Deputy Air Force Commander
- Recent Russian Strikes Cut Power And Heating To Thousands
Politics
Jan 20
Trump Summons CEOs at Davos, Forcing Last-Minute Schedule Shakeups
- Trump Called CEOs To A Post-Speech Meeting At Davos
- Meeting Came With No Public Agenda, Prompting Last-Minute Rescheduling
- Tim Walsh Of KPMG US Plans To Attend To Seek Clarity On Tariffs
Society
Jan 20
Teen Who Stabbed His Mother 46 Times Pleads Guilty, Sentenced To 25 Years
- Teen Pleads Guilty To Second-Degree Murder
- Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison Plus 20 Years Probation
- Victim Suffered 46 Stab Wounds While Asleep
Society
Jan 20
Teen Cook Rushes Into Traffic to Rescue Elderly Couple, Earns EMT Scholarship and City Proclamation
- Teen Cook Stops On Rainy Highway To Rescue Elderly Couple
- Video Shows Mendoza Clearing Debris And Pulling The O'Mattas From Their Smoking Car
Society
Jan 20
5-Year-Old Found Unresponsive, Weighed Just 19 Pounds — Parents Charged With Negligent Homicide in Louisiana
- 5-Year-Old Found Unresponsive At Geismar Gas Station On Jan. 1
- Child Rushed To Hospital And Later Pronounced Dead
Society
Jan 20
Episcopal Bishop Urges Clergy To Put Affairs In Order, Warns Of A 'New Era Of Martyrdom' After ICE Shooting
- Bishop Rob Hirschfeld Urges Clergy To Prepare For Possible "Martyrdom"
- Renee Good Fatally Shot By ICE Officer On Jan. 7 While In Her Vehicle
Politics
Jan 20
White House-Backed 'SCAM Act' Would Expand Power To Revoke Citizenship After Minnesota Fraud Scandal
The Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act, introduced by Sen. Eric Schmitt, would create a 10‑year post‑naturalization window during which specific conduct could make it easier for the federal...
Society
Jan 20
Family Sues After 84-Year-Old Found Frozen Outside Ohio Nursing Home, Alleging Unlocked Exit
- 84-Year-Old Resident Found Unresponsive On Facility Patio
- Family Files Wrongful-Death Lawsuit Alleging Recklessness And Negligence
Health
Jan 20
This Simple Coffee Swap Could Cut Your Microplastic Exposure
- Hot Liquids Increase Microplastic Release From Plastics
- PE Cups Shed 32.7% More Microplastics Between 5°C And 60°C
- PE-Coated Paper Cups Release Fewer Microplastics Than Solid PE Cups
Politics
Jan 20
Japan's Prime Minister Calls Snap Feb. 8 Election, Betting Her Future on an Economic Mandate
- Takaichi Calls Snap Election For Feb. 8
- Lower House To Be Dissolved On Friday
- Election Aims To Secure Majority In 465-Seat House Of Representatives
Politics
Jan 20
Who Are the Kurds? A Clear Guide to Their History, Politics and the Latest Ceasefire in Syria
- Syria And SDF Reach Ceasefire; Government To Assume Control Of Three Provinces
- SDF To Be Integrated Into Defence And Interior Ministries Under A 14‑Point Pact
Society
Jan 20
Karachi Mall Blaze Kills 23; Dozens Still Missing as Rescue Teams Search Gul Plaza
- 23 People Confirmed Dead After Gul Plaza Fire
- Authorities Searching For 46 Additional People
- Blaze Burned For Nearly 24 Hours Before Being Extinguished
Politics
Jan 20
Florida AG Says Race-Based State Laws Are Unconstitutional and Will Not Be Enforced
- AG Declares Race-Based Laws Unconstitutional
- Office Will Not Defend Or Enforce Such Provisions
- Cites Fourteenth Amendment Equal Protection Clause
Society
Jan 20
Norwegian Crown Princess's Son Hit With New Drug, Restraining-Order and Traffic Charges Ahead of Rape Trial
- Additional Indictment Adds Six Counts Against Marius Borg Høiby
- New Charge Includes 'Serious Narcotics Offence' Involving 3.5 Kilos Of Marijuana
Politics
Jan 20
Monday Mini-Report — Jan. 19, 2026: Deadly Spain Train Crash, U.S. Strikes in Syria, Student-Loan Pause and More
This roundup highlights major stories from Jan. 19, 2026, including a deadly high-speed train collision in southern Spain that killed at least 40 people and U.S. retaliatory strikes in Syria that killed an Al-Q...
Society
Jan 20
Sister Remembers Final Christmas Night With Ohio Dentist Spencer Tepe Before He and His Wife Were Killed (Exclusive)
- Ohio Dentist Spencer Tepe And His Wife Monique Found Dead On Dec. 30
- Their Children, Ages 3 And 1, Were Located Nearby And Were Physically Unharmed
Science
Jan 20
Are There Thunderstorms on Mars? How Dust Storms Produce Lightning on the Red Planet
- Mars Has Dust-Based Storms, Not Water-Based Thunderstorms
- Scientists Detected Lightning-Like Radio Signals More Than A Decade Ago
Conflict
Jan 20
Congolese Forces Reclaim Uvira After M23 Withdrawal Amid Ongoing Fighting
- Congolese Forces And Wazalendo Militia Reentered Uvira
- Army Says It Regained Control Following M23 Withdrawal
- Sporadic Gunfire Continues Despite Troop Return
Security
Jan 20
Seattle McDonald’s Serves Customers Through Plexiglass Hatch After Repeated Attacks; Locals Call It “McStabby’s”
- Seattle McDonald’s Now Serving Through Plexiglass Hatch
- Local Nickname “McStabby’s” Reflects Rising Safety Concerns
Conflict
Jan 20
Top GOP Senator Calls Syria Ceasefire A Positive Step but Warns Actions Must Match Words
- Fragile Ceasefire Declared After Rapid Syrian Offensive
- Sen. Jim Risch Welcomes Ceasefire But Demands On-The-Ground Action
Politics
Jan 20
Saudi‑UAE Rift Overshadows Davos Delegations as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
- Saudi, Qatar And UAE Send Major Delegations To Davos
- Finance, Economic Development And Technology Top Agendas
- Growing Saudi‑UAE Rift Follows Collapse Of Yemen Coalition
Politics
Jan 20
Top U.S. Cardinals Warn America's 'Moral Foundation' Is at Risk After Vatican Meeting
- Three Cardinal-Archbishops Issue Unprecedented Moral Warning
- Statement Follows Vatican Talks With Pope Leo XIV
Security
Jan 20
Iran Unrest Raises Fears of Nuclear Theft and Sabotage, Experts Warn
Experts warn that domestic unrest in Iran amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions could expose Tehran's nuclear materials to theft, diversion or sabotage. The IAEA says it has been unable to verify the status or loc...
Politics
Jan 20
Four Signs the Trump–Rodríguez Relationship Is Warming — And What It Could Mean for Venezuela
- Delcy Rodríguez Appears To Have A Direct Line To President Trump
- Rodríguez Rapidly Moved To Amend Venezuela’s Hydrocarbons Law
Politics
Jan 20
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev Resigns, Raising Prospect He'll Launch New Party
- Rumen Radev Announces Intent To Resign
- Resignation To Be Submitted To Constitutional Court On Tuesday
- Vice President Iliana Iotova Would Serve As Interim President
Science
Jan 20
Social Bonds in Coyotes: Lifelong Pairing, Family Life and How They Respond to Loss
- Many Coyotes Form Long-Term, Often Lifelong, Mating Pairs
- Genetic Studies Confirm High Levels Of Sexual Exclusivity In Pairs

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Society
Jan 20
At Least 39 Dead After High-Speed Train Collision Near Adamuz: Survivors Describe Terrifying Rescue Scenes
Survivors and witnesses described chaotic rescue scenes after an Iryo high-speed train derailed near Adamuz on Jan. 18 and collided with a Renfe Alvia service. Officials confirmed at least 39 dead, 29 seriously...
Health
Jan 20
What the ISS’s First Medical Evacuation in 25 Years Reveals About Space Healthcare
- First Expedited Medical Evacuation From The ISS In 25 Years
- NASA Keeps Crewmember Details Private; No Speculation Here
Conflict
Jan 20
Zelenskiy Announces Mobile Interceptor-Drone Units to Reshape Ukraine's Air Defences
- Mobile Interceptor-Drone Units To Reshape Air Defences
- Pavlo Yelizarov Appointed Deputy Air Force Commander
- Recent Russian Strikes Cut Power And Heating To Thousands
Politics
Jan 20
Trump Summons CEOs at Davos, Forcing Last-Minute Schedule Shakeups
- Trump Called CEOs To A Post-Speech Meeting At Davos
- Meeting Came With No Public Agenda, Prompting Last-Minute Rescheduling
- Tim Walsh Of KPMG US Plans To Attend To Seek Clarity On Tariffs
Society
Jan 20
Teen Who Stabbed His Mother 46 Times Pleads Guilty, Sentenced To 25 Years
- Teen Pleads Guilty To Second-Degree Murder
- Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison Plus 20 Years Probation
- Victim Suffered 46 Stab Wounds While Asleep
Society
Jan 20
Teen Cook Rushes Into Traffic to Rescue Elderly Couple, Earns EMT Scholarship and City Proclamation
- Teen Cook Stops On Rainy Highway To Rescue Elderly Couple
- Video Shows Mendoza Clearing Debris And Pulling The O'Mattas From Their Smoking Car
Society
Jan 20
5-Year-Old Found Unresponsive, Weighed Just 19 Pounds — Parents Charged With Negligent Homicide in Louisiana
- 5-Year-Old Found Unresponsive At Geismar Gas Station On Jan. 1
- Child Rushed To Hospital And Later Pronounced Dead
Society
Jan 20
Episcopal Bishop Urges Clergy To Put Affairs In Order, Warns Of A 'New Era Of Martyrdom' After ICE Shooting
- Bishop Rob Hirschfeld Urges Clergy To Prepare For Possible "Martyrdom"
- Renee Good Fatally Shot By ICE Officer On Jan. 7 While In Her Vehicle
Politics
Jan 20
White House-Backed 'SCAM Act' Would Expand Power To Revoke Citizenship After Minnesota Fraud Scandal
The Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act, introduced by Sen. Eric Schmitt, would create a 10‑year post‑naturalization window during which specific conduct could make it easier for the federal...
Society
Jan 20
Family Sues After 84-Year-Old Found Frozen Outside Ohio Nursing Home, Alleging Unlocked Exit
- 84-Year-Old Resident Found Unresponsive On Facility Patio
- Family Files Wrongful-Death Lawsuit Alleging Recklessness And Negligence
Health
Jan 20
This Simple Coffee Swap Could Cut Your Microplastic Exposure
- Hot Liquids Increase Microplastic Release From Plastics
- PE Cups Shed 32.7% More Microplastics Between 5°C And 60°C
- PE-Coated Paper Cups Release Fewer Microplastics Than Solid PE Cups
Politics
Jan 20
Japan's Prime Minister Calls Snap Feb. 8 Election, Betting Her Future on an Economic Mandate
- Takaichi Calls Snap Election For Feb. 8
- Lower House To Be Dissolved On Friday
- Election Aims To Secure Majority In 465-Seat House Of Representatives
Politics
Jan 20
Who Are the Kurds? A Clear Guide to Their History, Politics and the Latest Ceasefire in Syria
- Syria And SDF Reach Ceasefire; Government To Assume Control Of Three Provinces
- SDF To Be Integrated Into Defence And Interior Ministries Under A 14‑Point Pact
Society
Jan 20
Karachi Mall Blaze Kills 23; Dozens Still Missing as Rescue Teams Search Gul Plaza
- 23 People Confirmed Dead After Gul Plaza Fire
- Authorities Searching For 46 Additional People
- Blaze Burned For Nearly 24 Hours Before Being Extinguished
Politics
Jan 20
Florida AG Says Race-Based State Laws Are Unconstitutional and Will Not Be Enforced
- AG Declares Race-Based Laws Unconstitutional
- Office Will Not Defend Or Enforce Such Provisions
- Cites Fourteenth Amendment Equal Protection Clause
Society
Jan 20
Norwegian Crown Princess's Son Hit With New Drug, Restraining-Order and Traffic Charges Ahead of Rape Trial
- Additional Indictment Adds Six Counts Against Marius Borg Høiby
- New Charge Includes 'Serious Narcotics Offence' Involving 3.5 Kilos Of Marijuana
Politics
Jan 20
Monday Mini-Report — Jan. 19, 2026: Deadly Spain Train Crash, U.S. Strikes in Syria, Student-Loan Pause and More
This roundup highlights major stories from Jan. 19, 2026, including a deadly high-speed train collision in southern Spain that killed at least 40 people and U.S. retaliatory strikes in Syria that killed an Al-Q...
Society
Jan 20
Sister Remembers Final Christmas Night With Ohio Dentist Spencer Tepe Before He and His Wife Were Killed (Exclusive)
- Ohio Dentist Spencer Tepe And His Wife Monique Found Dead On Dec. 30
- Their Children, Ages 3 And 1, Were Located Nearby And Were Physically Unharmed
Science
Jan 20
Are There Thunderstorms on Mars? How Dust Storms Produce Lightning on the Red Planet
- Mars Has Dust-Based Storms, Not Water-Based Thunderstorms
- Scientists Detected Lightning-Like Radio Signals More Than A Decade Ago
Conflict
Jan 20
Congolese Forces Reclaim Uvira After M23 Withdrawal Amid Ongoing Fighting
- Congolese Forces And Wazalendo Militia Reentered Uvira
- Army Says It Regained Control Following M23 Withdrawal
- Sporadic Gunfire Continues Despite Troop Return
Security
Jan 20
Seattle McDonald’s Serves Customers Through Plexiglass Hatch After Repeated Attacks; Locals Call It “McStabby’s”
- Seattle McDonald’s Now Serving Through Plexiglass Hatch
- Local Nickname “McStabby’s” Reflects Rising Safety Concerns
Conflict
Jan 20
Top GOP Senator Calls Syria Ceasefire A Positive Step but Warns Actions Must Match Words
- Fragile Ceasefire Declared After Rapid Syrian Offensive
- Sen. Jim Risch Welcomes Ceasefire But Demands On-The-Ground Action
Politics
Jan 20
Saudi‑UAE Rift Overshadows Davos Delegations as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
- Saudi, Qatar And UAE Send Major Delegations To Davos
- Finance, Economic Development And Technology Top Agendas
- Growing Saudi‑UAE Rift Follows Collapse Of Yemen Coalition
Politics
Jan 20
Top U.S. Cardinals Warn America's 'Moral Foundation' Is at Risk After Vatican Meeting
- Three Cardinal-Archbishops Issue Unprecedented Moral Warning
- Statement Follows Vatican Talks With Pope Leo XIV
Security
Jan 20
Iran Unrest Raises Fears of Nuclear Theft and Sabotage, Experts Warn
Experts warn that domestic unrest in Iran amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions could expose Tehran's nuclear materials to theft, diversion or sabotage. The IAEA says it has been unable to verify the status or loc...
Politics
Jan 20
Four Signs the Trump–Rodríguez Relationship Is Warming — And What It Could Mean for Venezuela
- Delcy Rodríguez Appears To Have A Direct Line To President Trump
- Rodríguez Rapidly Moved To Amend Venezuela’s Hydrocarbons Law
Politics
Jan 20
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev Resigns, Raising Prospect He'll Launch New Party
- Rumen Radev Announces Intent To Resign
- Resignation To Be Submitted To Constitutional Court On Tuesday
- Vice President Iliana Iotova Would Serve As Interim President
Science
Jan 20
Social Bonds in Coyotes: Lifelong Pairing, Family Life and How They Respond to Loss
- Many Coyotes Form Long-Term, Often Lifelong, Mating Pairs
- Genetic Studies Confirm High Levels Of Sexual Exclusivity In Pairs