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Conflict
Jan 16
UN: Public Threats Of Military Strikes Raise Volatility Amid Iran Protests
A UN official warned that public threats of military strikes — including comments by President Trump — are increasing volatility in Iran amid some of the largest anti-government protests in the country's histor...
Society
Jan 16
Measles Surge, Loneliness App and Other Top Stories — 5 Things PM
- Measles Cases Hit 2025 Record In U.S.; Officials Urge Preparedness
- Viral Chinese App Highlights Rising Loneliness And Isolation
Politics
Jan 16
New Hampshire GOP Lawmaker Defends Praise of 'Segregated Schools' After Leaked Signal Messages
- Leaked Signal Messages Appeared To Show Rep. Kristin Noble Praising 'Segregated Schools'
- Noble Chairs New Hampshire House Education Policy And Administration Committee
Security
Jan 16
FBI Withdraws Protection for Lance Twiggs, Partner of Accused Charlie Kirk Shooter
- FBI Withdraws Protection For Lance Twiggs
- Twiggs Is The Romantic Partner Of Accused Shooter Tyler Robinson
- Twiggs Has Not Been Charged With Any Crime
Politics
Jan 16
Silent Generation Holds On: Older Members Run Again — VP Vance’s Venezuela Vote Could Carry Political Costs
- 13 Of 24 Silent Generation Members Plan To Run In 2026
- Congress Was The Third-Oldest At Session Start With An Average Age Of 58.9
Politics
Jan 16
Minneapolis Council Member Accuses Mayor, Governor Of Failing To Push ICE Out; Seeks Eviction Moratorium
- Council Member Robin Wonsley Accuses Officials Of Inaction Against ICE
- Wonsley Plans Resolution Urging Governor To Declare An Eviction Moratorium
Technology
Jan 16
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: 4.7 Million Teen Accounts Deactivated in First Month
- 4.7 Million Under-16 Accounts Deactivated In First Month
- Law Took Effect On December 10
- Companies Face Fines Up To A$49.5 Million For Non-Compliance
Health
Jan 16
CDC Studies: Wastewater Surveillance Detected Measles Weeks to Months Before Clinical Cases — But Federal Funding Is At Risk
- Wastewater Detected Measles Weeks To Months Before Clinical Cases
- CDC System Covers About 147 Million People At 1,300+ Treatment Sites
Politics
Jan 16
Mini-Report — Jan. 15, 2026: World Urges Restraint on Iran; Trump Threatens Insurrection Act
Today’s quick hits include international pressure on the U.S. to avoid military action against Iran and President Trump’s warning he may invoke the Insurrection Act amid protests over federal immigration agents...
Science
Jan 16
Continent-Scale Bedrock Map Reveals Rivers, Valleys and Mountain Ranges Hidden Beneath Antarctica's Ice
- Most Detailed Bedrock Map Of Antarctica Released
- Bedrock Revealed 1.2–18.6 Miles (2–30 Km) Beneath The Ice
Politics
Jan 16
Water-Quality Advocate Chris Jones Launches Bid for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
- Nitrate Levels Exceeded Federal Limits In Raccoon River
- Central Iowa Water Works Operating Nitrate Removal System Since Jan. 6
Conflict
Jan 16
ELN Commander Pledges to Fight U.S. Forces — Calls for Unified Rebel Front After Venezuela Crisis
- ELN Commander Antonio García Says Group Would Fight U.S. Forces To Defend Homeland
- Calls Grow For A Unified Rebel Front After Reported Ouster Of Venezuela's Maduro
Politics
Jan 16
Some Republicans Back Expanded ICE Training After Minneapolis Shooting
- Republican Moderates Support Expanded ICE Training
- Minneapolis Shooting Sparks Renewed Scrutiny Of ICE
- Democrats Seek Training Language In Homeland Security Bill
Politics
Jan 16
U.S. Delivers $3M in Hurricane Aid to Cuba After Delay — Washington Warns Havana Against Interference
- United States To Deliver $3 Million In Hurricane Aid To Cuba
- Washington Warns Cuba Not To Interfere And Says It Will Hold Havana Accountable
Science
Jan 16
Study Finds Genes Once Said To Cause Blindness Aren't Always Deterministic
- 167 Variants Linked To Inherited Retinal Disorders Were Analyzed
- All Of Us Cohort (~318,000) Showed 9.4%–28.1% Of Carriers With Retinal Disease Codes
Environment
Jan 16
How Mountain Terraces Help Indigenous Communities Live With Climate Uncertainty
- Terraces Slow Runoff And Reduce Erosion
- Terraced Fields Often Retain 15%–30% More Moisture Than Slopes
- Ifugao Terraces Were Largely Built Around The 17th Century
Conflict
Jan 16
DHS Arrests Armed Protester During Late-Night Minneapolis Riot As Tensions Flare After Earlier Shooting
The Department of Homeland Security says a man was arrested in Minneapolis Wednesday night after allegedly assaulting a federal immigration agent while carrying a handgun and a box of ammunition. The arrest fol...
Politics
Jan 16
‘Good Lord’: Scott Jennings Roasted For Trimming Tim Walz Quote And Calling Him An Insurrectionist
- Scott Jennings Reposted And Trimmed Governor Tim Walz’s Message
- Jennings Suggested Walz Was Calling For Secession And Invoked The Insurrection Act
Politics
Jan 16
Babis Wins Confidence Vote — Czech Government to Scale Back Ukraine Aid and Shift on EU Policies
- Babis Government Wins Confidence Vote By 108-91
- Coalition Holds 108 Of 200 Lower-House Seats
- Plans To Scale Back Financial And Material Support For Ukraine
Society
Jan 16
San Francisco Expands Childcare: Free for Families Under $230K, 50% Subsidy up to $310K
- Free Childcare For Families Earning Under $230,000
- 50% Childcare Subsidy For Households Earning Up To $310,000
Environment
Jan 16
Three Fast-Moving 'Clipper' Storms to Bring Lake-Effect Snow and Sharp Cold From Midwest Into Northeast
- Three Back-to-Back Clipper Storms To Impact Midwest And Interior Northeast
- Downwind Great Lakes And Higher Elevations Could See A Foot Or More Of Snow
Security
Jan 16
U.S. Teeters on Strikes Against Iran — Trump Pauses After Allies Push for Restraint
- President Weighed Limited Military Strikes After Situation Room Briefing
- Planned Execution Of Protester Erfan Soltani Was A Central Catalyst
Science
Jan 16
How to Spot Jupiter Now — It’s at Peak Brightness After Jan. 10, 2026 Opposition
- Jupiter At Opposition On Jan. 10, 2026
- Synodic Period Occurs About Every 13 Months
- Strong Visibility Through Late January 2026
Security
Jan 16
Three Venezuelan Nationals Arrested After ICE Officer Ambushed During Minneapolis Traffic Stop, DHS Says
- ICE Officer Ambushed During Targeted Traffic Stop In Minneapolis
- Officer Allegedly Struck With Snow Shovel And Broom Handle
Science
Jan 16
Wolf Pup’s Frozen Stomach Yields Full Genome of Ice-Age Woolly Rhinoceros
The undigested stomach tissue of a 14,000-year-old wolf pup found in Siberian permafrost allowed scientists to sequence the full genome of a woolly rhinoceros. Comparing this genome with two older permafrost ge...
Society
Jan 16
Lesbos Court Acquits Sarah Mardini and 23 Volunteers, Rules Their Actions Were Humanitarian
- Lesbos Court Acquits Sarah Mardini And 23 Co-Defendants
- Judge Rules Actions Were Humanitarian Aid, Not Criminal Conduct
Politics
Jan 16
‘A Piece of Chicken, A Piece of Broccoli’: Agriculture Secretary Draws Backlash After $3 Meal Claim
- Agriculture Secretary Said $3 Meal Could Meet New Guidance
- Rollins Said Officials Ran Over 1,000 Simulations On Cost
Conflict
Jan 16
US Tells UN “All Options On The Table” As Iran Warns Of Decisive Response
- U.S. Backs Iranian Protesters; Says "All Options Are On The Table"
- Thousands Reportedly Killed In Crackdown On Protests

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Conflict
Jan 16
UN: Public Threats Of Military Strikes Raise Volatility Amid Iran Protests
A UN official warned that public threats of military strikes — including comments by President Trump — are increasing volatility in Iran amid some of the largest anti-government protests in the country's histor...
Society
Jan 16
Measles Surge, Loneliness App and Other Top Stories — 5 Things PM
- Measles Cases Hit 2025 Record In U.S.; Officials Urge Preparedness
- Viral Chinese App Highlights Rising Loneliness And Isolation
Politics
Jan 16
New Hampshire GOP Lawmaker Defends Praise of 'Segregated Schools' After Leaked Signal Messages
- Leaked Signal Messages Appeared To Show Rep. Kristin Noble Praising 'Segregated Schools'
- Noble Chairs New Hampshire House Education Policy And Administration Committee
Security
Jan 16
FBI Withdraws Protection for Lance Twiggs, Partner of Accused Charlie Kirk Shooter
- FBI Withdraws Protection For Lance Twiggs
- Twiggs Is The Romantic Partner Of Accused Shooter Tyler Robinson
- Twiggs Has Not Been Charged With Any Crime
Politics
Jan 16
Silent Generation Holds On: Older Members Run Again — VP Vance’s Venezuela Vote Could Carry Political Costs
- 13 Of 24 Silent Generation Members Plan To Run In 2026
- Congress Was The Third-Oldest At Session Start With An Average Age Of 58.9
Politics
Jan 16
Minneapolis Council Member Accuses Mayor, Governor Of Failing To Push ICE Out; Seeks Eviction Moratorium
- Council Member Robin Wonsley Accuses Officials Of Inaction Against ICE
- Wonsley Plans Resolution Urging Governor To Declare An Eviction Moratorium
Technology
Jan 16
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: 4.7 Million Teen Accounts Deactivated in First Month
- 4.7 Million Under-16 Accounts Deactivated In First Month
- Law Took Effect On December 10
- Companies Face Fines Up To A$49.5 Million For Non-Compliance
Health
Jan 16
CDC Studies: Wastewater Surveillance Detected Measles Weeks to Months Before Clinical Cases — But Federal Funding Is At Risk
- Wastewater Detected Measles Weeks To Months Before Clinical Cases
- CDC System Covers About 147 Million People At 1,300+ Treatment Sites
Politics
Jan 16
Mini-Report — Jan. 15, 2026: World Urges Restraint on Iran; Trump Threatens Insurrection Act
Today’s quick hits include international pressure on the U.S. to avoid military action against Iran and President Trump’s warning he may invoke the Insurrection Act amid protests over federal immigration agents...
Science
Jan 16
Continent-Scale Bedrock Map Reveals Rivers, Valleys and Mountain Ranges Hidden Beneath Antarctica's Ice
- Most Detailed Bedrock Map Of Antarctica Released
- Bedrock Revealed 1.2–18.6 Miles (2–30 Km) Beneath The Ice
Politics
Jan 16
Water-Quality Advocate Chris Jones Launches Bid for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
- Nitrate Levels Exceeded Federal Limits In Raccoon River
- Central Iowa Water Works Operating Nitrate Removal System Since Jan. 6
Conflict
Jan 16
ELN Commander Pledges to Fight U.S. Forces — Calls for Unified Rebel Front After Venezuela Crisis
- ELN Commander Antonio García Says Group Would Fight U.S. Forces To Defend Homeland
- Calls Grow For A Unified Rebel Front After Reported Ouster Of Venezuela's Maduro
Politics
Jan 16
Some Republicans Back Expanded ICE Training After Minneapolis Shooting
- Republican Moderates Support Expanded ICE Training
- Minneapolis Shooting Sparks Renewed Scrutiny Of ICE
- Democrats Seek Training Language In Homeland Security Bill
Politics
Jan 16
U.S. Delivers $3M in Hurricane Aid to Cuba After Delay — Washington Warns Havana Against Interference
- United States To Deliver $3 Million In Hurricane Aid To Cuba
- Washington Warns Cuba Not To Interfere And Says It Will Hold Havana Accountable
Science
Jan 16
Study Finds Genes Once Said To Cause Blindness Aren't Always Deterministic
- 167 Variants Linked To Inherited Retinal Disorders Were Analyzed
- All Of Us Cohort (~318,000) Showed 9.4%–28.1% Of Carriers With Retinal Disease Codes
Environment
Jan 16
How Mountain Terraces Help Indigenous Communities Live With Climate Uncertainty
- Terraces Slow Runoff And Reduce Erosion
- Terraced Fields Often Retain 15%–30% More Moisture Than Slopes
- Ifugao Terraces Were Largely Built Around The 17th Century
Conflict
Jan 16
DHS Arrests Armed Protester During Late-Night Minneapolis Riot As Tensions Flare After Earlier Shooting
The Department of Homeland Security says a man was arrested in Minneapolis Wednesday night after allegedly assaulting a federal immigration agent while carrying a handgun and a box of ammunition. The arrest fol...
Politics
Jan 16
‘Good Lord’: Scott Jennings Roasted For Trimming Tim Walz Quote And Calling Him An Insurrectionist
- Scott Jennings Reposted And Trimmed Governor Tim Walz’s Message
- Jennings Suggested Walz Was Calling For Secession And Invoked The Insurrection Act
Politics
Jan 16
Babis Wins Confidence Vote — Czech Government to Scale Back Ukraine Aid and Shift on EU Policies
- Babis Government Wins Confidence Vote By 108-91
- Coalition Holds 108 Of 200 Lower-House Seats
- Plans To Scale Back Financial And Material Support For Ukraine
Society
Jan 16
San Francisco Expands Childcare: Free for Families Under $230K, 50% Subsidy up to $310K
- Free Childcare For Families Earning Under $230,000
- 50% Childcare Subsidy For Households Earning Up To $310,000
Environment
Jan 16
Three Fast-Moving 'Clipper' Storms to Bring Lake-Effect Snow and Sharp Cold From Midwest Into Northeast
- Three Back-to-Back Clipper Storms To Impact Midwest And Interior Northeast
- Downwind Great Lakes And Higher Elevations Could See A Foot Or More Of Snow
Security
Jan 16
U.S. Teeters on Strikes Against Iran — Trump Pauses After Allies Push for Restraint
- President Weighed Limited Military Strikes After Situation Room Briefing
- Planned Execution Of Protester Erfan Soltani Was A Central Catalyst
Science
Jan 16
How to Spot Jupiter Now — It’s at Peak Brightness After Jan. 10, 2026 Opposition
- Jupiter At Opposition On Jan. 10, 2026
- Synodic Period Occurs About Every 13 Months
- Strong Visibility Through Late January 2026
Security
Jan 16
Three Venezuelan Nationals Arrested After ICE Officer Ambushed During Minneapolis Traffic Stop, DHS Says
- ICE Officer Ambushed During Targeted Traffic Stop In Minneapolis
- Officer Allegedly Struck With Snow Shovel And Broom Handle
Science
Jan 16
Wolf Pup’s Frozen Stomach Yields Full Genome of Ice-Age Woolly Rhinoceros
The undigested stomach tissue of a 14,000-year-old wolf pup found in Siberian permafrost allowed scientists to sequence the full genome of a woolly rhinoceros. Comparing this genome with two older permafrost ge...
Society
Jan 16
Lesbos Court Acquits Sarah Mardini and 23 Volunteers, Rules Their Actions Were Humanitarian
- Lesbos Court Acquits Sarah Mardini And 23 Co-Defendants
- Judge Rules Actions Were Humanitarian Aid, Not Criminal Conduct
Politics
Jan 16
‘A Piece of Chicken, A Piece of Broccoli’: Agriculture Secretary Draws Backlash After $3 Meal Claim
- Agriculture Secretary Said $3 Meal Could Meet New Guidance
- Rollins Said Officials Ran Over 1,000 Simulations On Cost
Conflict
Jan 16
US Tells UN “All Options On The Table” As Iran Warns Of Decisive Response
- U.S. Backs Iranian Protesters; Says "All Options Are On The Table"
- Thousands Reportedly Killed In Crackdown On Protests