- Trump says US will intervene if Iran starts killing protesters: ‘Locked and loaded’ January 2, 2026President Trump warned the US would intervene if Iran begins killing protesters, as demonstrations fueled by economic collapse spread beyond Tehran and raise fears of a violent crackdown.
- Maduro says Venezuela is 'ready' to make deal with US on drugs and oil after military strikes January 2, 2026Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says his government is ready to negotiate a drug trafficking agreement with the U.S. after months of military pressure.
- Ole Miss-Georgia Sugar Bowl thriller ends with delayed celebrations as officials demand last second be played January 2, 2026Ole Miss defeated Georgia 39-34 in Sugar Bowl thriller after Lucas Carneiro kicks game-winning 47-yard field goal with six seconds left following dramatic fourth-quarter comeback.
- SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400M pandemic loan fraud January 2, 2026SBA suspends 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400 million fraud scheme involving PPP and disaster loans during COVID-19 pandemic response.
- Kim Jong Un appears with daughter at mausoleum, fueling succession speculation January 2, 2026Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, appeared at a sacred mausoleum, fueling speculation about North Korea's succession plan as analysts debate her role.
- Pope Leo XIV opens 2026 urging world to reject violence in powerful New Year's Day message January 2, 2026Pope Leo XIV delivered a message of peace to 40,000 gathered in St. Peter's Square on New Year's Day, calling for disarmed hearts and an end to all forms of violence in 2026.