Key points What happened, in plain terms On Sunday morning a group of anti-ICE demonstrators entered Cities Church during a worship service and chanted, demanding accountability for a pastor they said has ties to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Video shows the interruption lasted several minutes before protesters left the sanctuary; the episode was livestreamed and … Read more
Key points The one-sentence thesis- Olivia Dean Rise Olivia Dean combined spot-on songwriting, a breakout single, smart playlist placement and relentless touring to convert U.K. momentum into global stardom in less than 12 months. The moment that shifted everything “Man I Need” became Dean’s crossover moment — topping Pop Airplay and moving her from British … Read more
Key points Jake Lang Minneapolis Protest- The scene, in plain terms A small group assembled for Lang’s “March Against Minnesota Fraud” outside City Hall; a far larger crowd of anti-ICE and pro-immigrant demonstrators turned out to confront them. Confrontations included snowballs, water balloons and punches; video and photos show Lang leaving the area with visible … Read more
Key points Lede — US talks with hardline Venezuelan minister Cabello Reporting from Reuters indicates U.S. officials opened lines of communication with Diosdado Cabello months before the U.S. operation that removed Nicolás Maduro from power — contacts the administration continued after the raid. The outreach to one of Venezuela’s most consequential and controversial figures shows … Read more
Key points Trump 401(k) down payment plan — what the administration is proposing and why it matters President Trump is set to roll out a housing-affordability plan next week that would let Americans tap their 401(k) retirement accounts to help fund a down payment on a home. The measure is pitched as an immediate fix … Read more
Key points Danish PM says US — the short version After a “not easy” meeting in Washington, Denmark’s prime minister said disagreements persist because U.S. intent toward Greenland remains — language that has widened a diplomatic rift and prompted allied troops to fly into the Arctic territory as a visible reassurance to Denmark and Greenland. … Read more
Key points Trump accepts Nobel medal — what happened and why it matters On January 15, 2026, María Corina Machado—winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her pro-democracy advocacy in Venezuela—presented her Nobel medal to President Donald Trump during a private White House meeting. The act was framed by Machado as a gesture of … Read more
Key points European nations to send troops — what happened and why it matters In response to escalating rhetoric from Washington about Greenland’s strategic value—and talk of acquisition—several European nations have moved troops and specialist units to the Arctic territory to reinforce Denmark’s defense posture and signal that any attempt to alter Greenland’s status would … Read more
Key points The US has officially started selling Venezuelan oil — what happened (in one paragraph) U.S. authorities have begun selling Venezuelan crude that became available after a recent enforcement campaign and diplomatic agreement, completing an initial sale worth about $500 million as part of a roughly $2 billion program. The sales mark the first … Read more
Key points US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries — what’s happened and why it matters U.S. officials have reportedly instructed embassies to pause routine visa processing for nationals of 75 countries starting January 21, 2026, as part of a wider review of visa procedures. The move—reported by major news outlets from an internal … Read more