Day: January 2, 2026

DAN GAINOR: The 7 craziest stories of 2025. You won’t believe what made this list

3:30 pm January 2, 2026

This New Year’s Eve had us singing “Auld Lang Syne” and hoping old acquaintances weren’t forgotten. But 2025 was a tidal wave of good and bad news, and you’re bound to either have forgotten some of it … or tried. Lucky for you, I’m on the case. Here are the craziest stories of 2025. This […]

Trump says US will intervene if Iran starts killing protesters: ‘Locked and loaded’

2:33 pm January 2, 2026

President Donald Trump warned early Friday that the U.S. would intervene if Iran started killing protesters. Writing on Truth Social, the president said if Iran shoots and “violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue.” “We are locked and loaded and ready to go,” Trump […]

Maduro says Venezuela is ‘ready’ to make deal with US on drugs and oil after military strikes

1:38 pm January 2, 2026

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Thursday that his government is open to negotiating an agreement with the United States after months of American military pressure targeting drug trafficking networks tied to his government. In a pre-taped interview with Spanish journalist Ignacio Ramonet that aired on state television, Maduro said Venezuela is “ready” to discuss a […]

Ole Miss-Georgia Sugar Bowl thriller ends with delayed celebrations as officials demand last second be played

12:00 pm January 2, 2026

Ole Miss had to delay the celebration for their 39-34 Sugar Bowl victory over Georgia multiple times on Thursday night. After kicking a go-ahead field goal with six seconds left, Ole Miss was awarded a safety on its final kickoff when Georgia’s return team tried a cross-field lateral that hit the pylon. Players and coaches […]

SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400M pandemic loan fraud

10:24 am January 2, 2026

The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Thursday that it suspended 6,900 Minnesota borrowers after uncovering what it says is widespread suspected fraud. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said the agency reviewed thousands of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) loans approved in Minnesota, and identified nearly $400 million in potentially fraudulent loans […]