Day: January 8, 2026

Was Trump’s Maduro operation illegal? What international law has to say

3:30 pm January 8, 2026

The abduction of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela’s capital has set off extensive debates about its legality. International law scholars overwhelmingly assume that, regardless of its constitutionality, the action violated Venezuela’s sovereignty. In fact, there are strong international legal justifications for the operation. Indeed, at first glance, the invasion and abduction of Maduro would seem to be a […]

Photos released of Renee Nicole Good, the US citizen killed by ICE in Minnesota

11:21 am January 8, 2026

Pictures were released of Renee Nicole Good, the U.S. citizen killed by a masked ICE agent in Minneapolis during the Trump administration’s migrant sweep on Wednesday. The fatal shooting happened during a migrant crackdown in south Minneapolis, where Good was struck while inside her car. Good, 37, was pronounced dead after being struck by gunfire. […]

Shooting outside Salt Lake City LDS church leaves at least 2 dead, 6 injured: police

10:53 am January 8, 2026

Two people are dead and six others are injured after a shooting in Salt Lake City Wednesday evening outside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while people were gathered for a funeral. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in a statement that they are aware of a “serious incident” that […]

Hawks trade 4-time All-Star Trae Young to Wizards in blockbuster deal: reports

9:23 am January 8, 2026

The Atlanta Hawks have parted ways with four-time NBA All-Star point guard Trae Young, trading him to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster move, according to ESPN. The Hawks will reportedly be receiving veteran shooting guard CJ McCollum and forward Corey Kispert in the deal. Washington was Young’s preferred destination, and the two sides were […]

Matt Damon says he dropped to ‘high school’ weight for epic transformation in ‘The Odyssey’

8:28 am January 8, 2026

Matt Damon revealed how he slimmed down to his “high school” weight to play legendary Greek hero Odysseus in his highly-anticipated movie “The Odyssey.” The 55-year-old actor reunited with director Christopher Nolan, with whom he previously collaborated on the hit movies “Interstellar” and “Oppenheimer,” for the upcoming action fantasy film, which is an adaptation of […]