Day: January 9, 2026

Canadian columnist asks if Trump will arrest Canada leader after Maduro arrest

7:30 am January 9, 2026

The Toronto Star published an opinion piece Tuesday questioning whether Ontario Premier Doug Ford needs to worry about President Donald Trump seizing and arresting him in Canada after the recent U.S. military strikes against Venezuela. Over the weekend, Trump announced military strikes in Caracas that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and […]

Chinese national charged with photographing US stealth bomber base after illegal entry

7:20 am January 9, 2026

The Missouri Attorney General’s Office announced Wednesday that a Chinese national was arrested last month after allegedly photographing two U.S. Air Force bases and its military equipment, including B-2 Spirit stealth bombers. Authorities identified the 35-year-old as Qilin Wu, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2023 near the Arizona-Mexico border. While Qu was initially arrested […]

NASA administrator orders early return of 4 Crew-11 astronauts following medical situation

7:10 am January 9, 2026

NASA announced plans Thursday to bring Crew-11 home from the International Space Station (ISS) ahead of schedule after a crew member experienced a medical issue, stressing the astronaut is stable, and the move is precautionary — not an emergency evacuation. The early return marks an unusual but controlled move by NASA, timed to minimize disruption […]

NHL’s Seattle Kraken receive mixed reactions to Pride-themed logo and jerseys

7:02 am January 9, 2026

The Seattle Kraken of the NHL received mixed responses Thursday after revealing a new Pride-themed logo and uniforms. The logo features a rainbow-colored unicorn with its body contorted in the shape of the letter “S” placed within a rainbow-bordered outline of the team’s typical “S” logo. The team hosted its Pride Night event Thursday. Many […]

Gov Walz authorizes National Guard staging following fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

6:56 am January 9, 2026

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday authorized the Minnesota National Guard to be staged and ready to support local and state law enforcement in protecting critical infrastructure and maintaining public safety following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, 37, by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis. Soldiers will serve in a support role, focused on protecting property, safeguarding critical infrastructure, and allowing local law […]