Day: January 8, 2026

BREAKING:

The massive crowd of Iranian anti-regime protesters has taken control of the streets in the strategically important port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran

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The 55th strong voice for justice.

U.S. Representative   @gregstantonaz has joined as the 55th co-sponsor of H.Res.120, condemning Azerbaijan’s political persecution of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu and calling for his immediate and unconditional release.
#FreeGubad
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— freegubad (@freegubad) Jan 8, 2026

“The move to cut Gabbard out of the meetings [on Maduro] was so well-known that some White House aides joked that the acronym of her title, DNI, stood for ‘Do Not Invite,’ according to three of the people. They asked not to be identified discussing private conversations.”  bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

— michaeldweiss (@michaeldweiss) Jan 8, 2026

Minneapolis remains a city on edge following the controversial police shooting of a US citizen. We hear from the police chief and take a look at the life of the wife and mother of three who was killed, Renee Nicole Good. Also on today’s show: A critical vote in the US Senate to restrict military engagement in Venezuela without congressional authorization … Ahead of a key meeting between the US and Danish authorities about Greenland, we speak with a former US ambassador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Britons splurge on food, cut back on gifts as retailers warn of tough 2026  reut.rs/3NzJ7xr  reut.rs/3NzJ7xr

— Reuters (@Reuters) Jan 8, 2026

🔊 AI stocks still dominate — but investors are starting to rotate. Small caps and equal‑weight indices quietly outperform. More on Morning Bid  reut.rs/3NAfoV9

— Reuters (@Reuters) Jan 8, 2026

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports how social media has become central to how students on a college campus navigate emergency situations.