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Associated Press

Trump Eyes Greenland, Cuba, Colombia

A day after the U.S. ousted Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump escalated rhetoric across the hemisphere—reviving calls to take over Greenland and warning Cuba and Colombia—fueling global speculation over who could be next.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steelers Steal Final Playoff Spot

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers delivered a vintage late-game performance to lift the Steelers to a 26-24 comeback win over the Ravens, earning top marks across the offense and cementing Pittsburgh’s status as a dangerous playoff-bound team.

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NBC News

Influencers Target Day Cares Across U.S.

A viral wave of right-wing influencers has spread from Minnesota to multiple states, with amateur “investigations” of Somali-run day care centers igniting a national debate over fraud claims, harassment and racial targeting.

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Politico

Criminal Case Begins in Swiss Fire

Prosecutors have opened a criminal case against the managers of the Le Constellation bar in Switzerland after a deadly New Year’s Day fire, likely ignited by bottle sparklers, killed at least 40 people and injured more than 100.

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Detroit News

Wanted: Secret Service New Hires for 2028

Facing burnout and an intense operational tempo, the Secret Service is pursuing an unprecedented hiring push to add 4,000 employees by 2028 as it prepares for the presidential election, the Olympics and other major events.

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Gothamist

Wegmans Is Saving Biometric Data

Wegmans has begun collecting and storing biometric data — including shoppers’ faces, eyes, and voices — at its New York City stores, raising privacy concerns as the chain offers few details about how the information is used or protected.

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Justice.gov

Read: The SDNY Maduro Indictment

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores are in U.S. custody, facing a 2020 federal indictment charging them with narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and weapons conspiracies. Read the full indictment here.

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CNN

What Does It Mean To "Run" Venezuela?

U.S. officials are moving to install a compliant interim government in Venezuela, revealing that Trump’s pledge to “run” the country centers on economic leverage, oil access and administrative control rather than a push for democracy.

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Associated Press

How Cocaine and Corruption Led to Indictment

A newly unsealed U.S. indictment details how Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro allegedly presided over a cocaine-fueled web of corruption and violence, accusations to justify the sweeping drug and weapons charges now headed to a New York courtroom.

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Council on Foreign Relations

Venezuela's Transition Debate

Four Council on Foreign Relations experts warn that Nicolás Maduro’s capture, while a tactical success, leaves Venezuela facing profound uncertainty as the United States weighs oil interests, interim control and an unclear path to democratic transition.

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The Washington Post

Washpo: Unquestionable Tactical Success

The Washington Post Editorial Board hails the capture of Nicolás Maduro as a bold tactical success and emphasizes the need to turn this moment into lasting stability and prosperity for Venezuela.

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The New York Times

NYT: Illegal and Unwise

The New York Times Editorial Board argues that Trump’s military actions in Venezuela are illegal and unwise, risking regional instability and greater suffering for Venezuelans without advancing U.S. interests.

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The Wall Street Journal

WSJ: Hemispheric Hygiene

The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board calls Trump’s capture of Nicolás Maduro a decisive act of regime change that sends a warning to America’s adversaries, while stressing the need to ensure the occupation succeeds.

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The Atlantic

Trump Warns Venezuela's New Leader

Trump threatened Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez with consequences “bigger than Maduro’s” if she does not comply with U.S. demands, signaling a shift toward regime change and potential extended military involvement.

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Vatican News

Pope Appeals for Venezuela Peace

Pope Leo XIV urged prayers for peace and justice in Venezuela, calling for violence to be overcome, the country’s sovereignty respected, and the rights of all citizens protected following Nicolás Maduro’s arrest.

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Politico

Who's Winning? The Hawks

Trump’s military operation in Venezuela marks a win for hawks in his administration, as even skeptical MAGA allies have rallied behind the raid by framing it as justice and domestic security rather than regime change.

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USA Today

Marco is Having a Moment

Marco Rubio, leveraging decades of experience with Cuban and Venezuelan exile communities, persuaded Trump to abandon negotiations with Maduro, orchestrating the military raid that captured him and placing Rubio at the center of Venezuela’s transition.

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Shanin Specter

Reflections From an Uncertain Isle

Read Shanin Specter’s reflective thoughts from his travels to Easter Island/Rapa Nui, where enduring mysteries about the island’s name, history, and culture invite a deeper appreciation for uncertainty, humility, and meaning beyond definitive answers.

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The Independent

Midlife Divorce Surge by Women

A growing number of women in midlife, fed up with feeling overlooked and undervalued, are leading “walkaway” divorces, leaving husbands shocked while embracing a newfound sense of self-determination.

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Popular Science

Why You Should Take Farkle Walks

“Fart Walks” — the act of taking a brisk stroll right after meals — may sound silly, but they improve digestion, help release trapped gas, support weight loss, and even benefit both mental and physical health.

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