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The 6 biggest changes in the new US dietary guidelines
Health

The 6 biggest changes in the new US dietary guidelines

The U.S.’ new dietary guidelines, unveiled Wednesday, make notable changes to the country’s prior guidance about healthy eating, placing a higher...


January 8, 2026
Measles outbreak spreads in South Carolina as vaccination rates fall
Health

Measles outbreak spreads in South Carolina as vaccination rates fall

As measles outbreaks flared up across the US last year, causing a record number of cases, Scott Thorpe kept a...


January 8, 2026
US involvement in Venezuela could last years, Trump says
News

US involvement in Venezuela could last years, Trump says

US President Donald Trump has said that his country’s involvement in Venezuela could last for years. He told the New...


January 8, 2026
Taylor Swift leads 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award nominations
Celebrity

Taylor Swift leads 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award nominations

NEW YORK — Pledge allegiance to her hands, her team, her vibes: Taylor Swift once again leads the 2026 iHeartRadio Music...


January 8, 2026
Russian drone strikes trigger major blackouts in Ukraine
News

Russian drone strikes trigger major blackouts in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drone strikes temporarily knocked out power to the entire southern Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine and left...


January 8, 2026
What to know about fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
News

What to know about fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — Federal officials and local leaders clashed Wednesday over their differing characterizations of a fatal shooting by an Immigration and...


January 8, 2026
Wall Street drifts as defense stocks surge on Trump plan
Finance

Wall Street drifts as defense stocks surge on Trump plan

NEW YORK — Calm moves for Wall Street overall on Thursday are masking some big gains underneath the surface for...


January 8, 2026
Trump invites Colombia president after military threat
Politics

Trump invites Colombia president after military threat

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump abruptly changed his tone Wednesday about his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, saying they had exchanged a friendly...


January 8, 2026
Senate moves to limit Trump war powers after Venezuela raid
Politics

Senate moves to limit Trump war powers after Venezuela raid

WASHINGTON — The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct...


January 8, 2026
Why the US wants Venezuela oil despite major hurdles
Finance

Why the US wants Venezuela oil despite major hurdles

NEW YORK — Venezuela’s oil industry has been in the spotlight since President Donald Trump used military force to capture...


January 8, 2026