The United States today sanctioned 21 individuals and 25 entities associated with the Sinaloa Cartel, including cartel leader Ismael Zambada Sicairos ("Mayito Flaco") and a network of cell leaders, financial facilitators and corrupt Mexican officials in Tijuana and Mexicali who have made the borderland punishable at the U.S. border. The operation underscores the Trump administration's commitment to dismantling the Sinaloa drug cartel's operational and political infrastructure in Mexico, disrupting the networks that fuel fentanyl trafficking, violence and corruption and threaten communities on both sides of the border.

LONDON (AP) — British counterterrorism police have made a surprise decision to release five suspects amid an investigation into a suspected bomb plot at a U.S. air base in Britain, deepening questions and uncertainty about the incident. Police confirmed on Tuesday that no explosives had been found in the three trucks linked to the suspects and said the decision to grant bail was based on "experience and strategy".

The vulnerability of our shipping route remains undiscussed, perhaps there are some good ways: We study the macroeconomic and trade policy implications of disruptions in existing US shipping routes. The standard model assumes an iceberg cost shock, combining the shock with the response. Using satellite ship tracking data, we built a measure of the route-level of potential and effective capacity for all US-bound container ships from 2016 to 2025.

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The man who died after his plastic bag got stuck in a closing Brooklyn subway door may have refused to let go, a law enforcement source said, adding that video showed he appeared to still be clinging to the bag as the train dragged him off the platform and into a wall. The man, who was in his 50s, died in an accident on a Manhattan-bound A train at Utica Avenue station during Monday's rush hour.

by Calculated Risk in 1/07/2026 07:00:00 From MBA: MMortgage Applications Decline Over Two-Week Period in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications fell 9.7 percent from the previous two weeks, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Jan. 2, 2026. The results include adjustments for the holiday. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, fell 9.7 percent on a seasonal basis from the previous two weeks.

Oregon State quarterback Dante Moore suffered a concussion after taking a hard hit from Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II during Saturday's game against USC. Moore slipped feet first at the end of the quarterback scramble, but Stephens was hit hard on the turf of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and hit in the head. Moore went into fencing reaction, showing a severe head injury.

The Justice Department has taken action against a number of foreign nationals accused of lying about their citizenship status when voting in federal elections. Nine foreigners, including multiple illegal immigrants, have been charged with election-related crimes, and two others have pleaded guilty to similar charges, the Justice Department said. declare on Monday. The department also targeted a U.S. Postal Service employee for allegedly destroying hundreds of mail-in ballots.

Even the most effective European electrification strategy will not eliminate the need for molecules that fossil fuels provide. Because of this, Europe needs to diversify its oil and gas supply, maintain refining capacity, and lock in decarbonization by building a hydrogen energy industry at scale. WASHINGTON, DC — When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her State of the Union address in Strasbourg, I was in Washington at a meeting of the Energy Futures Initiative Foundation's Global Advisory Committee, created and chaired by former US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.

The Merrikin are descendants of formerly enslaved African Americans who fought alongside the British during the War of 1812. At the end of the war, the British granted these warriors and their families land in Trinidad and Tobago as part of their freedom. The third stanza of "The Star-Spangled Banner" posed a threat from Francis Scott Key to African Americans seeking liberation—especially those who, like the Merikins, opposed the United States.

On August 23, 2025, an ICE flight took off from Seattle-King County International Airport (also known as Boeing Field). Photo: Lindsay Watson/AP Tyler McBrien is Lawfare's managing editor. More than 25,000 When the Department of Homeland Security deports people to so-called "third countries," their lives are turned upside down and they are forced into unfamiliar cultures, governments, and legal systems. In these countries, immigrants who previously lived in the United States have no ties and few rights, and the deportation business that flourished under the second Trump administration has found an ambiguous endpoint.

Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka, Instability, 2024. Installation at the 2026 Venice Biennale; sewn Kashiki Seishi washi, sumi ink, indigo, kakishibu, gyotaku, artist’s handmade paper, linocut print, konnyaku.  Photo: Marco Pavan Early in his psychoanalytic inquiry, Freud pointed to the possibility that “the whole of humanity has become neurotic under the pressure of cultural urges.” A substantial body of literature addressed this concern, before and since, warning as early as the first Industrial Revolution of the dangers of the utopian drive to relentlessly technologize our lives.

Content of the article Built by Modveon for El Salvador, Sivar advances President Bukele's vision of using technology to expand the democratic space and connect Salvadorans with institutions, businesses and one another. The app provides identity-verified accounts, community and institutional access, and a way for US citizens to send money to El Salvador for an average fee of $2 in any amount.

Three years ago we were in Indiana. My husband, Kevin, was finishing grad school, and while our baby napped in his crib, I absentmindedly scrolled fruitlessly on Zillow. Kevin just got a remote job, which opened us up to the entire country. It was exciting until I realized we needed three bedrooms: one for ourselves, one for our kids, and a third for remote work space.

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that Missouri cannot use newly enacted Republican gerrymandering during 2026 congressional elections. The decision shouldn't surprise anyone, as roughly two weeks ago the Supreme Court ruled that Missouri cannot use newly enacted Republican gerrymandering during the 2026 congressional elections. Additionally, the second decision follows an earlier decision by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, which ruled that Missouri cannot use newly enacted Republican gerrymandering during the 2026 congressional elections.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discusses President Donald Trump's priorities and GOP messaging ahead of the 2026 midterm elections on 'Kudlow.' Exclusive: President Donald Trump will make a surprise stop in Denton, Texas, on Thursday to highlight his administration's manufacturing and economic agenda, FOX Business has learned. The president will visit the Peterbilt Motors plant in the northern city of Dallas.

Gambling content 21+. If you sign up through our links, The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. Please read our editorial standards for more information. Navigating the quarterback position through the first three weeks of the fantasy football season can feel like walking through a minefield. Not only has the position been hit hard by injuries, especially Caleb Williams' hamstring and Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee surgery, but we've also endured serious underperformance from a reliable starting quarterback we all trusted.

Six Flags Magic Mountain's famed X2 roller coaster will permanently close due to a history of injuries, including some fatalities, park officials announced Tuesday. The ride was first temporarily closed in July after reports of brain injuries. "While X2 has always passed multiple safety tests, we made the decision to close the ride because we believe it is the right thing to do.

This article was written by Do it My approach is long-term and focused on investing in macro ideas through low-risk ETFs and CEFs. I have traded stocks and currencies for nearly ten years and now run a family fund with my partner and fellow SA contributor Andrew McElroy. I also invest in real estate and am a freelance writer and contributor to Matrixtrade.

Former special counsel Jack Smith said Tuesday he stands by his decision to bring charges against President Donald Trump over his alleged mishandling of classified documents and his role in the Jan. 6 attack. Watch the clip in the video player above. "Our investigation has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump has committed serious crimes against our country," Smith told the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

Ukrainian forces are using amphibious ground robots to carry supplies dozens of miles across land and water in their first logistics mission. The amphibious robot, operated by soldiers in the 93rd Mechanized Brigade, traveled 25 miles over various terrains to deliver ammunition and supplies to front line positions. "Frontline water barriers present a critical challenge to military logistics," Ukrainian state-backed innovation platform Brave1 said in a statement shared with Business Insider.

Anne Hathaway's career may be in full swing, but her lips won't be red anytime soon if her doctor has anything to do with it. The pregnant actor's doctor suggested she might go into labor early if she stars in "Hot Ones" during a press tour for Colleen Hoover's film adaptation of "Verity." Hathaway revealed on Monday's episode of the "Talk of the Townsends" podcast that she was advised not to participate in a YouTube interview series in which celebrities are asked questions while eating increasingly spicier chicken wings.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's government unveiled its first-ever "whole-of-government" strategy to combat anti-Semitism on Tuesday, saying the plan included "historic investments" in prevention, security, education and other pillars that impact Jewish life. Less than a week ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to the world stage to blast Mamdani as the "anti-Semitic mayor of New York" during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly.

America's children's mental health crisis is often discussed in terms of what happens in clinics and classrooms. But some of the most important opportunities to support children occur elsewhere: at home. According to a 2024 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report based on a 2023 national survey, 39.7% of U.S. high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the past year.

While AI stocks rebounded last week, the optical networking company did not bounce back. Information about Lumentum Holdings Inc., Lumentum Holdings Inc. stock exchange. (NASDAQ.LITE) jumped nearly 10% in Wednesday trading and led the S&P 500, while Coherent rose 6.9%. Information about the company Corning Incorporated, Corning Incorporated stock exchange (NYSE) today.GLW) managed only a 0.4% gain and remained very low for the week.