HRANA reports 490 protesters and 48 security personnel killed amid nationwide unrest in all 31 provinces.

Thousands of protesters gathered in Tehran and Mashhad, defying tear gas, live ammunition, and internet blackouts exceeding 60 hours.

Economic grievances over inflation and currency collapse fuel broader anti-government slogans, with calls for regime change growing.

International attention rises: Israel and the U.S. have condemned the killings, while Iran warns foreign intervention would make targets legitimate.

Gerlach is accused of breaking into at least 26 mausoleums and vaults since November.

Officers found skeletal remains, decomposing torsos, mummified hands and feet, and jewelry, including a pacemaker still attached.

He faces 100 counts each of abuse of a corpse and receiving stolen property, plus multiple desecration, burglary, and theft charges.

Authorities are investigating motives and the full scope of the thefts from the 1855 cemetery.

Democrats push for full investigations into Good’s death and broader ICE enforcement tactics.

Some lawmakers propose budget restrictions on DHS and limits on ICE authority.

Republicans defend the officer and administration policies while blaming Good for the confrontation.

Good’s death highlights tensions over Trump-era mass deportation operations and previous ICE shootings.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced $4 million to install 20-30 self-cleaning modular public bathrooms across NYC, advancing a 10-year plan for 1,000 new facilities, starting with a free, accessible unit in West Harlem. Read More

The U.S. launched new strikes across Syria targeting multiple Islamic State positions in response to last month’s ambush that killed two soldiers and a civilian interpreter, part of Operation Hawkeye Strike. Read More

President Trump told Cuba to “make a deal” or face consequences after US forces seized Maduro in Venezuela, halting about 35,000 barrels of oil per day to the island amid worsening fuel and electricity shortages. Read More

President Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to block courts and creditors from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue held in U.S. Treasury accounts, saying the funds must be protected to support U.S. foreign policy and stability efforts in post‑Maduro Venezuela. Read More

Nicaragua’s Interior Ministry said it has released dozens of detainees as Washington ramped up pressure on President Daniel Ortega, a week after Venezuela’s ouster of Nicolás Maduro, though it’s unclear exactly who was freed or why. Read More

Former UK ambassador Lord Mandelson said President Trump would not use military force to seize Greenland, despite his second-term focus on the Arctic and claims the island is strategically vital, as Denmark warns such action would threaten NATO. Read More

Massive Savings: With 195 million U.S. credit card holders paying roughly $160 billion in interest annually, a 10% cap could cut tens of billions in costs.

Industry Pushback: Banks warn the policy would limit credit access for high-risk borrowers and push consumers toward payday loans and other high-cost alternatives.

Mixed Party Support: Republicans and Democrats, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have proposed similar legislation, leveraging Trump’s pledge to advance reform.

Profitability Debate: Analysts argue that major banks could remain profitable via merchant fees and other revenue streams, even under a 10% interest cap.

Historic Precedent: States like Arkansas, with strict caps, show lower-income and less creditworthy consumers often lose access to credit.

Weir formed the Grateful Dead in 1965 with Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, and Ron "Pigpen" McKernan.

The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and honored by the Kennedy Center in 2024.

He continued performing into 2025 and is survived by his wife Natascha Münter and daughters Monet and Chloe.

Fans and family celebrate his music as a legacy of community, storytelling, and enduring influence.

Gemini now offers instant checkout, letting users complete purchases without leaving the chat.

Walmart integration links past purchases to AI recommendations and adds items to existing carts.

OpenAI and Amazon are racing similar AI shopping features to streamline browsing-to-buying experiences.

AI already influenced $272 billion in global retail sales during the 2025 holiday season.

Timely Comics Founded, 1939 – American publisher Martin Goodman launches Timely Comics in New York, the company that would later become Marvel Comics, laying the foundation for one of the most influential comic book empires in history.

Operation Ranch Hand, 1962 – The U.S. Air Force begins Operation Ranch Hand, spraying defoliants like Agent Orange over South Vietnamese forests to destroy cover for enemy forces, a controversial tactic with lasting health and environmental impacts.

Congress Authorizes Gulf War, 1991 – The U.S. Congress grants President George H. W. Bush's authority to wage war against Iraq following its invasion of Kuwait, setting the stage for Operation Desert Storm.