Four migrants died in ICE custody early January 2026, including people from Honduras, Cuba, and Cambodia — the first 10 days of the year saw multiple in-custody deaths, continuing a trend from 2025 that saw record fatalities and criticism from rights groups.

Venezuela situation intensifies: After U.S. forces captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Cuba’s president criticized the U.S., saying it has “no moral authority” to lecture Cuba. The White House says it’s too early to set a timeline for elections there.

RETURN has already reached so many of you.

If its story of dedication and restoration moved you, we’d be so grateful for your vote in the Smiley Charity Film Awards.

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This is stunning. Listen to this in Philadelphia.

Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”

Really listen to it.

To keep you satisfied throughout the day, give your leftover fried rice an easy, delicious boost by adding rotisserie chicken.

People always say "my cat is weird" as if that isn't like saying "my water is wet".