2026 SuperWest College Football Decommitment Tracker This is your source for 2025-26 college football recruiting decommitments for the top programs in the West. SuperWest Sports · Jan 14
Six puppies treated for suspected fentanyl overdose after dramatic rescue Sheriff's deputies tracked down the individuals believed to have dropped off the dogs The Independent UK · Jan 14
Protests across Iran: Is war with the US or Israel imminent and what would it change? If the US and Israel refrain from striking, it cannot be ruled out that Iran's Revolutionary Guard itself may initiate hostilities. Iranian officials now claim they are prepared for both negotiations and war. Euronews · Jan 13
Top Venezuelan Official Says US Embassy Talks Look to Secure Maduro's Return: 'That's the Fundamental Objective' Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said that Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were "kidnapped" during a U.S. military operation earlier this month, and that efforts to reopen diplomatic missions between Caracas and Washington are primarily aimed at ensuring their safety and return. Latin Times · Jan 13
Greenland and Denmark unite against US advances before White House talks Island’s PM tells media event with Danish counterpart ‘we choose Denmark’ and will not be owned or governed by US The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
The use of military force in Iran could backfire for Washington Donald Trump is weighing military action in Iran over the state’s crackdown on protesters. Reports suggest that more than 600 people have been killed since the protests began in late December, with the US president saying the US military is now “looking at some very strong options”. The Conversation · Jan 13
US to host officials from Denmark and Greenland as Trump renews takeover threats The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday. Euronews · Jan 13
Trump weighs air strikes on Iran as US President announces 25% tariff amid Tehran's deadly protests crackdown Long-range missiles are an option for US intervention but possible responses also include cyber operations, according to CBS News Evening Standard · Jan 13
View from The Hill: Kevin Rudd, a controversial energy ball as ambassador to US, quits early Kevin Rudd’s premature departure in March from his post of Australia’s ambassador to the United States is a surprise, but perhaps not as unexpected as it might initially appear. The Conversation · Jan 13
Venezuela Cites 'Brotherhood and Solidarity' With Cuba After Trump Signals End to Oil Support Venezuela's interim leadership publicly reaffirmed its relationship with Cuba after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had ended the flow of Venezuelan oil and financial support to the island. Latin Times · Jan 12
Greenland and NATO vow to boost Arctic security after Trump’s annexation threats Trump has insisted that Greenland needs to be brought under US control, arguing that the Danish autonomous territory is crucial for national security. Euronews · Jan 12
Deadly Avalanche Kills 2 Snowmobilers in Washington Backcountry, K9 Finds Body Buried 4 Feet Deep Two snowmobilers killed in Washington avalanche. K9 unit finds body buried 4 feet deep. Survivors rescued after distress call from remote area. International Business Times UK · Jan 12
Trump styles himself as 'Venezuela's acting president' in Truth Social post Trump has repeatedly asserted that the United States will "run" Venezuela, despite its interim President Delcy Rodríguez insisting that no foreign power was governing her country. Euronews · Jan 12
Trump Shares Mock Wikipedia Page Referring to Himself as 'Acting President of Venezuela' President Donald Trump posted an image on social media portraying himself as the "Acting President of Venezuela." Latin Times · Jan 12
International Business Times UK · Jan 12 Kremlin Erupts In Fury As Donald Trump Rejects Claims Of Attack On Vladimir Putin Russia accuses the CIA of orchestrating a drone strike on Putin's residence. Trump denies involvement amid escalating tensions between Moscow and Washington.
Axios · Jan 12 Behind the Curtain: AI rush creates rarified class of "Have-Lots" The Have-Lots are becoming ever more invested in preserving Washington's status quo.
Axios · Jan 12 Exclusive: Most Americans are skeptical of Trump's Big Tech ties Voters say that tech companies wield too much influence in Washington.
Euronews · Jan 12 Germany pledges increased Arctic role as Trump says Greenland protected by 'two dog sleds' Germany is increasing its Arctic commitments after the US president threatened to seize Greenland, sparking a diplomatic crisis with Europe.
International Business Times UK · Jan 12 Amazon's January Bloodbath Begins: Up to 2,500 Workers Face Axe Starting 26 January as Tech Giant Pours £74.5 Billion into AI Amazon layoffs start on 26 January, with up to 2,500 Washington workers affected initially. Cuts could reach 30,000 by May as the tech giant redirects $100 billion over the decade into AI infrastructure.
International Business Times UK · Jan 12 Why Drugs, Oil and Influence Now Drive America's Venezuela Agenda US rhetoric on Venezuela has shifted from drug allegations to oil and minerals as Washington recalibrates its strategy around energy and influence.
SuperWest Sports · Jan 12 Best-in-West Single-Season CFB Tackling Leaders since 2005 Former California Bears linebacker Evan Weaver has the all-time most single-season total tackles in the West.
The Conversation · Jan 12 Venezuela’s leader may be gone, but his regime remains – with a new chief in Washington US President Donald Trump has insisted the United States will now be “running” Venezuela after US forces bombed the capital on January 3 and whisked Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife out of the country to face federal charges in New York.
The Independent UK · Jan 11 Two men snowmobiling killed in avalanche in Washington state Washington state has seen snowy conditions this week
Euronews · Jan 11 'I suggest they make a deal now before it is too late' says Trump as he threatens Cuba Trump suggests that Cuba should move to quickly strike a deal with Washington as he announced that the Caribbean nation will no longer be receiving oil or money from Venezuela, which it had relied on financially for years.
The Independent UK · Jan 11 You can’t give Nobel Peace Prize to someone else, committee tells winner Machado before Trump meeting Warning comes after U.S. president says he would be ‘honored’ to accept prize if offered by Venezuelan opposition leader during meeting in Washington