News for January 6, 2026

Cuba is bracing for a deeper economic crisis as President Donald Trump’s pressure on Venezuela threatens the oil shipments that Cuba depends on.

Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores are being held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, a tough federal jail known for harsh conditions and high-profile inmates.

Vivek Ramaswamy has chosen Ohio state Senate President Rob McColley as his running mate in his campaign for governor, giving the GOP ticket an experienced state lawmaker as he seeks to win the race.

Caracas is in a tense calm after the U.S. strike and Nicolás Maduro’s capture, with many Venezuelans afraid, uncertain, and staying quiet.

The White House said President Donald Trump is weighing a range of ways to try to acquire Greenland, including military force, as part of a national security goal.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are now officially divorced, ending their 19-year marriage after a Tennessee judge approved their settlement.

Alaska Airlines pilot Brandon Fisher is suing Boeing, saying the company unfairly tried to blame him for the 2024 door-plug blowout on Flight 1282 after he safely landed the plane.

The UK and France say they could send troops to Ukraine after any peace deal with Russia, as part of new security guarantees for a future ceasefire.

Amazon customers may now file claims for refunds under a $2.5 billion FTC settlement over Prime signup and cancellation practices.

Credit card rates are still high in 2026, and the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cuts have not brought much relief for borrowers.

The Wyoming Supreme Court kept abortion legal in the state by striking down laws, including a ban on abortion pills, as unconstitutional.

The CDC says flu activity is surging across the U.S., with doctor visits at their highest level since 1997 and deaths and hospitalizations rising fast.