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Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (UTC) | 00:00 UTC
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"Maduro's capture, Iran's payouts and U.S. vaccine cuts define a jittery day in global politics and health."
WORLD
tense
Venezuela swears in interim president after Maduro seized
Maduro tells U.S. court he was 'kidnapped', pleads not guilty
Iran offers monthly payments to ease protest anger
Maduro's U.S. arraignment and an interim president unsettle Venezuela. Iran, Berlin and Yemen face unrest, sabotage and stranded tourists.
US
tense
Six political tests loom over 2026 U.S. elections
Jan. 6 rioters find Trump pardons don't end fallout
Trump aides brief Congress on risky Maduro capture raid
2026 races, Jan. 6 fallout and the Maduro raid dominate U.S. politics. DOJ and FAA moves quietly reshape law and infrastructure.
BUSINESS
cautious
Oil steadies after jump as markets weigh Venezuela risk
Analysts say U.S. sanctions sharply limit Venezuela's options
Mexico sells $9 billion in bonds to kick off 2026
Markets focus on Venezuela turmoil and sanctions while Mexico taps debt and deals lift steel and apparel names.
SCIENCE
anxious
Under RFK Jr., CDC sharply cuts childhood vaccine schedule
Congress poised to block deep Trump cuts to science budgets
Nvidia unveils new AI chips and self-driving deal with Mercedes
RFK Jr.'s CDC vaccine cuts alarm experts as Congress fights Trump science cuts and Nvidia pushes new AI hardware.
HEALTH
anxious
RFK Jr. slashes number of vaccines CDC urges for kids
RFK Jr.'s revised schedule cuts several childhood shots, sparking concern among pediatricians and parents.
CULTURE
hopeful
How far can James Cameron's Avatar saga still go?
Avatar's new billion-dollar haul raises questions over franchise fatigue and how long Cameron will extend the saga.
SPORTS
neutral
Barnwell's NFL awards: MVP, rookies and top coaches
Sources: Hawks, Trae Young working together on trade
Tua Tagovailoa open to a fresh start in 2026
Award debates, trade talks and quarterback uncertainty shape a restless NFL and NBA offseason landscape.