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FBI raids home of Washington Post reporter in ‘highly unusual and aggressive’ move

Agents searched Hannah Natanson’s Virginia home and seized devices in inquiry tied to a classified materials case

The Guardian - US · Jan 14

Top aides put on leave after allegations that Labor Secretary was having an affair with a subordinate

Department of Labor’s inspector general investigating complaint accusing secretary of abusing her powers by committing ‘travel fraud’, drinking at work and having an affair with a staffer

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Behind the Curtain: 20 years of media revolution

We alone didn't start this fire. But we surely lit or fanned it — and then had front-row seats to witness the blaze.

Axios · Jan 13

Why the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s closure exposes a growing threat to democracy

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced on Jan. 7, 2026, that it will cease all operations effective May 3. The daily newspaper, founded in 1786, has been the city’s paper of record for nearly a century and is one of the oldest newspapers in the country.

The Conversation · Jan 9

5 Under-the-Radar Consumer Staples Stocks With Pricing Power

If you're looking for consumer staples with pricing power, these 5 under-the-radar stocks offer margin defense, earnings growth, dividends, and upside

MarketBeat · Jan 8

Longtime Pittsburgh newspaper announces it’s ending operations after 240 years

The paper's DNA stretches back to the original Pittsburgh Gazette, founded in 1786

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Some US media are cheerleading Trump’s Venezuela raid. That’s not their job

An almost admiring feeling pervaded the early coverage – and not just among right-leaning outlets

The Guardian - US · Jan 8

Tulsi Gabbard goes missing from TV spots as Trump officials boast about president’s Venezuela attacks

Director of National Intelligence reportedly not part of planning for raid on Caracas to capture Nicolas Maduro and has not been seen on conservative media since

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Trump administration extends a rare ‘thank you’ to media after Venezuela military action

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly credited media outlets for withholding reports on last Saturday's strike in Venezuela

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Maduro Could Be Eligible For Death Penalty In The U.S. If Convicted Of Narco-Terrorism Charges

Venezuela's captured authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro could be eligible for the death penalty if convicted of narco-terrorism charges in the U.S., the New York Post noted.

Latin Times · Jan 5