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Unbiased headline news – Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, and Stewart Rhodes, the head of the Oath Keepers, were released from prison on Tuesday. Their release came as part of a sweeping pardon issued by President Donald Trump for individuals convicted in connection with the January 6th Capitol riot. Tarrio and Rhodes had been serving sentences of 22 and 18 years, respectively, for their roles in the attack. Rhodes was sentenced in May 2023 by a federal judge after being convicted of seditious conspiracy in 2022 for his involvement and that of his group in the riot. — At least 76 people died, and 51 others were injured in a predawn fire that broke out at a hotel in Turkey’s Kartalkaya Ski Resort, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Tuesday. “We are in deep pain,” Yerlikaya stated during a press conference. He added that 45 of the deceased have been identified, while efforts to identify the remaining victims continue. As part of the investigation into the fire, authorities have detained nine individuals, Yerlikaya confirmed. — Both Israel and Hamas have announced that the next release of hostages is scheduled for Saturday. A senior Israeli official emphasized that the agreement specifies the exchange must occur on January 25. Hamas also confirmed this, stating, “The second batch of prisoner exchange will take place on the scheduled date.” On Sunday, three Israeli women hostages were released, and Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of the exchange. — A group of masked and hooded individuals smashed numerous windows and spray-painted anti-government graffiti on the Multnomah County Elections building in what Portland police have called an “orchestrated attack.” The incident occurred shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday. Suspects fled the scene as officers arrived at the unoccupied building, police reported. “This appears to be what I would define as an orchestrated attack on this building,” Portland Police Chief Bob Day stated during a press conference. — Domestic workers in Los Angeles are facing financial struggles after losing their employment when homes they worked in were destroyed by the recent wildfires. The Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades prompted mass evacuations and left many domestic workers without jobs. Flor Martinez Zaragoza, the founder and CEO of Celebration Nation, a non-profit supporting Indigenous and Latino communities, explained that these workers are now dealing with severe financial hardships due to the destruction in the affected neighborhoods. — Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying nearly two dozen Starlink communication satellites early Tuesday from Florida. The rocket’s first-stage booster, completing its eighth flight, returned to Earth successfully, landing on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean. The payload, consisting of 21 Starlink satellites, was deployed into low-Earth orbit, joining thousands already in the network that provides high-speed, low-latency Internet access worldwide.

Unbiased headline news – The Palestinian Civil Defense in Gaza said there could be as many as 10,000 bodies buried under rubble all across the strip. Just as many displaced Gazans try to return to their homes under a nascent ceasefire agreement. The Civil Defense said in a post to Telegram that 10,000 missing people are believed to be “under the rubble of destroyed homes, buildings and facilities.” They are not counted in the 38,300 fatalities listed by the Civil Defense since Oct. 7, 2023. — Among the first executive orders signed by President Donald Trump was an order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the newly named “Gulf of America.” During his January press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump declared he would change the name, saying the gulf is currently run by cartels and that “it’s ours.” “We’re going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring that covers a lot of territory, the Gulf of America,” Trump said at the time. — Five major banks have agreed to provide mortgage relief to customers affected by wildfires. This is for fires that have ravaged thousands of homes, businesses and structures in the Los Angeles area, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced over the weekend. Fires that erupted earlier this month have scorched tens of thousands of acres, killing at least 27 people and destroyed some 15,000 structures. — Georgia officials halted all in-state poultry sales, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $590 million to Moderna to accelerate development of vaccines. This is to protect people from flu strains in cows and birds. State and federal officials confirmed a case of bird flu at a commercial poultry operation in Georgia’s Elbert County, which prompted state officials to halt all in-state poultry sales and activities. — Teamsters union members working at Costco Wholesale locations across the country voted to authorize a strike, with more than 85% of members in favor of hitting the picket lines. The union represents more than 18,000 Costco employees nationally. “Our members have spoken loud and clear — Costco must deliver a fair contract, or they’ll be held accountable,” Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien said in a press release Sunday. — Veteran news correspondent Elizabeth Nissen has died, her family announced. She died at home on Jan. 7, three days after her 71st birthday, her family said. Nissen had a storied career in broadcast journalism, including her coverage on ABC’s “World News Tonight” the evening Princess Diana died in 1997. Nissen also worked for CNN, The Wall Street Journal and Newsweek, and she was a co-founder and senior producer of NBC Learn.

Unbiased headline news – The three hostages released by Hamas are reported to be in “stable condition,” according to Professor Itai Pessach from the Safra Children’s Hospital at Sheba Medical Center, who made the announcement during a televised statement. “I’m happy to report that they are in stable condition. That allows us and them to focus on what is the most important thing — reuniting with their families. We will continue to monitor their medical condition. This will take a few more days,” Pessach stated. Since the ceasefire began on Sunday morning, over 550 humanitarian aid trucks have entered Gaza. — President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar has announced that the incoming administration is “reviewing” the potential launch of immigration removal operations in Chicago. The decision follows a series of recent news reports suggesting that the raids might be initiated as soon as the day after Trump assumes office. “We’re reviewing any plans in Chicago because of the leak,” Tom Homan told ABC News, noting that the reports could have jeopardized officer safety. — From hurricanes to major tornadoes, wildfires, and other disasters, these events “don’t discriminate” in their impact or reach, according to the outgoing head of the nation’s emergency management agency. “We know that these types of severe weather events, they don’t have borders, they don’t discriminate and we [at] FEMA … have the ability to make sure that anyone impacted doesn’t have the barriers to access our programs,” stated Deanne Criswell, the outgoing Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is set to become the next health secretary, called on the federal government in May 2021 to revoke the authorization of all COVID-19 vaccines. This request came just as vaccinated Americans began to resume normal activities after the pandemic lockdowns. Kennedy and Meryl Nass submitted the request via a citizen petition on behalf of Children’s Health Defense, an organization founded by Kennedy that opposes the recommended vaccine schedule for children. — Over 70 people were killed, and dozens more were injured following a fuel tanker fire and explosion on a highway in central Nigeria, according to authorities. The tragedy occurred three months after a similar incident in northern Nigeria, where a crashed fuel tanker explosion claimed 147 lives and injured many others who had gathered to collect leaking gasoline. Local reports indicate that the tanker involved in the latest incident was transferring gasoline to another vehicle, according to NEMA. — TikTok reactivated following President Donald Trump’s announcement ahead of his second term, saying users “deserve to see” his “exciting inauguration.” He pledged an extension that would prevent the app from remaining offline. When users opened the app, a message from TikTok read, “Welcome back! Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S.!”

This is probably the most disgusting grifting schemes yet that targets the MAGA crowd. Two days before resuming his role as president, Donald Trump unveiled a memecoin set to vest during his upcoming term. Disclaimer: This video represents personal opinions and should not be interpreted as factual statements. Terms like fake gurus, bad business ventures, scum-bucket, shyster and scams are subjective and can vary in meaning from person to person. For instance, many view someone charging thousands in upfront fees while promising $100 thousnad dollars per month as a scam, while others (MAGA) might see it as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” and take a second on their mortgage to invest. To each his/her own.

Unbiased headline news – As part of President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to tighten border security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is expected to conduct post-inauguration raids starting as early as Tuesday, sources revealed. According to sources, the operations will likely commence in Chicago and could expand to other major cities, though plans remain subject to change. When asked about the timing of these raids, Trump called them a “big priority” but declined to confirm specific details, stating only that it “will happen.” — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the initial phase of the ceasefire agreement as “temporary,” emphasizing that Israel maintains the right to resume military action if necessary. “Both President Trump and President Biden have fully supported Israel’s right to resume fighting if negotiations on Phase II prove unproductive. I deeply appreciate that. I also commend President Trump’s decision to lift all remaining restrictions on the supply of critical weapons and ammunition to the State of Israel,” Netanyahu said. — Updated reports on the Los Angeles wildfires indicate that at least 27 people have died as several fires, fueled by extreme drought and high winds, continue to burn across the region. Firefighters are battling blazes across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County. Roughly 82,000 residents remain under mandatory evacuation orders, with an additional 90,000 under evacuation warnings. The Eaton Fire has grown to over 14,000 acres and is 73% contained, while the Palisades Fire has spread across more than 24,000 acres and is 43% contained. — A child in San Francisco has been identified as the third confirmed human case of bird flu in the United States, with the source of the infection still undetermined. Since April 2024, cases have been reported nationwide, with 67 confirmed as of last Thursday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most infections in humans have occurred after exposure to infected livestock, poultry farms, or culling operations. — A SWAT officer’s bulletproof vest saved his life moments before he returned fire and fatally shot a fleeing suspect Friday in a suburb of Atlanta, according to the local police chief. The Roswell SWAT team was executing arrest and search warrants when a man fled from a house and encountered an officer, Police Chief James Conroy said during a news conference. The suspect fired twice, striking the officer’s chest, but the vest absorbed the impact. The officer then fired back, killing the suspect, Conroy said. — Rapper Busta Rhymes is facing allegations of repeatedly punching a man in the face, police reported Friday. Officers responding to a 911 call in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood said a 50-year-old man claimed he was involved in an argument when the rapper struck him multiple times. The victim was taken to the hospital with swelling on the left side of his face, according to authorities.