The Trump administration has been handed stinging rebukes from federal courts in the U.S. since October, which ruled that over 4,400 immigrants have been unlawfully detained during the government’s crackdown on illegal immigration, Reuters reported.

PRE-TEENS WHO CAN’T PUT DOWN THEIR PHONES ARE MORE AT RISK FOR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, STUDY SAYS
A newly released study found that pre-teens who showed “addiction-like” behavior with their screens had a higher risk of various mental health issues, ranging from suicidal thoughts, drug abuse, and depression.

HAS TRUMP LOST CONTROL TO NETANYAHU?
In our discussion on Monday, Nima and I examine the problematic situation in which Netanyahu has placed US President Donald Trump.

CHINA OPENS ROBOT FIGHT CLUB
China has inaugurated the Ultimate Robot Knockout Legend (URKL 2026), a mixed martial arts tournament that will last throughout this year. The ultimate victor will win a gold championship belt worth ¥10 million, or about $1.44 million.

A NEW WEIGHT-LOSS DRUG GOES RIGHT TO THE BRAIN
Ozempic, Wegovey, and other in-demand weight-loss drugs work by slowing digestion, making your stomach feel full longer and delaying the sense of hunger.

U.S. CARRIES OUT 31ST AIRSTRIKE ON SOMALIA OF THE YEAR, AS HORN OF AFRICA BECOMES ‘CRITICAL THEATER’ FOR GLOBAL POWERS
The U.S. announced last week that it carried out its 31st airstrike on Somalia’s Puntland region to target ISIS fighters in the region, as the Horn of Africa emerges as a region drawing new interest from global powers.

TRUMP SELLS REGIME CHANGE FOR IRAN
President Donald Trump said Friday that the best outcome for Iran would be regime change, but demurred when asked about who he believed should run the country.

AN ODE TO RENEE NICOLE GOOD AND ALEX PRETTI – THE REAL FACTS
On January 7, 2026, Renee Nicole Good was killed by ICE Agent Jonathan Ross, who shot her four times while she was trying to drive away.

THE POLITICS OF HATE: WEAPONIZED DISCORD IS THE DEEP STATE’S MOST EFFECTIVE TOOL
This country was built on the radical idea that government exists to serve the people—not to control them, monitor them, manage them, or rule over them.

CHILDREN FACE HIGHER FOOD ADDITIVE BURDEN THAN ADULTS, EXPERTS SAY
Most people are exposed to multiple food additives every day because they’re built into common packaged foods, not just occasional treats.
