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“Empire in Decline”: Historian Alfred McCoy on U.S. Aggression in Venezuela, Iran & Beyond Greenland

“Empire in Decline”: Historian Alfred McCoy on U.S. Aggression in Venezuela, Iran & Beyond

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González. As President Trump threatens Iran, Venezuela, Mexico, Greenland and more, we spend the rest of the hour with the…
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January 13, 2026
Trump is pledging to ‘rescue’ protesters in Iran. He has a selective view of the sanctity of protests. Venezuela

Trump is pledging to ‘rescue’ protesters in Iran. He has a selective view of the sanctity of protests.

President Donald Trump billed strikes on Venezuela earlier this month as being about drugs, gangs invading the United States and law enforcement – i.e. arresting indicted leader Nicolás Maduro. But of late, he seems conspicuously preoccupied with the country’s oil wealth. And the American people seem to have noticed. A…
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January 13, 2026
Polygon Labs buys two crypto startups for $250 million as it looks to compete with Stripe Blockchain

Polygon Labs buys two crypto startups for $250 million as it looks to compete with Stripe

The blockchain developer Polygon Labs has closed deals to buy the crypto startups Coinme and Sequence. The total purchase price for the two startups was for more than $250 million, but Polygon Labs declined to disclose how much it paid for each, or whether the deals were for cash, equity,…
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January 13, 2026
Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris, with far-right leader’s 2027 presidential bid at stake Paris

Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris, with far-right leader’s 2027 presidential bid at stake

PARIS (AP) — France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen denied any wrongdoing as she appeared in court on Tuesday to appeal an embezzlement conviction, with her 2027 presidential ambitions hanging on the outcome of the case. Le Pen, 57, is seeking to overturn a March ruling that found her guilty…
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January 13, 2026
Step into the future: Malaysia’s first AI experience centre debuts with humanoids, VR and ‘doggo‑bots’ VR

Step into the future: Malaysia’s first AI experience centre debuts with humanoids, VR and ‘doggo‑bots’

The AI World Experience Centre is now open in i-City Shah Alam. — Picture by Raymond Manuel (New users only) Unlock 5.5%* + 10%* p.a. promo rate for 3 months via Versa and enjoy FREE RM10 & when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with min. cash of RM100 today!…
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January 13, 2026
Bookboost Wins 3rd Place in the 2026 HotelTechAwards for Guest Messaging Software Pre-Crime

Bookboost Wins 3rd Place in the 2026 HotelTechAwards for Guest Messaging Software

Source: Bookboost Bookboost, the leading hospitality engagement platform, is proud to announce that it has been ranked #3 globally in the Guest Messaging Software category in the 2026 HotelTechAwards, presented by Hotel Tech Report. Often referred to as “the Grammys of Hotel Tech,” the HotelTechAwards recognise the best solutions across…
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January 13, 2026
Bloodborne Mentioned: Director Calls it a ‘Special Game’ and the ‘Strongest Reflection’ of Himself Pre-Crime

Bloodborne Mentioned: Director Calls it a ‘Special Game’ and the ‘Strongest Reflection’ of Himself

Miyazaki comments on FromSoft fave.For many, PS4 exclusive Bloodborne is considered one of FromSoftware's top games, if not its best to date.The atmospheric Souls-like action RPG left a big impression on players with its brilliant art direction, haunting soundtrack, and engaging, challenging combat.Read the full article on pushsquare.com...Read More
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January 13, 2026
Akosua Serwaa’s Bid for Letters of Administration: A Legally Flawed and Sinister Move VR

Akosua Serwaa’s Bid for Letters of Administration: A Legally Flawed and Sinister Move

It has been reported—and personally confirmed—that Akosua Serwaa, one of the two legally recognised wives of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, has applied for Letters of Administration in Kumasi to gain control over his estate. This move is not only legally questionable but appears to be a calculated manoeuvre…
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January 13, 2026
Wes Streeting comes out to bat for the blob against Starmer allies inside LABOUR with blast at ex-No10 aide who accused Whitehall of frustrating plans for change Tories and Labour

Wes Streeting comes out to bat for the blob against Starmer allies inside LABOUR with blast at ex-No10 aide who accused Whitehall of frustrating plans for change

Two of the frontrunners to replace Keir Starmer went to war over the power of the blob today in a sign they could be setting out their stalls to replace the Prime Minister. Wes Streeting mounted a furious defence of civil servants against Labour critics - including the PM - who…
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January 13, 2026