Day: January 5, 2026
Off-duty PCG personnel saves boy from drowning in Zamboanga City
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday commended the heroism of an off-duty PCG personnel who saved a child from drowning in Zamboanga City.
DSWD to launch 3 programs for teen moms, kids with disabilities, abuse survivors
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will launch three new programs this year that will deliver appropriate interventions to sectors such as adolescent mothers, children with disabilities and their families, and young survivors of online sexual abuse and exploitation.
Venezuela orders nationwide manhunt for supporters after Maduro’s arrest by US forces
Nicolas Maduro was arrested by U.S. forces on drug trafficking charges as Venezuela declares emergency, ordering arrests of supporters. Rodriguez sworn in.
Iran protests prompt new Trump warning over deadly government crackdowns
Nine days of anti-government protests engulf Iran as Trump warns of consequences. Iranian Americans praise president’s support for demonstrators.
Ohio police hunt killer after dentist, wife found shot to death with children safe inside home: timeline
Manhunt underway after dentist Spencer Tepe and wife Monique found shot dead in their Columbus home. Two young children discovered safe at the scene.
Teen girl vanishes from South Carolina home, police fear she’s in serious danger after monthlong search
Missing teen Mackenzie Dalton, 16, disappeared from South Carolina home in late November. Police believe blonde teen is in danger due to her age.
Chicago Teachers Union promotes Venezuela regime change protests organized by socialist groups
Chicago Teachers Union promotes Venezuela protest organized by socialist groups after Maduro’s capture. Coalition demands end to aggression.
Florida man in red lingerie allegedly hid gun under prosthetic silicone breasts: ‘It was ugly’
A Florida man allegedly hid a gun under prosthetic breasts while wearing women’s undergarments and trespassing at a construction site, deputies say.
Malicious Chrome extensions caught stealing sensitive data
Chrome extensions called “Phantom Shuttle” stole user data for years before Google removed them from the Chrome Web Store after researchers exposed the malicious tools.
State launches ‘America First’ license plate as others unveil patriotic America 250 designs
The state of Georgia has launched an “America First” license plate for $90, alongside a commemorative America 250 design. Nine states, including Massachusetts, now offer such plates.
