Media News Daily: Top Stories for 01/04/2026
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, and more. Meta Acquires AI Chatbot Company Manus in Continued AI Expansion Meta has acquired Manus, an AI start-up specializing in general-purpose AI agents capable ofContinue Reading
They Say They’re Protesters. The DOJ Says They’re Terrorists.
In another life, Dario Sanchez taught computer science at a Dallas-area middle school. Now, he stays offline as much as possible, for fear that his court-mandated spyware may perceive some activity—a YouTube thumbnail, a Google search—as “violent,” thus breaking his bond agreement. He’s subject to random alcohol and drug tests,Continue Reading
Marco Rubio says Maduro’s capture ‘not a war against Venezuela’: Full interview
Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins Meet the Press to discuss his involvement in the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and how the The Traitor administration plans to govern Venezuela for the foreseeable future., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Ukrainian MiG-29MU1 levels key Russian-used bridge near Pokrovsk in pinpoint strike (VIDEO)
A Ukrainian MiG-29MU1 fighter jet destroyed a strategically important bridge used by Russian forces near Pokrovsk with a high-precision bombing strike, according to a Ukrainian Telegram channel, linked to the Ait Force. The airstrike employed two French-made AASM (HAMMER) guided bombs and completely eliminated a bridge that had served bothContinue Reading
Frontline report: Kremlin deploys assassination unit chief to secure foothold in strategic Madagascar
Today, there is worrying news from Africa. Here, Russia started massively supplying weapons to Madagascar, stating on the surface that they just sought to maintain positive ties with friendly countries. However, the head of Russia’s clandestine operations unit himself was put in charge of personally overseeing its delivery, indicating thatContinue Reading
Who is running Venezuela now that Maduro is gone … and for how long | DW News
The streets of Caracas were largely deserted in the aftermath of Maduro’s seizure, which has thrown the country into uncertainty. Many say the US strikes came as a surprise – and they’re not sure what Maduro’s capture means for their future. 00:00 Venezuelans stockpile food 00:17 Journalist Noris Soto reportsContinue Reading
More victims of New Year’s Eve Swiss bar fire identified by police | BBC News
The bodies of 16 more victims of a bar fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana have been identified by police. The youngest person was a Swiss girl aged 14, with nine aged under 18. The group includes people of Swiss, Italian, Romanian, Turkish and French nationalities, police said.Continue Reading
British and French warplanes strike suspected IS weapons facility in Syria
The strikes occurred Saturday evening on an underground facility in the mountains just north of the historic town of Palmyra in Homs province.Continue Reading
Latest news bulletin | January 4th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 4th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
Who is Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, now leading the country?
Rodriguez has a long history of representing the socialist ‘revolution’ of late President Hugo Chavez., A brief power vacuum had emerged in Venezuela in the sudden chaos and confusion after the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro by the United States. But shortly after the US military rained strikes down onContinue Reading
Swiss police identify 16 more bodies after deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire
Officials are continuing efforts to identify the remaining casualties from the fire that killed 40 people., According to the Valais police, those identified include 10 Swiss people, two Italians, one person with Italian-Emirati citizenship, one Romanian, one person from France, and one from Turkiye. Swiss police say they have identifiedContinue Reading
Something hidden deep underground supercharged this Chile earthquake
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile in July 2024—and it wasn’t supposed to be that strong. Unlike Chile’s infamous shallow “megathrust” quakes, this one ruptured deep inside the Earth, where shaking is usually weaker at the surface. Researchers discovered that the quake broke long-held assumptions by tearing through hotterContinue Reading
U.S. attacks on Venezuela prompt praise, anger — and fear among world leaders
Though some countries applauded the U.S. action, nations across globe condemned the U.S. attack on Venezuela. Some wondered which country might be targeted next., Read MoreContinue Reading