13 Jan 2026

Tropical Cyclone Koji brings severe flooding across north and central Queensland, Australia
Tropical Cyclone Koji brought torrential rainfall and widespread flooding on January 12, following landfall near Ayr and Bowen a day before. Major flood warnings are in effect for multiple river systems, with rainfall totals of up to 600 mm (24 inches) in some areas. Emergency crews have conducted rescues and evacuations as the system moves inland, continuing to produce heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Thousands Of Protesters In Iran Being Ruthlessly Gunned Down; Lots Of Signs That Trump Is About To Bring Down The Hammer
As the bloody revolution in Iran enters its 15th day, President Trump has yet to take action to stop the slaughter of innocents. Iran is announcing alignment with Russia to stop the US from interfering. The White House announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran and claims a deal with the Islamic regime is possible. Note to Trump administration: You can’t make deals with murderous zealots of a death cult.

With Iran on fire, Tehran’s ‘vicious regime’ better listen carefully to President Trump’s warnings says Israeli FM Gideon Sa’ar
On Monday, Trump received classified briefings from senior Pentagon generals and commanders with a range of strike options. Israel is monitoring the situation closely and taking a clear stand against the regime and in favor of the protesters. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said, “We have a huge problem – which is not only our problem, it’s a regional and international problem – with the Iranian regime, which is the number one exporter of terrorism and radicalism.”

Iranians in Montreal Rally Against the Islamic Republic as U.S. Support Breaks a Historic Barrier
A large Iranian diaspora demonstration took place in downtown Montreal on Friday, openly opposing the Islamic Republic of Iran and signaling a political shift that many Iranians describe as historic: for the first time, a popular Iranian uprising has clear and unapologetic support from the United States.

Kentucky Launches Mobile ID App Amid Broader Push for Digital Identity & Age Verification Law
Kentucky has introduced a new Mobile ID app that allows residents to carry a state-issued digital ID on their smartphones. Governor Andy Beshear described the Mobile ID as “a secure and convenient option” for residents who wish to use it. Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray noted that the digital version “reduces exposure of personal information” compared with showing a physical license.

‘Kash Better Get Them Out, NOW!’: Trump Orders Cleanup of Corrupt FBI ‘Scum’
President Trump issued a demand on Truth Social for FBI Director Kash Patel to remove agents from the bureau, referencing a news report detailing the role of a former FBI official in reportedly advancing the Arctic Frost investigation targeting Trump, Republican organizations, and elected officials. Trump declared: “These FBI Agents are total Scum, in their own way no better than the insurrectionists in Portland, Minnesota, Los Angeles, etc.”

Vacation destination slapped with increased travel advisory due to ‘violent crime’
The U.S. State Department has issued an increased travel advisory pertaining to Grenada, due to the “risk of crime.” The Level 2 advisory was updated Jan. 5, with a warning about “violent crime.” Americans have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary and rape. “In some cases, American citizens have been killed. Police response times are not as fast as one may expect in the United States,” the advisory says.

Secret Service investigates after radio DJ at UMass Lowell calls to ‘kill JD Vance’
A volunteer radio show host has resigned after authorities confirmed they are aware of a post on left-wing-dominated social media app Bluesky, in which a person advocated for killing Vice President JD Vance. “It’s simple, we kill JD Vance,” said the person behind an account named hanslopez.bsky.social. The person identified themselves as a host of a radio show on WUML, which is funded by the University of Massachusetts at Lowell.

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