Friday, January 16, 2026

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Armed Robbery at Manhattan Pokémon Store: Thieves Steal Over $100,000 in Merchandise During Community Event

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NEW YORK CITY  (VINnews)-In a shocking incident that has left the Pokémon community rattled, three masked suspects stormed a popular Pokémon trading card store in Manhattan on Wedn...

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Presents Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump in Oval Office

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WASHINGTON D.C — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented President Donald Trump with her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal during a private meeting in the Oval Offic...

Spirit Airlines Boosts South Florida Flights for Spring Break Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (VINnews) — Spirit Airlines, the Dania Beach-based ultra-low-cost carrier, announced Thursday it will expand service to 15 destinations from its South Florida...

Coinbase CEO Armstrong Slams Crypto Bill as ‘Materially Worse’ Than Status Quo, Triggers Senate Delay

WASHINGTON D.C  (VINnews)— Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong voiced strong opposition Thursday to a major cryptocurrency regulation bill during a CNBC interview on Capitol Hill, hours a...

IDF Chief of Staff Visits Arrow Battery, Stresses Readiness Amid Regional Threats

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israel's Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, visited an Arrow missile defense battery Thursday evening to review operational readiness and partic...

U.S. Forces Board Sixth Oil Tanker in Crackdown on Venezuela’s ‘Dark Fleet,’ WSJ Reports

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WASHINGTON D.C  (VINnews) — U.S. military forces boarded a sixth oil tanker near Venezuela, marking a further escalation in the Trump administration's efforts to disrupt the so-cal...

Czech Cyclist Embarks on 1,000-KM Ride to Spell ‘Never Again’ for Holocaust Remembrance Day

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OSWIECIM, POLAND (VINnews)— A Czech cyclist began a grueling 1,000-kilometer (621-mile) bike ride through Poland on Thursday to trace the words "Never Again" on the map, a symbolic...

‘He Lived and Served as a Warrior’: Family Fights for Fallen Soldier Status for Joshua Boone

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BE'ER SHEVA (VINnews) — Friends and family of Joshua Boone, a U.S.-born former lone soldier who was found dead earlier this week, have announced that he will be buried in a civilia...

Over 1,000 Immigrant Doctors Bolster Israel’s Healthcare Amid Shortages

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JERUSALEM (VINnews) — More than 1,000 immigrant physicians have joined Israel's healthcare system over the past two years, providing a significant boost amid ongoing workforce shor...

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Says Fall of Iran’s Regime Would Bring Regional Peace, Including Recognition of Israel

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NEW YORK CITY  (VINnews) — Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, issued a statement declaring that the collapse of the country's Islamic regime wou...

USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Redirected from South China Sea to Middle East Amid Rising Iran Tensions

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WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews)-The Pentagon has ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, including the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers...

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett Vows to ‘Smoke Out’ Hamas from Gaza, Positioning as Key Rival to Netanyahu Ahead of 2026 Election

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JERUSALEM (VINnews)— Naftali Bennett, a former Israeli prime minister and one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main political rivals, said in an interview with The Economist ...

Sen. John Fetterman Breaks with Democrats, Backs Strikes on Iran and Regime Change

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WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) — Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) voiced strong support for U.S. military action against Iran, including potential strikes to weaken or dismantle the regime, in...

Trump Says Killing of Iran Protesters ‘Stopping’ on ‘Good Authority’ as Death Toll Tops 2,500

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WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews)— President Trump said Wednesday that the United States has received assurances "on good authority" that the killing of protesters in Iran is stopping, amid...

U.S. State Department Pauses Visa Processing for 75 Countries Over Public Charge Concerns

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department is pausing all visa processing for nationals of 75 countries as part of an effort to strengthen enforcement of public charge rules and preven...

Former Venezuelan Leader Guaidó Calls Acting President Rodríguez ‘Interim Dictator,’ Urges Swift Elections

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CARACAS, Venezuela (VINnews) — Former interim president Juan Guaidó, once recognized by the United States and dozens of other countries as Venezuela's legitimate leader, denounced ...

Former Israeli UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan Praises Trump, Rubio for Actions Against Antisemitism, Expresses Concern Over Vance’s Silence

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JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Former Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan commended President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for taking "real steps" to combat ant...

Israeli Ambassador Signs F-35 Jet in Tribute to Fallen Son

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (VINnews)— Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, visited Lockheed Martin's F-35 production facility and signed one of the advanced fighter jet...

Trump Warns Iran of ‘Very Strong Action’ if Protesters Are Hanged, Amid Deadly Crackdown

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DEARBORN, MICHIGAN  (VINnews) — President Trump warned Tuesday that the United States would take "very strong action" if Iranian authorities proceed with plans to hang anti-governm...

Secret Service Agent on JD Vance Detail Placed on Leave After Leaking Sensitive Information, O’Keefe Reports

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WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews)— A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance's protective detail has been placed on administrative leave following an undercover invest...