January 14, 2026

Over 400 Eye Injuries Documented in Tehran Amid Violent Crackdown on Iranian Protests

Tehran hospitals report more than 400 eye injuries from gunshots during Iran's protests. Doctors say security forces aim at protesters' eyes and heads, causing blindness and severe damage.

January 13, 2026

Iran Official Confirms Nearly 2,000 Killed in Ongoing Protests Amid Blame on Terrorists

An Iranian official told Reuters that about 2,000 people, including security forces, died during protests. Authorities blame terrorists and foreign-backed groups for the violence.

January 13, 2026

US Body Brokering Industry Worth $1 Billion Sells Human Remains Amid Ethical Concerns

The US body brokering business buys donated human bodies, cuts them up, and sells parts for research and more. Families say they were misled, finding breaches of trust in this billion-dollar trade with weak rules.

January 13, 2026

Mississippi Man Arrested for Antisemitic Arson at Jackson’s Largest Synagogue

Stephen Spencer Pittman, 19, is charged with setting fire to Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi. The attack caused heavy damage and is seen as an antisemitic hate crime.

January 13, 2026

Trump Administration Ends Deportation Protection for Somali Immigrants

The Trump administration has decided to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants. From March 17, about 2,500 Somalis will lose legal work permits and face possible deportation. Homeland Security says Somalia’s conditions have improved. This move is part of a broader push against illegal immigration in states with large Somali communities.