## 2 shot by federal agent after 'targeted' stop, Portland mayor asks ICE to halt operations

Authored by abcnews.go.com

Law enforcement officials work the scene following reports that federal immigration officers shot and wounded people in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

"When agents identified themselves to the vehicle occupants, the driver weaponized his vehicle and attempted to run over the law enforcement agents," DHS said in a statement.

A medical office in Portland, Oregon, where police say a shooting involving federal agents occurred, Jan. 8, 2026. »

### Sudden drop in fentanyl overdose deaths linked to Biden-era global supply shock

Authored by psypost.org

Published in Science, the study indicates that regulatory actions taken by the Chinese government, following high-level diplomatic engagement with the Biden administration, may be the primary driver behind this unexpected decline in mortality.

In the early 2000s, a drought in Australia’s heroin supply resulted in a 60 percent decline in opioid overdose mortality.

Conversely, the introduction of fentanyl into North American markets around 2014 acted as a positive supply shock that increased mortality. »

### Internet and phones cut in Iran as protesters heed exiled prince’s call for mass demonstration

Authored by apnews.com

The growth of the protests increases the pressure on Iran’s civilian government and its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

CloudFlare, an internet firm, and the advocacy group NetBlocks reported the internet outage, both attributing it to Iranian government interference.

FILE - A man sits as shops are closed during protests in Tehran’s centuries-old main bazaar, Iran, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. »

### Residents of Scots Greenland warn Donald Trump to keep his hands off their home

Authored by dailyrecord.co.uk

Residents of Scots Greenland warn Donald Trump to keep his hands off their home.

View 4 Images Trump has been told to keep his tiny hands off Greenland (Image: AFP via Getty Images).

Residents of Scotland's Greenland have warned Donald Trump to keep his tiny hands off their home. »

### Silver Palace ‘Monotype’ beta test gameplay showcase

Authored by gematsu.com

Publisher Elementa and developer Silver Studio have released a six-minute gameplay showcase video of the “Monotype” beta test for fantasy adventure open-world action RPG Silver Palace, which will soon be available for PC.

Silver Palace will be available for console, PC, iOS, and Android. »

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