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Iran vows retaliation as protests turn deadly; US strikes ISIS in Syria; White House scraps NEPA rules; CNN erupts over ICE shooting; Gulf cartel builds solar surveillance; UK nationalists import US culture war; Brighton dump Man United; Eagles-49ers injury watch

Iran warns of retaliation as protests turn deadly

Iran said it will retaliate if the United States attacks, as protests across the country have reportedly left hundreds dead. A source in Tehran described conditions as a war zone, with streets “full of blood.”

Gulf Cartel expands solar powered surveillance network in Tamaulipas

Different factions of the Gulf Cartel are running an extensive video surveillance system in territories they control, monitoring rivals, potential kidnapping targets, and law enforcement. State police removed four hidden cameras mounted on telecom towers and streetlight poles, officials said the devices had wireless transmission and solar panels. Authorities say the cartel is shifting from street lookouts with radios to camera coverage that can rival government surveillance, and periodic removals have not curbed the group’s influence.

Brighton knocks Manchester United out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford

Danny Welbeck scored against his former club as Brighton beat Manchester United at Old Trafford to eliminate them from the FA Cup.

CNN panel clash over ICE shooting and “rogue agency” claims

During a CNN panel, Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari said an ICE officer “murdered” Renee Good in Minneapolis and argued ICE has become a “rogue” agency. Former Trump adviser David Urban pushed back, saying the shooting appeared to be self-defense and criticizing the use of inflammatory language, while also repeatedly asking Ansari to stop interrupting him. The officer has not been charged, and video and accounts cited suggested Good drove a vehicle toward the officer before the fatal shooting.

White House CEQ removes NEPA implementing regulations after Trump directive

The White House Council on Environmental Quality, led by Chair Katherine Scarlett, said it has formally removed its National Environmental Policy Act implementing regulations, following a Trump day-one directive and a February 2025 interim rule. CEQ said the change reduces litigation risk and paperwork, letting agencies update procedures and accelerate environmental reviews and permitting for energy and infrastructure projects as electricity demand rises. The administration said it will cut red tape while maintaining environmental reviews and improving grid reliability.

Eagles, 49ers injury outlook for Wild Card matchup

The Philadelphia Eagles enter their Wild Card game against the San Francisco 49ers relatively healthy after resting starters in Week 18, but they will be without starting right tackle Lane Johnson. San Francisco has larger roster issues, including the absence of its top pass rusher, depth problems at linebacker, and lingering wear from a physical Week 18 game against Seattle.

US led airstrikes in Syria target ISIS under Operation Hawkeye Strike

U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces and unspecified partners carried out airstrikes across Syria on Jan. 10 targeting ISIS positions. CENTCOM said the strikes are part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, launched after a Dec. 13 attack near Palmyra killed two U.S. soldiers and a U.S. civilian interpreter and wounded three others. The U.S. has conducted counter-ISIS operations in Syria since 2014 and has maintained troops there for about a decade.

Commentary, UK nationalists denounce globalism while importing US culture war politics

A commentator argues that some UK nationalists who oppose “globalism” still import U.S. culture-war politics, aligning with an increasingly authoritarian American right while claiming to champion small government and Thatcherite values. The piece cites Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies using the phrase “It’s okay to be white” in response to remarks from a Plaid Cymru candidate, and contends this reflects a focus on racial identity and historical revisionism rather than consistent principles.

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