Friday, January 9, 2026
3.0 earthquake occurred near Port Lions, Alaska
Cost of Anti-Russia Policies: Chancellor Merz Admits German Economy Teeters on Edge
"Europe: Own sanctions’ biggest loser
Instead of hurting Russia, “rising oil and gas prices as a result of both sanctions and the Ukraine conflict have destroyed the EU’s industrial competitiveness and led to some de-industrialization in Europe’s biggest economy – Germany.”
Severe difficulties are affecting “a major part of German industry,” Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged in press conference following the final meeting of the Christian Social Union (CSU) regional group.
This also concerns “much of the small and medium-sized business sector, as well as small-scale manufacturing,” Friedrich Merz added at the event broadcast by Phoenix TV.
He acknowledged that the poor state of the economy is negatively impacting the German labor market. The German labor market is stagnant, “trapped in long-term unemployment,” said Merz.
Among the structural problems facing Germany’s economy, the Chancellor cited what he called excessively high taxes and electricity costs, along with numerous bureaucratic barriers." Sputnik
Instead of hurting Russia, “rising oil and gas prices as a result of both sanctions and the Ukraine conflict have destroyed the EU’s industrial competitiveness and led to some de-industrialization in Europe’s biggest economy – Germany.”
This also concerns “much of the small and medium-sized business sector, as well as small-scale manufacturing,” Friedrich Merz added at the event broadcast by Phoenix TV.
He acknowledged that the poor state of the economy is negatively impacting the German labor market. The German labor market is stagnant, “trapped in long-term unemployment,” said Merz.
Among the structural problems facing Germany’s economy, the Chancellor cited what he called excessively high taxes and electricity costs, along with numerous bureaucratic barriers." Sputnik
Mag. 3.7 earthquake - 26 mi south of Kayenta, Navajo County, Arizona
"A moderate magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit 42 km (26 mi) away from Kayenta, Arizona, United
States, in the morning at 11.38 am local time (GMT -7). The quake had a very shallow depth of 9.3 km (5.8 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD
Officials Issue Warnings As Hazardous ‘Radiation Fog’ Descends On American Region
"A thick blanket of so-called “radiation fog” rolled across the Southeast early Friday, snarling travel and creating dangerous driving conditions for as many as five million people.
The National Weather Service issued dense fog advisories for 78 counties across Georgia, South Carolina and Florida, warning motorists of near-zero visibility during the morning commute.
Despite the ominous name, radiation fog has nothing to do with nuclear radiation and is not considered a direct health threat. Officials have warned, however, that dense, low-level fog can trap pollution near the ground and worsen air quality.
Meteorologists said fog blanketed central, eastern, and southeastern Georgia, central and southeastern South Carolina, and parts of the northern Florida Panhandle.
“If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you,” NWS officials wrote in their warning.
Florida has been dealing with persistent fog for days, starting along the east coast before drifting northwest.
Local news outlets reported a deadly multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday in Jupiter, Fla., involving several cars. A driver from another vehicle was hospitalized, and a 16-year-old child was killed.
Satellite images from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showed dense fog covering much of the Southeast early Friday, extending into Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee.
Dense fog typically forms overnight when moisture lingers in the air after rain or high humidity. Clear skies and light winds allow the ground to cool rapidly after sunset, releasing heat and creating thick fog near the surface.
Some Georgia residents claimed on social media that the fog smelled unusual.
“We have had foggy mornings for the last week in NE Georgia. And it’s not normal fog, it smells like burning plastic and leaves a residue on our car windows,” one user wrote Thursday, urging Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to investigate.
Radiation fog is common in the Southeast, especially in fall and winter, when longer nights, cooler temperatures and moisture from seasonal storms help thick fog form close to the ground." TP
The National Weather Service issued dense fog advisories for 78 counties across Georgia, South Carolina and Florida, warning motorists of near-zero visibility during the morning commute.
Despite the ominous name, radiation fog has nothing to do with nuclear radiation and is not considered a direct health threat. Officials have warned, however, that dense, low-level fog can trap pollution near the ground and worsen air quality.
“If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you,” NWS officials wrote in their warning.
Florida has been dealing with persistent fog for days, starting along the east coast before drifting northwest.
Local news outlets reported a deadly multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday in Jupiter, Fla., involving several cars. A driver from another vehicle was hospitalized, and a 16-year-old child was killed.
Satellite images from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showed dense fog covering much of the Southeast early Friday, extending into Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee.
Dense fog typically forms overnight when moisture lingers in the air after rain or high humidity. Clear skies and light winds allow the ground to cool rapidly after sunset, releasing heat and creating thick fog near the surface.
Some Georgia residents claimed on social media that the fog smelled unusual.
“We have had foggy mornings for the last week in NE Georgia. And it’s not normal fog, it smells like burning plastic and leaves a residue on our car windows,” one user wrote Thursday, urging Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to investigate.
Radiation fog is common in the Southeast, especially in fall and winter, when longer nights, cooler temperatures and moisture from seasonal storms help thick fog form close to the ground." TP
Iran plunged into internet blackout as nationwide anti-government turmoil spreads
"Iran was plunged into a nationwide internet blackout Thursday evening as mass anti-.webp)
government protests spread around the country, with Iranians shouting slogans against the ruling theocratic regime as anger mounts over economic turmoil and security crackdowns.
Authorities cut internet access and telephone lines immediately after Thursday’s protests in the capital Tehran and other major cities began, although the blackout did not immediately prevent the posting of videos of the protests, now well into their second week." msn
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Authorities cut internet access and telephone lines immediately after Thursday’s protests in the capital Tehran and other major cities began, although the blackout did not immediately prevent the posting of videos of the protests, now well into their second week." msn
Record 1,300 km Ukraine strike torches 10 Russian oil sites as Kremlin air defenses collapse
"Ukraine carried out a coordinated long-range drone campaign striking at least 10 oil, fuel,
and military facilities across Russia and occupied territory. Targets ranged from the Krasnodar region to Tatarstan, roughly 1,300 kilometers from Ukrainian-controlled areas.
The operation underscored vulnerabilities around critical energy hubs and rear-area military sites, while a drone incident also forced the temporary closure of a Moscow airport, highlighting air-defense gaps." msn
The operation underscored vulnerabilities around critical energy hubs and rear-area military sites, while a drone incident also forced the temporary closure of a Moscow airport, highlighting air-defense gaps." msn
A volcano erupts dozens of times in just hours – authorities issue high alerts
"Mount Semeru has roared to life, recording dozens of eruptions in a matter of hours and
putting East Java on edge. You can almost feel the ground tense as ash, tremors, and glowing rock remind everyone how powerful this volcano is. Authorities have raised high alerts and tightened exclusion zones to keep people safe.
Mount Semeru has surged with activity, clocking more than 30 eruption events within just six hours. You might picture ash bursts pulsing from the summit while instruments tick off tremors like a metronome. This is Indonesia’s highest and most active volcano reminding everyone nearby to respect distance and heed alerts.
Monitoring teams report frequent seismic signals linked to ash emissions, lava movement, and rock avalanches sliding down flanks. Some ash plumes have risen visibly, but others stay subtle, picked up through ground vibrations and tremor signatures. The combination suggests magma is moving, pressurizing, and venting in bursts." msn
Mount Semeru has surged with activity, clocking more than 30 eruption events within just six hours. You might picture ash bursts pulsing from the summit while instruments tick off tremors like a metronome. This is Indonesia’s highest and most active volcano reminding everyone nearby to respect distance and heed alerts.
Monitoring teams report frequent seismic signals linked to ash emissions, lava movement, and rock avalanches sliding down flanks. Some ash plumes have risen visibly, but others stay subtle, picked up through ground vibrations and tremor signatures. The combination suggests magma is moving, pressurizing, and venting in bursts." msn
Oreshnik IRBM missile used in strike on Ukraine's Lviv, Russia says
"Russia fired its new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile at the western Ukrainian city of Lviv overnight on Jan. 9, the Russian Defense Ministry said, calling the attack "retaliation" for an attempted Ukrainian drone strike on one of President Vladimir Putin's
residences, a claim Kyiv has denied.
The Oreshnik is a Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile touted as a new, hard-to-intercept system designed to carry nuclear weapons. The missile used in the attack on Lviv was not equipped with nuclear warheads.
At around midnight in Lviv, Kyiv Independent reporters on the ground reported hearing a quick sequence of about four to five explosions. The air raid alert was on, but there was no warning of an incoming drone or missile in the region." KI
The Oreshnik is a Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile touted as a new, hard-to-intercept system designed to carry nuclear weapons. The missile used in the attack on Lviv was not equipped with nuclear warheads.
At around midnight in Lviv, Kyiv Independent reporters on the ground reported hearing a quick sequence of about four to five explosions. The air raid alert was on, but there was no warning of an incoming drone or missile in the region." KI
5.4 Earthquake - Tasman Sea, 46 km west of Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Zealand in the morning at 8.29 am local time (Pacific/Auckland GMT +13).
The quake had a moderate depth of 107 km (66 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD
161 clashes along frontline
"161 combat engagements took place between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders.
Ukrainian missile troops and artillery struck three enemy targets: two personnel concentration areas and a UAV command post.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, there were three combat engagements; the Russian army carried out 122 shelling attacks, including nine from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled six enemy attacks near Buruhuvatka, Vilcha, and Fyholivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces attacked six times; Ukrainian troops repelled assaults toward Kupiansk, Kurylivka, Petropavlivka, and Nova Kruhliakivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 10 attacks, attempting to breach defenses toward Drobysheve, Lyman, Stavky, and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, four enemy attacks were repelled near Siversk, Dronivka, and Fedorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, no offensive actions by Russian forces were reported.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 18 engagements occurred near Kostiantynivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, and toward Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, 33 enemy assaults were repelled near Nykonorivka, Chervonyi Lyman, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Filiia, and Dachne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, there were 13 enemy attacks near Verbove, Vyshneve, Zlahoda, Rybne, Yehorivka, Sichneve, as well as toward Ivanivka and Oleksandrohrad.
In the Huliaipole sector, 21 Russian attacks were repelled near Solodke, Huliaipole, and Varvarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces repelled one Russian attack near Mali Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, three attacks were repelled toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Ukrainian missile troops and artillery struck three enemy targets: two personnel concentration areas and a UAV command post.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, there were three combat engagements; the Russian army carried out 122 shelling attacks, including nine from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled six enemy attacks near Buruhuvatka, Vilcha, and Fyholivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 10 attacks, attempting to breach defenses toward Drobysheve, Lyman, Stavky, and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, four enemy attacks were repelled near Siversk, Dronivka, and Fedorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, no offensive actions by Russian forces were reported.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 18 engagements occurred near Kostiantynivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, and toward Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, 33 enemy assaults were repelled near Nykonorivka, Chervonyi Lyman, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Filiia, and Dachne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, there were 13 enemy attacks near Verbove, Vyshneve, Zlahoda, Rybne, Yehorivka, Sichneve, as well as toward Ivanivka and Oleksandrohrad.
In the Huliaipole sector, 21 Russian attacks were repelled near Solodke, Huliaipole, and Varvarivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces repelled one Russian attack near Mali Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, three attacks were repelled toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
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