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Seventh seizure of Venezuelan-linked tanker and sanctions enforcement at sea

U.S. forces interdicted the tanker Sajita (Liberian-flagged, Hong Kong-managed) as part of an ongoing campaign to quarantine sanctioned Venezuelan vessels; the operation—tied to enforcement of Treasury sanctions and efforts to control Venezuela's oil exports—also aims to generate revenue and dovetails with White House plans to attract investment to rebuild Venezuela's energy sector.

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 21st, 2026: Trump Preparing For 'Decisive' Action Against Iran & Another Russian Tanker Seized
The President's Daily Brief
3:38
Politics
Government

Proposed market fixes and who should pay

Policymakers and PJM have floated measures like 15-year contracts for new generation and shifting costs to data-center operators—sparking debate over whether big tech should underwrite new grid capacity or consumers should.

The Power Grid's AI Problem
The Journal.
4:54
Technology
Business

Rising reliability risks and the blackout concern

Federal monitors warn that the combination of surging demand and shrinking supply increases the probability of outages during extreme weather or peak hours, raising questions about grid resilience going forward.

The Power Grid's AI Problem
The Journal.
2:06
Technology
Business

Media Bias, Gender Dynamics, and Newsroom Composition

Discussion about how demographic shifts in newsrooms and editorial teams—particularly a rise in women—affect emotional framing and political slant in coverage, with examples of perceived bias in network and newspaper reporting.

Adam Carolla on California's Collapse: Fires, Failed Leadership, and Gyno-Fascism
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
9:06
Politics
Society

Shadow Docket and Emergency Orders

A substantial segment examines the Court’s shadow (or emergency) docket: fast, often single-order decisions on thin briefing and no oral argument that have surged recently and raise questions about reasoning, precedent, and the Court's legitimacy.

Constitution Breakdown #6: Adam Liptak
99% Invisible
9:54
History
Government

Google Search/Images UX changes and image-download friction

A hands-on rant about recent Google Search/Images behavior that makes saving/downloading images harder (forcing links or screenshots), the locked-in Google app experience, and how subtle UX regressions can disrupt everyday workflows.

How Much Will the iPhone Fold Cost?
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
4:51
Technology