NPR News: 01-03-2026 11PM EST

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What happened to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and why is it significant?

Dale Willman 0:01

Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Wilman. Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is now in New York. The president and his wife were captured by the US military in the capital city of Caracas in an attack during the early hours of this morning, and Pierce Jasmine Garst reports.

Jasmine Garst 0:16

The Venezuelan president arrived at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York late Saturday night. He and his wife, Celia Flores, have been charged with narco-terrorism conspiracy. cocaine importation conspiracy and weapons offenses in Manhattan Federal Court. Following the Venezuelan president's detention, President Trump said the US would indefinitely, quote, run the country and seize Venezuela's massive oil reserves. Meanwhile, President Maduro's vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, publicly accused the US of invading Venezuela under false pretenses and said, quote, there is only one president in this country, and his name is Nicolas Maduro Moros. Jasmine Garz

How are U.S. actions in Venezuela prompting protests and reactions in the U.S.?

Jasmine Garst 0:57

Empire News New York.

Dale Willman 0:59

In Philadelphia, meanwhile, more than one hundred people took to the streets today to protest the US military action in Venezuela. WHY's Emily Neal has more.

Unknown 1:12

Katie Mernicki protested what she said is a quote illegal act on the part of the United States. I think it's criminal and disgusting that our government is spending their time and money um kidnapping presidents of other countries instead of taking care of people here at home. Nelly Jimenez Arevelo says she and some other Venezuelan Americans welcome the fall of Maduro, even as they question the Trump administration's ongoing attacks on Venezuelan immigrants in the US. I do not agree with many of the things that the federal government is doing. However I think this was the only way that Maduro was going to leave Venezuela.

What is the United Nations’ response to the U.S. strike and Maduro’s capture?

Unknown 1:53

Venezuelan leaders in Philadelphia planned a vigil Sunday to pray for the country's future. For MPR in Philadelphia, I'm Emily Neal.

Dale Willman 2:02

The head of the United Nations has expressed deep alarm over the US strike on Venezuela and the capture of its president and his wife, as MPR's Jackie Northam reports, Venezuela and Columbia have both requested an urgent UN Security Council meeting for Monday to discuss the US attack.

Jackie Northam 2:20

In a statement delivered by his spokesperson, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the US strike on Venezuela and the capture of Maduro set a dangerous precedent and warned of the quote worrying implications for the region. Guterres stressed the importance of respecting international law. The Security Council met twice recently over the increasing tensions between the US and Venezuela. In a social media post, the U.S. ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, said Maduro was an illegitimate dictator and that the U.S. action in Venezuela is not regime change, it's justice. Jackie Northam, NPR News.

Which food trends and flavors are predicted to dominate 2026?

Dale Willman 2:57

And you're listening to NPR News. The start of the new year comes with lots of ideas for what will be in and what will be out, especially when it comes to food. Predictions for the trendy new foods and flavors to watch in twenty twenty six include cabbage, black currant, and cinnamon rolls, and Pears Net at Willoughby reports.

Netta Ulibi 3:15

The predictions come from chefs, industry analysts, and influencers. And they range from flavors like guava and black sesame to fiber maxing, more fiber in everything. On TikTok, an influencer named Casey Carter responded to a Whole Foods list of 2026 predictions. They say vinegars will be all the rage. As well as beef tallow.

Unknown 3:36

But I wonder what cardiologists have to say about that.

Netta Ulibi 3:39

Other food predictions for 2026 from other industry leaders include more creative tiramisu's with flavors like banana or peanut butter and jelly and celery in desserts.

Why are Iran’s Supreme Leader and protesters escalating tensions?

Dale Willman 3:53

In a sign that leaders in Iran may be taking a more aggressive approach with protesters there. Iran's Supreme Leader Saturday insisted that what he calls rioters must be put in their place. The weeklong demonstrations were sparked by the country's struggling economy. At least two more people were killed Saturday from violence surrounding the protests. That raises the death toll so far to at least ten.