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- California billionaires flee state’s wealth tax in the most-predictable result ever - California's proposed billionaire tax would retroactively tax net worth over $1 billion starting January 2026, forcing wealthy residents to leave or pay billions of dollars.
- U.S. attempt to seize Greenland could hurt trade with the EU, French finance minister says - Economic ties between the U.S. and Europe could be damaged if Trump moves to take the Danish territory.
- Taiwan Strikes Trade Deal with Trump, Vows More U.S. Chip Factories - The Trump administration agreed to lower tariffs on Taiwanese goods, while Taiwan said it would invest more in U.S. manufacturing.
- She set a photo afire, lit a cigarette — and became a symbol of resistance for Iran protesters - With one puff of a cigarette, a woman in Canada became a global symbol of defiance against Iran's bloody crackdown on dissent — and the world saw the flame. It ignites, illuminating the visage of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's highest cler
- The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now - It's a coffee name, but not the one you might expect to be recommended.
- A Tale of Two Meetings: Trump Chooses Oil Over Democracy - Two conversations this week confirmed that President Trump backs the remnants of Nicolás Maduro’s regime over the Venezuelan opposition seeking to hold elections.
- Australia removes 4.7M kids from social media platforms in first month of historic ban - Australia says millions of underage social media accounts were shut down in the first month after a sweeping new ban on users under 16 took effect.
- Trump's pick for Iceland ambassador apologizes for joking about Arctic nation becoming 52nd state - Former Rep. Billy Long, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to be ambassador to Iceland, apologized after privately joking that the island would become the "52nd state."
- Uganda's President Museveni takes commanding lead in early election results - KAMPALA, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Veteran Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held a commanding lead in early election results announced on Friday, while the party of his main challenger, Bobi Wine, said its
- Trump’s push to acquire Greenland sparks international media frenzy on remote island - A surge of international media has descended on Greenland as President Trump renews his push to acquire the strategic Arctic island.