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• Trump’s tariff gambit over Iran risks derailing U.S.–China trade deal - President Donald Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran has raised the risk of derailing Washington's fragile trade deal with Beijing.
• BBC seeks to have Trump's $10 billion lawsuit dismissed - LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The BBC will file a motion to dismiss U.S.
• French farmers drive 350 tractors to Parliament to protest low incomes and EU trade deal - French farmers steered some 350 tractors Tuesday over cobblestoned Paris avenues toward Parliament to protest low incomes and an EU trade deal with South America that they fear threatens their livelihoods. Escorted by police, the tractors
• Bipartisan lawmakers propose bill to block military action against NATO members amid threats to take Greenland - A group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation to block President Donald Trump from invading a NATO country or territory, including Greenland.
• Iranians able to make some international calls as internet remains blocked amid protests - Iranians could make phone calls abroad after a communications blackout during a crackdown on anti-regime protests, but internet and text messaging remain restricted.
• Orsted jumps 6% after U.S. judge rules firm can resume wind project halted by Trump - The move comes shortly after a U.S. judge cleared the company to resume work on its nearly finished Revolution Wind project.
• Trump Explores Diplomacy With Iran While Weighing Strikes, Officials Say - The Pentagon is presenting a wider range of strike options to the president than previously reported. Targets could include Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile sites.
• Buddhist monks walking 2,300 miles from Texas to DC go viral with 1M+ social media followers - Buddhist monks trek 2,300 miles from Texas to Washington D.C. in spiritual peace walk, drawing national attention and inspiring millions across America.
• European markets set to open broadly higher as geopolitics remains in focus - European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday, with investors keeping an eye on geopolitical developments and data.
• Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome - The Defense Department has spent more than a year testing a device purchased in an undercover operation that some investigators think could be the cause of a series of mysterious ailments impacting spies, diplomats and troops that are collo
• Hedge funds had their best year since 2009. These 2 strategies drove the biggest returns - Hedge funds notch their best year since the Global Financial Crisis as equity and macro strategies surge.
• Formerly bankrupt restaurant chain announces major turnaround update - A new year is often meant to symbolize fresh starts, but for one of America's most recognizable casual dining brands, 2024 delivered the opposite. Instead of renewal, the year was marked by financial troubles, bankruptcy, and a significant
• Gavin Newsom Vows to Stop Proposed Billionaire Tax in California - Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was working behind the scenes to block a proposed tax on billionaires’ wealth and was committed to defeating the measure if it reached the ballot.
• Former Navy sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling information about ships to Chinese intelligence - A former U.S. Navy sailor convicted of selling technical and operating manuals for ships and operating systems to an intelligence officer working for China was sentenced Monday to more than 16 years in prison, prosecutors said. A federal j
• FBI probing if Renee Good had activist ties and Minneapolis groups acted as ‘instigators’ of shooting amid wider scrutiny on left-wing groups: report - Almost immediately, administration officials suggested some kind of larger conspiracy among activists could explain the shooting, despite presenting no evidence
• Authorities uncover criminal operation hidden deep in forest: 'We will act firmly' - Authorities sealed off multiple access points.
• Why China Is Suddenly Obsessed With American Poverty - State media, embracing the gaming phrase “kill line,” is asserting China’s political superiority over the United States, deflecting focus on China’s own economic challenges.
• U.S. plane used in boat strike was made to look like civilian aircraft - Use of the plane prompted legal debate after the operation over whether concealment of its military status amounted to a ruse that violated international law, officials said.
• SK Hynix to invest $13 billion in new plant amid memory chip shortage - South Korea's SK Hynix will invest 19 trillion Korean won into a new advanced packaging plant, as the company attempts to meet growing memory demands.
• Synagogue Is Vandalized Days After Anniversary of L.A. Wildfire That Leveled It - Graffiti denouncing Zionism was discovered Sunday on a wall of the campus, which has not yet been rebuilt after the Eaton fire.
• Texans defense suffocates Aaron Rodgers, Steelers in playoff win - The Houston Texans' elite defense showed up when it counted on Monday night as they helped topped the Pittsburgh Steelers, 30-6, in their Wild Card Round matchup.
• Ex-Navy SEAL convicted in plot to fire explosives at police at San Diego 'No Kings' rally - Former Navy SEAL Gregory Vandenberg was convicted of transporting fireworks intended to harm law enforcement at a "No Kings" protest in San Diego.
• West Virginia AG addresses allegations against trans athlete plaintiff in women's sports SCOTUS battle - West Virginia Attorney General McCuskey leads the legal defense against transgender athlete lawsuit challenging state law banning biological males from girls' sports.
• Venezuela stocks soar 130% to record highs as Maduro's ouster spurs economic turnaround hopes - Venezuela's stock market has staged a dramatic rally following the capture of its ex-president Nicolás Maduro.
• Labor Secretary’s Aides Placed on Leave in Misconduct Investigation - The Labor Department is investigating a complaint alleging misconduct by Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
• Kyiv residents face fourth day of power cuts after Russian strikes - STORY: :: Kyiv, Ukraine:: January 12, 2026:: Some residents in Kyiv flock to tents with generators on the fourth day of power outages after Russian strikes "It's dark in the apartment, I have an electric stove, so it's impossible to he
• Rep Ro Khanna demands prosecution of ICE agent in Minneapolis fatal shooting - Rep. Ro Khanna urged support for legislation requiring ICE agents to wear body cameras after Renee Good's fatal shooting. He also called for the ICE agent who shot her to be prosecuted.
• Cuba’s president defiant, says no negotiations scheduled as Trump moves to choke off oil lifeline - Cuba rejects Trump's deal demands as Venezuelan oil lifeline ends. President Díaz-Canel says no negotiations with Washington despite energy crisis threats.
• Nonprofit revenue totals surge amid growing scrutiny after major fraud cases - Nonprofits reported hundreds of billions in revenue as major fraud cases spark scrutiny of taxpayer-funded programs across multiple states in 2024.
• Trump's fight with Fed Chair Jerome Powell may unleash one surprise economic consequence - Be on the lookout for a pickup in inflation.
• Bill Maher says he never wins awards because 'woke' Hollywood hates he can 'speak freely' - On his "Club Random" podcast, liberal comedian Bill Maher spoke about how "woke" Hollywood won't give him any awards because they hate that he can "speak freely."
• Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Stop Rhode Island’s Revolution Wind Project - The ruling means that construction can continue on Revolution Wind, a $6.2 billion project off the coast of Rhode Island, at least for now.
• Pitching Crypto and Needling Mamdani: Adams’s Post-Mayoralty Takes Shape - Two weeks ago, Eric Adams was in Times Square to lead the New Year’s Eve ball drop as his last act as mayor. He returned on Monday to promote a new business interest.
• Matt Damon says Clint Eastwood shut him down on ‘Invictus,’ asking 'why waste everybody’s time?' - Oscar-winner Matt Damon reminisces about working with Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood on "Invictus," sharing how the director taught him valuable lessons.
• Rams owner Stan Kroenke does battle with Inglewood - Maybe the Rams will be moving back to St.
• Trump’s Plans for Venezuelan Oil Run Headlong Into Reality - President Trump’s fixation on Venezuela’s oil raises the question of how much “energy dominance” is really worth nowadays.
• Trump says Microsoft will make changes to ensure consumers don't pay for power used in AI buildout - President Trump said in a social media post that Microsoft will "make major changes beginning this week" to make sure Americans don't see rising energy costs.
• Top Fed Official Conveys Little Urgency for Immediate Rate Cuts - The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady when it meets at the end of the month, keeping tensions high with President Trump.
• Dad Reported Missing Over 24 Hours After He Went Surfing and Never Returned. Rescuers Found Him Stranded, but Alive - The Coast Guard shared footage of their dramatic rescue of the 68-year-old surfer in Puerto Rico
• Judge rejects lawyer's disputed bid to join ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s defense team - A federal judge on Monday nixed a former high-ranking Justice Department official’s attempt to join the team defending ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s defense team, ruling that lawyer Bruce Fein had “no legal basis" to do so. Judg
• 49ers star George Kittle reflects on season-ending injury: 'Football sucks sometimes' - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle reflected on his torn Achilles injury in a somber post on Instagram following the team's win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
• Pope Leo XIV calls out jihadist violence, warns ‘Orwellian-style’ ideology is eroding free speech in the West - Pope Leo XIV warns woke ideology is undermining free speech in the West, calling out "Orwellian-style language" that excludes non-conforming voices.
• Christie Brinkley stuns in navy swimsuit during tropical getaway - Supermodel Christie Brinkley, 71, shares stunning vacation photos on Instagram, showcasing confidence in a navy swimsuit during a tropical getaway.
• Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry - Jan 13 (Reuters) - Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Greenlanders could vote to join Russia if U.S.
• What to know about the warrants most immigration agents use to make arrests - As the Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement nationwide, a wave of high-profile arrests — many unfolding at private homes and businesses and captured on video — has pushed one legal question into the center of the nationa
• Minnesota sues Trump admin over sweeping immigration raids in Twin Cities - Minnesota sues Trump administration over alleged militarized immigration raids in Twin Cities, naming DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE officials.
• Community members bid farewell to beloved 250-year-old oak tree - KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A tree with deep community roots is coming down. Neighbors in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast neighborhood are watching as “Frank the Liberty Tree” is being taken down limb-by-limb. The old tree, which sits at Monroe Str
• Tyler Robinson prosecutors say Charlie Kirk shooting texts show confusion, not bias, to rebut conflict claim - Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson seeks to disqualify prosecutor whose child witnessed the fatal shooting at Utah Valley University campus.
• Olympic champion Jim Hartung dead at 65 - Jim Hartung, a former Nebraskas Cornhuskers national champion gymnast who won a gold medal for Team USA, has died, the school said. He was 65.
• Japan's Nikkei 225 jumps over 3% as expectations that ruling party will opt for a snap vote rise - Asia markets opened higher as investors shrugged off ongoing geopolitical flashpoints and a criminal investigation into Fed chair Jerome Powell.