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• Justice Department Serves Fed With Grand Jury Subpoenas - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US central bank had been served grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department threatening a criminal indictment, a dramatic escalation of the Trump administration's attacks. Bloomberg's Ros Ma
• KB Home (KBH) Price Target Cut is Due to High Rates, Says Jim Cramer - We recently published 10 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About. KB Home (NYSE:KBH) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer talked about. KB Home (NYSE:KBH), like other homebuilding stocks, has also suffered in a high-interest-rate environment. The shar
• World's most vital oil chokepoint back in focus amid possible U.S. action against Iran - In an extreme escalation scenario, where tankers are unable to pass or energy infrastructure is damaged, oil prices could surge by double digits, said analysts.
• Venezuela frees two more Italians, says Italian Prime Minister - ROME, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Venezuela has released Italian citizens Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlo from prison, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Monday, adding that a plane was on its way
• '***': Trump Mocked After Posting 'Completely Insane' New Pic Of Himself - The president has granted himself a new title in another country.
• Developer misses deadline for church changes - Developer Gary Humphreys says he has met with heritage advisors at Runnymede Borough Council.
• San Antonio ends its abortion travel fund after new state law, legal action - San Antonio shut down its abortion travel fund after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit and new state law banning public funding for out-of-state abortions.
• What a U.S. intervention in Iran could look like as Trump weighs options - President Donald Trump could seek to replicate the Venezuela shock tactic in Iran, but analysts are skeptical of effectiveness of such intervention.
• Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion - Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down syndrome, a blind Barbie, a Barbie and a Ken with vitilig
• California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta opts against running for governor. Again - California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced he will not be running for governor. Bonta last year said he decided not to run for the post, then reconsidered it after former Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. Alex Padilla announced they wer
• China's AI and robotics push isn't enough to kickstart its economy, leaving growth more exposed to trade risks - New tech sectors still account for a far smaller portion of China's economy than the gap left by the real estate slump.
• HSBC Opens Asset Mgmt Branch in UAE - Daisy Ho, Asia & Middle East CEO at HSBC Asset Management, says the bank will offer 10 onshore funds to investors out of its new branch in Dubai after receiving a license from local authorities. She discusses HSBC's commitment in the Middle
• Insiders were the key beneficiaries as Ypsomed Holding AG's (VTX:YPSN) market cap rises to CHF4.7b - Key Insights Ypsomed Holding's significant insider ownership suggests inherent interests in company's expansion The...
• Los Angeles wildfire recovery enters second year as frustration and uncertainty linger - One year after massive wildfires devastated Los Angeles County, many families remain displaced, frustrated by slow rebuilding, permit delays and ongoing housing challenges.
• Smithsonian replaces Trump portrait display, strips Jan. 6 and impeachment references from accompanying text - Smithsonian replaces Trump portrait, removes impeachment text after president calls museums 'woke' and threatens funding cuts in sweeping review.
• Golden Globes 2026 Red Carpet: Nikki Glaser, Teyana Taylor, Selena Gomez, Timothée Chalamet and More - Selena Gomez, Timothée Chalamet and the stars of “Heated Rivalry” were among the celebrities who arrived at the annual ceremony in high style.
• Patriots crush Chargers in Wild Card defensive slugfest, secure first playoff win since 2018 - The New England Patriots have secured its first playoff win since the 2018 season, as they dominated the Los Angeles Chargers at home on Sunday night.
• Japan plans to dissolve parliament with possible snap election in February: NHK - The snap election, if called in Feburary, would be just about five months into Takaichi's term as prime minister.
• Five severed heads found hanging on Ecuador beach amid escalating gang clashes - Ecuador gang violence escalates as five severed heads discovered on tourist beach in Puerto Lopez, highlighting country's record homicide rate amid military crackdown.
• Somalis Fled Civil War and Built a Community. Now They Are a Target. - A fraud scandal has made the Somali community in Minnesota a focus of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants.
• Golden Globes Winners: Updating List - The winning films, TV shows, actors and production teams at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards.
• Trump says Greenland's defense is 'two dog sleds' as he pushes for US acquisition of territory - President Trump argued the U.S. must acquire Greenland to prevent Russia or China from taking over, claiming Arctic territory has minimal defenses amid rising geopolitical tensions.
• Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser mocks CBS News as 'best place to see BS news' - Golden Globes host and comedian Nikki Glaser roasted CBS News during her opening monologue at the ceremony, which aired on CBS and Paramount+ Sunday night.
• Fed's Powell says Trump administration has threatened him with a criminal indictment - WASHINGTON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has threatened to indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over Congressional testimony he gave last summer about a Fed building project, an action Powell called a "pretext" to gain
• Wild video shows federal agents detaining 2 men at Minnesota gas station as agitators gather - Dramatic video shows two men being taken into custody by federal agents at a Minnesota gas station. One man was drug out of his car and thrown to the ground.
• Nikki Glaser roasts Leonardo DiCaprio's dating history during Golden Globes opening monologue - Nikki Glaser roasted Leonardo DiCaprio's dating history at the Golden Globes and joked about his girlfriends' ages in a viral moment that had audiences laughing.
• Trump says Iran 'starting to' cross US red lines as protesters die in government crackdown - President Donald Trump warned Iran is "starting to" cross red lines as protests spread to 190 cities nationwide. The president threatened "strong options" amid civilian deaths.
• ESPN star rips Bears coach after profane outburst following playoff win - ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale ripped Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson for his explicit outburst after the team's playoff win.
• Deadly avalanche claims 2 snowmobilers in Washington state backcountry, 2 rescued - Two snowmobilers were killed in an avalanche near Longs Pass in Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Two survivors were rescued after a distress call.
• My Head Hurts, Like, A LOT After Learning These Dark, Terrible, And Horrifying Things - Missing people, a child serial killer, and growing up next to a sex cult...
• Iran’s ‘distinctive’ drone deployment sees death toll soar amid violent protests - Iran allegedly deploys drones amid nationwide protests as Human Rights Activists News Agency reports at least 544 confirmed deaths and over 10,000 arrests.
• Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO response at White House meeting - President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is “inclined” to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive was skeptical about oil investment efforts in the country after the toppling of former President Nicolás Maduro. “I didn’t
• 49ers eliminate defending Super Bowl champion Eagles from playoffs - The San Francisco 49ers went into Philadelphia and upset the Eagles, 23-19, behind Christian McCaffrey's two touchdowns and key defensive plays.
• Thousands gather statewide in anti-ICE protests, including hundreds in Huntington Beach - Anti-ICE protests in some 60 cities of California were largely peaceful statewide, although marked by moments of tension, anger and sporadic vandalism.
• Trump's motorcade route adjusted after Secret Service finds 'suspicious object' at Palm Beach airport - The Secret Service discovered a suspicious object at Palm Beach airport, prompting immediate motorcade route change for Trump's departure from Mar-a-Lago.
• Golden Globe Awards 2026: Selena Gomez, Brittany Snow and Amanda Seyfried dazzle on red carpet - Hollywood's biggest stars brought Old Hollywood glamour to the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet with stunning designer gowns and sparkling jewelry for the awards ceremony.
• Fed Chair Powell under criminal probe by federal prosecutors: Report - President Donald Trump has criticized Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates as much and as quickly as the president wants.
• Driver appears to ram U-Haul truck through crowd during Iran protest in Los Angeles - A U-Haul truck appears to have been driven through a crowd in Los Angels during a protest supporting Iranian demonstrators; authorities have not confirmed injuries or identified the driver.
• Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher, tracking Wall Street gains on U.S. jobs data - Investors will be keeping an eye on oil prices as protests continue in Iran and U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly is weighing options to intervene.
• 49ers' George Kittle carted off field with Achilles injury during Wild Card Round vs Eagles: reports - The San Francisco 49ers lost a key member of their team in the Wild Card Round on Sunday, as tight end George Kittle is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles.
• Federal Prosecutors Are Said to Have Opened Inquiry Into Fed Chair Powell - The investigation, which centers on renovations of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters in Washington, signals an escalation in the long-running clash between President Trump and the chair.
• Eagles' Nick Sirianni, AJ Brown scream at each other on sideline during Wild Card Round vs 49ers - Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and wide receiver A.J. Brown got into a heated exchange on their sideline, needing to be broken up during the Wild Card Round.
• 'Dogma' director says Catholic faith fueled first film, but disbelief will shape sequel - Kevin Smith reveals how losing his Catholic faith will shape the upcoming "Dogma" sequel, marking a dramatic shift from the reverent 1999 original film.
• Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE on the Golden Globes red carpet - The black-and-white pins displayed slogans like “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT,” introducing a political angle into the awards show after last year’s relatively apolitical ceremony. Mark Ruffalo wore one such pin on the red carpet, and other celeb
• Analysis-Denmark's Greenland dilemma: Defending a territory already on its way out - By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Stine Jacobsen COPENHAGEN, Jan 10 (Reuters) - When U.S.
• Iran's collapse or survival hinges on one choice inside the Revolutionary Guard - Iran faces unprecedented crisis as nationwide protests challenge Islamic Republic's survival, with IRGC and Basij loyalty becoming decisive factors.
• Jacob Frey tells critics 'sorry I offended their delicate ears' after ICE f-bomb controversy - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey doubles down on profanity-laced criticism of ICE after fatal shooting, telling critics he's "sorry I offended their delicate ears."
• Boat crew carries out rescue after 24-foot boat capsizes on Banana River - On Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard Station Port Canaveral boat crew rescued a person after their 24-foot boat capsized on the Banana River near Kelly Park.
• Human heads found hanging on a beach in southwestern Ecuador - Five human heads were found hanging from ropes on a beach in southwestern Ecuador, police said on Sunday, as the country reels from a wave of violence related to drug trafficking. Next to the heads was a warning sign directed at alleged ex
• Nicaragua releases prisoners following US demands - Nicaragua's government announced Saturday it released dozens of prisoners from the national penitentiary system. The announcement comes after Friday's demand by the United States to release 60 political prisoners in the country. It also fol