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• When It Comes to Russia, Trump Navigates Conflicting Goals - President Trump’s efforts to court President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are rife with contradictions about stability and displays of American power.
• China’s first 'AI tiger' goes public as Zhipu climbs in Hong Kong debut - Shares of China-backed Zhipu made small gains on their Hong Kong debut, following a $558 million initial public offering.
• Sean 'Diddy' Combs reportedly rented out private jet while serving prison sentence: 'The passengers didn't even know who the real owner was' - Wealthy travelers may have rented Combs’ jet without realizing its connection.
• Obituary: Mohammad Sinwar- the Hamas military chief who said striking Israel was 'easier than drinking water' - By Nidal al-Mughrabi Jan 7 (Reuters) - Mohammad Sinwar, the elusive Hamas military chief in Gaza, had for months since the death of his brother, in 2024, been Israel's most wanted man.
• Steny Hoyer, Longest-Serving House Democrat, to Retire From Congress - The Maryland congressman, who served as one of his party’s top leaders, plans to depart after nearly half a century in Congress, as his party looks toward generational change.
• RFK Jr. Overhauls Food Pyramid to Emphasize Red Meat and Dairy - The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday, pushing Americans to prioritize protein and cut back on added sugars and processed foods.
• Hawks trade 4-time All-Star Trae Young to Wizards in blockbuster deal: reports - The Atlanta Hawks have reportedly traded Trae Young, the four-time All-Star point guard, to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster move.
• Parking garage collapses, vehicle falls into basement at Milwaukee apartment building - "The whole ground just collapsed," Jon Lee described being inside his car when the floor below him fell through.
• Trump Withdraws the U.S. From More International Organizations - The executive order the president signed Wednesday follows a broader vision of American foreign policy that shuns coalition building and the consensus of nations.
• Samsung Electronics estimates nearly three-fold profit surge as memory prices skyrocket - The memory giant projected an operating profit of 20 trillion won for the final quarter of 2025, a significant improvement from a year earlier.
• The ICE Shooting Came During an Operation Focused on Somali Immigrants - Federal immigration officials have stepped up enforcement activity in Minnesota amid a fraud scandal there that includes many people of Somali origin.
• Matt Damon says he dropped to ‘high school’ weight for epic transformation in ‘The Odyssey’ - Matt Damon dropped to his high school weight for Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," revealing his dramatic transformation on the Kelce brothers' podcast.
• Renee Good, Victim in Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Remembered for Her Kindness - Renee Good, 37, a resident of Minneapolis, was mourned on Wednesday as a cherished member of the community.
• Trump greenlights Russian sanctions bill, paving way for 500% tariff on countries supporting Moscow: Graham - Trump reportedly approves bipartisan Russia sanctions bill imposing 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, as Graham announces pivotal Ukraine policy shift.
• 'Irregular' armed guards aboard Russian shadow tankers alarm Nordic-Baltic governments - Russia demands humane treatment of crew aboard seized oil tanker Marinera as White House says Venezuelan shadow fleet vessel faces prosecution.
• 'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings says 2028 candidate who vows to prosecute Trump 'regime' 'has my vote' - "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings is offering his endorsement to any 2028 candidate who promises to "prosecute the former regime at every level" in a social media post.
• US claims authority over Venezuela decisions, oil sales; Fire at Sungei Kadut building: 1 hospitalised, 30 evacuated: Singapore live news - Welcome to Yahoo Singapore's live updates, your guide to some of the most compelling stories unfolding across the digital universe and beyond.
• VP Vance says Tim Walz should resign' over massive Minnesota welfare fraud scandal investigation - Vice President JD Vance claims nationwide welfare fraud ring involves illegal immigrants, vows prosecutions as Trump admin pauses $10B to five states over alleged fraud on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'
• Lawmakers advance momentous ban on controversial fishing and trading practice: 'This is a historical win' - "This should mark the end of overfishing."
• Dem Senate candidate mocked after claim about dismantling ICE goes viral: 'Unmask these thugs' - Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner, a Democrat, said 'dismantling ICE' was a 'moderate' position after an ICE agent shot and killed a Minneapolis woman.
• Mark Kelly avoids saying arresting Maduro, Venezuela strikes were 'illegal' - Sen. Mark Kelly, who previously called on troops to "refuse illegal orders," hesitated on CNN's "The Lead" to call the recent Venezuela operation "illegal."
• Microsoft revealed as company behind controversial data center proposal in Michigan township - Locals have concerns about water use in a township that has dealt with shortages.
• People who stop taking GLP-1 drugs regain weight faster, review finds - When people who are overweight and obese stopped taking their weight-loss medications they regained weight faster than those who stopped a diet or exercise program, a new review of studies finds.
• Trump withdraws U.S. from 66 international organizations and treaties, including major climate groups - The groups include the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, among many others.
• China hacked email systems of US congressional committee staff, FT reports - China has hacked emails used by congressional staff ​on powerful committees in the U.S. ‌House of Representatives, as part of a ‌massive cyber espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing peopl
• Trump and Colombian president arrange White House meeting after threats of military action - President Trump says the U.S. and Colombia are planning White House talks after he warned President Gustavo Petro following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
• Ford enters race to offer eyes-off driving tech, starting with $30,000 EV in 2028 - The target brings Ford into a race against competitors such as Tesla, General Motors and Rivian Automotive to develop and broadly launch such systems.
• All 8 tires burst in harrowing Atlanta landing failure involving passenger jet - All eight tires reportedly burst as LATAM Boeing 767 landed at Atlanta airport after flight from Peru. Passengers stranded on tarmac for two hours.
• Scientists find ‘record-breaking’ asteroid nearly the size of eight football fields. Is it close to Earth? - The asteroid was discovered using data from the world’s largest camera
• Cruz demands impeachment of Boasberg and judge who sentenced Kavanaugh’s attempted assassin - Congress should impeach two federal judges for misconduct despite the rarity of such action, Senator Ted Cruz argued Wednesday, citing gag orders and a lenient sentencing decision.
• Who was Renee Nicole Good, woman killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting - Minneapolis woman Renee Nicole Good, 37, killed in ICE operation as city council demands accountability and federal officials defend agent's actions.
• Asia-Pacific markets open mixed as Trump rattles defense firms and oil prices slide - Overnight, the S&P 500 and the Down Jones Industrial Average snapped a three-day winning streak.
• Bond denied for student accused of stabbing Baytown Sterling HS classmate to death - During this hearing, under the new state law, prosecutors were able to request that Aundre Matthews be held without bond.
• Chiefs' Rashee Rice accused of domestic abuse by ex-girlfriend - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice faces domestic abuse accusations from ex-girlfriend Dacoda Nichole, who posted photos of alleged injuries on social media Wednesday.
• Trump demands California hand over recipient lists as $10B paused amid fraud concerns - The Trump administration pauses over $10 billion in federal funding to California and four other states amid concerns of widespread fraud in programs.
• Chinese refiners expected to replace Venezuelan oil with Iranian crude, traders say - By Siyi Liu and Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Chinese independent refiners are expected to switch to heavy crude from sources including Iran in coming months to replace Venezuelan
• Man who held himself out as Native American activist sentenced to 46 years for serial rapes - A man who held himself out as a Native American activist was sentenced Wednesday to 46 years in prison for drugging and raping women in a case that inspired calls for changes in Washington state law to prohibit defendants who represent them
• Spencer Pratt announces LA mayor run on one-year anniversary of Palisades fire that destroyed his home - Former "The Hills" star Spencer Pratt files to run for LA mayor, accusing current leaders of mismanagement and calling the fire damage "preventable."
• Democratic lawmaker says focus should be on 'White men' at Minnesota fraud hearing - Democratic Rep. Emily Randall calls for focus on crimes by 'Americans' and 'White men' during House hearing addressing Minnesota's fraud crisis.
• House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership - Overpowering Speaker Mike Johnson, a bipartisan coalition in the House voted Wednesday to push forward a measure that would revive an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowered health insurance costs for roughly 22 million people, but that
• 9 House Republicans defy Mike Johnson, join Dems to advance Obamacare extension vote - GOP rebels deal blow to Speaker Johnson as nine House Republicans join Democrats to advance Obamacare subsidy vote despite party leadership opposition.
• Channing Tatum and his girlfriend Inka Williams put their PDA on display during Costa Rica trip - Channing Tatum and girlfriend Inka Williams pack on the PDA during romantic Costa Rica getaway, sharing kisses and ocean dips in new vacation photos.
• Elvis Presley-themed train departs for Australian tribute festival - By Cordelia Hsu SYDNEY, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Elvis Presley fans and tribute artists kicked off their annual journey to the Elvis Festival in the Australian regional town of Parkes on Wednesday.
• Ground delay and canceled flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor. What to know - A storm system moving through Arizona disrupted flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Wednesday, Jan. 7. What to know about the flight impact.
• Prominent Pittsburgh newspaper that previously endorsed Trump to shutter this year - The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which endorsed President Donald Trump in the 2020 election, announced it will cease operations May 3 after nearly a century.
• Venezuelan politics are a ‘blood sport.’ The U.S. is entering the ring. - Delcy Rodríguez is Venezuela’s new president, but the country’s powerful defense and interior ministers could decide the future of Chavismo — and the nation.
• Walz prepares National Guard after woman killed in ICE operation: 'Never been at war' with federal government - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the National Guard is prepared to deploy if needed following the fatal shooting of a woman during a federal ICE operation in Minneapolis.
• Westmoreland County woman accused of abandoning multiple cats after getting evicted from apartment - A Westmoreland County woman is accused of abandoning multiple cats after getting evicted from an apartment.
• Familiar groups mobilize immediately after ICE shooting of Minnesota protester - A Minnesota protester was allegedly shot dead after attempting to run over ICE agents, sparking immediate nationwide mobilization by far-left groups.
• Former DHS chief decries Minneapolis mayor's 'unhinged' ICE rhetoric after deadly shooting - Former Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf accuses Minneapolis officials of contributing to chaos after an I.C.E. agent allegedly shot and killed a woman during an enforcement operation.