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• Bessent's comments show importance of FX stability in US-South Korea cooperation, Seoul says - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's recent comments on the Korean won underscore the importance of foreign exchange stability for bilateral economic ​cooperation between Seoul and Washington, a senior South Korean official said on Thursday.
• Protesters clash with federal officers after another ICE shooting in Minneapolis - Protesters clashed with federal agents in Minneapolis after a second ICE shooting, with tear gas and pepper balls deployed as demonstrators demand the agency leave the city.
• Amazon launches its 'sovereign' cloud in Europe and plots expansion - The Amazon Web Services (AWS) European Sovereign Cloud will be "physically and logically separate" from other AWS regions, the company said.
• Giants working to finalize deal to make John Harbaugh next head coach: reports - John Harbaugh reportedly nearing deal to become New York Giants head coach after extensive interview process. Former Ravens coach expected to land the job.
• UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth in November - The U.K. economy grew by a more-than-expected 0.3% in November, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Thursday.
• Hochul endorses legislation to allow New Yorkers to sue ICE agents: 'Power does not justify abuse' - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul backed legislation to allow residents to sue ICE agents for alleged constitutional violations as part of new guardrails for immigration enforcement.
• TSMC fourth-quarter profit beats estimates, soaring 35%, as AI chip demand stays strong - TSMCy delivered another estimate-beating quarter, with profit up 35% from a year ago as advanced chip orders tied to AI continued to dominate its business.
• U.S. freezes new immigrant visas for 75 countries: See the full list - The U.S. said Wednesday it will pause issuing immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries over concerns that they may use public assistance in the future.
• Seizing Greenland risks 'monumental' fallout, ex-Iceland president warns, as Trump sharpens rhetoric - A U.S. attempt to seize Greenland by force would trigger "monumental consequences" for the Western alliance and the global order, said former Icelandic President Olafur Grimsson.
• James Luckey-Lange Among Americans Freed in Venezuela - James Luckey-Lange, 28, was released this week with several other U.S. citizens from the country’s notorious prison system after going missing in December, his family said.
• Trip.com shares plunge over 20% as China opens antitrust probe into Asia's largest online travel firm - In a statement, Trip.com said it would "actively cooperate" with the investigation, and added its business operations remain normal.
• Venezuelan Immigrants Urge Appeals Court to Restore Deportation Protections - The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for about 600,000 Venezuelan immigrants, part of a broader effort to curb avenues for immigrants to remain in the United States.
• Website that leaked thousands of ICE agents’ personal information is down after huge ‘Russian cyberattack,’ founder says - Founder of ICE List believes the ‘sophisticated’ cyberattack could have originated in Russia
• Mamdani housing czar called ‘White, middle-class homeowners’ a ‘huge problem' during 2021 podcast appearance - NYC's new tenant protection chief Cea Weaver previously called "White, middle-class homeowners' a 'huge problem' for renters and urged undermining homeownership in 2021 remarks.
• ICE agent shoots Venezuelan national in Minneapolis after shovel attack during ambush: DHS - A shooting involving an ICE agent unfolded in Minneapolis late Wednesday after a suspect allegedly assaulted a federal officer with a shovel, authorities said.
• Federal Agent Shoots Immigrant in Minneapolis, Homeland Security Says - The agent shot an immigrant from Venezuela in the leg while trying to arrest him, an official said. The shooting comes a week after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in the city.
• Taxpayer-funded Minnesota charter school shuts down in-person learning amid ICE raids - Minnesota charter school moves classes online citing safety concerns as community warns of reported ICE activity affecting local families and students.
• Australia's hate speech, gun law reforms face free speech concerns - SYDNEY, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Tougher hate speech and gun control laws proposed by Australia's centre-left Labor government in the aftermath of the Bondi Beach mass shooting were criticised by
• Exclusive-Trump questions Reza Pahlavi's ability to garner support in Iran - WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - U. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi "seems very nice" but expressed uncertainty over whether Pahlavi would be able to muster support within Iran to eventuall
• Mike Tomlin’s exit was unexpected as Steelers begin rare coaching search, team president says - The Steelers begin just their third coaching search since 1969 after Mike Tomlin stepped down, a move Steelers ownership admitted asn't shocking, albeit unexpected.
• Private jet skids 300 yards off Colorado runway, sustains severe damage in violent crosswind - Private jet violently thrown off Colorado runway by brutal crosswind, skidding 300 yards with damage. All three aboard escaped injury at Telluride.
• Iran briefly closes airspace as U.S. tensions rise, flights rerouted across region - Iran temporarily closed most of its airspace late Wednesday, forcing airlines to reroute flights as tensions with the United States escalated.
• Ravens owner talks possibly hiring former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin: 'Wouldn't that be interesting' - Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti joked about hiring former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, saying, "Only if John (Harbaugh) takes the Pittsburgh job."
• Feds face skeptical judge in lawsuit to overturn California's ban on masked ICE agents - Department of Justice lawyers argued at a hearing in Los Angeles on Wednesday that the state's first-of-its-kind ban on police face coverings could unleash chaos across the country if allowed to take effect.
• Armed Kurdish fighters try to breach Iran border as regional threat grows amid protests: reports - Turkey's intelligence agency MIT warned Iran's Revolutionary Guard about Kurdish fighters trying to cross the Iran-Iraq border during ongoing government crackdowns.
• Top federal Minnesota prosecutors officially terminated after dispute over ICE shooting probe - Minnesota federal prosecutor Joseph Thompson and four others gave notice of their resignations after disagreements about the ICE-involved shooting.
• After White House Meeting on Greenland, Trump Remains Unmoved - Denmark’s foreign minister left the White House saying that his country had a “fundamental disagreement” with President Trump, as several NATO countries sent troops to Greenland.
• Musk's xAI disables Grok's ability to create sexualized images of real people after backlash - X's safety account said in a social media post that no users will be able to create sexualized images of real people using Grok.
• Education Dept launches 18 Title IX probes after SCOTUS hears arguments in efforts to protect women's sports - U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) launched 18 Title IX investigations on Wednesday after the Supreme Court heard arguments in two landmark cases.
• Dem lawmaker sends warning to Kristi Noem that 'God will judge you' in fiery confrontation over ICE operations - Rep. McIver tells DHS Secretary Noem "God will judge you" over ICE tactics, vows Democrats will remove her from office amid immigration controversy.
• Renee Nicole Good's family hires George Floyd legal team for civil investigation after fatal ICE shooting - Family of woman fatally shot by ICE agent hires George Floyd's lawyers of the Romanucci and Blandin law firm, for a new civil investigation, according to the firm.
• Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors await Bank of Korea decision - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors awaited a policy decision from the Bank of Korea.
• Vance breaks Senate tie, votes to block Venezuela war powers resolution - Vice President JD Vance's tie-breaking vote on Wednesday blocked a resolution intended to halt President Donald Trump from using the military in Venezuela.
• Video shows police officer ambushed in patrol car in explosion of gunfire, suspect found dead after shootout - Police officer wounded in alleged ambush attack captured on video as gunman opens fire before fleeing in deadly chase through Greenville County streets.
• DHS exposes background of NYC city council employee after Mamdani fumed over arrest - Following outrage from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over the arrest of a city council employee, DHS shared that the individual arrested is an illegal immigrant with a previous arrest for assault.
• Senate blocks Venezuela war powers bill after Vance breaks deadlock - The vote failed after two Republicans withdrew their previous support under intense pressure from the Trump administration.
• Venezuela’s acting president touts ‘new political moment,’ hints at further release of political prisoners - Venezuela's new leadership hints at additional prisoner releases amid political transition, with hundreds of detainees reportedly still held in custody.
• People filming ICE raids are being used as ‘tools’ by Trump administration, MS Now reporter claims - MS NOW senior correspondent Jacob Soboroff described how the Trump administration can use reporters and ICE footage as "tools" to further its immigration messaging.
• Iran shuts down airspace, foreign officials warn against travel to Israel - Iran closes airspace to most flights amid rising U.S. tensions. Trump says Iranian protest killings stopped, but military officials reportedly warned an attack was imminent.
• Woodford Reserve Just Dropped Its Beloved Limited Edition Doubl Double Oaked Bourbon for 2026 - The whiske is available nationally starting this week.
• Elon Musk's xAI probed by California DOJ over Grok's deepfake explicit images - Musk's Grok AI chatbot faces investigations from India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Ireland, Australia, the UK and France as well.
• University researcher accused of calling for assassination of conservative voices in social media post - University of Washington investigates researcher who allegedly posted comments calling for assassination of conservative voices, sparking controversy.
• ICE detainer issued for El Salvadoran national charged with killing two North Carolina teens - North Carolina sanctuary policies face renewed criticism after an illegal alien was charged in the murders of two teenagers, ages 16 and 18, in Charlotte.
• Key Republicans flip, kill effort to restrain Trump's policing power over Venezuela - Senate Republicans used a rarely deployed Senate procedure to kill a bipartisan Venezuela war powers resolution despite earlier success that enraged President Donald Trump.
• Verizon gets approval to make it harder for customers to leave - Verizon, one of the largest phone carriers in the U.S., sparked backlash last year when it took a major step to make it harder for customers to ditch the company and switch to another phone carrier. In May, Verizon sent a request to the Fed
• House Democrat Calls Out GOP Colleagues for Giving the Founder of the Oath Keepers a Reserved Seat at Hearing - Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) called out his Republican colleagues during House subcommittee hearing on the Capitol pipe bomber case on Wednesday for reserving a seat in the room for the head of the Oath Keepers, who was convicted of seditiou
• Iranians abroad wait for news from loved ones amid communications blackout - A government-imposed nationwide communications blackout has left Iranians outside the country scrambling to reach family and friends.
• Tommy Lee Jones filed conservatorship petition for daughter Victoria 2 years before suspected overdose - Tommy Lee Jones filed for a temporary conservatorship of daughter Victoria in 2023, years before she was found dead from suspected overdose at San Francisco hotel.
• Verizon still working to resolve network issue snarling cellphone service for thousands - By David Shepardson and Harshita Mary Varghese WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications' network was down for tens of thousands of users in the U.S. on Wednesday, preventing people from
• America's favorite hot sauces ranked — Instacart reveals the top picks - Instacart's new ranking reveals America's favorite hot sauce based on sales data from millions of orders — with Frank's RedHot dominating in 31 states nationwide.