↑ RSS Trump Says U.S. Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ if Iran Kills Protesters - Mr. Trump’s remarks are a sharp escalation as protests over economic hardship turned deadly.Global equity funds see strong inflows in final week of 2025 - Jan 2 () - Global equity funds saw strong inflows in the final week of 2025 as optimism over AI-driven market gains over the past year and a solid corporate earnings outlook lifted risk appetite. According to LSEG Lipper data, global equiThe Unseen Human Workers Behind Self-Driving Cars - The unseen workers who help train self-driving cars to see.JONATHAN TURLEY: Trump’s Kennedy Center name change will keep lawyers busy for years - Ohio Rep. Joyce Beatty files lawsuit challenging Trump-Kennedy Center name change and opponents could cite federal statute that bars additional memorials at facility.Iran protests sparked by failing economy turn deadly - Authorities reported one death, while rights groups said security forces killed several. President Donald Trump appeared to threaten intervention in a social media post.Here’s What Donald Trump Reportedly Orders From McDonald’s - President Donald Trump‘s preferred McDonald’s menu has resurfaced amid his “perfect health” claims. In an interview on a local government podcast, Florida State Senator Joe Gruters shared what he found funniest while on the campaign trail wTrump says U.S. will intervene if Iran 'violently kills' protestors - Protests erupted last week over the government's handling of a sharp fall in the nation's currency and soaring prices. Officials celebrate as key water supply sees stunning turnaround: 'We will not keep the restrictions in place' - "This can take a number of weeks."Switzerland’s Burn Centers Are Overwhelmed After New Year’s Fire - Transfers of patients to hospitals in Germany, Italy and France began on Thursday. France said on Friday that 11 injury victims would be hospitalized there.Baidu’s AI chip arm Kunlunxin files confidentially for Hong Kong listing - Jan 2 (Reuters) - Chinese internet search giant Baidu (BIDU) said on Friday its AI chip unit Kunlunxin has confidentially filed a listing application with the Hong Kong stock exchange on January 1, paving the way for a spin-off and separaTrump says US will intervene if Iran starts killing protesters: ‘Locked and loaded’ - President Trump warned the US would intervene if Iran begins killing protesters, as demonstrations fueled by economic collapse spread beyond Tehran and raise fears of a violent crackdown.Kim’s daughter visits family mausoleum, promoting her potential status as heir in North Korea - The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made her first known visit to a sacred family mausoleum, a step that experts say bolstered her status as her father's potential heir. The visit, which occurred on New Year’s Day on ThChina’s BYD poised to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller for the first time - The milestone would cap an extraordinary rise for BYD, a company Tesla's Elon Musk once dismissed by laughing at their products. Australia's Northern Territory considers passing assisted dying laws for second time in 31 years - The first place in the world to legalize voluntary euthanasia 31 years ago could this year become the last part of Australia to secure the same legal reform as the Northern Territory government on Friday announced plans to legislate for docMaduro says Venezuela is 'ready' to make deal with US on drugs and oil after military strikes - Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says his government is ready to negotiate a drug trafficking agreement with the U.S. after months of military pressure.India pioneered job guarantees. A new law could weaken them, critics say. - A mass rural employment program has cut poverty in India and inspired policymakers globally. Critics say the government risks rolling back that legacy.Indonesia’s new penal code takes effect, marking historic break with colonial law - Indonesia on Friday began enforcing its newly ratified penal code, replacing a Dutch-era criminal law that had governed the country for more than 80 years and marking a major shift in its legal landscape. Since proclaiming independence in Swiss authorities search for answers after deadly New Year’s fire - Fire rapidly engulfed the Constellation bar inside the Crans-Montana Mountain Resort, triggering at least one explosion, officials said. The cause is still unknown.Witnesses Recount Fire That Killed 40 in Switzerland - It was a haven for the young, where they could find hot chocolate when they wanted quiet and affordable drinks when they did not. Then it turned into a place of death.European stocks poised to start 2026 in positive territory; gold and silver prices rally - European markets were set to kick off the first trading day of the year on a positive note.Israel's Farsi social media encourages Iranian protesters - Israel used its Farsi channel to amplify messages of resistance as protests spread in Iran. IsraelPersian, the official Farsi social media page of the Foreign Ministry, has been sharing posts encouraging the anti-regime protesters across IrChina’s ‘Silicon Valley’ is building robots and fortune-telling AI apps at the same time - Hangzhou’s AI ecosystem now spans everything from cutting-edge robotics to experimental apps built by solo founders.Ole Miss-Georgia Sugar Bowl thriller ends with delayed celebrations as officials demand last second be played - Ole Miss defeated Georgia 39-34 in Sugar Bowl thriller after Lucas Carneiro kicks game-winning 47-yard field goal with six seconds left following dramatic fourth-quarter comeback.Shares of KFC and Pizza Hut Indian operator Devyani jump on merger with rival franchisee Sapphire - Two major franchisee operators for Yum!Brands in India will merge to create a single unified franchisee for KFC & Pizza Hut in the countryOne of Switzerland's worst tragedies left about 40 people dead after a fire in an Alpine resort bar - CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he'd been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers. The 16-year-old from Paris escaped thIn China, A.I. Finds Pancreatic Cancer That Doctors May Miss - A tool for spotting pancreatic cancer in routine CT scans has had promising results, one example of how China is racing to apply A.I. to medicine’s tough problems.Bitcoin May Already Be Two Months Into a Bear Market: CryptoQuant - Bitcoin may have already slipped into a bear market roughly two months ago, according to CryptoQuant’s head of research, Julio Moreno, who points to a cluster of technical and on-chain indicators that turned bearish in early November and haBaidu’s semiconductor unit Kunlunxin files for Hong Kong listing amid AI chip boom in China - Baidu has announced plans to spin off its artificial intelligence chip subsidiary, Kunlunxin, and list the new firm on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. FCC Bans Sale Of All Foreign Drones In The U.S. - If foreign drones get banned, why wouldn't all these bad guys just buy American drones instead? It's not clear how the prohibition solves the purported problem.SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400M pandemic loan fraud - SBA suspends 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400 million fraud scheme involving PPP and disaster loans during COVID-19 pandemic response.Officials issue warning after wild predator is spotted near preschool: '[Keep] your children close and quiet' - It is crucial to ensure safe conditions for each functioning environment.Suspected impaired driver crashes with son in car, then threatens witnesses with knife, police say - Jan. 1—A 38-year-old man is accused of brandishing a knife and threatening to stab people after driving impaired and crashing with his young son in the car early in the morning on New Year's Day, according to the Spokane Valley Police DeparTommy Lee Jones' Daughter Victoria Jones, 34, Found Dead at Hotel in San Francisco: Reports - The San Francisco Fire Department confirmed to TMZ that it responded to a medical emergency at the San Francisco Fairmont around 3 a.m. local time on New Year's DayConservatives Hit the Roof Over Mamdani’s Inauguration Day Vow to Bring ‘The Warmth of Collectivism’ to NYC - Conservative commentators criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pledge to bring "the warmth of collectivism" to the city on Thursday.Kim Jong Un appears with daughter at mausoleum, fueling succession speculation - Kim Jong Un's daughter Ju Ae appears at sacred mausoleum, fueling speculation about North Korea succession plans as analysts debate her heir role.Pope Leo XIV opens 2026 urging world to reject violence in powerful New Year's Day message - Pope Leo XIV delivered a message of peace to 40,000 gathered in St. Peter's Square on New Year's Day, calling for disarmed hearts and an end to all forms of violence in 2026.Women's tennis legend Martina Navratilova defends JK Rowling in debate over males in women's spaces - Tennis legend Martina Navratilova entered a transgender debate, supporting J.K. Rowling's comments about biological males in women's spaces.Hours after taking office, NYC Mayor Mamdani targets landlords, moves to intervene in private bankruptcy case - New York City's new mayor Zohran Mamdani tackles housing crisis on day one with executive orders targeting landlords and bankruptcy case intervention.Catholic influencer's 5-year-old son dies after 11-day flu battle followed by thousands - Paul J. Kim announces 5-year-old son Micah died following severe flu that turned septic and caused seizures, after 11-day hospital battle documented on social media.The driving test changes coming in 2026 - Changes to the driving test that came into force on 24 November will see candidates have to spend longer on faster roads.Mamdani Vows to Govern ‘Audaciously’ and Protect New York’s Vulnerable - Zohran Mamdani gave his first public speech as mayor of New York City, after an inauguration that drew tens of thousands of people.The best protein bars for 2026: Tried, tested and approved by experts - We consulted dietitians and put 20 bars to the test — here's our comprehensive guide to the best protein bars that balance taste, nutrition and value.Indiana hands Alabama worst postseason loss in program history in Rose Bowl beatdown - Indiana dominated Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl, the most lopsided postseason defeat in Crimson Tide history after backup Austin Mack replaced Ty Simpson.7 Takeaways From the Inauguration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani - Mr. Mamdani reaffirmed that he would govern New York City as a democratic socialist and assured even those who had not voted for him: “I am your mayor.”Scientists sound alarm after discovering 'tornadoes' in ocean: 'The main thing we need to consider is the effects' - "In the immediate future, we're hoping that the theory will inform sampling strategies."Singapore fourth-quarter GDP jumps 5.7%, beats expectations on strong manufacturing - The advance figure was also up from the 4.2% growth in the quarter before, and pushed the country's full year GDP to 4.8%Asia-Pacific markets set to start 2026 on a mixed note - Some Asian markets are still closed for the holidays, including Japan and mainland China. Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, accused of 'deliberately grooming' tour violinist - Will Smith faces sexual harassment allegations from professional violinist Brian King Joseph who found disturbing items in hotel room during rapper's tour.Golf legend Phil Mickelson weighs in on alleged fraud in California - Phil Mickelson opposed California's proposed billionaire tax amid alleged fraud claims, saying there should be no new taxes until the government addresses fraud issues.Local school district mourning loss of ‘beloved’ band director, teacher - The district will offer counseling and support services to students and staff on Friday.