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• Golden Globes host says Trump jokes were scrapped - Comedian Nikki Glaser says she cut Trump jokes from her Golden Globes monologue, telling Howard Stern political humor wasn’t 'funny' in the current climate.
• Many dead after crane collapses onto high-speed passenger train in Thailand - Twenty two people were killed and more than 60 injured when the crane collapsed onto an express train carrying nearly 200 people, Thai officials said.
• Bank of America is set to report fourth-quarter earnings – here's what to expect - Bank of America, the second-largest U.S. bank by assets, has been a beneficiary of the industry's recent tailwinds.
• Texans star wears apparent pro-Palestine message on eye black during playoff game - Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair made headlines on “Monday Night Football" for wearing eye black that read “Stop the genocide," highlighting his political stance.
• Contributor: A Senate war powers resolution on Venezuela actually could curb Trump - Now with support from more Republican senators, political moves on the Hill could blunt Trump's war because the administration is wary of alienating Congress.
• Iranian Americans in SoCal watch Iran protests with a mix of hope and 'visceral dread' - In Southern California, home to the nation's largest Iranian diaspora, the anti-government protests in Iran are being watched nervously.
• Prosecutors Resign Over ICE Investigation, and Israel Is Still Demolishing Gaza - Plus, the battle over taxing billionaires.
• SEE IT: Police guard Chicago home of surgeon ex charged in Ohio dentist double murder - Neighbor shocked to discover Ohio murder suspect lived floors away in luxury Chicago building. Michael McKee accused of killing dentist Spencer Tepe and wife, Monique Tepe.
• Trump Credits ‘Mister Tariff’ for the Country’s Strength. Economists Beg to Differ. - Many indicators appear to suggest that the United States is growing despite tariffs, not because of them.
• Boomer's owner says tourism decline led to closing bourbon, cigar bar - South Slope business owners are working together to find solutions to increase foot traffic in the downtown district in Asheville.
• Exclusive-Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US, Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say - Jan 14 (Reuters) - Chinese authorities have told domestic companies to stop using cybersecurity software made by roughly a dozen firms from the U.S. and Israel due to national security concerns, two
• A Timeline of Protests in Iran - Amid a near-total communications blackout, witness footage trickling out of Iran paints a picture of how the country’s largest uprising in decades spread — and turned deadly.
• Retired Couple Dies 3 Days Apart After ‘Tragic’ Scuba Diving Accident During Christmas Vacation in the Maldives - Elaine and Malcolm Richmond had spent the festive period in the Maldives for the past 17 years
• Hillary Clinton expected to defy Epstein probe subpoena, risking criminal charges - Hillary Clinton is expected to ignore the House subpoena Wednesday deadline, potentially risking contempt charges in its GOP-led Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
• Russia watches as ally Iran edges closer to collapse. Here's why it matters for Moscow - The prospect of another ally falling in the Middle East will be a worrying one for Moscow, particularly after it has seen other alliances collapse recently.
• Drones hit two tankers in Black Sea as Kazakh oil production plummets, managers say - MOSCOW/ATHENS/LONDON Jan 13 (Reuters) - Drones struck two oil tankers in the Black Sea on Tuesday, including one chartered by U.S. oil major Chevron, the companies involved said, as they sailed toward
• An illegal immigrant killed my daughter — leftists march for Renee, not for Katie - Joe Abraham's daughter Katie was killed by illegal alien and he contrasts the left's silence about her death with their outrage over recent ICE shooting incident.
• A Russian city gets a taste of the cold devastation to Ukraine’s power grid - Russia’s Belgorod is experiencing the power and heat outages that are normally inflicted by Russian forces on neighboring Ukraine.
• Quantum Computing Stocks IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, and Quantum Computing Inc. Have Served Up an $840 Million Warning for Wall Street - The people who know Wall Street's hottest quantum computing stocks best have given investors reason to be skeptical.
• Tariffs and AI's downside pose top global risks for business, World Economic Forum says - The report captures a shifting landscape where geoeconomic confrontation leaps to the top spot on the list of business worries over the next two years
• Saks Global, the longtime leader of luxury department stores, files for bankruptcy protection - Saks Global, which also owns Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for bankruptcy protection after running out of cash.
• Bangladeshis injured by gunfire, landmine at border with Myanmar - STORY: Residents of Bangladesh’s southeastern frontier town of Teknaf staged a street protest on Tuesday.It came after fighting across the border between Myanmar's Arakan Army and armed Rohingya groups injured at least two Bangladeshi civil
• Tensions High as Vance and Rubio Are to Meet Danish and Greenlandic Officials - Top officials from the United States, Denmark and Greenland will meet at the White House for the first time since President Trump said he wanted to own Greenland.
• This Unstoppable Stock Has 4 Catalysts to Fuel Its Membership in the $5 Trillion Club in 2026, According to 1 Wall Street Analyst. - Artificial intelligence (AI) and market share gains could catapult this tech titan to new heights.
• South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration: 'Self-coup' - An independent counsel demanded a death sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion charges over his controversial martial law decree.
• Multiple people killed after construction crane falls, derails train in Thailand - A deadly construction accident unfolded in northeastern Thailand when a crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train, officials said.
• ICE head says agents facing 'constant impediments' after migrant seen ramming cars while trying to flee - Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons claimed immigration agents are facing "constant attacks" after a suspected illegal migrant rams cars in attempt to evade arrest.
• Russia detains top doctors at Siberian hospital after nine babies die - MOSCOW, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Russia has detained the chief doctor and acting head of the intensive care unit at a Siberian maternity hospital after the deaths of nine newborn babies, investigators said
• What's at stake as Greenland and Denmark prepare for a White House showdown - The high-stakes meeting comes shortly after Greenland and Denmark's leaders portrayed a united front against Trump's takeover threats.
• Saks Files for Bankruptcy as Department Stores Fight for Survival - The parent company of Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman struggled with debt, designers and customers in recent years.
• Big Tech is poaching energy talent to fuel its AI ambitions - Hires of energy-related talent by Big Tech was 30% higher in 2025 than pre-AI levels.
• Prosecutors want 20-year sentence for ex-South Carolina lawmaker for sharing child sex abuse videos - Prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence a former Republican South Carolina legislator to 20 years in prison for sending hundreds of videos of children being sexually abused to people across the country on social media as he advocated for
• FBI links doctor to brutal Ohio sexual assault after decades of fear - Frederick Tanzer pleaded guilty last year to three counts of making false statements to federal agents.
• This Country Has The Most International Air Force Bases In 2026 - Air Force Bases are an important part of any country's military, be it for defense or simply expanding their operations, but which country has the most?
• Iran’s Leaders May Survive Protests. But Anger Will Likely Persist. - Its security forces have brutally defended the Islamic Republic, but the protests show that many Iranians consider it stagnant and ideologically hollow.
• Could Iran go the way of Venezuela? - The apparent endgame in Caracas, which has seen Trump sideline Venezuela’s pro-democratic opposition, may be a cautionary tale for Iran’s protesters.
• Starlink Users in Iran Get Free Internet Access, Nonprofits Say - Under a near-total communications blackout, users of Elon Musk’s satellite service have gotten online without paying, organizations that work on tech issues said.
• Ukraine drone attack sparks industrial fire in Russia's Rostov-on-Don, officials say - Jan 14 () - A Ukrainian drone attack overnight caused two fires at an industrial facility, injured ​four people and damaged apartment buildings in the southern ‌Russian port of Rostov-on-Don, regional officials said on Wednesday. Yuri Slyus
• Venezuela releases multiple detained U.S. citizens, State Department says - The release marks the first known instance of U.S. citizens being freed since President Nicolás Maduro’s capture. It was unclear how many were released.
• US official says Venezuela freeing Americans in 'important step' - Venezuela on Tuesday started freeing jailed Americans, said a US official, who hailed the move by the country's interim leadership following Washington's ouster of ex-president Nicolas Maduro.US President Donald Trump hailed the gesture, sa
• Venezuela releases multiple American citizens from prison following military operation - At least four Americans detained under Nicolás Maduro’s regime were released by Venezuela’s interim government following a U.S. military operation that captured the longtime leader.
• Japan will not comment on BOJ's absence in joint Powell statement - TOKYO, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Japan declined on Wednesday to comment on the Bank of Japan's absence from a statement by other central banks supporting U.S.
• Lawsuits against ICE agents would be allowed under proposed California law - A bill by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) would make it easier for people to sue federal immigration officers in state court over constitutional violations.
• City leaders deny gas station chain’s request to build at former Frisch’s location - QuikTrip applied to build a gas station at the old Frisch’s building on Old Troy Pike in Huber Heights.
• Tesla agrees to mediation that could resolve US agency's racism lawsuit - By Jonathan Stempel Jan 13 (Reuters) - Tesla agreed to enter mediation that could resolve the U.S.
• China’s Trade Surplus Surged 20 Percent to New Highs - A currency kept weak to help Chinese factories, combined with faltering consumer spending, propelled exports, while a campaign for self-sufficiency limited imports.
• China's December exports sharply beat estimates, imports also top expectations - China's exports growth in December sharply beat expectations, catapulting the annual trade surplus to a record high.
• Extreme Weather Events Hit Around the World in 2025 - Last year was Earth’s third hottest globally, but temperature is just one measure of climate change’s influence.
• Passengers baffled and confused after screams burst from beneath taxiing Air Canada plane - Passengers aboard a taxiing Air Canada flight were left shaken after muffled screams and banging were suddenly heard from beneath the cabin.
• Rand Paul says GOP colleagues 'don’t give a s‑‑t about these people in the boats': They 'say they’re pro-life' - Sen. Rand Paul blasted GOP colleagues over the boat strikes near Venezuela, accusing them of not caring about the lives lost on the vessels.