Trump says he may be down to one candidate to head the Fed
[DAVOS, Switzerland] US President Donald Trump on Wednesday indicated he was close to choosing the new chair of the Federal Reserve, adding he liked the idea of keeping White…
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ICE activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities
The Trump administration is now targeting its mass deportation campaign on Maine, a state with relatively few residents in the United States illegally but a notable presence of African…
No more guessing: FDA investigates the gluten that might be hiding in your food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is requesting public information on gluten labeling and cross-contamination in packaged foods, marking an initial effort to enhance…
Snapchats to informant central at trial for man accused in murder plot of Border Patrol leader
Snapchat messages a Chicago man accused of soliciting the murder of a top Border Patrol commander unknowingly sent to a government informant took center stage Wednesday at the opening day…
Oil prices settle higher on force majeure at Kazakh field, slow Venezuela exports
Oil prices closed 0.5 per cent higher on Wednesday on optimism around tighter supply after a temporary shutdown at two large fields in Kazakhstan and as low volume of Venezuelan…
House Republicans vote to lift 20-year ban on mining near pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Congressional Republicans moved closer Wednesday to lifting a 20-year ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, pushing a resolution to end the moratorium…
House Republicans call Virginia redistricting move illegal, plan to continue fight in court
House Republicans are calling the new Virginia congressional map proposed by state Democrats an "illegal action," and say the GOP will continue to fight the proposal in court. Source link
US stocks: Wall Street ends higher on Greenland framework deal
three Wall Street benchmarks closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by the news that a framework for an agreement on Greenland had been reached, averting the possibility of new US…
Trump strikes 'framework' for deal on Greenland, Arctic and drops threat of tariff on Europe
President Trump said Wednesday he struck a framework for a deal on Greenland and the Arctic after a productive conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, prompting him to drop…
Former Iowa superintendent expected to plead guilty to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, whose arrest by federal immigration agents drew national attention, is expected to plead guilty Thursday in federal court to…
Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump's immigration enforcement surge
At Taste of East African in Minneapolis, the manager and owner are the only employees who come to work now, serving new customers who aren't familiar with the food but are trying to…
Trump drops his tariff threats, promising continued negotiations to acquire Greenland
President Trump is forgoing his threat to impose tariffs on European nations that disagree with his desire to put Greenland under U.S. control. Source link
Rob Hirst: Legendary Drummer of Midnight Oil Dies Aged 70 After Long Fight with Pancreatic Cancer
The global music world is mourning the loss of legendary Midnight Oil drummer, Rob Hirst, who has died at 70 after a nearly three-year fight with pancreatic cancer. Hirst is survived by…
Vance Will Have to Choose Between Tucker and the Presidency
Sooner or later, the ambitious vice president will need to decide which he values more. Source link
The Cost of Humoring Trump Comes Due
As his Greenland myopia further strains the postwar order, MAGA International and D.C. Republicans alike feel the consequences. Source link
UOB’s Sydney branch prices A$2 billion in five-year notes
They comprise A$750 million in floating-rate notes and A$1.25 billion in fixed-rate notes UOB’s Sydney branch has priced a combined A$2 billion (S$1.7 billion) in two tranches of five-year…
After Being Excoriated by Trump-Appointed Judge, Halligan Is Removed by DOJ
Rather than answer their vitriol ‘tit-for-tat,’ Judge Novak turned to, and shredded, ‘the few points’ raised by the DOJ that resembled legal argument. Source link
Asian equities hold ground as Japan bond jitters ease; Wall Street up in early trade
Spillover from Japan’s debt market moves appear limited as regional investors turn to policy signals from Davos Asian equity markets remained on a stable footing on Wednesday (Jan 21),…
OpenAI seeks to increase global AI use in everyday life
It aims to expand the reach of its products and close the gap between countries with and without access to AI OpenAI is expanding its efforts to convince global governments to…
In Venezuela, Which Leader Will Trump Choose?
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has the early advantage, but democratic María Corina Machado offers better long-term prospects. Source link
Young Mothers Delivers Europe’s Future
The Dardenne brothers document social development. Source link
The Largest Tariffs Are on American Job Creation
A lesson for 2026: Protectionism delivers economic harm without the promised gains. Source link
Does Trump Need a Portrait of James K. Polk?
If cold-eyed American expansionism is the theme, there are few better representatives than the eleventh president. Source link
How Iowa Can Defend Property Rights Through Property Tax Reform
Governor Reynolds understands that the only way to protect homeowners is to limit local governments’ spending. Source link