Oil prices settle up as US begins holiday weekend
Oil prices settled higher on Friday as some investors covered short positions ahead of the three-day Martin Luther King holiday weekend in the US and lingering worries about a possible US…
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DHS closes out first year under Trump with record-low border numbers
Homeland Security continued its record streak of border calm, announcing another drop in illegal immigrants caught at the southern border in December. Source link
Nia DaCosta Injects New Blood Into “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple”
In “The Bone Temple,” the full extent of Jimmy’s evil is revealed early on. So, too, is the range of O’Connell’s screen villainy, no less impressively showcased by his recent turn as a…
Vance to headline March for Life for second year in a row
Vice President J.D. Vance will be the featured speaker next week at the 2026 March for Life rally, marking his second consecutive in-person appearance at the annual pro-life gathering on…
Prosecutors call for life sentence for man who tried to kill Trump
Federal prosecutors asked a judge to hand down a life sentence to Ryan Routh, who was found guilty last September of attempting to assassinate President Trump on his golf course less than…
Trump says he's made up his mind on Fed chair nominee
President Trump said he's made up his mind about his choice for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, signaling that an announcement could be imminent. Source link
Fearing midterm losses, Trump floods the zone with economic proposals
President Trump has unleashed a barrage of proposals in recent days aimed at lowering Americans' cost of living and has pledged many more will be unveiled soon at the World Economic Forum…
Florida officials rename stretch of Palm Beach road for President Trump
President Trump said he is "tremendously" honored to see a four-mile stretch of road near his Florida home named after him. Source link
Trump to propose allowing Americans to tap 401(k)s for home down payments
The Trump administration is proposing to allow Americans to take money out of their retirement funds without a penalty to make a down payment on a house, White House economic adviser Kevin…
Supreme Court to hear challenge to cops' use of 'geofence' warrants
The Supreme Court said it will take up a case challenging the constitutionality of "geofence warrants," which police use to try to identify suspects by poring over cellphones in the…
New analysis identifies more House races with vulnerable GOP incumbents
Five incumbent Republicans whose races were originally viewed as leaning red are no longer safe in their seats, according to a new analysis by the Cook Political Report. Source link
Trump Threatens He Could Exit NATO If Allies Don't Support His Acquisition of Greenland as Europe Sends Troops to Counterattack United States
President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could quit NATO if allied nations fail to support America's bid to acquire Greenland. When asked by a reporter outside the White…
Man charged after two guns stolen from FBI vehicle during Minneapolis mayhem
At least two guns, ammunition and body armor were stolen from an FBI vehicle during the mayhem in Minneapolis this week following another ICE-involved shooting, authorities said Friday.…
WATCH: House Democrats speak out against Trump's threat of Insurrection Act in Minneapolis
House Democrats are speaking out about the president's threat and weighing their options. Source link
Minnesota Democrats rip Trump immigration enforcement as all about political revenge
Democratic officials doubled down on criticism of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota with one message: This is about political retribution, not public safety.…
WATCH: U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. tells Iran Trump is a 'a man of action'
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz told an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council called by the United States that "The people of Iran are demanding their freedom like never…
With the Podcast “I’ve Had It,” Jennifer Welch Goes “Dark Woke” on Politics
Listen and subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Google | Wherever You Listen Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the best of The New Yorker in your inbox. Before becoming a podcaster, Jennifer…
Iran's participation in South Africa-hosted naval drills sparks protest from Washington
The U.S. is accusing South Africa of "cozying up" to Tehran by allowing Iranian warships to participate in the multi-national naval exercise it hosted over the past week. Source link
A Liberian man released after his battering-ram arrest in Minneapolis is back in custody again
A Liberian man in Minnesota is back in custody Friday, his lawyer said, a day after a judge ordered him released because federal agents broke down his door to arrest him without a judicial…
Jupiter has More Oxygen Than the Sun — And it Could Rewrite How Planets are Born!
Scientists have uncovered fresh insights into the formation of the solar system by looking deep beneath Jupiter's turbulent cloud tops, where a hidden chemical signature may explain how…
Living or dying by review: Online extortionists flood businesses with fake appraisals on Google Maps
An online scammer by the name of "Dr. Shaan" extorts U.S. businesses by giving them bad reviews on Google Maps to drive away their customers, then compels the companies to pay to delete…
Vietnam Bets on Domestic Consumption to Sustain Economic Growth in 2026
Vietnam's economic growth in 2026 will hinge largely on the recovery of domestic consumption, effective policy implementation and the continued contribution of public investment, amid…
Two Men Arrested Over Coffeeshop Housebreaking at Singapore's Circuit Road
Two men aged 40 and 67 have been arrested for their suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft at a coffeeshop along Circuit Road, the police said on Friday, January 16.…
Singapore: 60 River Valley Primary Pupils Fall Sick After School Lunch; Authorities Investigating
Sixty pupils from River Valley Primary School reported symptoms of gastroenteritis after consuming lunch provided by the school's central kitchen meal operator, prompting investigations by…