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• U.S. seeks to be ‘friends’ with Bangladesh’s once-banned Islamist party - In obtained audio recordings, a U.S. diplomat in Dhaka described how Washington wants to engage with Jamaat-e-Islami, potentially straining U.S-India ties.
• A rare filing in the Lisa Cook–Trump case could sway Supreme Court justices - Every living Fed chair and Treasury secretaries unite against Trump's bid to fire Lisa Cook, warning of economic instability in rare Supreme Court filing.
• 'Abnormal hatred' between Putin and Zelenskyy making it hard to reach peace deal, Trump says - An "abnormal hatred" between Russia and Ukraine's leaders remains a barrier to ending the war, but a peace deal is getting closer, Trump said.
• Philippine court convicts journalist of terror financing charge in ruling condemned by media groups - A Philippine court Thursday found a Filipina journalist guilty of financing terrorism in a verdict that was condemned by press freedom watchdogs but welcomed by anti-communist insurgency officials. Presiding Judge Georgina Perez of the Reg
• Erika Kirk invokes Rachel Maddow's comments on anti-ICE protests, links to revival following husband's murder - Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk made a surprise reference to liberal MS NOW host Rachel Maddow while speaking at the inaugural "Make Heaven Crowded" tour.
• Denmark open to 'Golden Dome' talks after Trump touts framework Greenland deal - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's Greenland pivot.
• European markets set to rocket on Trump's Greenland 'deal,' tariffs retreat - European stocks are expected to open higher after U.S. President Donald Trump said a framework agreement had been reached on Greenland and called off tariffs.
• New water taxi service launches between Miami and Miami Beach - South Florida commuters traveling to or from the beach might be able to save some time and money by getting off the roads and onto the water. Officials launched a free water taxi service Tuesday, with 40-foot (12-meter) boats carrying up t
• US immigration authorities allow suspect in $100M jewelry heist to self-deport before trial - A suspect in a $100 million jewelry heist was allowed by U.S. immigration officials to self-deport to Ecuador, avoiding a federal trial and potential prison time.
• Europe must consider retaliating against Trump's tariff ‘blackmail,’ business leaders tell CNBC - European business groups have called for the EU to consider countermeasures in response to U.S. tariff threats.
• Fossil fuels are a 'crutch': How AI's unlikely winner could be renewable energy - The IEA revised its 2025-2030 growth forecast for renewables downward by 5% compared to 2024, reflecting the changing sentiment and policy.
• Trump’s Board of Peace has divided the globe. Here are the participants. - Invitations to join the board have prompted a wide range of responses, from eager assent to hedging, wait-and-see statements from bewildered world leaders.
• Buyers flee Japanese debt as Takaichi hits the ground spending - By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Japan's government bonds are in free fall as investors take a dim view of an atmosphere of competitive spending on the hustings, where politicians are
• Trump’s Rift With Europe Is Clear. Europe Must Decide What to Do About It. - After President Trump aired his disdain for Europe, its leaders will gather in Brussels Thursday to take stock of what comes next.
• Giants part with longtime executive one day after John Harbaugh introduced as head coach - The Giants are moving on from Senior Vice President Kevin Abrams one day after hiring John Harbaugh as head coach, ending his 25-year tenure with the organization.
• Sherrone Moore is returning to court in case related to his firing as Michigan football coach - Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is returning to court for the first time since being charged with vengeful acts against a woman shortly after he was fired for having a relationship with her. Moore, 39, faces thr
• 34 Absolutely Horrible, Unprofessional, Unhinged Things Doctors Have Actually Said To Their Patients — I Wish I Were Joking - "My nurse told me the reason I had a small baby bump was because I was an unwed mother, and they often contract their abdominal muscles to disguise their shame."
• Judge rules NYC's lone Republican congressional district unconstitutional, orders redraw - A judge ruled that New York’s only Republican-held congressional district is unconstitutional and ordered the state to redraw the map by next month.
• China Wins as Trump Cedes Leadership of the Global Economy - The president used a keynote speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to renounce the last vestiges of the liberal democratic order.
• Trump Drops Tariff Threats Over Greenland After Meeting With NATO Chief - President Trump’s announcement appeared to draw the United States back from the possibility of military and economic conflict with American allies over Greenland.
• Rahm Emanuel calls for mandatory retirement age of 75 for people in public office - Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is suggesting that there should be a mandatory retirement age of 75 for the president, Congress and Supreme Court justices.
• Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis - The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis. During their first public appearance since returning to Earth, the four astronauts r
• World Cup demand sparks lodging scramble in Kansas City - Kansas City is ramping up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when the region will host six matches at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Hotels, short-term rentals and city officials are planning for an influx of visitors as the tourna
• OpenAI seeking investments from Middle East sovereign wealth funds for multibillion-dollar round - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in the United Arab Emirates to participate in investment talks as he tries to raise more money for his cash-burning startup.
• Army orders military police to get ready for a possible Minneapolis deployment, AP source says - The U.S. Army has ordered several dozen additional active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minneapolis if needed, a defense official said Wednesday, amid protests over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement
• Japan's December exports growth drops to 5.1%, missing expectations, as shipments to U.S. plunge - Reuters-polled analysts had estimated exports growth would remain unchanged from November at 6.1%.
• Teen mass killer pleads guilty to NC rampage that left five dead, including brother, police officer - 18-year-old Austin Thompson pleaded guilty to the 2022 Raleigh mass shooting that killed five, including his brother and a police officer. Sentencing is in February.
• BitGo Holdings prices US IPO at $18, Bloomberg News reports - BitGo Holdings has priced its initial public ​offering at $18 per share, ‌above the marketed range, Bloomberg News ‌reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. ⁠BitGo declined ‌to comment. At the price, BitGo and its ba
• Cuban Detainee in El Paso ICE Facility Died by Homicide, Autopsy Shows - The report from the county medical examiner said the detainee, Geraldo Lunas Campos, was asphyxiated and restrained by law enforcement. Federal officials described his death as a suicide.
• Iran accused of sex assaults on teenage prisoners, while families charged to recover remains of loved ones - Iran's prosecutor general Mohammad Movahedi claims government crushed nationwide protests as death toll reaches 544 with over 10,681 arrested.
• Former Uvalde Officer Adrian Gonzales Found Not Guilty of Endangering Children in Mass Shooting - Adrian Gonzales had faced 29 charges for his actions in the 2022 shooting, in which 19 children were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Texas.
• Disney's 'Snow White' is top contender for Razzie award for worst film of 2025 - Disney's "Snow White" remake nominated for multiple Razzie awards as parody organization targets 2025 film for Worst Picture, Worst Screenplay and computer-animated dwarfs.
• Vikings announce Brian Flores extension as defensive coordinator despite head coach interviews - Brian Flores may have had head coach interviews, but the Minnesota Vikings announced on Wednesday that their defensive coordinator is staying put.
• Whoopi Goldberg warns 'no country on this planet is safe' if Trump successfully acquires Greenland - Whoopi Goldberg warned no country is safe if President Donald Trump acquires Greenland, after the president argued the territory is needed for national security.
• Ben Roethlisberger calls for Steelers to shift direction after Mike Tomlin steps aside - Two-time Super Bowl champion Ben Roethlisberger urged the Pittsburgh Steeler to bring in an offensive coach, floating Mike McCarthy's name as an option.
• Jury reaches verdict in trial of ex-Uvalde school police officer accused of failing to confront gunman - Former Uvalde school district officer Adrian Gonzales was acquitted by a jury on Wednesday evening on charges in connection with the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting.
• New York City's only Republican-held congressional district must be redrawn, judge orders - By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - A New York judge ruled on Wednesday that Republican U.S.
• LeBron James' agent Rich Paul downplays report of Lakers owner Jeanie Buss complaints: 'Who gives a s---?' - Rich Paul dismissed an explosive Lakers report about LeBron James, telling critics to stay "unbothered" by "clickbait" stories targeting the superstar.
• Appeals Court Stays Restrictions on Federal Tactics in Minnesota - The Eighth Circuit granted the Trump administration’s request to block, at least for now, a lower court’s injunction limiting how federal agents interact with protesters in the state.
• Top NATO official reveals details of stunning meeting with Trump that produced Greenland deal 'framework' - NATO chief Mark Rutte says U.S. versus Danish control of Greenland was not discussed in his talks with President Donald Trump, which led to an agreement on new Greenland "framework."
• Massive winter storm expected to bury much of US with snow and ice - Officials, including airport authorities in several major cities, are warning travelers to brace for significant delays amid the severe winter weather.
• Border Patrol chief targeted in alleged murder-for-hire plot focused on Snapchat messages - Jury weighs murder-for-hire case against Chicago man accused of targeting Border Patrol official through Snapchat messages offering cash rewards.
• Autopsy finds Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide due to asphyxia - A Cuban migrant held in solitary confinement at an immigration detention facility in Texas died after guards held him down and he stopped breathing, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday that ruled the death a homicide. Geraldo
• Jennifer Lawrence admits her friends have a racy nickname for her - From childhood nicknames to postpartum struggles, Jennifer Lawrence gets honest with Amy Poehler about parenting challenges and her Hollywood life on the comedian's podcast.
• Will Smith’s North Pole dive turns to 'terror' after he gets trapped under ice - Will Smith shares harrowing details of his North Pole diving accident where he lost his mask while trapped beneath ice, relying on a tether to survive.
• Federal officials say anti-ICE agitators 'going after the dogs' following Minneapolis kennel incident - An Anti-ICE message was reportedly scrawled on a CBP K-9's feed chart at a Minneapolis kennel facility, prompting outrage from homeland security officials.
• Somali-born activist praises Trump's stark warning at Davos speech: 'Priority number one' - After President Donald Trump took to the stage in Davos to declare that Western Civilization must defend itself, Somali-born activist and author Ayaan Hirsi Ali said that “Trump is right."
• At Davos, a Clash Between Trump’s World and the Old World - For decades, leaders have gathered in Davos to discuss a shared economic and political future. On Wednesday, President Trump turned the forum into a bracing clash between his worldview and theirs.
• Goldie Hawn says sexual attraction remains key to 42-year relationship with Kurt Russell - Goldie Hawn called longtime partner Kurt Russell "her sexual object" as the 80-year-old actress explained how physical attraction remains key to their 42-year relationship success.
• Asia-Pacific markets set to rebound after Trump climbs down from Europe tariff threats - Trump also said that he would not use force to acquire Greenland.