Alzheimer's finger-prick blood test could transform diagnosis, experts say
BBC News 2026-01-19 00:52:15.91662
Author: BBC News
An international trial involving 1,000 volunteers will aim to detect biomarkers associated with the condition. ... Read full article
Russia plots major strike on Europe's largest nuclear plant power lines: Source
Fox News 2026-01-19 00:37:25.1032749
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Ukraine nuclear facilities face Russian attack threats as Moscow weighs strikes on power substations to force capitulation, officials say. Zaporizhzhia is a primary target. ... Read full article
Bears' national anthem singer sends NFL fans into frenzy with performance before playoff game
Fox News 2026-01-19 00:22:23.1643907
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National anthem singer Jim Cornelison brought down the house and delighted NFL fans before the Chicago BEars-Los Angeles Rams game on Sunday. ... Read full article
Newsom defies Trump administration, declares free parks for MLK Day
Fox News 2026-01-19 00:07:26.1804545
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to the Trump administration's decision to scrap free national park entry on MLK Day, offering free admission to 200-plus state parks. ... Read full article
Nancy Pelosi faces social media backlash over behavior at Bob Weir tribute event
Fox News 2026-01-19 00:07:24.1965763
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Self-proclaimed "Deadhead" and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi draws criticism for her demeanor and outfit choice while speaking at Bob Weir's memorial celebration in San Francisco. ... Read full article
UK Productivity Surge Signals Economic Turnaround, Study Finds
Bloomberg 2026-01-19 00:01:00+00:00
Author: Tom Rees
Britain is seeing early signs of a long-awaited turnaround of its productivity woes, according to an alternative measure that suggests output per hour worked has risen at a pace not seen since before the financial crisis. ... Read full article
Hohn Breaks Citadel’s Record With $18.9 Billion Trading Profit
Bloomberg 2026-01-19 00:01:00+00:00
Author: Nishant Kumar
Chris Hohn broke the hedge fund profit record last year as rising stocks and global market volatility helped the industry rack up $543 billion worth of gains, also an all-time high. ... Read full article
Prices of UK Homes Listed for Sale Soar After Reeves Budget
Bloomberg 2026-01-19 00:01:00+00:00
Author: Irina Anghel
Home-sellers in the UK have ramped up their asking prices at the sharpest pace in more than a decade, according to new data, as confidence returns to the property market following the Labour government’s autumn budget. ... Read full article
Reeves Says London IPO Critics Were ‘Wrong’ as New Rules Kick In
Bloomberg 2026-01-19 00:01:00+00:00
Author: Isabella Ward
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is set to say critics of the UK’s capital markets “were wrong” and herald “a new golden age for the City” at the London Stock Exchange on Monday, as new rules to make it easier to raise public capital in Britain kick … ... Read full article
Maryland Democrat Pushes Plan to Punish ICE Veterans with Job Ban
Breitbart News 2026-01-19 00:00:26
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
A Maryland Democrat has introduced legislation that would prevent ICE agents from being hired in local law enforcement. ... Read full article
Rupiah May Sink Past Record Low as Fiscal Woes Erode BI Support
Bloomberg 2026-01-18 23:55:46+00:00
Author: Prima Wirayani
Indonesia’s rupiah looks poised to weaken past a record low, analysts say, with central bank intervention unlikely to halt the slide amid persistent fiscal worries. ... Read full article
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,425
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-18 23:54:30
Author: Lyndal Rowlands
These are the key developments from day 1,425 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. ... Read full article
CBS to Air ‘60 Minutes’ Episode on Migrants It Earlier Pulled
Bloomberg 2026-01-18 23:36:57+00:00
Author: Tamsin McMahon
CBS News said it will air an episode of 60 Minutes on Sunday night about the deportation of Venezuelan migrants to an overseas prison that it had earlier pulled in a controversial decision. ... Read full article
Maye throws 3 TDs, Stroud has 4 INTs to help Patriots advance to AFC title game 28-16 over Texans
Associated Press 2026-01-18 23:33:35
Author: Kyle Hightower
Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.J. Stroud’s four interceptions for a TD and the New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 28-16 to advance to the AFC championship game for the first time in seven years. They will… ... Read full article
Australia’s Populist Hard Right Usurps Main Opposition in Poll
Bloomberg 2026-01-18 23:33:08+00:00
Author: James Mayger
Australia’s populist One Nation party has pulled ahead of the main center-right opposition for the first time, in a sign the fracturing of the conservative vote in developed democracies may now be emerging in Australia. ... Read full article
Iran’s President Blames U.S. for Crises, Warns Attack on Khamenei ‘All-Out War’
Breitbart News 2026-01-18 23:33:04
Author: Joshua Klein
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed the United States for Iran’s crises, accusing Washington of imposing “inhumane” sanctions. ... Read full article
SEE IT: Video captures train smashing into food delivery robot
Fox News 2026-01-18 23:31:54
Author: Bonny Chu
Witness captures moment train obliterates trapped food delivery robot in Miami, Florida. The autonomous device reportedly sat motionless for 15 minutes. ... Read full article
Hong Kong ‘Value’ Billionaire Puts Quarter of His Wealth in Gold
Bloomberg 2026-01-18 23:30:00+00:00
Author: Diana Li
For three decades, Cheah Cheng Hye was a face of value investing in Asia, building Value Partners Group Ltd. into a multi-billion dollar stock-picking powerhouse. ... Read full article
Oil Edges Lower With Iran and Trump’s Greenland Threat in Focus
Bloomberg 2026-01-18 23:27:47+00:00
Author: Yongchang Chin
Oil edged lower, as tensions over Iran cooled and wider markets carried a risk-off tone following President Donald Trump’s intensifying push to take over Greenland. ... Read full article
Philippines Makes Significant Natural Gas Discovery, Marcos Says
Bloomberg 2026-01-18 23:25:09+00:00
Author: Cliff Harvey Venzon
The Philippines has made a “significant natural gas discovery” for the first time in over a decade, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said, advancing the nation’s bid for energy security. ... Read full article
Trump plans to charge $1 billion for permanent seat on ‘Board of Peace’
The Washington Post 2026-01-18 23:15:37
Author: Lauren Kaori Gurley, Michael Birnbaum
New details about a Trump-led board conceived to oversee rebuilding in Gaza have given rise to predictions that it could be used in place of U.N.’s traditional role. ... Read full article
2 trains derail in southern Spain, leaving at least 5 dead, more than 20 injured
CNN 2026-01-18 23:01:27
Author: Pau Mosquera, Rocío Muñoz-Ledo
The derailment of two high-speed trains on Sunday has left at least five people dead and 25 seriously injured in southern Spain’s Adamuz municipality, near Córdoba, according to the Andalusian Regional Government’s emergency services. ... Read full article
FBI opened probe on Minneapolis shooting; none exists now, Justice Dept. says
The Washington Post 2026-01-18 22:59:04
Author: Perry Stein
After the death of Renée Good in Minneapolis, FBI agents launched a civil rights probe into the shooting. The Justice Department says no such case now exists. ... Read full article
Trump’s Border Czar’s Advice to Minnesota, 'Stop Being a Sanctuary State, Let Us into the Jails!'
Breitbart News 2026-01-18 22:50:59
Author: Randy Clark
Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX) hosted a telephone town hall featuring commentary from Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s border czar and former acting ICE director. Homan offered Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey a quick fix to t… ... Read full article
Official: 1,500 Troops May Soon Deploy to Democrat-Run Minnesota
Breitbart News 2026-01-18 22:43:07
Author: Amy Furr
A surge of troops may soon be in Minnesota as leftists protest immigration operations and the state's fraud scandal deepens. ... Read full article
Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, killing at least 10
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-18 22:27:08
Author: Al Jazeera
Authorities have deployed mobile intensive care units to the crash site near Adamuz, where 25 people are injured. ... Read full article
Senegal beat hosts Morocco to win AFCON 2025 after farcical walk-off
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-18 22:26:17
Author: Al Jazeera
Pape Gueye scores in a 1-0 win following extra time after Senegal leave the field in protest at penalty decision. ... Read full article
Five dead after high-speed train collision in Spain
BBC News 2026-01-18 22:22:22.9305795
Author: BBC News
At least five people are dead and dozens more injured after the derailment near the city of Cordoba. ... Read full article
Texas couple labeled fake ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines’ admits $5M dream home renovation scam
Fox News 2026-01-18 22:07:19.5239548
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Texas couple allegedly defrauded over 40 homeowners of nearly $5M through fake construction business promoted on social media. The Judges face federal charges. ... Read full article
Trump’s immigration crackdown faces growing disapproval from voters
The Hill 2026-01-18 22:00:00
Author: Julia Mueller, Amie Parnes
President Trump is facing signs that his immigration crackdown is losing popularity with American voters as fallout grows from the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent this month. Recent polling has found T… ... Read full article
Mark Harris: Trump's Leadership on Health Makes Him Bullish on Midterms
Breitbart News 2026-01-18 21:59:45
Author: Sean Moran
Rep. Mark Harris said Trump's leadership on the Great Healthcare Plan makes him "bullish" on the GOP's chances in the midterms. ... Read full article
World’s most beautiful airport crowned and it’s right here in the United States
Fox News 2026-01-18 21:37:23.213529
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San Francisco International Airport's Harvey Milk Terminal 1 wins top honor as world's most beautiful airport terminal from Prix Versailles awards. ... Read full article
Voters say Trump has gone too far in immigration efforts in new WSJ poll
USA Today 2026-01-18 21:29:48+00:00
Author: Kate Perez
A majority of voters say that Trump's efforts to deploy ICE have gone too far in a new WSJ poll. ... Read full article
California man kills wife, teen daughter in murder-suicide: authorities
Fox News 2026-01-18 21:22:19.9946196
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Los Angeles County shooting leaves three dead in apparent murder-suicide as 19-year-old daughter escapes gunfire unharmed, sheriff's deputies report. ... Read full article
High-speed trains collide after one derails in south Spain, killing at least 10
Associated Press 2026-01-18 21:11:46
Author: Suman Naishadham, Joseph Wilson
A high-speed train derailed in southern Spain on Sunday, colliding with an oncoming train. Authorities say the accident left at least 10 people dead. The train was traveling between Malaga and Madrid when it went off the rails and hit a train coming from Madr… ... Read full article
Starmer tells Trump in phone call: Tariff threat over Greenland 'wrong'
BBC News 2026-01-18 21:07:23.2915661
Author: BBC News
The conversation follows the US president vowing a 10% levy on the UK and others opposing his annexation of the Danish territory. ... Read full article
Skier lands on one foot after losing a ski mid-air | CNN
CNN 2026-01-18 20:37:42.6344683
Author: Scout Richards
Video shows Austrian freeskier Matej Svancer losing a ski mid-air and still completing a 1080-degree spin at the Freeski World Cup 2026 Laax Open in Switzerland. ... Read full article
Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK
BBC News 2026-01-18 20:37:23.2907726
Author: BBC News
Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK ... Read full article
Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland and why it matters in 3 maps
Fox News 2026-01-18 20:37:18.0708356
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Trump's interest in Greenland isn't random – the Arctic island holds military bases and rare earth minerals as ice melts open strategic opportunities. ... Read full article
Bruce Springsteen Dedicates 'Promised Land' to Anti-ICE Extremist Renee Good, Tells 'Gestapo' ICE 'Get the F**k Out of Minneapolis'
Breitbart News 2026-01-18 20:17:06
Author: Warner Todd Huston
Far-left 1980s rocker Bruce Springsteen dedicated a performance of his song "Promised Land" to extremist, anti-ICE, activist Renee Nicole Good at New Jersey's Light of Day music festival on Saturday. Springsteen called ICE the "Gestapo" and "murderers," and d… ... Read full article
Report: DOJ Investigating if Renee Good's Partner 'Impeded' ICE Agent
Breitbart News 2026-01-18 19:52:48
Author: Lowell Cauffiel
Federal authorities have launched an investigation to determine whether or not Renee Nicole Good's widow "impeded a federal officer." ... Read full article
Ilhan Omar refers to 'US God---- States' during impassioned remarks about ICE
Fox News 2026-01-18 19:52:23.337905
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Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., was accused of making treasonous remarks when she referred to the "U.S. god---- states" at a Democratic field hearing on Friday. ... Read full article
Socialists to Replicate Minneapolis Chaos to Combat NYC ICE Sweeps
Breitbart News 2026-01-18 19:48:26
Author: Lowell Cauffiel
New York City socialists are marshaling an army of more than 4,000 activists to form “rapid response” brigades to disrupt ICE. ... Read full article
SoCal Edison lawsuits claim missteps made Eaton Fire more deadly
Associated Press 2026-01-18 19:44:32
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Southern California Edison has filed lawsuits against Los Angeles County, local water agencies and the Southern California Gas Company. The utility claims a series missteps made last year's Eaton Fire more deadly. The fire started on Jan. 7, 2025, and killed … ... Read full article
Minneapolis mayor says sending soldiers in immigration crackdown ridiculous
Associated Press 2026-01-18 19:30:46
Author: Jack Brook
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says sending active duty soldiers to Minnesota for an immigration crackdown is ridiculous and unconstitutional. He is urging protesters to remain peaceful. Protests have been ongoing since the Department of Homeland Security incre… ... Read full article
Chile declares state of catastrophe as wildfires kill 16, force thousands to flee
CNN 2026-01-18 19:18:43
Author: Reuters
Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in two regions in the south of the country early on Sunday as raging wildfires forced at least 20,000 people to evacuate and left at least 16 people dead. ... Read full article
What's happening in Iran? Trump calls for 'new leadership' amid unrest
USA Today 2026-01-18 19:13:54+00:00
Author: Kathryn Palmer
The death toll from the Iranian government's deadly crackdown on nationwide protests continues to climb. ... Read full article
Patriots burn Texans defense on a fourth-down play for an early touchdown in their playoff showdown
CNN 2026-01-18 19:02:57
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Two more games on Sunday will narrow down the NFL’s Super Bowl contenders to just four teams. Follow along with CNN Sports as we provide live updates, analysis and news from Texans-Patriots and Rams-Bears. ... Read full article
‘60 Minutes’ will finally air the shelved ‘Inside CECOT’ segment tonight
CNN 2026-01-18 18:25:42
Author: Brian Stelter
A version of this article first appeared in the Reliable Sources newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. ... Read full article
Minister 'confident' issues over Hillsborough Law can be resolved
BBC News 2026-01-18 18:22:19.6339989
Author: BBC News
Campaigners say the proposed law does not go far enough to make security services co-operate with inquiries. ... Read full article
Piers Morgan hospitalized after suffering fall
USA Today 2026-01-18 18:15:17+00:00Author: Piers Morgan is speaking out from the hospital after revealing he suffered a fall and fractured his femur "so badly I needed new hip." ... Read full article
Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'
BBC News 2026-01-18 18:07:24.7433663
Author: BBC News
Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical. ... Read full article
Live updates: Trump tariff threat irks Europe; Pentagon reportedly weighs Minnesota deployment
The Hill 2026-01-18 18:06:32
Author: The Hill Staff
President Trump drew fury from several fronts when he announced Saturday that he would levy new tariffs on Denmark and other European allies, which would last until “a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.” European leaders, includ… ... Read full article
Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 18 dead and forcing thousands to flee
Associated Press 2026-01-18 17:30:25
Author: Javier Torres
Authorities in Chile say that wildfires raging across central and southern areas of the country have left at least 18 people dead. The flames have scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed scores of homes. The South American country is sweltering un… ... Read full article
BBC demands tighter vetting after Apprentice candidate's offensive social media posts
BBC News 2026-01-18 17:07:18.6191127
Author: BBC News
A contestant due to appear on the forthcoming series is found to have previously posted offensive messages on social media. ... Read full article
Trump announces new tariffs over Greenland: How have EU allies responded?
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-18 17:05:05
Author: Al Jazeera
The European Union is having an emergency meeting to devise a response to Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland. ... Read full article
Who is part of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza?
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-18 17:02:22
Author: Mohammad Mansour
Trump unveils a complex three-tier governing structure for Gaza that places Trump and pro-Israel officials at the top. ... Read full article
Pressure mounts as Trump digs in heels on US attorneys
The Hill 2026-01-18 17:00:00
Author: Ella Lee
The Trump administration is staking out new ground in the fight to retain loyal U.S. attorneys after a string of setbacks, piling on pressure as top federal prosecutors stand firm in their roles and push forward with probes of the president’s political advers… ... Read full article
Syria announces ceasefire agreement with Kurd-led SDF after heavy fighting
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-18 16:01:29
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Agreement will see government takeover of SDF-controlled areas, and SDF integration into Syrian military. ... Read full article
Chip wreck! Thousands of chips wash ashore near Eastbourne
BBC News 2026-01-18 15:22:24.4772161
Author: BBC News
The chips washed up in Sussex after shipping containers containing "food and packaging" came ashore. ... Read full article
Snow blankets Florida Panhandle for second year in a row
Associated Press 2026-01-18 15:08:41
Author: Jeffrey Collins
A small part of the Sunshine State became the Snowy State for a brief time as snow covers parts of the western Florida Panhandle. It's the second year in a row areas have seen snow. On Sunday morning, enough frigid air rushed in behind a cold front to turn ra… ... Read full article
'Dangerous downward spiral.' NATO allies bash Trump's Greenland tariffs
USA Today 2026-01-18 15:02:11+00:00
Author: Kathryn Palmer
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland are casting a united front after Trump threatens tariffs. ... Read full article
Knott: Schweizer’s Revelation on 1M Chinese Votes Demands Answers
Breitbart News 2026-01-18 15:01:49
Author: Amy Furr
Rep. Brad Knott (R-NC) raised important questions Saturday about the Chinese infiltrating the United States to vote in elections. ... Read full article
The unknown hero of MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech
CNN 2026-01-18 15:01:01
Author: John Blake
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” address at 1963’s March on Washington is perhaps the most famous speech in American history. But fewer people remember the man behind King’s dream metaphor: a White banker named James Truslow Adams. ... Read full article
Video shows fires in Palestinian village in West Bank during Israeli settler attack
Associated Press 2026-01-18 14:42:42
Author: Julia Frankel
Video obtained by The Associated Press shows the moment that Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian village in the West Bank. The Palestinian Authority’s Jerusalem governorate said Sunday that dozens of settlers descended on the small Bedouin hamlet of Kh… ... Read full article
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter calls holiday a saving grace
Associated Press 2026-01-18 14:03:20
Author: Kate Brumback
Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter says the holiday honoring her father's legacy is a “saving grace” amid political division. The Rev. Bernice King says she believes it brings hope and encourages people to challenge injustice. The holiday comes as President Do… ... Read full article
European leaders say they won’t be ‘blackmailed’ by Trump’s tariff threats
The Washington Post 2026-01-18 13:45:27
Author: Leo Sands
E.U. ambassadors will hold an emergency meeting on Greenland after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on eight European countries that sent troops there. ... Read full article
CNN poll: Democrats are deeply motivated for the midterms despite having dismal views of party leaders
CNN 2026-01-18 13:00:59
Author: Jennifer Agiesta, Ariel Edwards-Levy
The Democratic Party has a deeply motivated base and a clear advantage on the generic congressional ballot ahead of this fall’s midterms despite dismal impressions of its current leaders in Congress, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. ... Read full article
‘Everything is bad’: Fear and anxiety grip Iranians abroad amid protests
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-18 12:59:39
Author: Simon Speakman Cordall
Iranians in the diaspora express worry about loved ones during an internet shutdown and deadly demonstrations. ... Read full article
About 1.5K soldiers on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota amid protests: Reports
The Hill 2026-01-18 12:52:09
Author: Sarah Fortinsky
The Pentagon has ordered roughly 1,500 active-duty soldiers to ready for a possible deployment to Minnesota, according to several media reports, citing unnamed defense officials. The move comes after President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act a… ... Read full article
Socialist leads Portugal presidential election exit poll, far-right second
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-18 12:18:03
Author: Al Jazeera
Andre Ventura, whose far-right party is the second-largest in parliament, was a pre-vote front runner. ... Read full article
Josh Allen runs risk of becoming modern-day Dan Marino after latest playoff heartbreak
USA Today 2026-01-18 12:17:22+00:00
Author: Nate Davis
For as brilliant as Josh Allen has been in his career, the reigning NFL MVP once again couldn't outrun playoff heartbreak in the Bills' latest loss. ... Read full article
Gingrich suggests Trump’s Greenland push just ‘a lot of noise’
The Hill 2026-01-18 12:00:00
Author: Sarah Davis
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R) is calling President Trump’s bluff on his threats to gain control of Greenland. Gingrich cast doubts on the president’s comments, although the retired legislator acknowledged he “could be wrong,” he told John Catsimatidi… ... Read full article
Merthyr Tydfil men rescue nine-month-old baby trapped in burning car
BBC News 2026-01-18 11:52:20.6652986
Author: BBC News
Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding are hailed heroes after pulling baby Lilah from the flames. ... Read full article
Israeli attacks wound civilians across Gaza in latest ceasefire violations
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-18 11:50:12
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Gaza City, al-Mawasi and Bureij refugee camp all come under Israeli air attacks and gunfire. ... Read full article
Trump's first year back: How Americans see the president's actions
USA Today 2026-01-18 11:01:31+00:00
Author: Trevor Hughes, Karissa Waddick, Terry Collins, Lauren Villagran
Love him or hate him, President Donald Trump has had a profound impact on the lives of many Americans. We talk to seven. ... Read full article
Voters oppose ICE amid shootings in Minneapolis
The Washington Post 2026-01-18 11:00:00
Author: Patrick Marley, Yasmeen Abutaleb
As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigration in Minneapolis, he’s finding the public is not with him. ... Read full article
Drugmakers hike medicine prices in 2026. How much more will you spend?
USA Today 2026-01-18 10:05:56+00:00
Author: Ken Alltucker
Pharmaceutical companies have raised prices on hundreds of drugs so far this month despite federal efforts to rein in drug prices. ... Read full article
Trump has largely fallen short on economic promises, stats show
USA Today 2026-01-18 10:03:28+00:00
Author: Phillip M. Bailey, Andrea Riquier
The president promised to lower prices. A year into his tenure, they are still rising. Here's why. ... Read full article
US President Donald Trump's tariff threat tests European alliances
Associated Press 2026-01-18 10:03:05
Author: Stefanie Dazio, Jill Lawless, Emma Burrows
The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland have criticized the move in an unusually strong joint statement, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and r… ... Read full article
The retired peace professor who brought her protest to Stephen Miller’s home
The Washington Post 2026-01-18 10:00:00
Author: Olivia George
Barbara Wien, a retired peace studies professor, believes she was confronting a threat to her community with her protest of Stephen Miller. Some say she’s the danger. ... Read full article
This company says it has produced the Holy Grail of batteries
The Washington Post 2026-01-18 10:00:00
Author: Nicolás Rivero
New batteries in electric vehicles could store more energy, charge faster and last longer, while lowering fire risk ... Read full article
How Gen Z is making millennials look cool again
The Washington Post 2026-01-18 10:00:00
Author: Jaclyn Peiser
Gen Z is reimagining the trends of its elders, embracing low-rise baggy and flare jeans, baby doll tops, and sweatpants with numbers. ... Read full article
NASA’s Artemis ll moon rocket arrives at launchpad | CNN
CNN 2026-01-18 09:30:47.123
Author: Natalie Barr
Retired NASA astronaut Cady Coleman talks the Artemis II rocket ahead of its February launch. ... Read full article
Syrian government announces a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces
Associated Press 2026-01-18 09:23:14
Author: Ghaith Alsayed, Omar Albam
The Syrian government has announced a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces, taking almost full control of the country. The move Sunday dismantles the Kurdish-led forces that controlled the northeast for over a decade. Tensions between government forces… ... Read full article
Anti-ICE rally chases off US far-right influencer Jake Lang in Minneapolis
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-18 08:21:24
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
About 10 people had gathered for Lang’s anti-Islam, anti-Somali and pro-ICE demonstration at City Hall. ... Read full article
Will the Supreme Court let Trump take control of the Fed?
USA Today 2026-01-18 08:01:01+00:00
Author: Maureen Groppe
Days after the revelation that the Justice Department is investigating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the Supreme Court will debate President Trump’s ability to remove the Fed’s board members. ... Read full article
How a melting Arctic makes Greenland more appealing to Trump
The Washington Post 2026-01-18 08:00:33
Author: Ruby Mellen, John Muyskens
Trump has said he wants the territory because of its strategic location. Maps show how a melting Arctic is affecting geopolitics. ... Read full article
Pentagon readies 1,500 soldiers to possibly deploy to Minnesota, officials say
The Washington Post 2026-01-18 05:02:27
Author: Dan Lamothe
Soldiers with the Army’s 11th Airborne Division in Alaska have been placed at the ready following Trump’s Insurrection Act threat, according to defense officials. ... Read full article
Seahawks steamroll 49ers to advance to NFC championship game
USA Today 2026-01-18 04:17:57+00:00
Author: Tyler Dragon
The Seattle Seahawks showed why they are the top seed in the NFC in a dominant win over the San Francisco 49ers. ... Read full article
Leavitt told CBS News that Trump would sue if his interview was cut short on air: Reports
The Hill 2026-01-18 02:46:23
Author: Ryan Mancini
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CBS News that President Trump would sue the media outlet if it cut its 13-minute interview with the president, according to multiple news reports on Saturday. CBS News’s Tony Dokoupil interviewed Trump on Tues… ... Read full article
Gangland killing at a funeral shocks idyllic French island
BBC News 2026-01-18 02:07:20.3688331
Author: BBC News
Corsica is shaken by the shooting, which brings into stark relief one of the highest murder rates in France. ... Read full article
Tillis, Murkowski say Trump tariffs tied to Greenland will hurt US, divide NATO
The Hill 2026-01-17 20:45:33
Author: Ryan Mancini
Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Saturday slammed President Trump’s new 10 percent tariffs on Denmark and European allies, saying the tariffs will hurt the U.S. and divide NATO if the president takes Greenland by military force. “Th… ... Read full article
Analysis | Trump wants to get rid of the Fed chair. Why a DOJ inquiry has backfired.
The Washington Post 2026-01-17 20:43:40.557
Author: Karen Tumulty
The probe of Jerome Powell immediately revealed the extent of support from GOP lawmakers and the finance community for an independent central bank. ... Read full article
‘Manchurian Generation’ Ballot Flood: More than 1 Million Chinese With U.S. Citizenship Could Vote in 2030 Elections
Breitbart News 2026-01-17 17:02:34
Author: Bradley Jaye
More than one million Chinese with U.S. citizenship who grew up in communist China will soon start voting in American elections, Peter Schweizer reveals in his new book, "The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon." ... Read full article
Why people in 2026 are hung up on 2016
CNN 2026-01-17 13:01:00
Author: Scottie Andrew
Celebrities and laypeople are sharing fond memories from 2016, the era of face “baking” and #ImWithHer, when some of the biggest national dramas pitted Kim Kardashian against Taylor Swift. ... Read full article
Democrats escalate opposition to DHS funding in bid to rein in ICE
The Hill 2026-01-16 11:00:00
Author: Mike Lillis
The fight over ICE is heating up. Democrats in both chambers are escalating their push to overhaul U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. They’re doing so by vowing to … ... Read full article
How Trump’s Iran strike options are shaped by Venezuela buildup
The Hill 2026-01-16 11:00:00
Author: Filip Timotija
President Trump’s strike options against Iran amid the nationwide protests are shaped by his massive military buildup in the Caribbean, which has ballooned since late last year and culminated in U.S. special forces capturing Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Madur… ... Read full article
States jockey to get to the front of the line of Democrats’ 2028 primary
Politico 2026-01-16 10:45:00+00:00
Author: Elena Schneider
States have until Friday to apply to be an early primary contest in 2028. ... Read full article
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Politico 2026-01-16 10:00:00+00:00
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Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundred… ... Read full article
