Woman dragged from car by ICE speaks exclusively to CNN | CNN
CNN 2026-01-20 12:22:45.2500759
Author: Sophie Garnett
A disabled Minnesota woman who was dragged from her car by ICE agents last week told CNN’s Laura Coates she was on her way to a doctor’s appointment when she was detained. She said her treatment in custody was “dehumanizing” and that officers failed to take h… ... Read full article
Man jailed for 10 years after chainsaw murder bid on police officer
BBC News 2026-01-20 12:22:19.0462646
Author: BBC News
Albanian national Liridon Kastrati described the judge as a "terrorist" when the sentence was passed. ... Read full article
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti conquered college football six seconds at a time
The Washington Post 2026-01-20 12:07:25
Author: Barry Svrluga
The Hoosiers’ incomprehensible journey to the sport’s mountaintop resulted from following their coach’s methodical approach. ... Read full article
Netflix revises its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. Now, it’s all cash
CNN 2026-01-20 12:05:04
Author: Brian Stelter
In an ongoing struggle over the future of Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix says it is now prepared to pay all cash for Warner Bros. and HBO, rather than a mix of cash and stock. ... Read full article
S&P 500, Nasdaq futures sink amid Trump tariff threats over Greenland
USA Today 2026-01-20 11:56:38+00:00
Author: Reuters
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures sank to one-month lows on Tuesday, as U.S. traders returned from a long weekend to witness a rout in global markets. ... Read full article
How Trump is testing his power entering Year 2
The Hill 2026-01-20 11:53:06
Author: Jesse Byrnes
Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: ▪ 1 year of Trump 2.0 ▪ Trump’s Greenland letter sparks blowback ▪ Cassidy charts path after presidential snub ▪ Putin gets Trump invite to join Gaza board President Trump is taki… ... Read full article
Congress opens ‘industrial-scale fraud’ probe in Minnesota, warns Walz demands are ‘just the beginning’
Fox News 2026-01-20 11:52:30.389618
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz under federal scrutiny for alleged fraud in 14 high-risk Medicaid programs as Congress investigates overbilling and identity theft schemes statewide. ... Read full article
Trump fires off late night Truth Social posts doubling down on Greenland ambitions
Fox News 2026-01-20 11:52:25.0159547
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U.S. President Donald Trump issued Truth Social posts on Tuesday as he continued to press for for the United States to acquire Greenland. ... Read full article
France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings to UK
BBC News 2026-01-20 11:52:22.7172779
Author: BBC News
The operation follows a change of tactics agreed amid growing pressure from the UK government to step up interventions. ... Read full article
Conservative Senedd politician kicked out of party for Reform talks
BBC News 2026-01-20 11:22:20.1410706
Author: BBC News
Conservative MS James Evans allegedly told a senior Tory he was thinking about defecting. ... Read full article
LEE CARTER: Trump's approval ratings reveal what legacy media refuses to see
Fox News 2026-01-20 11:22:19.4357066
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President Donald Trump's low approval ratings one year in don't signal failure, but delivery on campaign promises, creating unsettling stability without consensus in divided America. ... Read full article
Britain approves ‘mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite national security fears
CNN 2026-01-20 11:21:02
Author: Christian Edwards
Britain’s government has green-lit plans for China to build a “mega” embassy close to London’s financial district, despite warnings from lawmakers, residents and Chinese dissidents-in-exile that the sprawling complex could pose security risks. ... Read full article
Trump undermines key allies UK and France before Davos visit
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-20 11:19:31
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
US president posts flurry of provocative messages on social media on Greenland, upping ante before World Economic Forum. ... Read full article
Trump’s first year back live: US president ramps up pressure on allies
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-20 11:10:17
Author: Joseph Stepansky
US President Donald Trump marks first year back by expanding presidential power and reshaping global relations. ... Read full article
Blood. Pain. Disorientation. Here’s what protesters say ‘less-lethal’ weapons feel like
CNN 2026-01-20 11:00:59
Author: Graham Hurley
Welts, watery eyes, temporary blindness: Zoom in on crowd control tactics used against protesters ... Read full article
Mounting controversies, midterm fears strain Senate GOP’s relations with Trump
The Hill 2026-01-20 11:00:00
Author: Alexander Bolton
President Trump’s slumping job approval numbers and the public controversies swirling around his second term in office are putting a strain on his relationship with GOP senators, who are looking for ways to distance themselves from the president heading into … ... Read full article
Lawmakers zero in on NCAA over NIL, revenue sharing
The Hill 2026-01-20 11:00:00
Author: Dominick Mastrangelo
An effort to curb the big business of college sports is gaining steam on Capitol Hill, where a growing number of lawmakers in both parties are outraged at the NCAA and signaling intervention from Congress on athlete compensation and revenue sharing is inevita… ... Read full article
The Memo: Trump starts Year 2 with new tumult over Greenland and threats to Biden aides
The Hill 2026-01-20 11:00:00
Author: Niall Stanage
The normal and abnormal are as closely intertwined as ever as President Trump marks the end of his first year back in office Tuesday. Some of Trump’s strengths and weaknesses as he begins Year 2 are the standard stuff of politics: voter unease about the econo… ... Read full article
Tech workers ask their bosses to lobby Trump over ICE crackdowns
The Washington Post 2026-01-20 11:00:00
Author: Joseph Menn
A public letter signed by hundreds of tech workers said CEOs must “pick up the phone” to press Trump to pull back ICE deployments. ... Read full article
Syria’s war-ravaged oil sector faces tough road to recovery, analysts say
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-20 10:56:20
Author: John Power
Syrian government’s control of energy reserves from SDF has raised hopes of return to pre-war production levels. ... Read full article
Texts between Donald Trump, Jonas Støre, Emmanuel Macron and Mark Rutte
BBC News 2026-01-20 10:52:27.2960535
Author: BBC News
A series of text messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have been shared publicly. ... Read full article
Tymoshenko vs Zelenskyy: Political clash over graft rocks wartime Ukraine
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-20 10:29:00
Author: Mansur Mirovalev
Opposition politician Tymoshenko is accused of trying to obstruct cabinet appointments as she clashes with Zelenskyy. ... Read full article
Dual citizenship: Bangladesh’s latest political flashpoint before elections
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-20 10:15:48
Author: Al Jazeera
A divide over whether dual citizens should be allowed to contest is threatening Bangladesh’s February elections. ... Read full article
Probe of Fed chair raises stakes in Supreme Court test of Trump’s power
The Washington Post 2026-01-20 10:00:00
Author: Justin Jouvenal, Andrew Ackerman
The legality of Trump’s push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook was already one of the biggest issues of the court’s term. A probe into Chair Jerome H. Powell has raised the stakes. ... Read full article
Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-20 09:45:34
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The destruction comes as Israel clamps down on NGOs providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza. ... Read full article
Trump jabs European leaders over Greenland as Davos becomes emergency summit
The Washington Post 2026-01-20 09:42:03
Author: Cat Zakrzewski, Emily Davies
In social media posts before the meetings, Trump bashed the U.K. and shared what appeared to be private messages from European officials. ... Read full article
Dollar Hits Two-Week Low as Tariff Threats Stoke Volatility
Bloomberg 2026-01-20 09:38:35+00:00Author: The dollar fell to its lowest level in two weeks and currency hedging costs climbed as President Donald Trump showed no signs of backing down in his campaign for control of Greenland and threatened new tariffs on France. ... Read full article
Wetherby furniture firm Moores collapses into administration
BBC News 2026-01-20 09:07:35.2793954
Author: BBC News
Moores Furniture Group blames their problems on low housebuilding activity and rising costs. ... Read full article
Supreme Court weighs Hawaii’s ‘default’ ban on guns on private property that’s open to the public
CNN 2026-01-20 09:00:59
Author: Tierney Sneed
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday over a Hawaii law that bars people from carrying guns onto private property without the explicit approval of the property owner, a measure intended to reduce guns in retail stores and other businesses open to the … ... Read full article
Trump slams UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it
Associated Press 2026-01-20 08:22:38
Author: Jill Lawless
The British government is defending its decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the move. Trump called it an act of stupidity on Tuesday, He argued that it weakens national security. He … ... Read full article
Australia's Parliament debates new anti-hate speech and gun laws after Sydney attack
Associated Press 2026-01-20 08:13:51
Author: Rod McGuirk
Australia’s Parliament has begun debating new anti-hate speech and gun laws after two shooters killed 15 people at a Jewish festival in Sydney last month. The proposed laws would restrict gun ownership and introduce a government-funded buyback scheme. Anti-ha… ... Read full article
Russian Attack Leaves Thousands of Kyiv’s Buildings Without Heat
Bloomberg 2026-01-20 08:06:12+00:00
Author: Olesia Safronova
Russian drones and missiles hit Ukraine overnight, leaving the residents of thousands of buildings in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv without heating and basic amenities during freezing temperatures. ... Read full article
Syria-SDF ceasefire hangs in balance after renewed clashes, faltering talks
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-20 08:04:50
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Syria’s government, Kurdish-led forces trade blame on violence, escaped ISIL fighters as negotiations reach dead end. ... Read full article
Bessent says US-Europe relations have 'never been closer' despite Greenland crisis
Associated Press 2026-01-20 08:01:23
Author: Jamey Keaten
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says America’s relations with Europe remain strong. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, he urged trading partners to “take a deep breath” and let tensions driven by … ... Read full article
Miami star throws punch at Indiana player after national championship loss
Fox News 2026-01-20 07:52:22.7343988
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Miami Hurricanes star running back Mark Fletcher Jr. swung at an Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman after their national championship loss. ... Read full article
Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year
CNN 2026-01-20 07:44:07
Author: Hilary Whiteman
The end of Australia’s long summer school holidays usually draws crowds to the beach but a spate of shark attacks in the country’s most populous state has triggered warnings to stay out of the water. ... Read full article
Iran ‘just getting started’ on punishing ‘rioters’ arrested during protests
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-20 07:09:43
Author: Maziar Motamedi
Authorities are confiscating assets of people backing protesters to pay for damages incurred during the unrest. ... Read full article
Brooklyn Beckham blasts parents David and Victoria, says family ‘controlled’ him for years
Fox News 2026-01-20 07:07:27.6073719
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Brooklyn Beckham breaks his silence on family feud with Victoria and David Beckham in explosive Instagram statement, saying he has no plans to reconcile. ... Read full article
Syria fighting live: Ceasefire under duress as army moves in to Hasakah
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-20 06:37:18
Author: Faisal Ali, Tim Hume
About 200 ISIL detainees escaped from al-Shaddadi prison with tit-for-tat allegations on who freed them. ... Read full article
US citizen says immigration agents in Minnesota broke into his home without a warrant
Associated Press 2026-01-20 05:59:52
Author: Jack Brook
Federal immigration agents have detained a U.S. citizen in Minnesota at gunpoint without a warrant. That's according to ChongLy “Scott” Thao, who says agents forced open his door, entered with guns drawn and led him outside in his underwear in freezing condit… ... Read full article
Fight for a Secure Arctic, Trump Heads to Davos with Bradley Jaye
Breitbart News 2026-01-20 05:52:21.3743989
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The numbers behind Spain's deadly train wreck
Associated Press 2026-01-20 05:42:46
Author: Joseph Wilson
The deadly train wreck in southern Spain has cast a pall over one of the nation’s symbols of success. Spain leads Europe and is only second to China in the entire world in mileage of high-speed rail lines. The country's investment to link its distant cities a… ... Read full article
Schweizer: 'The Bottom Line Is Birthright Citizenship Needs to End'
Breitbart News 2026-01-20 05:37:23
Author: Breitbart TV
On Monday's "Alex Marlow Show," Breitbart News senior contributor and author of The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration | Clips ... Read full article
Gaza’s ‘phase two’ from a distance: Why hope still feels out of reach
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-20 05:22:50
Author: Hani Mahmoud
As Washington hails next stage of truce, Gaza sees a stark disconnect between promises and the deadly reality. ... Read full article
Trump heads to Davos to talk about affordability
Associated Press 2026-01-20 05:20:08
Author: Josh Boak
On the anniversary of his inauguration, President Donald Trump is heading to the World Economic Forum in Davos, an annual gathering of the global elite. He plans to use a key address there Wednesday to lay out his plans to make housing more affordable. The Sw… ... Read full article
Fernando Mendoza was 'declined walk-on offer' at Miami. He just beat Canes for national title
USA Today 2026-01-20 05:12:10+00:00
Author: John Leuzzi
Fernando Mendoza completed a full-circle moment with Indiana football on Monday, as he won a national championship in his hometown against Miami. ... Read full article
Trump threats and Bukele model on crime back Latin American progressives into corner
Associated Press 2026-01-20 05:02:46
Author: Megan Janetsky
Latin American progressive leaders are increasingly being backed into a corner on organized crime by pressure from the Trump administration and from their own voters, who point to the results from El Salvador's war on gangs. Trump has declared a slew of Latin… ... Read full article
Northern Lights illuminate UK skies in hues of pink and green
BBC News 2026-01-20 04:37:15.4113214
Author: BBC News
The phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis is the result of solar eruptions sending particles that interact with the Earth's atmosphere. ... Read full article
Indiana fights off Miami, caps perfect season with national championship
The Washington Post 2026-01-20 04:17:40
Author: Chuck Culpepper
The Hoosiers were among the least successful programs in major college football for generations. Now they are an undefeated national champion. ... Read full article
Grijalva: Churches Are 'Open Door', Protesters Have 'Right' to Go In
Breitbart News 2026-01-20 04:06:52
Author: Ian Hanchett
On Monday's broadcast of CNN's "The Source," Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) said that when people find out "someone that's supposed to be speaking for the | Clips ... Read full article
Judge and wife shot in broad daylight in Indiana, sparking massive multi-agency investigation
Fox News 2026-01-20 03:22:17.9572416
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A manhunt is underway after Indiana judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, were shot in their home on Sunday. Both victims survived the shooting. ... Read full article
Eric Holder on MLK Jr. Day: ‘There Is a Concerted Effort to Resegregate America.’
Breitbart News 2026-01-20 02:47:15
Author: Jasmyn Jordan
At the National Action Network’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast, former Attorney General Eric Holder (D) delivered a speech. ... Read full article
Doctor who treated Dick Cheney calls for congressional inquiry into Trump’s presidential fitness
The Hill 2026-01-20 02:45:32
Author: Julia Mueller
Dr. Jonathan Reiner, cardiologist to the late former Vice President Dick Cheney, called on Monday for a congressional inquiry into President Trump’s fitness. Reiner, a CNN medical analyst, cited Trump’s recent letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr St… ... Read full article
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake shakes Southern California's Coachella Valley
USA Today 2026-01-20 02:42:41+00:00
Author: Sam Morgen
The quake caused serious shaking in many parts of the Coachella Valley, located about 130 miles east of Los Angeles. ... Read full article
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison denies Don Lemon, anti-ICE protesters violated FACE Act as DOJ mulls charges
Fox News 2026-01-20 02:37:18.0366026
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told liberal host Don Lemon that he nor the anti-ICE protesters were in violation of federal law as the DOJ mulls charges. ... Read full article
Greenland: Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump
BBC News 2026-01-20 02:07:32.098901
Author: BBC News
Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler ... Read full article
‘A never-ending queue’ – hospitals where waits are getting worse
BBC News 2026-01-20 02:07:30.8960758
Author: BBC News
Nearly a quarter of hospital trusts in England have seen waiting times deteriorate in the past year. ... Read full article
Anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church is latest flash point over Trump’s crackdown
The Washington Post 2026-01-20 01:54:24
Author: Kim Bellware, Aaron Gregg
The Justice Department said it would investigate the incident, which has sparked debate over First Amendment rights and the meaning of “sanctuary.” ... Read full article
Frey: St. Paul Church Protest 'Unsettling', There'd Be 'Peace and Order' in Minneapolis if ICE Left
Breitbart News 2026-01-20 01:45:45
Author: Ian Hanchett
On Monday's broadcast of WBUR's "Here and Now," Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said that he wouldn't protest in a church, and "it doesn't take place in | Clips ... Read full article
MEXICO’S ELECTION PLOT UNMASKED: How Mexico’s 50+ Consulates Are Running Shadow Campaign to Sway U.S. Elections
Breitbart News 2026-01-20 01:38:14
Author: John Binder
Mexico’s consulates across the United States are running a shadow campaign to bend American elections in favor of Mexican interests, Peter Schweizer reveals in his new book, "The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weap… ... Read full article
Minneapolis software engineers mistaken for ICE agents while eating lunch harassed by anti-ICE crowd
Fox News 2026-01-20 01:07:20.4742607
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Software engineers mistakenly accused of being ICE agents face harassment and shocking allegations while eating lunch at Minneapolis restaurant during incident. ... Read full article
Justice Department plans rollback of gun regulations
The Washington Post 2026-01-20 00:53:53
Author: Perry Stein
The Justice Department is considering loosening a slate of gun regulations as it seeks to bolster support from ardent Second Amendment advocates. ... Read full article
Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares
BBC News 2026-01-20 00:37:21.7078986
Author: BBC News
Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic. ... Read full article
Jayapal: Protesters Have Been Peaceful — It's ICE, CBP 'Inflaming Tensions'
Breitbart News 2026-01-20 00:27:07
Author: Pam Key
Monday on CNN's "The Arena," Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection agents were "inflaming tensions" in Minneapolis, not protesters. | Clips ... Read full article
US, Iran tensions escalate as Tehran admits thousands killed in protests | Fox News Video
Fox News 2026-01-20 00:07:21.1598761
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Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst has the latest on tensions between Iran and the U.S. on 'The Story.' ... Read full article
Trump lobs fresh Greenland message blitz aimed at European leaders
USA Today 2026-01-20 00:00:00+00:00
Author: Kim Hjelmgaard
The argument over Greenland has threatened to reignite a trade war with Europe and upend the NATO alliance that underpins Western security. ... Read full article
She helped him flee a rally, then realized he was a right-wing provocateur
The Washington Post 2026-01-19 23:25:45
Author: Praveena Somasundaram
Jake Lang, a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter, jumped into a stranger’s car after his anti-immigrant march in Minneapolis turned violent. ... Read full article
Judge won't block DHS policy on lawmaker access to ICE facilities
Associated Press 2026-01-19 23:10:17
Author: Michael Kunzelman
A federal judge has refused to temporarily block the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy requiring members of Congress to give a week’s notice before they can visit immigration detention facilities. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb concluded that the… ... Read full article
Silver Rises to Record as US-EU Tensions Over Greenland Persist
Bloomberg 2026-01-19 23:08:23+00:00
Author: Yihui Xie
Silver hit a record high and gold traded near an all-time peak as President Donald Trump’s push to take over Greenland fueled fears of a US-Europe trade war and kept markets on edge. ... Read full article
Korea Bourse CEO Sees Kospi at 6,000, Vows to Cut ‘Zombie’ Firms
Bloomberg 2026-01-19 23:00:00+00:00
Author: Youkyung Lee
The world-beating rally in South Korean stocks is poised to extend as the nation presses ahead with efforts to improve shareholder returns and lure global capital, according to Jeong Eun Bo, chief executive officer at the Korea Exchange. ... Read full article
Dozens of Sydney Beaches Closed After Shark Attacks
Bloomberg 2026-01-19 22:52:21+00:00
Author: Nasteho Said
More than 30 beaches in Sydney’s northern suburbs have been closed, following the city’s third shark attack in recent days. ... Read full article
Nicki Minaj Slams 'Disgusting' Don Lemon After He Joined Anti-ICE Invasion of Minnesota Church: 'I WANT THAT THUG IN JAIL!'
Breitbart News 2026-01-19 22:41:03
Author: Jerome Hudson
Rap megastar Nicki Minaj didn't mince words calling for disgraced former CNN anchor Don Lemon to be thrown in jail after he and his film crew joined a group of anti-ICE agitators who stormed into a Minnesota church during service on Sunday chanting, “Hands up… ... Read full article
Gold, silver prices stay near all-time highs amid fresh tariff threats
USA Today 2026-01-19 22:08:04+00:00
Author: Andrea Riquier
Prices for gold and silver stayed near all-time highs even as global stocks and futures sold off amid increasing geopolitical tensions. ... Read full article
This week on The Hill: Lawmakers scramble to avert partial shutdown
The Hill 2026-01-19 22:00:00
Author: Sudiksha Kochi
Lawmakers in both the House and Senate are in crunch time. So far, Congress has passed six out of the twelve appropriations bills needed to fund the government. The House last week passed an additional two-bill package known as a minibus that would fund the D… ... Read full article
Radical Activist Shows No Remorse After Minnesota Church Invasion: 'Come and Get Me, Pam Bondi'
Breitbart News 2026-01-19 21:48:26
Author: Neil Munro
No apologies are coming from one of the loudest Democratic radicals who invaded a Minnesota church on Sunday. ... Read full article
MLK Day celebrated nationwide with marches and tributes
USA Today 2026-01-19 21:22:09+00:00
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The life and legacy of Civil Rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was celebrated and honored across the U.S. on Jan. 19, 2026. ... Read full article
Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say
CNN 2026-01-19 20:55:28
Author: Ashley Strickland
A powerful flare has unleashed a severe solar storm that could cause auroras and satellite disruptions on Earth. ... Read full article
NATO chief meets with Danish, Greenlandic officials to discuss collective security
The Hill 2026-01-19 20:54:35
Author: Julia Mueller
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with officials from Denmark and Greenland on Monday to discuss “collective security” as President Trump pushes to acquire the semiautonomous Danish territory. “We discussed how important the Arctic – including Greenland… ... Read full article
I do not want to reconcile with my family, says Brooklyn Beckham
BBC News 2026-01-19 20:07:22.7713636
Author: BBC News
Speculation has been circulating in the press for months over a rift in the Beckham family. ... Read full article
China Isn’t the Answer for Canada’s Trade Troubles, Taiwan Envoy Says
Bloomberg 2026-01-19 20:05:13+00:00
Author: Thomas Seal
China doesn’t hold the solution for Canada’s economic issues and isn’t a trustworthy partner, Taiwan’s top representative to Ottawa said following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s tariff deal with Xi Jinping. ... Read full article
Bo Nix's wife, Izzy, shares heart-wrenching, candid photo of QB after injury
USA Today 2026-01-19 19:38:59+00:00
Author: Joe Rivera
Nix said she "wanted to remember this moment forever," she wrote in the caption. ... Read full article
Donald Trump doesn't acknowledge Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
USA Today 2026-01-19 19:29:11+00:00
Author: Sarah D. Wire
President Donald Trump has not recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026 through official statements, proclamation or activity. ... Read full article
Walz was also asked about foreign ties during Harris vetting, sources tell CNN
CNN 2026-01-19 19:13:49
Author: Edward-Isaac Dovere
Josh Shapiro wasn’t the only finalist to be Kamala Harris’ running mate who was asked if he had ever been an agent of a foreign government, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN on Monday. Tim Walz was, too. ... Read full article
Look up! Northern lights possible tonight 'as far south as Alabama'
USA Today 2026-01-19 19:03:26+00:00
Author: Doyle Rice
A geomagnetic storm expected to hit the Northern Hemisphere overnight will increase the possibility of the aurora borealis being visible "as far south as Alabama to northern California." ... Read full article
Designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93. See his unforgettable designs.
USA Today 2026-01-19 18:48:58+00:00
Author: Alexa Juliana Ard
Valentino Garavani has died at 93. Revisit these 10 unforgettable red-carpet looks from the Italian fashion house. ... Read full article
WATCH — ICE Agent Confronts Agitators 'Protecting' Child Sex Offender from Arrest in Minnesota: 'Insane'
Breitbart News 2026-01-19 17:29:43
Author: Amy Furr
An ICE agent told people disrupting their mission in Minnesota that officers were there to arrest an individual for heinous crimes. ... Read full article
Americans' paychecks grow stronger as Main Street shows new economic strength
Fox News 2026-01-19 17:28:09
Author: Eric Revell
New economic data reveals Main Street strength as Americans see higher pay, while retail sales rose 3.3% and home purchases increased amid lower mortgage rates. ... Read full article
Designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93
Associated Press 2026-01-19 17:23:36
Author: Jenny Barchfield, Colleen Barry
Valentino Garavani, the iconic Italian designer known for his glamorous gowns and signature “Valentino red,” has died at 93. His foundation said he died Monday at his Rome residence. Valentino's designs were beloved by royals, first ladies, and movie stars, i… ... Read full article
Top Catholic cardinals say U.S. foreign policy raises moral questions
The Washington Post 2026-01-19 14:00:00
Author: Michelle Boorstein, Anthony Faiola
Three senior archbishops said recent events raise “basic questions about the use of military force” and have put America’s moral role “under examination.” ... Read full article
Why ‘Anti-Coercion’ Tool Is the EU’s Trade Weapon of Last Resort
Bloomberg 2026-01-19 13:50:55+00:00
Author: Michal Kubala, Alberto Nardelli
For the third time in less than a year, the European Union is weighing whether to use its most powerful economic weapon — the anti-coercion instrument — in a dispute with a major trading partner. ... Read full article
EU, Russia, Belarus and Thailand invited to join Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza
Associated Press 2026-01-19 13:21:15
Author: Samy Magdy, Julia Frankel
The EU's executive arm, Russia, Belarus and Thailand say they've been asked to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan. Russia and Thailand said they're looking at the details of what the… ... Read full article
France Plans G-7 Meeting to Talk US Tariff Threats on Wednesday
Bloomberg 2026-01-19 13:20:41+00:00
Author: William Horobin
France is seeking to convene a meeting of Group of Seven finance chiefs as soon Wednesday to discuss US President Donald Trump’s threat to hit allies with additional tariffs for opposing his bid to annex Greenland. ... Read full article
Zurich Makes £7.7 Billion Bid for UK Cyber Insurer Beazley
Bloomberg 2026-01-19 13:20:06+00:00Author: Zurich Insurance Group AG has made an offer to buy Beazley Plc, valuing the UK-listed cyber insurer at about £7.67 billion ($10.3 billion). ... Read full article
Hedge Fund Picton Says Markets Will Punish a Fed That Bows to Trump
Bloomberg 2026-01-19 13:00:00+00:00
Author: Layan Odeh
The head of Picton Investments said bond markets will swiftly discipline the US if President Donald Trump appoints a Federal Reserve chair who’s seen as too malleable — and precious metals remain a good hedge against political volatility. ... Read full article
Europeans see alliance at risk as Trump stokes trade war over Greenland
The Washington Post 2026-01-19 12:22:37
Author: Ellen Francis, Steve Hendrix
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it was “completely wrong” for President Donald Trump to threaten tariffs on allies who oppose his push to seize or buy Greenland. ... Read full article
Trump’s suspension of naturalization ceremonies leaves hopeful citizens in limbo
The Hill 2026-01-19 11:00:00
Author: Rebecca Beitsch
President Trump’s decision to suspend naturalization ceremonies is leaving residents across the country in an unusual position, now stuck in limbo after they were on the verge of gaining U.S. citizenship. Critics say the pause is the Trump administration’s la… ... Read full article
Cruz says it is ‘overwhelmingly in America’s national interest’ to acquire Greenland
The Hill 2026-01-19 02:40:55
Author: Ashleigh Fields
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Sunday a potential United States acquisition of Greenland would be “overwhelmingly” in America’s national best interest. “When it comes to Greenland, I want to commend President Trump, for being single-mindedly focused on America… ... 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
Homan says Trump administration needs better ‘messaging’ about immigration enforcement
The Hill 2026-01-16 04:04:24
Author: Ryan Mancini
White House border czar Tom Homan said Thursday the Trump administration needs to be better about its “messaging” over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations across the country. “I think we’re being egged on by the press,” Homan told Laura Ingra… ... Read full article






