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• Trump challenges Carney at Davos, asserts Canada should be 'grateful' for Golden Dome missile defense - Trump claims the U.S. should control Greenland for Golden Dome missile defense, says Canada "lives because of the United States" in heated Davos remarks.
• Kaine wants to rein in Trump’s war powers, but never did the same for Biden, Obama - Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., supported seven war powers resolutions against President Donald Trump but rejected two of three Republican-led efforts against former President Joe Biden.
• Catholicism shrinks in Latin America while more are religiously unaffiliated, Pew surveys find - Catholicism in Latin American countries has shrunk over the last decade, while a growing percentage of adults identify as religiously unaffiliated, describing themselves as atheist, agnostic or “nothing in particular.” “Our analysis found
• Bills owner dives into reasoning for Sean McDermott firing, blames 'coaching' on lack of wide receiver success - Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula said Sean McDermott’s dismissal followed the team’s playoff loss to the Denver Broncos, admitting the franchise had “hit the playoff wall."
• World oil market faces significant surplus in first quarter, IEA says - By Robert Harvey LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The global oil market will be in deep surplus in the first quarter of 2026, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, as so far excess supplies
• NATO chief praises Trump at Davos, says he forced Europe to ‘step up’ on defense - NATO chief Mark Rutte defends Trump's impact on European defense spending, saying allies wouldn't have reached 2% GDP targets without his pressure.
• Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau hold hands during appearance at World Economic Forum in Davos - Katy Perry makes her first major public appearance with boyfriend Justin Trudeau at Davos summit, holding hands and supporting his speech on global diplomacy.
• Amazon plans its biggest retail store yet near Chicago - The store, which will open next year at the earliest, will span some 230,000 square feet
• CNN Host Steps In as Panelists Get Physical During Heated Debate - CNN host Abby Phillip was forced to intervene when a debate nearly spilled over into a physical altercation. Phillip presided over a particularly tetchy NewsNight on Tuesday. Minutes before podcaster Leigh McGowan went nuclear on MAGA comme
• ICE launches new operation in Maine amid Trump's broader illegal immigrant crackdown around the US - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is targeting people in Maine during Operation Catch of the Day, as the Trump administration targets illegal immigrants.
• Miami's Carson Beck faces criticism for skipping postgame handshake after national title loss - Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck came under fire on Monday night after appearing to skip shaking hands with his Indiana Hoosiers opponents
• Bernie Sanders implies CBS is part of 'oligarchy' controlling US while on network’s ‘Late Show’ - Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Tuesday, where he implied CBS is part of an "oligarchy" of poweful companies controlling the U.S.
• China exploiting 'birth tourism' to gain long-term political influence in US, author warns - Author Peter Schweizer claims Chinese elites exploit U.S. birthright citizenship to advance Beijing’s long-term influence in America.
• Flight Instructor, 29, and Teen, Who Dreamed of Becoming a Pilot, Die After Small Plane Crashes and Bursts into Flames - “My baby died doing what he loved,” the teen's mom wrote
• Elon Musk’s latest feud is a mudslinging match with a budget airline - The billionaire has been trading online barbs for days with Ryanair in a spat that started over the airline’s refusal to install Starlink. Ryanair has been leaning into it.
• Who is Lisa Cook? The Fed governor at the center of Trump’s Supreme Court fight - Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve as a Federal Reserve governor, is at the center of a Supreme Court fight over President Trump’s attempt to fire her.
• Trump tells Davos US alone can secure Greenland, insists he won’t 'use force' - President Donald Trump declares at Davos that the U.S. is the only nation capable of securing Greenland for national security reasons during his World Economic Forum speech.
• Ancient fermented dish linked to immune changes amid devastating flu season - Korean kimchi may boost immune function, according to a new study. Researchers found measurable changes in immune cell signaling after 12 weeks.
• Trump calls for 'immediate negotiations' on Greenland, but rules out using force - President Donald Trump called for "immediate negotiations" with Denmark to "discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States."
• Prince Harry testifies in trial alleging crimes by news media - During rare court testimony by a British royal, Harry refuted suggestions that reporters obtained information legally by being part of his circle of friends.
• Trump rips Europe at Davos for wrong 'direction,’ points to migration and spending - President Donald Trump blasted European nations for not being "recognizable" during his World Economic Forum address in Davos Wednesday.
• Valerie Bertinelli says diet company fired her after regaining weight - Valerie Bertinelli reveals diet company fired her for regaining weight after 50-pound loss, sharing her personal journey from size 4 to embracing size 10.
• Trump tells world leaders: ‘Europe is not heading in the right direction’ - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said some areas of Europe are no longer recognizable — and "not in a positive way."
• American star Brenna Huckaby eyes fourth Paralympic gold medal in Milan after leg amputation at age 14 - Four-time Paralympic medalist Brenna Huckaby shared how family support and finding happiness matter most ahead of her third Paralympic Games.
• Virginia Madsen says veterans aren’t trained to come home after nephew’s suicide - Virginia Madsen opens up about her nephew's tragic suicide after military service. The Oscar nominee stars in "Sheepdog," a powerful film about veteran PTSD and hope.
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• Russia's Lavrov says Greenland is not a 'natural part' of Denmark - MOSCOW, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Greenland was not "a natural part" of Denmark and that the problem of former colonial territories was becoming
• NFL legend Jimmy Johnson slams AI video circulating across social media - NFL legend Jimmy Johnson on Tuesday slammed an artificial intelligence-created video of him kissing a younger woman that appeared on social media.
• Trump Called Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez A 'Terrific Person' — DEA Files Reportedly Show Her As Target For Money Laundering Since 2018 - Documents and law enforcement sources show Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting president, has been on the DEA's radar for years and was labeled a "priority target" in 2022, even as President Donald Trump praises her as a key U.S. partner in
• Far-left agitator who organized MN church storming raked in over $1 million from anti-poverty nonprofit - Far-left agitator Nekima Levy Armstrong, who was one of the organizers of the storming of a Minnesota church to protest ICE, raked in over $1 million leading a civil rights nonprofit.
• Investigations and a Billion-Dollar ‘Shakedown’: How Trump Targeted Higher Education - Donald J. Trump has unleashed the power of the presidency against American colleges, with mixed results.
• California Republicans appeal to Supreme Court to block congressional maps - The California Republican Party are trying to get the U.S. Supreme Court to block congressional maps adopted in connection with Proposition 50.
• Democrats dodge questions as House GOP prepares contempt votes against the Clintons - House Democrats remain largely silent on whether they'll support GOP contempt resolutions against the Clintons over alleged Epstein probe defiance in Congress.
• US trade rep shrugs off world leaders’ swipes at Trump amid Davos backlash - Trump faces apparent criticism from world leaders at Davos as trade representative dismisses "elite" backlash over Greenland threats and tariffs.
• Devastated parents speak out after Canadian teen found dead surrounded by dingoes on Australian island - Investigators are yet to conclude whether 19-year-old died from drowning or dingo attack
• Doing a Roth Conversion in 2026? Beware This Pitfall. - If you're not careful, that move might come back to bite you.
• DHS website traffic surges 68% as thousands use Trump's self-deportation app for voluntary departure - DHS reports record 68% surge in website traffic with 102 million pageviews in 2025, with the CBP Home App for self-deportation becoming one of the top visited pages.
• Lead Edge Capital Founder Mitchell Green on Investing in China - Lead Edge Capital Founder Mitchell Green speaks to Bloomberg Surveillance in Davos. Green discusses growth in China, the US-China AI race, and the wider US tech economy.
• OpenEvidence, the 'ChatGPT for doctors,' doubles valuation to $12 billion - OpenEvidence, based in Massachusetts, has topped a $12 billion valuation in a funding round led by Thrive and DST.
• China says trade deal with U.S. will 'drain Taiwan’s economy' for American benefits - China doubled down its rhetorics on the trade agreement between Taiwan and the U.S., saying it would benefit Washington while eroding the island's strategic advantages.
• Minnesota Democrats criticize DOJ subpoenas, claim weaponization of justice system - Democrats who were subpoenaed as part of an investigation into the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement say the justice system is being weaponized.
• Iran will retaliate 'with everything we have' if US attacks, senior diplomat warns - More than 4,500 protesters killed in Iran as foreign minister threatens forceful response to potential U.S. military strikes in escalating regional crisis.
• Mortgage refinances surged again, but rates are now suddenly jumping higher - Mortgage refinancing jumped sharply higher for the second straight week, as interest rates fell further, but that boom may be about to bust.
• Gretchen Whitmer denies Dems try to be too inclusive, says message can be 'too obtuse' for people - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich., denied that the Democratic Party message was too focused on being "inclusive," arguing that they were simply "too obtuse."
• Mexico flies 37 cartel members to US under pressure from Trump admin - Mexico transfers 37 cartel members to US as Trump administration ramps up pressure on drug trafficking networks. Latest move brings total transfers to 92.
• MLB fans question Carlos Beltran's Hall of Fame election after sign-stealing scandal - Carlos Beltran was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, but fans questioned why he was voted in despite of his ties to a major sign-stealing scandal
• Carney Speech on U.S. ‘Rupture’ and Canada’s Survival Draws Standing Ovation at Davos - Prime Minister Mark Carney got a standing ovation in Davos for starkly describing the end of Pax Americana. He is looking for new allies to help his country survive it.
• Gold prices surge past $4,800 on jitters over Greenland dispute - Gold prices extended recent gains on Wednesday, surging on concerns about escalating tensions over US president Donald Trump's push to take over Greenland.
• Trump to speak at Davos as his Greenland push, tariff threats take center stage - Trump said over the weekend that he would slap tariffs on imports from eight European countries in retaliation for moving troops to Greenland.
• Taiwan’s $40 Billion Military Spending Plan Stalled by Political Impasse - Taiwan’s domestic gridlock is revealing a deep-seated fracture over how the island should defend itself and how much it can depend on the United States.
• NYC’s $1.1B subway fare gates mocked online as riders easily bypass barriers - New York City’s costly new subway fare gates are facing ridicule as viral videos show riders easily climbing over barriers meant to curb billion-dollar fare evasion losses.