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• As Trump Focuses Abroad, G.O.P. Toils to Hone Election Message - A new poll shows that voters who will decide control of Congress see a lack of presidential emphasis on critical domestic issues.
• Grant Cardone: A home is a ‘terrible investment’ since it ‘ain’t your house.’ How to tap real estate without a mortgage - You don't have to make a 30-year commitment to get into real estate.
• We Don’t Need Greenland. We Need Allies. - It is time for Americans to step up and defend NATO and our country’s vital interests in its survival.
• BROADCAST BIAS: Networks side with church invaders, call attack mostly ‘peaceful’ - Justice Department charges Nekima Levy Armstrong under FACE Act for Minnesota church invasion, while broadcast networks downplay the legal violations.
• Meta's Reality Labs cuts sparked fears of a 'VR winter' - Meta's deprioritizing virtual reality in favor of artificial intelligence and Internet-connected smart glasses raised concerns about the future of the industry.
• Military Amphibious Vehicles That Got You Anywhere You Needed to Go - From the legendary "Ducks" of WWII to modern Chinese rapid-assault tanks, these 13 vehicles were built to punch the throttle when the road ends. Discover the logistics lifelines and floating fortresses that redefined all-terrain warfare.
• Explainer-Does Trump have a case against JPMorgan for closing his accounts? - By Tom Hals Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S.
• Cold Comfort - How can the perpetually shivering warm up to winter?
• These islands were bought by US. Now they have a message for Greenland. - Greenland isn't the first territory America has wanted from Denmark. These island residents question whether history is repeating itself.
• Immigration raids in Minnesota fuel grassroots Somali activism - By Bianca Flowers MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 24 (Reuters) - When immigration agents began aggressive operations in Minneapolis last month, Kowsar Mohamed started knocking on doors, fielding late-night calls and
• Virginia Democrats frustrate law enforcement with bill axing prison time for violent crime, expert warns - Virginia Democrats propose eliminating minimum prison sentences for violent crimes including rape and manslaughter, sparking widespread controversy and debate.
• Russian oil exports to China surge in January as India, Turkey cut buying, data shows - MOSCOW, Jan 23 (Reuters) - China is set to ramp up imports of Russian oil in January, absorbing barrels that would have previously gone to India and Turkey, as tougher Western sanctions force Moscow
• Despite Trump’s Words, China and Russia Are Not Threatening Greenland - U.S. and European officials say they are unaware of any intelligence that shows China and Russia are endangering the island, which is protected by the NATO security umbrella.
• Cruz back in Texas after photo of him boarding plane sparks backlash ahead of winter storm - Sen. Ted Cruz returned to Texas after a photo went viral earlier this week of him boarding a plane, sparking online scrutiny as the state braces for a potentially historic winter storm.
• Johnson warns House Republicans to ‘stay healthy’ as GOP majority shrinks to the edge - House Speaker Mike Johnson faces mounting pressure as Republican majority shrinks to just 218-213 after recent departures, forcing strict attendance rules.
• ‘Heated Rivalry’ is a hit in Russia, where LGBTQ+ content is heavily censored - Russian audiences connected deeply with the “Heated Rivalry” character Ilya Rozanov, whose country would never accept him or allow him to live in a relationship with another man.
• Bill Maher predicts Republicans will get 'dogs--t kicked out' of them in midterms over immigration - "Real Time" host Bill Maher predicted Republicans will face electoral consequences over immigration policies, calling the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good an "execution."
• China’s Highest-Ranking General Removed as Xi’s Military Purge Reaches the Top - General Zhang Youxia had appeared to be President Xi Jinping’s trusted second-in-command. He has now joined the long list of generals and admirals under investigation.
• After accepting US deportees, South Sudan wanted sanctions relief for top official, documents show - After agreeing to accept deportees from the United States last year, South Sudan sent a list of requests to Washington that included American support for the prosecution of an opposition leader and sanctions relief for a senior official acc
• China investigating senior military officials Zhang Youxia, Liu Zhenli, says defence ministry - Jan 24 (Reuters) - China's Communist Party has decided to open an investigation into senior military officials Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli for suspected serious violations of discipline and law,
• Navy Under Secretary Hung Cao says personnel discharged over vaccine mandate were 'failed' - The Navy announced an apology and a path to reinstatement for service members discharged over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate as the Pentagon moves to review and correct past separations.
• What next after Storm Goretti tree 'devastation'? - Storm Goretti damages thousands of Cornwall trees as replanting and natural regeneration begins.
• I spent the week with tech CEOs. Here's what they're talking about - Four themes were top of mind for tech executives at Davos, and they were all about AI.
• John Brodie, Former Star Quarterback for the 49ers, Dies at 90 - The longtime San Francisco star endured years of frustration before emerging as the N.F.L.’s most valuable player.
• Court records raise doubts that ICE is detaining the ‘worst of the worst’ in Maine - Immigration and Customs Enforcement has highlighted the detention of people whom it called some of Maine’s most dangerous criminals during operations this past week, but court records paint a more complicated picture. ICE said in a stateme
• India eyes better oil deals as Russian imports slow, minister says - By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI, Jan 23 (Reuters) - India can leverage its growing energy demand to negotiate better oil and gas supply deals, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday, as its refiners
• An Unlikely Source of Crypto Innovation: Afghanistan - The repressive Taliban government is suspicious of the internet. But a start-up in the country is building blockchain-based tools to transform humanitarian aid.
• How to buy a mattress online - Sleep specialists share how to navigate mattress specs, spot red flags and score better deals online than you would in-store on brands like Saatva, Nectar and Casper.
• Pentagon plans to give South Korea primary role in deterring North Korea threats under new strategy - A new Pentagon document says its defense strategy is pivoting toward burden-sharing as the U.S. plans a "more limited" role in deterring North Korea and other parts of the world.
• Minnesota 'on the clock' as HHS threatens penalties over childcare fraud scandal - Federal officials give Minnesota 60-day ultimatum amid alleged childcare fraud scandal involving millions in taxpayer dollars and compliance issues.
• Man, 29, Won $15 Million Lottery And Offered To Pay Off His 'Distant' Parents' Mortgage — But They Want 25% Cut, Saying 'We Raised You' - Most people dream about winning the lottery. But for one 29-year-old man, his $15 million windfall came with a side of guilt, entitlement, and a family-sized headache. In a post shared on Reddit, the anonymous winner explained that his fina
• Trump Says U.S. ‘Armada’ Is Heading to Iran, Raising Pressure on Regime - President Trump said the United States was “watching Iran” and sending a naval force there, despite also saying that his threats had halted executions.
• Cissie Graham Lynch warns abortion fight ‘far from over’ at annual March for Life in DC - Cissie Graham Lynch shares how March for Life transformed her views as young families and students lead the charge defending unborn children nationwide.
• Renée Fleming Won’t Perform at Kennedy Center Concerts - The soprano, who previously resigned as an artistic adviser, was scheduled to sing with the National Symphony Orchestra in May.
• Man who allegedly threatened to shoot ICE agents had rifles, body armor and ammo cache, feds say - An Ohio man who allegedly threatened ICE agents on social media is facing federal charges after authorities found guns and tactical gear at his home.
• Lakers' LeBron James shrugs off reported tension with Jeanie Buss: 'It don't bother me' - As the Lakers struggle on the court, LeBron James downplayed reports of friction with team governor Jeanie Buss. James asserted he’s not bothered by how others feel about him.
• Anonymous letter to California GOP chapter calls for war on ICE, urges agents be sent 'home in a body bag' - Threatening letter allegedly sent to California GOP reportedly calls for violence against ICE agents, including detailed bomb-making instructions.
• Thousands march through Minneapolis, swarm Target Center demanding ICE removal from Minnesota - Anti-ICE agitators swarmed the Target Center in Minneapolis Friday, as thousands marched downtown demanding a stop to federal immigration enforcement operations in the city.
• This Overlooked Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Be a Long-Term Compounder - This high-quality business, unfortunately, trades at a lofty valuation.
• FBI Director Kash Patel hails transfer of Most Wanted fugitive Alejandro Rosales Castillo after Mexico arrest - Alejandro Castillo, accused of murdering coworker "Sandy" Ly Le in 2016, transferred to Charlotte after arrest in Mexico following years-long manhunt.
• Mamdani tells Trump admin anti-Israel activist should 'remain in New York City' amid deportation case - NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil against Trump deportation efforts, calling him "a New Yorker" who deserves to stay.
• German soccer executive calls for World Cup boycott to protest Trump - German soccer federation vice president Oke Göttlich called for boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in response to President Donald Trump's recent actions.
• Trump stirs talk of 'new world order' as leaders signal shifting global alliances - President Donald Trump gives. Offended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's increasingly assertive posture toward the U.S., Trump revoked an invitation to join his Board of Peace. Many Western allies are suspicious of the organization
• Family of man crushed by a bulldozer in his tent at an Atlanta homeless encampment sues nonprofits - The family of a homeless man who died after a bulldozer crushed his tent last year during an encampment sweep filed a lawsuit Friday against the nonprofits involved in clearing the encampment, the second lawsuit they filed over his death.
• Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand 'optimistic' Senate Agriculture will advance crypto bill despite differences - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is "very optimistic" the Senate Agriculture Committee's updated cryptocurrency market structure bill will move forward.
• Federal officials demand New York school district bring back ‘Thunderbirds’ mascot after civil rights probe - The Trump administration demanded a Long Island school district restore its "Thunderbirds" mascot after a federal investigation found a civil rights violation.
• PGA Tour star Justin Thomas rips NCAA for current state of college sports - Golfer Justin Thomas blasted the NCAA for ruining college sports, saying that at some point schools and coaches have to say enough is enough.
• Anti-ICE agitators, including clergy, arrested at Minneapolis airport during protest in frigid weather - Faith leaders and clergy arrested at Minneapolis airport during anti-ICE protest demanding airlines refuse federal immigration enforcement cooperation.
• Justice Department drops demand for records naming transgender kids treated at Children's Hospital L.A. - The U.S. Department of Justice has agreed to stop seeking medical records that personally identify young patients who received gender-affirming care from Children's Hospital Los Angeles, according to court records.
• FBI Agent Resigns After Trying to Investigate ICE Officer in Renee Good Shooting - The resignation of the agent, Tracee Mergen, was only the latest shock wave to have emerged from the Justice Department’s handling of the shooting of Renee Good.