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• 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.
• PETA suggests replacing Punxsutawney Phil with hologram for Groundhog Day: 'Let Phil and his family retire' - PETA proposes high-tech hologram to replace Punxsutawney Phil at annual Groundhog Day celebration, offering 3-D projection with weather predictions.
• Joe Mixon’s future with Texans in doubt after ‘freak’ injury wiped out season - Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said there’s no clarity yet on Joe Mixon’s recovery after the running back missed the season with a rare foot injury.
• NCAA champion loses Masters eligibility after taking 'rare opportunity' with LIV Golf - NCAA champion Michael La Sasso forfeited his Masters spot by joining LIV Golf, choosing a professional career over a once-in-a-lifetime chance to play at Augusta National.
• Supreme Court Hearing Reveals Unease Over Threats to Fed Independence - As the justices weighed the consequences of allowing President Trump to fire a Federal Reserve official, the president reprised his pressure campaign on the central bank.
• FCC Targets Colbert and Kimmel in New Crackdown on Late-Night TV - The F.C.C. said it planned to enforce long-dormant rules on appearances by political candidates on network talk shows.
• She’s a Billionaire. He’s a Socialist. Can They Get Along? - Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch have little in common. But both their political futures hinge on the safety of the city.
• Trump slams UK island handoff deal that could put key US military base at risk - President Donald Trump calls U.K. Chagos Islands transfer 'great stupidity,' warning China could exploit the deal.
• House Panel Votes to Hold Clintons in Contempt in Epstein Inquiry - The votes by the Oversight panel were bipartisan, though many Democrats said the charges were extreme given Bill and Hillary Clinton’s willingness to answer questions.
• Only 1 House Democrat joined GOP to repeal 'short-circuiting' Biden-era regulation - Lawmakers vote to restore mineral access in Minnesota's federal lands, citing national security needs for domestic critical minerals over foreign imports.
• South Korea grows 1.5% in fourth quarter, missing forecasts as domestic demand weakens - South Korea's economic growth slowed in the final quarter of last year amid weakening domestic demand as the impact from fiscal stimulus disspated.
• Family Say Teen Who Vanished Near Dracula’s Castle on Hike Is 'Lost to Us' - "When the mountains that took him are ready to let go, George will be found, and we will bring him home to say goodbye," the Smyth family said in tribute to missing teen George Smyth
• Minnesota socialists tell workers to fake sick leave for anti-ICE protests - Minnesota workers urged to use sick time for ICE protests Friday as Democratic Socialists organize workplace strike against immigration enforcement.
• 'Water bankruptcy' — U.N. scientists say much of the world is irreversibly depleting water - With many rivers and aquifers tapped beyond their limits, UN scientists say the world is entering an era of 'water bankruptcy.'
• Jamie Dimon issues rare CEO criticism of Trump's immigration policy: 'I don’t like what I’m seeing' - American CEOs have mostly avoided direct criticism of Trump's policies over the past year.
• Barron Trump reportedly saved woman's life after witnessing violent assault on FaceTime call - Barron Trump allegedly helped save a woman's life by calling UK police after witnessing her brutal assault during a FaceTime call, London court hears.
• Federal Agent Fires Gun During Immigration Operation in L.A. Area, Officials Say - The authorities said an agent fired his weapon at a man in Compton, Calif., who was being pursued over a human smuggling operation. The man was not struck.
• Whoopi defends new Star Trek show from Musk, Miller criticism, says franchise was 'woke' from the start - Whoopi Goldberg defends 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' against criticism from Elon Musk and Stephen Miller, saying the franchise was always socially liberal from its creation.
• Maps show where winter storm threatens to bring snow, brutal cold this weekend - Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.
• Richard Pryor strangled wife during cocaine-fueled psychosis episode, widow claims - Richard Pryor's widow Jennifer reveals on podcast that the legendary comedian allegedly threatened to kill her during drug-fueled psychosis episodes.
• I Have $30,000 in Credit Card Debt and $69,000 Left on My Mortgage. Is a Home Equity Loan a Mistake? - Quick Summary Using home equity to pay off credit cards can feel like progress, especially when someone has $30,000 in high-interest debt, a 715 credit score, and more than $100,000 in estimated equity. For homeowners, a product like a Rock
• India's Reliance to buy sanctions-compliant Russian oil in February and March, sources say - By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI/MOSCOW, Jan 21 (Reuters) - India's Reliance Industries Ltd, operator of the world's largest refining complex, is set to receive sanctions-compliant Russian oil in February and
• Sunny Hostin urges 'defamed' alleged criminals arrested by ICE to sue Trump - On Wednesday, "The View," co-host Sunny Hostin claimed President Donald Trump may have defamed criminals arrested by ICE after he held up their mugshots during a press conference.
• Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before House committee investigating handling of Epstein case - Ghislaine Maxwell testimony scheduled for Feb. 9 as convicted Jeffrey Epstein associate agrees to appear before congressional committee investigating federal handling of case.