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• 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.
• 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.
• 3 simple lifestyle changes could add almost a decade to your life, research shows - Researchers find that minor improvements to sleep patterns, physical activity and diet quality can significantly extend lifespan and healthy years in new study.
• Trump set to meet with foreign leaders at the World Economic Forum and more top headlines - Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
• Super Bowl champ reveals scary health battle that left in coma for 5 days - Former New York Giants star pass rusher Osi Umenyiora revealed a serious health battle that left him in a coma for five days on a recent podcast.
• Major Winter Storm Targets South, Northeast Friday Through Monday With Potentially Damaging Ice, Heavy Snow - Widespread snow and a potentially damaging ice storm are on the table from the South into the Northeast. Here’s the very latest forecast timing and who could be affected most.
• Putin meeting set for Thursday, Witkoff says, with Ukraine 'land deals' on the table - A meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take place on Thursday with "land deals" over Ukraine on the table, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said.
• Exclusive-Britain, China to revive 'Golden Era' business dialogue during Starmer visit, sources say - By Joe Cash BEIJING, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Britain and China will aim to revive a "golden era" business dialogue when Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing next week, three sources familiar with the
• Hiltzik: Yes, you're paying for Trump's tariffs, and the price is going up - A new study finds that Americans paid 96% of Trump's tariff charges, making them a hidden tax on U.S. consumers
• Canada’s Leader Warns of a ‘Rupture’ in the Global Order, and ICE Is Accused of Killing Detainee - Plus, what’s the point of learning cursive?
• U.S. still 'the closest of allies' with the UK despite rift, Finance Minister Reeves says - The U.S. remains the "closest of allies" with the U.K. despite a growing rift between the U.S. and Europe over the future of Greenland, Rachel Reeves told CNBC.
• Supreme Court to Weigh Trump’s Bid to Fire Lisa Cook - The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Wednesday in the case of Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve governor whom President Trump is trying to fire. Our reporter Colby Smith describes the importance of Cook’s case for the independence of
• Supreme Court weighs Trump bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook - SCOTUS will review Trump's effort to fire Lisa Cook from the Fed's board of governors, a high-stakes court clash that could have major economic impacts.
• Supreme Court Considers Trump’s Attempt to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook - The justices deferred a decision on the president’s efforts to oust Cook, agreeing to hear arguments on Wednesday instead.
• An Anxious Japan Restarts the World’s Biggest Nuclear Plant - Japan is reviving nuclear power, balancing the need for more clean energy against the lingering trauma of the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi disaster.
• Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing Shinzo Abe, Former Leader of Japan - Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, had admitted to shooting Mr. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister; but his case divided Japan.
• Bill, Hillary Clinton at risk of contempt in House after snubbing Epstein depositions - The House Oversight Committee weighs contempt resolutions against Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton for skipping Epstein depositions. Republicans are expected to advance measures.
• Fukushima nuclear plant operator to restart reactor at another plant, reviving safety concerns - The world’s largest nuclear power plant is set to restart Wednesday in north-central Japan for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown, as resource-poor Japan accelerates atomic power use to meet soaring electricity needs.
• GORDON CHANG: Appeasing China won’t save Europe — Trump’s hard power just might - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plan China visits as European leaders seek trade deals despite concerns about appeasing Beijing.
• Denmark fought alongside the U.S. Now, Trump is threatening it over Greenland. - Denmark was a committed partner to the U.S. during the war in Afghanistan, deploying thousands of troops, and made early contributions to the invasion of Iraq.
• How Egypt is reviving the Suez Canal after maritime attacks sank traffic - Attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea scared off much of the shipping that used the Suez Canal, depriving Egypt’s ailing economy of vital revenue.
• Treasury yields inch lower as investors monitor escalating trade tensions - U.S. Treasury yields declined on Wednesday, tentatively retreating from a sell-off that spurred a flight from U.S. assets on Tuesday.
• Why Was Macron Wearing Sunglasses at Davos? - An eye condition, not a style choice, prompted President Emmanuel Macron of France to don aviators to address the World Economic Forum.
• Trump’s Greenland crusade pushes European allies to a breaking point - President Donald Trump’s ultimatum — give up Greenland or face a trade war — has convinced some European officials that retaliation, rather than conciliation, is the answer.
• Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace after initial pushback - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will join President Donald Trump’s newly formed Gaza Board of Peace after initially criticizing its structure.