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• Experts issue warning as beloved food item surges in price: 'A snowball effect from the past year' - Companies are being forced to adapt.
• Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act, and Grocery Prices Keep Going Up - Plus, your Friday news quiz.
• Florida sheriff's deputy pleads guilty in fatal shooting of roommate - A Florida sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting of his friend, roommate and fellow deputy while playing around with his firearm.
• How feminism hijacked the conversation on masculinity - Sen. Josh Hawley and therapist Adam Lane Smith argue modern feminism is hijacking masculinity conversations, calling for a return to traditional values.
• Emergency Call Transcripts Record a Crisis Unfolding in Real Time - The killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent was instantly reported to the Minneapolis Police. The calls reflect shock, fury and confusion.
• Lindsey Graham returns to Israel for talks with Netanyahu amid Middle East tensions - GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who was just in Israel last month, noted in a Thursday post on X that he is traveling there to meet with the primer minister and his team.
• Russia was behind attempted 2024 arson attack, Lithuania says - By Andrius Sytas VILNIUS, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Lithuanian authorities accused Russia's GRU military intelligence service on Friday of masterminding attempted arson attacks on a plant that supplies radio
• 'Markets are callous': Why stocks aren't fazed by Iran, Greenland or Venezuela - One fund manager described stocks' continued moves higher, despite escalating tensions, as "equity market 'meh.'"
• Canada Breaks With U.S. to Slash Tariffs on Some Chinese Electric Vehicles - China will in turn cut its own tariffs on Canadian canola products, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said in Beijing on Friday.
• California billionaires flee state’s wealth tax in the most-predictable result ever - California's proposed billionaire tax would retroactively tax net worth over $1 billion starting January 2026, forcing wealthy residents to leave or pay billions of dollars.
• U.S. attempt to seize Greenland could hurt trade with the EU, French finance minister says - Economic ties between the U.S. and Europe could be damaged if Trump moves to take the Danish territory.
• Taiwan Strikes Trade Deal with Trump, Vows More U.S. Chip Factories - The Trump administration agreed to lower tariffs on Taiwanese goods, while Taiwan said it would invest more in U.S. manufacturing.
• She set a photo afire, lit a cigarette — and became a symbol of resistance for Iran protesters - With one puff of a cigarette, a woman in Canada became a global symbol of defiance against Iran's bloody crackdown on dissent — and the world saw the flame. It ignites, illuminating the visage of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's highest cler
• The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now - It's a coffee name, but not the one you might expect to be recommended.
• A Tale of Two Meetings: Trump Chooses Oil Over Democracy - Two conversations this week confirmed that President Trump backs the remnants of Nicolás Maduro’s regime over the Venezuelan opposition seeking to hold elections.
• Australia removes 4.7M kids from social media platforms in first month of historic ban - Australia says millions of underage social media accounts were shut down in the first month after a sweeping new ban on users under 16 took effect.
• Trump's pick for Iceland ambassador apologizes for joking about Arctic nation becoming 52nd state - Former Rep. Billy Long, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to be ambassador to Iceland, apologized after privately joking that the island would become the "52nd state."
• Uganda's President Museveni takes commanding lead in early election results - KAMPALA, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Veteran Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held a commanding lead in early election results announced on Friday, while the party of his main challenger, Bobi Wine, said its
• Trump’s push to acquire Greenland sparks international media frenzy on remote island - A surge of international media has descended on Greenland as President Trump renews his push to acquire the strategic Arctic island.
• Ex-South Korean Leader Gets Prison Term in First Ruling Over Martial Law - A court handed down five years in prison to former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing multiple trials stemming from his short-lived imposition of martial law.
• Suspect found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in 2021 SF 'Grandpa Vicha' murder case - Antoine Watson who was 19 years old at the time, is guilty of involuntary manslaughter and guilty of force likely to produce great bodily harm, but not guilty of murder in the first or second degree.
• Latin Kings gang member accused of vandalizing FBI vehicle, stealing government property in Minneapolis - Latin Kings gang member allegedly stole FBI body armor and weapons from a federal vehicle during unrest in Minneapolis following shootings involving ICE agents.
• Nigeria's Solar Boom Lights Up Economy - Nigeria has become a major market for solar, second only to South Africa for imports on the continent. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja spoke to Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche.
• Top Iranian general threatens to 'cut off' Trump's hand over potential military strikes - Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warns American military bases in the region would not be safe from retaliation as U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly moves toward Middle East.
• State Department lists major sporting events in addition to World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump's visa ban - The Trump administration listed major sporting events that will be exempt from a visa ban affecting 39 countries, allowing athletes to travel to the U.S. to compete.
• ‘You’ll burn’: Man goes on rant inside New Birth megachurch - According to the video timestamp, nearly five minutes go by before security appears and escorts the man off the property.
• U.S. Says It Erred in Deporting Student Traveling for Thanksgiving - The Trump administration acknowledged it mistakenly deported a college student to Honduras despite a court order barring the removal. But the government has not moved to drop the case.
• MARTIN GURRI: Let's look at all the global benefits Trump reaped by grabbing Maduro - Trump's Venezuela raid removing Nicolás Maduro creates global domino effects, weakening China's influence and reshaping geopolitical dynamics.
• Mitsubishi to acquire shale gas assets in Texas and Louisiana in a $7.5 billion deal - The company will spend $5.2 billion in an equity purchases, as well as $2.33 billion on Aethon's interest bearing debt.
• Magnitude 6.0 earthquake recorded off Oregon - The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles and had an estimated intensity of VI on the modified Mercalli intensity scale.
• Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on Contested Moments - Newly available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The Times provides a millisecond by millisecond look at how an ICE officer ended up shooting and killing a motorist in Minneapolis.
• Explosion damages homes and injures at least 4 in the Netherlands - An explosion on a residential street in the center of the Dutch city of Utrecht injured at least four people Thursday, an emergency services official said. Firefighters tried to douse the flames but were not immediately able to enter damag
• How much income is needed to afford a $500,000 mortgage? - Your income impacts how much house you can afford and how much a lender will let you borrow. Here’s the income needed to qualify for a $500,000 mortgage loan.
• Nancy Pelosi bets big on 2 Dividend Stocks in 2026 - When Nancy Pelosi makes a move in the stock market, people notice. The former House Speaker has built a reputation for remarkably well-timed stock trades. Her portfolio decisions often spark intense scrutiny from retail investors trying to
• Dodgers sign star outfielder Kyle Tucker to $240M contract: reports - MLB star Kyle Tucker reportedly signs massive $240 million contract with Dodgers, making him second-highest paid player behind teammate Shohei Ohtani.
• 4 semiconductor stocks giving the AI boom 'more legs' - Crossmark Global Investments chief market strategist Victoria Fernandez explains why a new wave of earnings from the semiconductor sector signals the AI race is just warming up.
• India’s exports to China surge in December while shipments to U.S. decline as Trump tariffs bite - Exports to China surged 67% in December to $2 billion, in contrast to goods shipped to the U.S. — New Delhi's biggest export market — that dropped 1.8% to $6.8 billion.
• Suspect accused of killing sleeping passenger on Chicago train filmed himself carrying out attack: prosecutors - Chicago man accused of stabbing sleeping passenger on a train allegedly recorded the deadly attack, prosecutors say. Victim had no interaction.
• TSMC is set to expand its $165 billion U.S. investment — here’s what we know - TSMC is set to accelerate its multibillion-dollar expansion in Arizona, coming off the back of a U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement and strong earnings.
• US citizen sues after federal agents in Minnesota threw him in unmarked car and refused to let him go despite seeing passport - Lawsuit accuses federal officials of using ‘police-state tactics’ and carrying out mass racial profiling of Somalis and Latinos
• Passenger’s Wi-Fi name triggers bomb scare, forces Turkish Airlines emergency landing - Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after passenger creates hoax bomb threat using Wi-Fi hotspot name. No explosives found.
• Many Fiery Remarks, Little Clarity on What’s Next at Security Council Meeting on Iran - Iran’s representative denied the country had killed protesters, as the U.S. ambassador said President Trump had made clear “all options are on the table” to stop the killing.
• Trump flashes championship ring as Panthers celebrate Stanley Cup repeat at White House - President Trump welcomed the Florida Panthers to the White House, praising the team’s performance and celebrating its back-to-back Stanley Cup titles.
• Taiwan seeks arrest of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus CEO over illegal hires - Taiwan prosecutors ​have issued an arrest warrant for the chief executive officer ‌of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, alleging he was involved in illegal business and recruitment activities ‌in Taiwan. Taiwan’s Shilin District Prosecutor
• Noem names Charles Wall ICE deputy director following Sheahan resignation - ICE veteran Charles Wall takes deputy director role under Trump administration, replacing Madison Sheahan who stepped down Thursday to pursue a run for Congress.
• When Will PYC Therapeutics Limited (ASX:PYC) Become Profitable? - We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse PYC Therapeutics Limited's ( ASX:PYC ) business as it appears the company...
• Venezuela oil fetching 30% higher price, U.S. energy chief says, after first sale worth $500 million - America is securing prices about 30% higher for Venezuelan crude than those obtained before President Nicolas Maduro's capture, said U.S. Energy Secretary.
• Conservative influencer calls out Trump's credit card cap as proposal that 'socialists' support - Wharton graduate Arynne Wexler warned President Donald Trump's proposed 10% credit card interest cap could backfire, making credit harder to get and pushing borrowers to payday lenders.
• Trans athlete scandal spotlight back on Minnesota as softball lawsuit returns to court - Alliance Defending Freedom appealed to the 8th Circuit Court after its lawsuit filed by three Minnesota softball players over alleged Title IX violations was dropped in September.
• Live Updates: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Gives Trump Her Peace Prize - Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker