Dollar Global Transaction Usage Jumps to New High, Swift Says
The dollar retains its supremacy in global trade despite the persistent uncertainty associated with US President Donald Trump’s policies.
Colin Hay ‘strenuously disapproves’ use of Down Under at March for Australia rallies
Former Men at Work frontman, who was born in Scotland and emigrated to Australia, tells anti-immigration protestors, ‘Go write you own song, leave mine alone’Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailFormer Men at Work frontman Colin Hay has disavowed the use of the band’s 80s anthem Down Und...
Molly Ringwald, Danielle Brooks, Ali Ahn, Rain Spencer and Dawn Porter Join Variety Culture & Storytelling Panel at Sundance Film Festival
Variety will host a Culture & Storytelling conversation exploring the role of cultural experiences in shaping creative work, presented by World of Hyatt, on Jan. 25 at the Sundance Film Festival. Panelists include Molly Ringwald (“Run Amok”), Danielle Brooks (“If I Go Will They Miss M...
China Vice-Premier He Lifeng meets top executives in Davos
Mr He met Apple Inc’s Tim Cook, JPMorgan Chase & Co’s Jamie Dimon and FedEx’s Raj Subramaniam.
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Baby mountain lion found with 'concerning' injuries in middle of L.A. County roadway
Officials have captured a juvenile mountain lion that was spotted injured in the middle of a thoroughfare in Castaic.
Starmer warned of Labour rebellion if leasehold reforms watered down
Former minister Justin Madders tells the BBC Labour must stick to its pledge to cap ground rents.
You'll never guess how Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo pronounced Jarrett Stidham's name before Broncos start
This will get a chuckle from you.
Trump backs off tariff threats, rules out military force over Greenland
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland, revealing he and the secretary-general of NATO reached "the framework of a future deal" regarding the island. Ed O'Keefe reports and Margaret Brennan has analysi...
This mind-boggling stat already proves without a doubt who won the Luka Doncic Anthony Davis trade
It was already fairly clear, but this is the nail in the coffin.
Lane Kiffin Calls Out LSU Fan With 2-Word Response Amid Ole Miss Drama
Lane Kiffin had enough of the fighting on social media today, as he called out one of his own LSU fans amid drama with Ole Miss.
St. Paul's Hmong community "afraid to leave their homes" due to ICE, mayor says
In St. Paul, Minnesota's Hmong Village, empty stalls line a once busy marketplace. Nicole Sganga spoke to St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her about the deeply-rooted fear spreading within immigrant communities.
Deloitte is overhauling job titles for its US workforce — here's why
The Big Four firm is giving its US employees a new job title, according to an internal presentation seen by Business Insider.
Al Gore says Trump ‘taking a wrecking ball’ to NATO as he did to the East Wing is ‘literally insane’
The former vice president, who served under Bill Clinton from 1993 to 2001, said that the president’s Davos speech was a ‘classic Trump performance’
Back-to-back winter storms batter East Coast, with more heavy snow expected
Nearly 200 million Americans could get walloped this weekend by snow, ice and a blast of Arctic air. Ash-har Quraishi reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Bill O’Reilly Steps Back With Undisclosed Illness: ‘I Am Dealing With a Malady’
"Hopefully, I am back in the saddle shortly," the "No Spin News" host adds The post Bill O’Reilly Steps Back With Undisclosed Illness: ‘I Am Dealing With a Malady’ appeared first on TheWrap.
Steelers head coach news may change Aaron Rodgers' retirement plans
This could be a fascinating twist.
Trump’s tariff reversal sparked a market rally — but the violent swing in stocks is a warning of what lies ahead for investors
Investors are getting accustomed to a familiar pattern known on Wall Street as ‘TACO’ — the assumption that the president eventually reverses policies that threaten to sink the market
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.
Is GE Vernova the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?
Recent news from the Trump Administration sent GE Vernova soaring last week.
World of Warcraft's add-on changes aren't over: 'There will doubtless be some loopholes players find'
A 12.0.1 patch will bring more changes after this week's Midnight expansion prepatch made dramatic changes to mods, character classes and the game's UI.
Using AI for advice or emotional support is linked to depression and anxiety
People who interact with chatbots for emotional support or other personal reasons are likelier to report symptoms of depression or anxiety, a new study finds.
I was a hostage negotiator for 10 years - this is what it taught me about parenting
Nicky Perfect shares three practical tricks she learnt which will help you handle daily parenting battles.
Jury deliberating in trial for former Uvalde officer charged over school shooting response
A Texas jury began deliberations on Wednesday in the trial of the former police officer who is charged over his response to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Rams teammates know Matthew Stafford will be the calm amid the noise in Seattle
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has proven that whatever the circumstance, he remains cool, calm and collected.
How Syria's al-Sharaa captured Kurdish-held areas while keeping the U.S. onside
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa's rapid takeover of territory long held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces tested the boundaries of Washington's support for him.
Surgeon charged in murder of ex-wife and dentist husband extradited to Ohio
A Chicago man accused of murdering his ex-wife and her husband arrived in Ohio on Wednesday to face charges. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest on the investigation.
Jake Tapper Shames Karoline Leavitt for Lying About Trump’s Greenland-Iceland Mix-Up: ‘Let’s Roll the Tape’
"You can lie to us if you want, but I don't know why it's worth it," the CNN host says The post Jake Tapper Shames Karoline Leavitt for Lying About Trump’s Greenland-Iceland Mix-Up: ‘Let’s Roll the Tape’ appeared first on TheWrap.
Ashton Kutcher: Hollywood isn't to blame for pushing unrealistic beauty standards
The actor stars in The Beauty, which explores the negative impact of a world full of beautiful people.
Manchester City players to reimburse traveling fans after being upset by Bodo/Glimt
"Covering the cost of these tickets for the fans who travelled to Bodo is the least we can do," the players said.
‘Percy Jackson’ EP and Courtney B. Vance Explain the Big Twist in the Season 2 Finale: ‘Thalia Has Real Beef With Zeus. It’s Not Theoretical’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the Season 2 finale of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” The Disney+ adaptation of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” just took a major step away from the books. Or at least it looks that way at first. If you ask executive producer Craig Silver...
Why Ravens are easily the best HC vacancy in football
It's an easy choice.
Bill Simmons owns up to 'terrible' Seahawks 'brain fart'
This was pretty dumb to begin with.
AU Deals: From All Time Classics To Recent Bangers, These Games Discounts Are Worth Your Cash
This is me saving you from a bad weekend purchase and nudging you towards a good one.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leaks shed light on colors, prices
We're still at least a few weeks away from hearing about the next Samsung phones, but some color and pricing info just got out.
1/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump says a "framework of a deal" has been reached on Greenland; New book criticizes immigration as a way of changing U.S. demographics
Ignore the S&P 500: These 3 Kings Could Mint Thousands of Millionaires
Too many people are making growth investing more difficult -- and dangerous -- than it needs to be.
From one Hall of Famer to another, here is what Braves legend told Andruw Jones
Andruw Jones learned he will be elected to the 2026 MLB Hall of Fame, and wait until you hear what this Braves legend told Jones?
Ex-Deion Sanders five-star Sa’vell Smalls: Playing at Colorado nearly left me paralyzed
Smalls chased the NFL his entire life, but now suddenly walks away.
Venezuela’s interim president to visit US amid deepening oil ties
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, is expected to visit the United States soon, a senior US official said Wednesday, marking a shift in relations between Washington and Caracas. The move signals President Donald Trump’s willingness to engage directly with Rodriguez’s government as...
"Damage has been done" to NATO, despite Trump's tariff backtrack, former U.S. diplomat says
President Trump on Wednesday backed off from tariff threats to European allies over Greenland and said he has a "framework of a future deal." CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more and Brett Bruen, president and CEO of the Global Situation Room, has analysis.
Your ARM Windows laptop just became a gaming machine
Microsoft’s Xbox app is now available on Windows 11 ARM PCs, with over 85 % of Game Pass games supported natively. The post Your ARM Windows laptop just became a gaming machine appeared first on Digital Trends.
Judge strikes down district boundaries of New York City's only Republican House seat
A judge on Wednesday threw out the boundaries of the only congressional seat in New York City represented by a Republican, ordering the state to redraw the district because its current composition unconstitutionally diluted the votes of Black and Hispanic residents.
Appeals court temporarily lifts restrictions on ICE at Minnesota protests
A federal appeals court on Tuesday temporarily lifted restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers’ tactics against protesters in Minnesota, days after another judge ordered agency personnel to cease retaliating against peaceful demonstrators. The U.S. Court of Appeals for ...
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In Davos bubble, AI leaders see no real AI bubble
At Davos 2026, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and Blackrock CEO Larry Fink wave away AI bubble concerns.
ESPN made surprising Paul Finebaum decision after national championship game
It made some sense, but it also took people as a shock.
Astronomers just found a ‘mystery object’ surrounded by a metallic wind cloud
The cloud and its mystery object are at least a few times the mass of Jupiter
These L.A. chefs and restaurants are 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists
California restaurants and bars — and especially L.A.'s — see a strong showing in the first round of nominations for the country's biggest national restaurant and bar awards. Here are all of the semifinalists in the state.
Disco Shares Soar Most Since April on Booming AI Chip Demand
Disco Corp. shares jumped as much as 15% after the supplier of chipmaking tools reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings on surging demand for AI-related hardware.
Huge lines, laughs and gasps as Trump lectures Davos elite
An hour into Mr Trump’s rambling speech, people started to leave the overflow rooms.
Star Trek's New Starship Is a Hilarious Movie Easter Egg Everyone Missed
Did you catch it?
5 Best Dragon Ball Super Characters Who Can Replace God Of Destruction Beerus, Ranked
Between Goku, Vegeta, and most recently Gohan, Beerus has quite a few options to take over as Dragon Ball Super's main God of Destruction.
As cold spell grips Hong Kong, homeless shun shelters that ‘feel like prison’
As a cold spell grips Hong Kong, scores of homeless residents are choosing to endure the chill rather than take refuge in government shelters, where they say it feels “like being imprisoned”. When the Post visited the 5.5-hectare Tung Chau Street Park in Sham Shui Po – one of the most popular ...
New NASA Artemis payloads to study moon's terrain, radiation, history
NASA announced Tuesday the selection of three new science investigations that will strengthen humanity's understanding and exploration of the moon. As part of the agency's CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and Artemis campaign, American companies will deliver these research payload...
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House committee votes to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress
“No witness, not a former president or a private citizen, may willfully defy a congressional subpoena without consequence,” said Rep. James Comer.
‘Star Search’ Live Premiere: Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar Give Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse Into Netflix’s Reboot
The judges and host Anthony Anderson tell TheWrap what it takes to be a star and break down their approach to scoring The post ‘Star Search’ Live Premiere: Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar Give Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse Into Netflix’s Reboot appeared first on TheWrap.
Rifaat al-Assad, Paramilitary Leader and ‘Butcher of Hama,’ Dies at 88
The brother and uncle of Syrian tyrants, he commanded a unit that killed up to 40,000 civilians in a 1982 uprising against his family’s rule.
Putin offers frozen Russian assets in U.S. to Peace Board, Ukraine
The offer has been discussed with the U.S., Putin said, and he plans to talk about it more during a meeting with Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow.
Broncos' Bo Nix Shares Heartfelt Message After Season-Ending Injury
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix sent a heartfelt message to teammates and fans reflecting on his season-ending injury after surgery.
Bills, Broncos set crazy NFL TV history never done before
The eyes were on this game.
Chile rights groups slam cabinet picks featuring Pinochet-era figures
Jose Antonio Kast, 60, will be sworn in on March 11 as the first far-right head of state in Chile since the exit of late dictator Augusto Pinochet.
Cook and Powell watch as U.S. Supreme Court debates 'cause' to fire Fed officials
The case is seen as critical to the future of the central bank's independence.
Brett Kavanaugh says letting Trump fire Lisa Cook ‘would weaken, if not shatter, the independence of the Federal Reserve’
Both Cook and Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell sat through nearly two hours of arguments in the packed courtroom.
Fernando Mendoza takes National Championship celebration to LinkedIn in viral post
The Hoosiers quarterback is uncommon in many ways.
‘Touched, hugged': AI staffer groped South Korean woman during frisking at B'luru airport; arrested
In a troubling incident at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, a South Korean businesswoman reported being sexually harassed by a member of the airline's ground-handling team. The accused, lacking the authority to conduct proper security checks, reportedly inappropriately touched her and e...
Analyst gives 2 reasons for Broncos Super Bowl hope vs. Patriots
This won't be a walk in the park for New England.
Trump TACO trade roars as stocks recover half of yesterday’s loss after messages over ‘piece of ice’ from Davos
Trump has a history of big threats that send financial markets sliding, only to pull back later and reach deals that are seen as less bad for the economy.
Which Car Windows Can You Legally Tint?
Tinting your car window can help protect your eyes and add some extra privacy. But some states have some restrictions on which windows you can tint.
Blockbusters, battles and Brits: Hollywood gears up for Oscar nominations
Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are all in contention this year.
'He came here for these nights' - Wissa inspires Newcastle
Eddie Howe says Yoane Wissa came to Newcastle "for these nights" after his first Champions League goal at St James' Park.
California Gov Newsom says Trump administration blocked his Davos event
The California governor, whose state has the fourth largest global economy, said the event was cancelled just before it was set to begin.
'Dhurandhar' slows down ahead of 'Border 2' release
Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna's spy thriller 'Dhurandhar' is nearing the end of its successful theatrical run, showing a slight dip in its seventh week. Despite this, the film has maintained strong collections, reaching an impressive Rs 829.4 crore net. Facing competition, its box office journey ...
Trump seems to be changing his mind on Greenland as he rolls back threat of tariffs amid talks with Denmark, NATO
One idea NATO members have discussed as part of a compromise with Trump was that Denmark and the alliance would work to build more U.S. military bases.
Staggering number of children starting reception not toilet trained, study finds
Findings spike concern that children are not taught essential life skills
Jaipur horror: Speeding SUV kills armed forces aspirant; driver flees
Tragedy struck Jaipur's Express Highway as an 18-year-old preparing for armed forces recruitment was fatally struck by a speeding SUV. Anaya Sharma, a resident of Jhotwara, was waiting by the roadside for her jogging companion when the vehicle, reportedly coming from Ajmer Road, hit her with immense...
Not to be outdone by OpenAI, Apple is reportedly developing an AI wearable
Should this wearable materialize, it could be released as early as 2027, according to a report on the device.
NASA DiskSat Explained: The Flat Spacecraft NASA Just Successfully Launched Into Orbit
NASA engineers explain how a new flat satellite design just worked in orbit, and why it could matter far beyond this mission.
FBTC vs. BITQ: Direct Bitcoin Exposure or Crypto Through Public Markets
The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund tracks bitcoin directly, while the Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF invests in companies tied to the crypto economy. This ETF comparison shows why those differences matter when volatility picks up.
Count, rate of ED visits for alcohol-specific diagnoses increasing
The count and rate of emergency department (ED) visits for alcohol-specific diagnoses increased from 2003–2004 to 2021–2022 among male and female individuals, according to a report issued by the National Center for Health Statistics.
Jim Cramer says Trump-fueled market volatility once again proves to be a buying opportunity
"You should get plenty of good buying opportunities over the next three years," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday.
Steelers predicted to trade for 1,342-yard WR to help DK Metcalf
Pittsburgh could use the help.
Small Caps Lead Market Gains as Russell 2000 Climbs | The Close 1/21/2026
Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Deutsche Bank Securities’ Binky Chadha, H/L Ventures’ Oliver Libby, Hogan Lovells’ Bill Curtin, Churchill Asset Manageme...