How Trump’s promise to slash energy bills in half has failed across the US Guardian analysis shows electricity bills were up 6.7% last year, and much higher in some states, and gas bills up 5.2% The Guardian - US · Jan 17
Trump campaign manager quietly drops defamation suit against the Daily Beast Chris LaCivita sued news outlet over 2024 story about large payments from Trump campaign to his consulting firm The Guardian - US · Jan 17
Cheap Chinese EVs Are Coming To Canada. Not Everyone Is Happy About It As Canada lifts 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, some politicians and labor groups aren't thrilled about where this could lead. InsideEVs · Jan 17
In an effort to unplug, younger generations are bringing back letter writing in epic fashion Writing and sending letters evokes a powerful sense of nostalgia The Independent UK · Jan 17
Waffle House manager ‘constantly’ groped grill cook but higher-ups did nothing: lawsuit Exclusive: Marilyn Smith says she was subjected to ongoing workplace harassment but was ultimately blamed for her victimization by bosses The Independent UK · Jan 17
Former Nato chief accuses Trump of ‘gangster’ threat over Greenland as protests held in Denmark The US conquering Greenland ‘would be the end of the world order as we know it,’ Anders Fogh Rasmussen The Independent UK · Jan 17
Leaked Signal Chat Shows NH Education Chair Kristin Noble Backing 'Whites-Only' Schools Leaked Signal messages attributed to New Hampshire education committee chair Kristin Noble have ignited controversy, drawing scrutiny over remarks interpreted as endorsing segregated schools. International Business Times UK · Jan 17
Copenhagen protesters rally for Greenland amid Trump’s push for US control Hundreds rallied in Copenhagen backing Greenland, waving flags and holding anti-Trump placards. Euronews · Jan 17
Iran at the breaking point: What's next? War correspondent Scott Anderson on the country's protests, the revolution's legacy and what a deal could mean Salon · Jan 17
Supreme Court is set to rule on constitutionality of Trump tariffs – but not their wisdom The future of many of Donald Trump’s tariffs are up in the air, with the Supreme Court expected to hand down a ruling on the administration’s global trade barriers any day now. The Conversation · Jan 17
Netanyahu, Putin and the Pope: Who has been invited to Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’? Russian president Vladimir Putin and the Pope considering invitations to join The Independent UK · Jan 17
Racial quotas for immigration are back The Trump administration’s immigration policies hearken back to the racist 1924 Immigration Act, meant to whiten the US The Guardian - US · Jan 17
Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOP Longtime climate activist Bill McKibben finds hope in solar energy despite the Trump administration rolling back environmental regulations and freezing offshore wind projects The Independent UK · Jan 17
The Republicans’ latest Clinton stunt will not work Focusing on the ex-president won’t distract Americans from the Trump administration’s foot-dragging on the Epstein files The Guardian - US · Jan 17
Barchart · Jan 17 Cathie Wood Is Selling These 2 Future-Focused Defense Stocks. Should You? The valuations of both names are extremely high, partly due to recent headlines.
Fortune · Jan 17 The weak business case for Trump acquiring Greenland: a $1 trillion price tag and few returns for two decades An annexation of Greenland would be the largest geographic acquisition in U.S. history—but financial rewards would be a long time coming.
International Business Times UK · Jan 17 Trump Accused of Taking Ozempic After Mocking 'Very Fat' Friend's Failed Results President Donald Trump drew controversy by recounting an anecdote about a wealthy friend's failed weight-loss experience with Ozempic during a White House roundtable, tying it to his drug pricing reforms.
The Independent UK · Jan 17 As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers President Donald Trump has demanded a 10% cap on credit card interest rates by January 20
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17 ‘It will take a generation’: Iranians abroad on the protests – and change We asked some of those who have family in Iran to tell us their views on the current crisis
We Got This Covered · Jan 17 US gets first $500 million Venezuelan oil deal, but the money isn’t going where you’d think It's Trump, what else did Americans expect?
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17 Ali Khamenei says thousands killed in Iran protests, some in ‘inhuman, savage manner’ Supreme leader blames US for death toll and calls Donald Trump a criminal for support of demonstrations
International Business Times UK · Jan 17 'Is She Even Real?': Critics Mock 'Robotic' Melania Trump Over Odd AI 'Deepfake' Event Video Critics mock Melania Trump over 'deepfake' speculation during an AI event. First Lady is leading the push for UK-style digital literacy in 2026.
The Guardian - US · Jan 17 Trump inauguration anniversary walkouts: here’s what to know Amid escalating ICE raids and attacks on gender-affirming care, organizers ask people to join ‘Free America Walkout’
Barchart · Jan 17 Trump Says Credit Card Swipe Fees Are ‘Out of Control.’ What Does That Mean for Visa Stock? Trump’s backing of the Credit Card Competition Act and talk of “out of control” swipe fees have sparked sharp, but likely temporary, volatility in Visa, but its long‑term thesis remains intact unless routing reforms actually become law.
Latin Times · Jan 17 State Department Touts 100,000 Alleged Visa Revocations in Post Featuring Trump Dancing The U.S. State Department said on it has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office last year.