Famed Rocky statue at Philadelphia art museum is getting a new home - but don’t worry is not going far The statue is a popular tourist spot where visitors recreate the movie’s iconic scene The Independent UK · Jan 15
Trump is sending funds from Venezuela oil to a bank in Qatar: report Senior officials claim Gulf state provides neutral location to store proceeds from which they can be moved safely and without risk of seizure The Independent UK · Jan 15
ClassPass owner and EGYM to merge in deal backed by Jared Kushner’s firm Playlist, which also owns booking service Mindbody, and EGYM both make heavy use of AI to enhance their software. Evening Standard · Jan 15
ICE deputy director Madison Sheahan resigns to launch GOP campaign for Congress in Ohio She's targeting Rep. Marcy Kaptur's Ohio seat. Axios · Jan 15
When protesters become the Other Renee Good's killing shows how standing with marginalized communities means losing privilege and protection Salon · Jan 15
In South Texas, local Republicans push for more wins as Latinos appear to sour on Trump Even as Trump's approval ratings fall with Latinos, a constellation of grassroots Republicans are working to secure wins in the midterms. The Texas Tribune · Jan 15
Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for NY project A federal judge has cleared the way for a New York offshore wind project to resume construction The Independent UK · Jan 15
Trump introduces 25% tariff on export of chips, including Nvidia H200, AMD MI325X — figure could increase in the future Trump allows exports of Nvidia H200 and AMD MI325X chips with 25% tariff Tom’s Hardware · Jan 15
US seizes sixth tanker with alleged ties to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control oil Trump met with executives oil companies last week to discuss his goal of investing €86 billion in Venezuela to repair and upgrade its oil production and distribution. Euronews · Jan 15
What Hungary’s election could mean for Europe as Orbán faces toughest test The result of Viktor Orbán's re-election campaign will have implications far beyond Hungary's borders The Independent UK · Jan 15
‘Anything less is unacceptable’: Trump doubles down on U.S. takeover of Greenland, Europe braces for chaos Europe is already sending troops into Greenland. We Got This Covered · Jan 15
Trump's "Department of War" rebrand could cost $125 million The CBO cautioned its estimate is "uncertain," however, because the Pentagon declined to share info. Axios · Jan 15
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine outlasts the Soviet fight with the Nazis – here’s what history tells us about Kyiv’s prospects Russia’s so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine passed a significant milestone on January 13. It has now outlasted the 1,418 days it took Vladimir Putin’s notorious predecessor, the Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, to bring his war against Nazi Germany to a successful conclusion. The Conversation · Jan 15
MAGA lawmaker says of course she didn’t insider trade – if she had she would have bought more Under the STOCK Act, congressional members and their families are barred from using any nonpublic information to inform their stock market investment The Independent UK · Jan 15
The Conversation · Jan 15 As US and Denmark fight, Greenland’s voices are being excluded once again Danish foreign minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, has said there is still a “fundamental disagreement” over the future of Greenland following talks at the White House.
The Independent UK · Jan 15 Venezuela’s new leader faces competing pressures from the US and a government loyal to Maduro Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez is set to deliver her first state of the union speech
Barchart · Jan 15 Crude Oil Prices Sink as Geopolitical Risks Ease in Iran February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is down -2.82 (-4.56%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.0506 (-2.76%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling sharply today as geopolitical risks in Iran subsided after President Trump signaled he may hold off on attacking Iran for now, after...
The Guardian - US · Jan 15 Seth Meyers on ICE: ‘An army of out-of-shape uncles’ Late-night hosts discussed the bare minimum standards for new ICE recruits wreaking havoc in US communities
International Business Times UK · Jan 15 Second ICE Shooting Rocks Minneapolis, Agent 'Feared for His Life' Fires Desperate 'Defensive Shot' A second ICE shooting in Minneapolis injures a Venezuelan man amid violent struggles, sparking protests and deepening tensions following the recent death of Renee Good.
Barchart · Jan 15 Stocks Supported by Strength in Chip Makers and US Economic News The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.75%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.07%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.53%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Reason · Jan 15 Seizing Greenland Might Be the Least Popular Idea in American Political History This foolish, unnecessary, bellicose idea is running up against the "Lizardman's Constant."
International Business Times UK · Jan 15 Trump 'Makes Whole Milk Great Again' by Bringing It Back to Schools — Why It Was Banned to Start With Trump signs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act that allows full-fat milk in schools, reversing 2010 Obama-era limits and promoting parental choice.
Axios · Jan 15 Why Trump hasn't backed Machado to lead Venezuela Recent polls have demonstrated strong popular support for Machado in Venezuela.
The Independent UK · Jan 15 Mystery of mummified cheetahs found in caves could shed light on lost populations They also don't know why so many cheetahs were in the caves
We Got This Covered · Jan 15 Is Trump losing his propoganda war?: Only a small minority of Americans believe killing of Renee Good was justified Turns out most Americans sympathize with Renee Nicole Good and don't agree with ICE.