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Big European Pension Funds See Higher Risk in US Holdings, Reject ‘Weaponizing’ Capital
Nordic funds say U.S. policy volatility and debt concerns are lifting the risk premium on American assets but that investment moves are not politically driven.
Chinese Leader Xi Will Visit US Toward Year’s End, Trump Says
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had maintained a good relationship with the leader of the Chinese communist regime despite some differences.
US Airlines Issue Travel Waivers as Winter Storm Threatens Widespread Disruption
Airlines are braced for days of delays and cancellations as forecasters warn of heavy snow and ice.
Trump Says High Intake of Aspirin Caused Bruise on His Hand
The White House said the bruising appeared after President Donald Trump hit his hand on the table during an event in Davos.
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Trump, Zelenskyy Say They Had Good Meeting in Davos
Territorial disputes remain unresolved, but negotiations about a deal are ‘an ongoing process,’ the U.S. president told reporters.
Trump Admin Pauses Tax Refund Seizures, Wage Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans
Education officials said the suspension is meant to allow more time to implement student loan payment reforms.
‘Sinners’ Vampire Thriller Makes Oscar History With 16 Nominations
Michael Jordan, who plays a dual leading role in the film as the twin brothers Smoke and Stack Moore, was nominated for best actor.
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TikTok Announces Formation of US Majority-Owned Joint Venture to Prevent Ban
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is backed by managing investors Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. The app’s Beijing-based parent company retains a 19.9 percent stake.
House Narrowly Rejects Democratic Bid to Limit Military Action in Venezuela
The measure failed in a 215–215 tie after one Republican was forced to rush back to Washington to cast the decisive vote.
Jack Smith Defends Prosecutions Against Trump in House Hearing
The former special counsel also defended the Arctic Frost investigation that obtained lawmakers’ phone records.
House Votes to Overturn Minnesota Mining Ban, Sending Bill to Senate
Reversing the ban will protect jobs and strengthen national security, Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) said.
How a Man and His Excavator Helped Rebuild a Hurricane-Devastated Town
Jake Jarvis has been helping the people and businesses in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, ever since Hurricane Helene struck in 2024.
Judge Finds NYC’s Only GOP House District Unconstitutional, Orders It Be Redrawn
The decision is a major win for Democrats, who could vie for an additional seat in the upcoming 2026 midterms.
Appeals Court Pauses Order Limiting Immigration Agent Action Against Minnesota Protesters
A lower court said agents could not use tear gas or detain protesters if they were not obstructing the agents.
‘Freedom Plane’ Tour to Bring Founding Documents to Cities Nationwide
The traveling exhibition will invite Americans to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary by exploring irreplaceable national treasures.
EU Puts Trade Deal With US on Hold Over Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat
The European Parliament has frozen “Turnberry” tariff legislation, saying Washington is using duties to coerce Denmark and undermine transatlantic stability.
Twice Bitten, Thrice Shy: What Oil Majors Want Before Betting on Venezuela a Third Time
‘U.S. companies will not commit serious capital to Venezuela without a credible reset on rule of law,’ Jason Isaac, American Energy Institute CEO, said.
Supreme Court Revives Ex-Prisoner’s Lawsuit Over Restitution Payments
Holsey Ellingburg Jr. argued that payments should have stopped years ago under the restitution law in effect when he committed his crime.
DOJ Starts Issuing Subpoenas to Top Minnesota Officials in Federal Probe
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s office received a subpoena, a spokesman told The Epoch Times.
