Deal Reached to Avert Shutdown but Talks Continue
A bipartisan deal was reached in the Senate to avert another government shutdown but negotiations continue to place controls over ICE agent activities.
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Bezos Pays Tribute with Lavish Melania Film
Amazon paid $40 million to license the rights to create a $75-million film about the life of First Lady Melania Trump.
Bruce Springsteen Releases ICE Protest Song
"Streets of Minneapolis" was written Saturday after Springsteen learned that Alex Pretti had been shot by ICE agents.
US Exports Anti-ICE Anger to Italy for Olympics
The violent image gained by ICE domestically has made the decision to use agents at the Winter Olympics appear an affront to Italians.
World's Pivot to China Gathers Steam
A year into Trump's erratic tariff and foreign policies, much of the world sees China as the more reliable partner for economic and political ties.
Sam Altman, Tim Cook Speak Out Against ICE
The CEOs of OpenAI and Apple join a chorus of hi-profile tech figures to criticize Trump's immigration crackdown following two Minneapolis deaths.
Oracle Blames TikTok Content Issues on Data Center Outage
The claim came in response to accusations that TikTok has begun suppressing content critical of the Trump administration.
Another Government Shutdown Could Begin Saturday
Senate Democrat efforts to secure addition of an oversight provision to the budget for the Department of Homeland Security could also shut down the Defense ...
Mattel Unveils Kpop Demon Hunters Dolls
Netflix's most popular film ever has created a generation of young fans to keep the Demon Hunters franchise evergreen, according to Mattel.
Golden Dome Made Little Progress in 1st Year
Very little has been spent of the $25 billion appropriated last January for the Golden Dome missile-defense shield.
Katy Perry, Other Celebs Urge Action on ICE Shootings
Many media figures have called for national protests and pressure on political leaders to support Minnesota in stopping ICE activities.
Mass Flight Cancellations Continue As Snowstorms Hit Central US
American Airlines, whose hub is in Dallas, had the biggest share of the 5,220 US flights cancelled and 6,500 delayed as of Monday evening.
Claudia Sheinbaum Asks Lee Jae Myung for More BTS Concerts
Mexico's President complained to her S. Korean counterpart that only 150,000 concert tickets are available for Mexico while 1 million seek tickets.
Judge Mulls Suspending ICE Activities in Minnesota
An emergency suit filed by Minnesota urges Federal District Judge Katherine Menendez for immediate suspension of ICE activity in the wake of two fatal shootings ...
Xi Removes Key Ally in Purge, Tightening Grip on Military Power
A corruption probe deemed "astonishing" by China observers targets Xi's longtime ally and Politburo member Gen. Zhang Youxia, suggesting no one in China is safe.
Nearly a Million American Homes Without Power in Deep Freeze
A massive winter storm knocked out power across 7 states, leaving 847,000 homes and businesses in the dark Sunday night.
Xi Declares Close China-India Partnership Key Amid Global Turmoil
Trump-induced disruptions to the global trade order provides strong incentive for China and India to set aside differences to advance mutual prosperity as the world's ...
Sad Horse Toy Becomes Accidental Hit in China
A sad-faced plush toy horse produced by sewing error resonates with China's overworked consumers.
Trump Had Cut Bodycams, Oversight for ICE Officers
Circumstances behind recent killings and other use of questionable force by ICE officers may have been encouraged by a deliberate policy to forego normal law ...
Alex Honnold Free Solos Taipei 101
The US daredevil climber was congratulated by Taiwan's President after making a ropeless ascent of the 1,667-foot building in 91 minutes.
Minneapolis Suffers 2nd Fatal ICE Shooting
A 37-year-old male US citizen was killed Saturday by federal agents, prompting the state's governor and both senators to demand that Trump end to ICE ...
Minnesotans Brave Frigid Winds to End ICE Occupation
Thousands hit the streets of Minneapolis Friday in -20 temperatures to demand withdrawal of the ICE army that had been violating homes and businesses.
Opera Star Renee Fleming Joins Exodus from Renamed Kennedy Center
The Grammy-winning opera star withdrew from the performance that had been scheduled for May, along with a wave of performer cancellations since Kennedy Center was ...
S. Korea Nabs 73 Scam Compound Operators from Cambodia
The repatriated Koreans are suspected to have defrauded about $33 million from over 800 S. Koreans.
Chloé Zhao, Kpop Demon Hunters Get Oscar Nominations
Chloé Zhao's Hamnet secured numerous nomination, including for Best Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Costume, and Casting, among others.
Trump Sues JPMorgan, Jamie Dimon for Debanking Him
A $5 billion suit filed in Miami claims that the biggest US bank forced his hospitality businesses to move accounts to other banks due to ...
BTS Fans Converge on Korea to Buy Concert Tickets
Fans from around the world flew into Korea for the start of ticket sales for a 79-concert BTS tour kicking off April in Goyang, S. ...
EU Holds Emergency Meeting to Reassess US Ties
Even after Trump backed away from his irrational threats around Greenland, European leaders are awakening to the dangers of counting the US as a reliable ...
Canada's Carney Hailed As Davos Hero for Calling Out Trump Tantrums
A standing ovation for Canada PM Mark Carney's speech calling for middle powers to stand up to US hegemony has riled Trump into more of ...
China Pushes Back Against Trump Knock on Wind Power
Trump's gratuitous Davos insult to wind-farm operators gives China a chance to tout its world-leading push to de-carbonize the energy grid.
Trump Backs Off Greenland, Tariff Aggression on Security Framework
A new NATO security framework along with access to Greenland's minerals gives Trump a fig leaf to pull back from the brink of a conflict ...
Board of Peace Nets Signups from Mostly Arab, Authoritarian Regimes
Most Asian and European nations have either shunned or expressed wariness about joining an organization that could undermine the global role assumed by the United ...
S. Korean Ex-PM Gets 23 Years for Martial Law Declaration
Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison under the charge of insurrection for his role in the December 3, 2024 ...
Trump's 1-Year Anniversary Marked by Protests
Thousands march across the country to mark Trump's first year in office by protesting his immigration policies.
ICE Battered Door, Forced Undressed Asian American into Snow
In a supposed case of mistaken identity ICE agents broke into the home of ChongLy Thao, a naturalized US citizen of Hmong descent, and forced ...
Alt MAGA Caps Turn Red Hot
Make America Go Away is a message increasingly resonating in Europe.
Time for Flattering Trump Over Says Ex-NATO Boss
Trump's coercive efforts to annex Greenland has jeopardized NATO and must not be humored, said Former Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen at a Denmark ...
China Wants to Be World's Market, Not Only Factory
China will leverage its "mega-sized market" to "more vigorously" expand imports, Vice Premier He Lifeng told the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland.
Japan Logs Record December Tourism Despite China Plunge
The number of visitors to Japan hit 42.7 million in 2025 despite a 45% drop in Chinese tourists in December.
Davos Agenda to Be Trumped by Stranger Things
Trump's headline-grabbing pronouncements on Greenland and Board of Peace are expected to take center stage as political and industrial leaders gather at the famed Swiss ...
Trump Blames Greenland Aggression on Nobel Peace Prize Snub
By failing to give him a Nobel Peace Prize Norway moved him away from thoughts "purely of peace", Trump told Norway's Prime Minister.
China's Rising Marriage Rate Inspires Hope
An 8.5% rise in marriage rates during the first 9 months of 2025 raised hopes that policy changes have ended a decade-long demographic slide.
1,500 Troops in Alaska Readied for Minnesota Deployment
As confrontations continue between ICE and Minnesotan's, the Pentagon ordered 1,500 Alaska-based active-duty soldiers to prepare for deployment.
Minneapolis Anti-ICE Protesters Chase Off Migrant-Hating Wingnuts
Right wingnuts threatening a migrant neighborhood were chased off by hundreds of anti-ICE protesters.
EU Fights Back Against Tariffs to Pressure Greenland Surrender
Trump's vow to implement tariffs to pressure Europe to acquiesce to the annexation of Greenland by the US elicits a counter-measure.
Another Bizarre Money-Making Scheme Hatched by White House
Trump would like nations to pay $1 billion apiece to secure permanent membership on a new "Board of Peace."
Denmark, Greenland Protesters Demonstrate Against Trump Annexation Push
Protesters parody MAGA caps with "Make America Go Away" slogan as Trump's imperialistic ambitions find support from only 1 in 6 Americans.
Virginia Dems Set Vote to Gain Up to 4 New House Seats
An amendment to the state constitution has been passed to let voters approve redistricting that could net Democrats up to 4 more House seats.
CEOs Begin Pushing Back Against Trump Policies
Some business leaders overcome fear of Trump's bullying tactics to begin voicing mild criticism of his disruptive policies.
Powell May Stay on Fed Board After May
Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair ends in May but a separate seat on the Fed's Board of Governors extends two more years, giving him ...
Deal Reached to Avert Shutdown but Talks Continue
A bipartisan deal was reached in the Senate to avert another government shutdown but negotiations continue to place controls over ICE agent activities.
Bezos Pays Tribute with Lavish Melania Film
Amazon paid $40 million to license the rights to create a $75-million film about the life of First Lady Melania Trump.
Bruce Springsteen Releases ICE Protest Song
"Streets of Minneapolis" was written Saturday after Springsteen learned that Alex Pretti had been shot by ICE agents.
US Exports Anti-ICE Anger to Italy for Olympics
The violent image gained by ICE domestically has made the decision to use agents at the Winter Olympics appear an affront to Italians.
World's Pivot to China Gathers Steam
A year into Trump's erratic tariff and foreign policies, much of the world sees China as the more reliable partner for economic and political ties.
Sam Altman, Tim Cook Speak Out Against ICE
The CEOs of OpenAI and Apple join a chorus of hi-profile tech figures to criticize Trump's immigration crackdown following two Minneapolis deaths.
Oracle Blames TikTok Content Issues on Data Center Outage
The claim came in response to accusations that TikTok has begun suppressing content critical of the Trump administration.
Another Government Shutdown Could Begin Saturday
Senate Democrat efforts to secure addition of an oversight provision to the budget for the Department of Homeland Security could also shut down the Defense ...
Mattel Unveils Kpop Demon Hunters Dolls
Netflix's most popular film ever has created a generation of young fans to keep the Demon Hunters franchise evergreen, according to Mattel.
Golden Dome Made Little Progress in 1st Year
Very little has been spent of the $25 billion appropriated last January for the Golden Dome missile-defense shield.
Katy Perry, Other Celebs Urge Action on ICE Shootings
Many media figures have called for national protests and pressure on political leaders to support Minnesota in stopping ICE activities.
Mass Flight Cancellations Continue As Snowstorms Hit Central US
American Airlines, whose hub is in Dallas, had the biggest share of the 5,220 US flights cancelled and 6,500 delayed as of Monday evening.
Claudia Sheinbaum Asks Lee Jae Myung for More BTS Concerts
Mexico's President complained to her S. Korean counterpart that only 150,000 concert tickets are available for Mexico while 1 million seek tickets.
Judge Mulls Suspending ICE Activities in Minnesota
An emergency suit filed by Minnesota urges Federal District Judge Katherine Menendez for immediate suspension of ICE activity in the wake of two fatal shootings ...
Xi Removes Key Ally in Purge, Tightening Grip on Military Power
A corruption probe deemed "astonishing" by China observers targets Xi's longtime ally and Politburo member Gen. Zhang Youxia, suggesting no one in China is safe.
Nearly a Million American Homes Without Power in Deep Freeze
A massive winter storm knocked out power across 7 states, leaving 847,000 homes and businesses in the dark Sunday night.
Xi Declares Close China-India Partnership Key Amid Global Turmoil
Trump-induced disruptions to the global trade order provides strong incentive for China and India to set aside differences to advance mutual prosperity as the world's ...
Sad Horse Toy Becomes Accidental Hit in China
A sad-faced plush toy horse produced by sewing error resonates with China's overworked consumers.
Trump Had Cut Bodycams, Oversight for ICE Officers
Circumstances behind recent killings and other use of questionable force by ICE officers may have been encouraged by a deliberate policy to forego normal law ...
Alex Honnold Free Solos Taipei 101
The US daredevil climber was congratulated by Taiwan's President after making a ropeless ascent of the 1,667-foot building in 91 minutes.
Minneapolis Suffers 2nd Fatal ICE Shooting
A 37-year-old male US citizen was killed Saturday by federal agents, prompting the state's governor and both senators to demand that Trump end to ICE ...
Minnesotans Brave Frigid Winds to End ICE Occupation
Thousands hit the streets of Minneapolis Friday in -20 temperatures to demand withdrawal of the ICE army that had been violating homes and businesses.
Opera Star Renee Fleming Joins Exodus from Renamed Kennedy Center
The Grammy-winning opera star withdrew from the performance that had been scheduled for May, along with a wave of performer cancellations since Kennedy Center was ...
S. Korea Nabs 73 Scam Compound Operators from Cambodia
The repatriated Koreans are suspected to have defrauded about $33 million from over 800 S. Koreans.
Chloé Zhao, Kpop Demon Hunters Get Oscar Nominations
Chloé Zhao's Hamnet secured numerous nomination, including for Best Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Costume, and Casting, among others.
Trump Sues JPMorgan, Jamie Dimon for Debanking Him
A $5 billion suit filed in Miami claims that the biggest US bank forced his hospitality businesses to move accounts to other banks due to ...
BTS Fans Converge on Korea to Buy Concert Tickets
Fans from around the world flew into Korea for the start of ticket sales for a 79-concert BTS tour kicking off April in Goyang, S. ...
EU Holds Emergency Meeting to Reassess US Ties
Even after Trump backed away from his irrational threats around Greenland, European leaders are awakening to the dangers of counting the US as a reliable ...
Canada's Carney Hailed As Davos Hero for Calling Out Trump Tantrums
A standing ovation for Canada PM Mark Carney's speech calling for middle powers to stand up to US hegemony has riled Trump into more of ...
China Pushes Back Against Trump Knock on Wind Power
Trump's gratuitous Davos insult to wind-farm operators gives China a chance to tout its world-leading push to de-carbonize the energy grid.
Trump Backs Off Greenland, Tariff Aggression on Security Framework
A new NATO security framework along with access to Greenland's minerals gives Trump a fig leaf to pull back from the brink of a conflict ...
Board of Peace Nets Signups from Mostly Arab, Authoritarian Regimes
Most Asian and European nations have either shunned or expressed wariness about joining an organization that could undermine the global role assumed by the United ...
S. Korean Ex-PM Gets 23 Years for Martial Law Declaration
Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison under the charge of insurrection for his role in the December 3, 2024 ...
Trump's 1-Year Anniversary Marked by Protests
Thousands march across the country to mark Trump's first year in office by protesting his immigration policies.
ICE Battered Door, Forced Undressed Asian American into Snow
In a supposed case of mistaken identity ICE agents broke into the home of ChongLy Thao, a naturalized US citizen of Hmong descent, and forced ...
Alt MAGA Caps Turn Red Hot
Make America Go Away is a message increasingly resonating in Europe.
Time for Flattering Trump Over Says Ex-NATO Boss
Trump's coercive efforts to annex Greenland has jeopardized NATO and must not be humored, said Former Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen at a Denmark ...
China Wants to Be World's Market, Not Only Factory
China will leverage its "mega-sized market" to "more vigorously" expand imports, Vice Premier He Lifeng told the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland.
Japan Logs Record December Tourism Despite China Plunge
The number of visitors to Japan hit 42.7 million in 2025 despite a 45% drop in Chinese tourists in December.
Davos Agenda to Be Trumped by Stranger Things
Trump's headline-grabbing pronouncements on Greenland and Board of Peace are expected to take center stage as political and industrial leaders gather at the famed Swiss ...
Trump Blames Greenland Aggression on Nobel Peace Prize Snub
By failing to give him a Nobel Peace Prize Norway moved him away from thoughts "purely of peace", Trump told Norway's Prime Minister.
China's Rising Marriage Rate Inspires Hope
An 8.5% rise in marriage rates during the first 9 months of 2025 raised hopes that policy changes have ended a decade-long demographic slide.
1,500 Troops in Alaska Readied for Minnesota Deployment
As confrontations continue between ICE and Minnesotan's, the Pentagon ordered 1,500 Alaska-based active-duty soldiers to prepare for deployment.
Minneapolis Anti-ICE Protesters Chase Off Migrant-Hating Wingnuts
Right wingnuts threatening a migrant neighborhood were chased off by hundreds of anti-ICE protesters.
EU Fights Back Against Tariffs to Pressure Greenland Surrender
Trump's vow to implement tariffs to pressure Europe to acquiesce to the annexation of Greenland by the US elicits a counter-measure.
Another Bizarre Money-Making Scheme Hatched by White House
Trump would like nations to pay $1 billion apiece to secure permanent membership on a new "Board of Peace."
Denmark, Greenland Protesters Demonstrate Against Trump Annexation Push
Protesters parody MAGA caps with "Make America Go Away" slogan as Trump's imperialistic ambitions find support from only 1 in 6 Americans.
Virginia Dems Set Vote to Gain Up to 4 New House Seats
An amendment to the state constitution has been passed to let voters approve redistricting that could net Democrats up to 4 more House seats.
CEOs Begin Pushing Back Against Trump Policies
Some business leaders overcome fear of Trump's bullying tactics to begin voicing mild criticism of his disruptive policies.
Powell May Stay on Fed Board After May
Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair ends in May but a separate seat on the Fed's Board of Governors extends two more years, giving him ...
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