Updated Jan. 26, 2026, 3:51 p.m. ET USA TODAY Co., owner of the Detroit Free Press, will acquire The Detroit News and continue to publish it separately, it announced Monday. The company said it has agreed to a binding letter of intent to acquire The News from MediaNews Group, a transaction it expects to complete…
The finance industry is afraid of Elon Musk, Grok edition The finance industry is afraid of Elon Musk, Grok edition Jan 26, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC Elizabeth Lopatto is a reporter who writes about tech, money, and human behavior. She joined The Verge in 2014 as science editor. Previously, she was a reporter at Bloomberg….
In a significant legal development, the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been summoned to explain the agency’s bond hearing procedures for detained immigrants amid ongoing protests in Minnesota against aggressive immigration enforcement. This directive from Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz underscores the mounting tensions surrounding the current immigration policies, which critics argue…
The recent billion lawsuit filed by former U.S. President Donald Trump against JPMorgan Chase has reignited discussions around the controversial practice of “debanking,” a term that references the removal of access to financial services for individuals or entities, often linked to political biases. As Trump alleges discrimination based on political motives following the events of…
In the run-up to the winter storm currently pummeling much of the U.S., weather forecasts for some regions were all over the map, with snowfall predictions varying wildly. Nvidia couldn’t have timed the release of its new Earth-2 weather forecasting models any better. Or, given how accurate the company claims the new models are, maybe…
Apple CEO Tim Cook posed for a photograph with an accused sex pest during a private screening of the Melania Trump documentary at the White House. Cook, 65, joined invited VIP guests who watched the vanity documentary Melania just hours after federal agents fatally shot ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The Apple CEO, no…
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced the cancelation of all contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton. The Treasury Department currently has 31 separate contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton totaling $4.8 million in annual spending and $21 million in total obligations. “President Trump has entrusted his cabinet to root out…
Microsoft has announced the launch of its latest chip, the Maia 200, which the company describes as a silicon workhorse designed for scaling AI inference. The 200, which follows the company’s Maia 100 released in 2023, has been technically outfitted to run powerful AI models at faster speeds and with more efficiency, the company has…
In this article TGT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Sign at the entrance to a Target store in Venice, Florida. Erik Mcgregor | Lightrocket | Getty Images Target‘s incoming CEO, Michael Fiddelke, told employees Monday that the “violence and loss of life in our community is incredibly painful,” following the second fatal shooting by…
The global stock market rally may be running on borrowed time after a blistering momentum in 2025, with veterans warning that the odds of a correction are rising as stretched valuations collide with mounting geopolitical and policy risks. Equities entered 2026 on a steady footing after a robust year. The MSCI All Country World Index…
The dollar sank to a four-month low on Monday and gold surged above $5,000 a troy ounce for the first time, as speculation over potential joint US-Japan action to support the yen piled further pressure on the US currency. The yen climbed as much as 1.6 per cent to a high of ¥153.3 to the…
TikTok in the US has had problems since early Sunday morning, which its new owners say are the result of a power outage. TikTok in the US has had problems since early Sunday morning, which its new owners say are the result of a power outage. Updated Jan 26, 2026, 3:37 PM UTC Dominic Preston…
British startup Synthesia, whose AI platform helps companies create interactive training videos, has raised a $200 million Series E round of funding that brings its valuation to $4 billion — up from $2.1 billion just a year ago. Unlike some other AI startups that are still a long way from turning a profit, Synthesia has…
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s X over concerns its AI tool Grok was used to create sexualised images of real people. It follows a similar announcement in January from the UK watchdog Ofcom. If the site is found to have breached the rules of EU’s under the Digital Services Act,…
Erman Gunes/Shutterstock If you remember the 1970s or 1980s, or even just find those decades fascinating, you may be aware that the second half of the 20th century was a time of interesting food options. From discontinued McDonald’s dishes like Onion Nuggets and the McDLT to the 1980s fad of jitter-inducing Jolt Cola, the past isn’t…
At a mean age of 9 years old, ELEVIDYS-treated patients achieved mean North Star Ambulatory Assessment (NSAA) scores above baseline three years after treatment (n=52) ELEVIDYS gene therapy demonstrated 70% or greater reduction in the rate of decline relative to the propensity-weighted external control group, as measured by Time to Rise (TTR) and 10-meter walk/run…
The recent deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good at the hands of federal immigration agents have sparked outrage and nationwide protests in the United States, shedding light on a broader pattern of tragic incidents linked to immigration enforcement. These instances, which highlight systemic issues within the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, underscore…
Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. Gold’s breakout above $5,000 is beginning to look less like a spike…
Many experts, meteorologists and news organizations have been referring to the massive storm that has brought a deadly mix of snow, ice and frigid temperatures to much of the U.S. as Winter Storm Fern. Despite the term’s popularity, Fern is not the official name of this storm. That’s because it doesn’t have an official name…
As the world grapples with complex geopolitical landscapes, the concept of economic peace-making has resurfaced as a contentious but recurring theme. Central to this dialogue is the notion that economic incentives can pave the way for sustainable resolutions to deeply rooted conflicts, a belief notably championed by various administrations, including that of former U.S. President…
In recent weeks, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has witnessed renewed tensions as Palestinians in Gaza express deep-rooted frustration and skepticism regarding promised ceasefire measures. This sentiment persists despite the recovery of the final Israeli body, a crucial step that is expected to pave the way for advancing the terms of the ceasefire agreement. The complexities surrounding…
Amid increasing tensions surrounding immigration policies in the United States, the approval ratings for President Donald Trump’s handling of the issue have significantly declined. Recent polls highlight a growing dissatisfaction among Americans, suggesting that the administration’s intensified immigration crackdown has not only sparked controversy but also tragic consequences. This evolving public sentiment reflects broader concerns…
In a significant move to uphold its values of inclusivity and tolerance, Australia has cancelled the visa of Sammy Yahood, an Israeli social media influencer known for promoting divisive rhetoric against Islam. This decision underscores Australia’s commitment to reject the spread of hatred, particularly in light of its recent legal reforms aimed at combating hate…
Topline The CEO of Target joined the heads of other major businesses in Minnesota to urge a “deescalation of tensions” between federal law enforcement and local officials in the state Sunday, one day after Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. Key Facts The CEOs of more than 60 businesses in…
PJ McDonnell/Shutterstock The Costco bakery has quite a diverse selection. While you can skip some of its bakery items, others are must-buys. The pastry that currently has Costco customers drooling and singing its praises is the chain’s Blueberry Caramelized Cheesecake Croissants. Costco members on Reddit and Tiktok have posted countless rave reviews, with some labeling…
UPDATE: The Miami International Airport was evacuated on Sunday after a suspicious item was discovered, BNO News reported. The item was reportedly discovered in the South Terminal Area. This prompted the closure of TSA checkpoints for concourses G, H, and J. The curbside roadway was also shut down as a result. Miami Airport was reportedly…
So far, 37.5% of U.S. departing flights have been cancelled today, according to data from aviation analytics company Cirium. While over 9,000 flights in total have been cancelled, and that number will grow, it’s not actually a record for the past 20 years. In the early day of the pandemic, on March 30, 2020, 12,143…
The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has taken a tragic turn with the recent killing of a prominent television presenter, highlighting the precarious situation for media professionals in regions marked by strife. The tragic loss underscores the broader implications of military actions on freedom of the press and civil society, calling into question the international community’s…
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Bilt Palladium Card (See rates and fees) We’re two weeks away from Bilt‘s new cards going live, though you can apply for them now. I applied on announcement day last week for the Bilt Palladium Card, because – though there are a lot of features and options that make the choices feel overwhelming – when…
Hotel bathrooms are going open-concept, and plenty of guests don’t love the design change. That’s the upshot of a Wall Street Journal piece by Katie Deighton that traces how some midprice and boutique hotels have quietly swapped solid, closing bathroom doors for frosted glass, sliding barn doors, curtains, or partial walls—features that often fail at…
The Setup: Real Shortage, Real Speculation Silver’s been in structural deficit for five straight years, and that’s expected to continue through 2026, according to Metals Focus. London vaults held just 136 million ounces by September before recovering to 200 million by year-end, still way below the 360 million available during the Reddit rally in early…
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Jan. 22, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The S&P 500 rose on Monday as traders monitored political developments and braced for a big week of key earnings reports as well as the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision….