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Melania Trump launches cryptocurrency ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration

Preview: It comes days after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own meme coin, "Official Trump."

Bitcoin jumps to new record above $109,000 as traders cheer Trump inauguration, meme coins

Preview: Bitcoin jumped above $109,000 as traders eagerly awaited the inauguration of incoming President Donald Trump and cheered his weekend meme coin launch.

As America braces for Trump 2.0, here's how the world views his return

Preview: While Trump's return to the White House on Monday is a day much longed for by his supporters, the rest of the world is watching on with bated breath.

As WEF gets underway, the list of world leaders not attending Davos speaks volumes

Preview: It's that time of year when the great and good gather for the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. But who's skipping the event is more telling.

Why merger mania is coming to the fore in the mining industry

Preview: A prospective merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore would rank as the mining industry's largest-ever deal.

TikTok restoring U.S. service after Trump provided ‘assurance’

Preview: TikTok was available to some U.S. users on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said that he would sign an executive order to delay a federal ban.

'The Sound of Music' turns 60 this year. Salzburg has plenty in store for fans

Preview: Salzburg, Austria, is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the release of "The Sound of Music" film with special exhibitions, tours and performances in 2025.

72-year-old hotel tycoon cautions against a major character flaw in successful people: 'Never get caught by hubris'

Preview: "Create your own fantastic PR, but don't ever believe a word of it," says hotelier Ho Kwon Ping, the founder and executive chairman of Banyan Group.

Charting the Biden economy: Despite all the growth and jobs, a deeply unpopular president

Preview: To the untrained eye, Joe Biden leaves the presidency with what appears to be a sterling economic record.

Chinese investments in the U.S. have plummeted since Trump's first term. The trend is unlikely to reverse

Preview: Chinese companies won't likely step up investments in the U.S. under the incoming Trump administration, analysts said.

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Trump vows to release JFK, RFK, MLK assassination records in 'coming days'

Preview: President-elect Trump on Sunday vowed to release records related to former President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassinations "in the coming days." “As a first step toward restoring transparency and accountability to government, we will also reverse the overclassification of government documents, and in the coming days, we are...

A clash between DC’s new archbishop and Donald Trump is inevitable

Preview: With Donald Trump once again assuming power, McElroy and Trump are on a collision course when it comes to immigration, the environment and foreign policy.

Trump to promise 'new era of national success' in inaugural address

Preview: President-elect Trump is set to promise a “new era of national success” in his inaugural address, according to The Wall Street Journal. “I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success. A tide of change is sweeping the country,” a part of...

Live updates: Trump set usher in new era as 47th president

Preview: President-elect Trump will become the nation's 47th president on Monday, only the second man in the nation's history to return to the Oval Office after a hiatus. His inauguration is sure to usher in a flurry of actions that will unwind rules and standards set in the intervening President Biden era. He is planning to...

Biden pardons Fauci, Jan. 6 committee ahead of Trump inauguration

Preview: President Biden granted pardons to several prominent public servants Monday who have faced attacks from President-elect Trump in one of his final acts in office. Biden issued pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases who led the nation’s COVID-19 pandemic response, and retired Gen. Mark...

Biden’s pitiful farewell speech wows the media that covered up his decline

Preview: President Biden's farewell address was a cliché-laden mess, yet the media coverage described it as a "speech for the history books" and a "defense of democracy" that "underscored the importance of American democracy and the need to protect it."

Morning Report — Trump returns to power

Preview: In today’s issue: © The Associated Press | J. Scott Applewhite President-elect Trump today will revel with supporters during an indoor inauguration ceremony and publicly put foes on notice that he’s wasting no time before remaking American governance. The 47th president plans Monday and in the weeks that follow to use his executive power to...

Senate GOP wants new start with Trump, despite tensions

Preview: Senate Republicans say they’re ready for a new start with President-elect Trump after years of misgivings and mistrust that sometimes boiled over into all-out war between the disruptor-in-chief and members of Washington’s traditional GOP establishment. Trump’s critics in the Senate GOP conference are trying to reconcile themselves with what they privately view as some of...

DeSantis, Newsom offer stark contrast with Trump responses

Preview: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) are offering a striking split screen in how some red and blue states are readying for President-elect Trump’s controversial second-term plans. DeSantis this week called a special session of the Sunshine State legislature to swiftly implement Trump’s immigration agenda – a stark contrast to...

The Memo: Trump set to ‘shock and awe’ with executive actions

Preview: President-elect Trump is expected to unleash a blizzard of executive orders as soon as he takes office on Monday, seeking to demonstrate he can deliver on the hopes of supporters who elected him to change the nation’s direction. Trump could make immediate moves on immigration, energy policy and tariffs. He could also make rapid changes...

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'Couldn't believe it': Floridians emerge from Idalia's destruction with hopes to recover

Preview: After Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Wednesday, Florida communities are emerging to see its destruction with hopes and plans to recover.

Idalia downgraded to tropical storm after hitting Georgia, Carolinas, Florida: Updates

Preview: Downgraded to a tropical storm, what had been Hurricane Idalia powered across Georgia and the Carolinas on Wednesday evening.

Mitch McConnell to consult doctor after freezing, struggling to speak for second time this summer

Preview: The 81-year-old Republican Senate minority leader struggled to answer reporters' questions in Kentucky, requiring help and drawing questions about his health

LOOK: World record 92,003 fans watch Nebraska volleyball match at Memorial Stadium

Preview: Nebraska volleyball set a women's sports attendance record Wednesday night as 92,003 fans descended on Memorial Stadium to watch the match vs. Omaha.

At least 73 people dead after fire engulfs building occupied by the homeless in Johannesburg

Preview: At least 73 people died when a fire ripped through a multi-story building in Johannesburg overtaken by homeless people, authorities said Thursday.

Where did Idalia make landfall? Maps show damage, aftermath of storm's destructive path

Preview: As the storm moves away from the shore, it can cause an additional life-threatening hazard: inland flooding. Georgia and the Carolinas are at risk.

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CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Jury Found It Liable for Smearing Navy Veteran in Afghanistan Evacuation Story

Preview: News network reached a deal with Zachary Young as it was facing potentially tens of millions of dollars in punitive damages.

Fire at One of World's Largest Battery Plants Prompts Evacuations in California

Preview: Authorities haven’t determined what sparked the blaze.

U.S. Sues Walgreens for Role in Opioid Crisis

Preview: The pharmacy chain since August 2012 filled prescriptions that lacked a legitimate medical purpose, were invalid or weren’t issued in professional practice, the Justice Department said.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Preview: Find insight on TD Bank, Wise, Australian bank stocks and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Preview: Read about the rig count, oil prices, Petronas and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Preview: Read about Rio Tinto and Glencore, Clariant and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.

Starbucks Expecting Job Cuts by March

Preview: Starbucks said it expects to eliminate jobs, without affecting in-store teams, as part of its broader effort to operate more efficiently.

Moderna Gets $590 Million of Federal Funding For Influenza Vaccines

Preview: The package will provide additional support for late-stage development and licensure of pre-pandemic mRNA-based vaccines, the company said

CBS Owner Discusses Settling Trump Suit, With Merger Review on Tap

Preview: Paramount, owner of CBS, its namesake studio and several cable channels, has a major piece of business in front of the new administration: its planned merger with Skydance Media.

FTC Sues PepsiCo, Alleging It Gave Walmart Unfair Pricing Advantage

Preview: Outgoing agency Chair Lina Khan has filed a raft of measures during her last week in office.