Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns

• China Adds to Sanctions of U.S. Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Arms Sales

  Beijing sent a fresh warning to President-elect Donald Trump of the tools it can use to protect national interests.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - 1d

• Mike Johnson elected House speaker, easing concerns over delays to market-friendly bills

  The Republican-run U.S. House of Representatives on Friday re-elected Mike Johnson as its speaker on the first ballot after two GOP lawmakers changed their votes, an outcome that eases some ...
  
  MarketWatch - 1d
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  As Musk’s Influence Grows, So Do Questions Over U.S. Probes Into His Business Empire

  As the billionaire and ‘First Buddy’ to Trump aligns with the center of U.S. political power, it’s unclear how his connections could affect several government investigations into his companies.
  
  Inc. - 2d

• Man arrested after driving on grass near Capitol amid heightened concerns over vehicle attacks

  Politico - 2d

• FirstFT: Trump’s protectionist policies will hurt global growth, economists warn

  Also in today’s newsletter, ‘terrorism’ in New Orleans and the business trends to watch in 2025
  
  Financial Times - 2d
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  The Panama Canal Has a Big Problem, but It’s Not China or Trump

  Climate change is causing drought conditions that are making the Panama Canal harder to operate and more expensive to pass through.
  
  The New York Times - 3d

• Belgium bans disposable vapes as concern grows over e-cigarettes

  Experts say crackdowns on single-use products may have limited impact on growing industry
  
  Financial Times - 3d
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  US places sanctions on Australian man over alleged global narcotics trafficking role

  David Jonathan Thackray, who was jailed in New Zealand in 2014, is one of three Australians now subject to such sanctions. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An ...
  
  The Guardian - 3d

More from The New York Times

• Despite Blocked US Steel Bid, Japan Won’t Stop Seeking American Deals

  Japanese companies needing to grow have sought out American deals. Experts say that will not change even after Biden’s rejection of Nippon Steel’s takeover attempt.
  
  The New York Times - 22h
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  With New Amazon Prime Show ‘On Call,’ Dick Wolf Enters Streaming

  For decades, Dick Wolf has dominated prime- time programming. Now, at 78, he has plans to conquer his next world: streaming.
  
  The New York Times - 12h

• Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Jeff Bezos Cartoon Is Killed

  The cartoon, by Ann Telnaes, depicted the owner of The Post, Jeff Bezos, and other billionaires genuflecting toward a statue of President-elect Donald Trump.
  
  The New York Times - 13h
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  How Three Small Independent Coffee Shops Started Their Businesses

  The owners began their businesses with no college degrees and 100 percent grit. A visit from the TikTok food critic Keith Lee also helped.
  
  The New York Times - 1d
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  Turo Car Rental App Was Quietly Growing Before New Orleans and Las Vegas Attacks

  Turo, which investigators say was used to acquire the vehicles involved in the attack in New Orleans and explosion in Las Vegas, was emerging as an alternative car-rental service.
  
  The New York Times - 2d

More in Business

• Washington Post cartoonist quits after drawing of Bezos, other billionaires with Trump rejected

  A rough sketch of the cartoon shows several men resembling corporate billionaires kneeling before a man wearing a suit and a long tie, representing Trump.
  
  CNBC - 2h

• Amit Yoran, chair and CEO of cybersecurity firm Tenable, dies unexpectedly after cancer battle

  Yoran led the cybersecurity company in its IPO in 2018.
  
  CNBC - 5h
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  Austrian chancellor resigns as efforts to exclude far right collapse

  Karl Nehammer to stand down after failure to form a moderate coalition government
  
  Financial Times - 6h
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  5 Productivity Skills You Need to Learn in 2025

  Power up your productivity levels by going back to basics. Honing these five soft skills can help you improve your workflow in the new year.
  
  Inc. - 8h
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  Richard A. Easterlin, ‘Father of Happiness Economics,’ Dies at 98

  He put forth the so-called Easterlin paradox, finding that the richer you are doesn’t mean the more satisfied you’ll be with your life.
  
  The New York Times - 8h