Details on Chinese retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products set to take effect next week

Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal takes effect as first 3 hostages are released

The first three hostages were released Sunday after the ceasefire officially began. A total of 33 hostages will be released in the first phase of the deal.

CBS News - Jan. 19

Speaker Johnson says ‘we will enforce the law’ as TikTok ban takes effect

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press that TikTok still poses a threat to the American people as President-elect Donald Trump promises to save it.

NBC News - Jan. 19

Gaza Strip residents returning home as ceasefire takes effect

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

TikTok voluntarily shuts down in the U.S. as divest-or-ban law takes effect

Users in the U.S. who opened the app were greeted with a message that read, "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now."

CBS News - Jan. 19

Gaza ceasefire takes effect ahead of hostage release

Fighting in Gaza halted on Sunday as the ceasefire deal negotiated went into effect, ending the 15-month-long war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Residents in Gaza said ...

The Hill - Jan. 19

Hospital funding announcement next week, BBC told

A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said the government planned to rebuild the NHS.

BBC News - Jan. 19

TikTok goes dark in the U.S. as ban takes effect

TikTok was not available for many of its 170 million users in the U.S. hours before a ban on the social media platform was supposed to go into effect.

NBC News - Jan. 19

Israel-Hamas ceasefire just hours away from taking effect

Israelis and Palestinians are anxiously awaiting the start of the ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners which is set to begin Sunday, offering new hope to bring ...

CBS News - Jan. 18

Middle East Highlights: Israel’s Cease-Fire Deal With Hamas to Take Effect Sunday

The truce will begin at 8:30 a.m., according to the Foreign Ministry of Qatar, a mediator in the talks. U.S. and other diplomats see the deal as the best chance to end the 15-month war that has ...

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Trump says he'll probably visit Los Angeles next week

President-elect Donald Trump plans to visit Southern California communities ravaged by the deadly fires.

CBS News - Jan. 18

Trump says he will 'probably' travel to Los Angeles next week

President-elect Donald Trump will likely travel to California next week to view the aftermath of the devastating wildfires in greater Los Angeles, he told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator ...

NBC News - Jan. 18

Trump’s Deportation Plan Is Said to Start Next Week in Chicago

The size of the planned immigration raids is unclear, but they would be the opening step in the president-elect’s goal of overseeing the largest deportation program in history.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

A rare, joyful U.S.-Chinese exchange is taking place as 'TikTok refugees' flock to RedNote

The arrival of American users on RedNote has brought instant online connection between Americans and Chinese even as academic and other exchanges have dampened.

NBC News - Jan. 18

What to expect as temperatures plunge next week

The snow and wind will affect more than the presidential inauguration. Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the timing of next week's "big chill."

CBS News - Jan. 17

U.S. Ban of TikTok Is Set to Deal a Major Blow to ByteDance, Its Chinese Owner

While TikTok remains hugely popular in Brazil, Indonesia and other markets, its 170 million users in the United States are its most valuable.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Effective and industrious Diallo has 'one of best weeks in my life'

Amad Diallo caps a memorable week with a late hat-trick as Manchester United come from behind to beat Southampton in the Premier League.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Canada sends Trump 'message' with retaliatory tariff talk

Canada must send a “message” to President-elect Trump on tariffs, one of the country's provincial leaders said Wednesday alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who described the threatened levies ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Helping you prepare for next week’s blast of Arctic air

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

Canada Readies Billions of Dollars in Retaliatory Moves to Trump Tariff Threat

The government is preparing for the possibility that the incoming U.S. administration will impose high tariffs on Canadian goods, setting the close allies up for a showdown.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Taiwan takes a further step in production of AI chips with advanced new plant

Taiwan has taken another step in enhancing its key role in the production of advanced semiconductor chips used for artificial intelligence with the inauguration of a new plant by Siliconware ...

ABC News - Jan. 16

Former U.S. ambassador to Israel on the "Trump effect" that impacted the ceasefire deal

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal after 15 months of deadly combat in the region. Edward Djerejian, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, joins "The Daily Report" to ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

How Unrivaled 3v3 league is taking basketball to the next level

Yahoo Sports basketball analyst Isis "Ice" Young and women basketball writer Cassandra Negley detail the most exciting aspects of the inaugural 2025 Unrivaled season that features star players, ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Los Angeles Will Remain at High Risk of Fire Into Next Week

The arrival of La Niña is starving California of rain, and more high Santa Ana winds could be on the way.

Wired - Jan. 11

How Democrats should take on MAGA for the next four years

Democrats must not underestimate Trump, create a truth squad to counter his lies, and hit hard against his corporate overlords in order to win the battle against MAGA.

The Hill - Jan. 10

Supreme Court appears unlikely to block TikTok ban from taking effect

The Supreme Court heard arguments over a law that could effectively ban the social media platform TikTok in the United States. NBC News' Savannah Sellers reports on what both sides argued and how ...

NBC News - Jan. 10

Brompton chief warns axing tariffs on Chinese bicycles could ‘kill’ business

Flood of cheaper products could hit an industry already struggling with stagnant post-pandemic demand

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Under Shadow of Planned Tariffs, Auto Suppliers Rethink Production Plans

From the sidelines of CES 2025, global car parts suppliers ponder the consequences of Trump’s threatened import duties.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Smoke, reflections and portals: Adobe’s TransPixar takes AI VFX to the next level

Adobe and HKUST researchers unveil TransPixar, a breakthrough AI system that creates transparent visual effects from text prompts.

VentureBeat - Jan. 8

Mexico president addresses fentanyl production after Trump's tariff threat

President Claudia Sheinbaum's statement on Mexico's anti-drug campaign follows President-elect Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs over drug trafficking.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Helsinki to host summit of Baltic Sea NATO member countries next week

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Senate approves committee assignments, tees up confirmation hearings next week

The Senate on Tuesday approved its organizing resolution for the 119th Congress, officially setting the composition of committees and greenlighting nomination hearings to take place in the coming ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies

Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Next blames clothes price rises on wage increases set out in Budget

The retailer expects employee costs to increase by £73m due in part to rising National Insurance

BBC News - Jan. 7

U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist

Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

A Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks? The US is hopeful

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks? The US is hopeful The ...