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Trump Is Said to Push for Early Reopening of North American Trade Deal
The president wants to begin renegotiating a U.S. trade deal with Canada and Mexico earlier than a scheduled 2026 review, people familiar with his thinking said.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
South Korea bristles at Trump calling North Korea ‘nuclear power’
South Korea rebuked President Trump’s remarks calling North Korea a “nuclear power,” raising concern about the relationship between the two countries. “North Korea’s denuclearization remains a ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Call for more female footballers on birthday cards
A lack of cards featuring female players undermines efforts to promote women's sport, says a group of MPs.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Can I Ask Employees to Stay Late During Busy Times?
What are the “rules” around asking for extra work?Inc. - Jan. 21 -
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Trump calls North Korea a 'nuclear power,' drawing a rebuke from Seoul
Denuclearization of North Korea is imperative, South Korea said Tuesday after President Donald Trump described the reclusive regime as a “nuclear power.”NBC News - Jan. 21 -
This Inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. Quote Isn’t Just Great Life Advice — It’s Also an Important Lesson for Business Leaders
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote taught me to have “infinite hope” during a moment of crisis — and helped me build sustainable business practices to weather future adversity.Inc. - Jan. 20 -
Rail lines reopen after freight train breakdown
Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink services are all facing disruption until 12:00 GMT.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Has South Korea just witnessed its own January 6 moment?
Protesters who stormed a Seoul court at the weekend may not have worn animal skins, but the similarities are striking. They arrived intent on causing mayhem. The political figurehead they supported ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Theater director Claire van Kampen dies on husband Mark Rylance's birthday
Theater director and composer Claire van Kampen died of cancer Saturday at the age of 71 , according to a statement from her family.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Travis Kelce Just Revealed How the Best Leaders Keep Winning in 1 Sentence
‘What are the keys to victory?’ It’s an easier answer than you might think.Inc. - Jan. 19 -
Sophie marks 60th birthday with new portrait
The picture of a relaxed looking Sophie was taken by fashion photographer Christina Ebenezer.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
I was ambassador to the UK last time Trump was in office - this is what Starmer must do this time | Kim Darroch
The old alliances have been swept away, and foreign policy needs to reflect this new reality. Friday 20 January 2017, Washington DC: overcast skies with the threat of rain for the inauguration of ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Tax breaks are becoming more generous for natural-disaster victims — just in time for Los Angeles wildfire victims, experts say
A longtime effort to make tax breaks more generous for victims of natural disasters is finally coming to fruition just as wildfire victims are staring at billions of dollars of devastation around ...MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
3 lawyers for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are jailed
Three lawyers who once represented the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have been jailed in Russia as part of the Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent that has reached levels unseen since ...ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Wall Street banks had a great quarter, and the boom times are just starting
JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley easily topped estimates for the fourth quarter.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Barbie doll of Aaliyah sells out on late R&B star's birthday
Interest in the Barbie doll of Aaliyah is truly “One in a Million” — and it shows, as the doll has already sold out.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
North Korea tests 'several' missiles, South Korean military says
North Korea launched "several short-range ballistic missiles," that landed in the Sea of Japan Tuesday morning local time, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
300 North Korean troops have been killed in Ukraine, South Korea says
About 300 North Korean troops have been killed and 2,700 others injured while fighting for Russia against Ukrainian forces, South Korean lawmakers said Monday.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Troops Detained in Ukraine Give Rare Glimpse Into North Korea’s Military
Ukraine’s president released a video of the two soldiers being interrogated, revealing they knew little about the war they were sent to fight in.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
A Renaissance Era secret passage reopens in Florence
Built for security reasons by the Medici family, the Vasari Corridor is a half-mile-long corridor running through the very heart of Florence. After the completion of renovation work, this exclusive ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Zach Johnson, Tom Kim threatening from just behind co-leaders at 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii
Patrick Fishburn and Denny McCarthy share the lead after 36 holes at Waialae Country ClubCBS Sports - Jan. 11 -
Maduro sworn in for 3rd time as Venezuelan president, opposition leader briefly detained
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, who's been in power since 2013, has been sworn in for a third time despite outcry surrounding his election. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was briefly ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
South Korea’s acting leader accepts resignation of presidential security chief
South Korea’s acting leader has accepted the resignation of the chief of the presidential security service, Park Jong-joon, as he faced police questioning over how his forces blocked law ...ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Cohere just launched ‘North,’ its biggest AI bet yet for privacy-focused enterprises
Cohere launches North, a secure enterprise AI platform outperforming Microsoft Copilot and Google Vertex AI in testing, with Royal Bank of Canada among early adopters implementing the technology ...VentureBeat - Jan. 9 -
William shares message to wife Kate on her 43rd birthday
The personal message from the Prince of Wales accompanies a previously unseen picture of Catherine.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
It’s time for Lebanon’s leaders to take responsibility for the country’s future
For decades, politicians in Beirut have blamed their inaction on outside forcesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
North Korea learning from fighting with Russia against Ukraine, US warns
Diplomatic and military ties with Moscow making Pyongyang ‘more capable of waging war’, official says. North Korea is benefiting from its troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, gaining ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Report: NFL teams, including the Raiders and Tom Brady, are reaching out to Bill Belichick just a month into his North Carolina tenure
Belichick was hired as the Tar Heels' new coach in December.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Finding the Magic, Just in Time
Clare Cory was 59 years old and had been single almost her whole life. She thought her love story was over. Then everything changed.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
North Korea says it tested hypersonic intermediate-range missile aimed at remote Pacific targets
North Korea said Tuesday that its latest weapons test was a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile designed to strike remote targets in the Pacific.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
North Korea conducts second missile test in 2 days as Blinken visits region
North Korea says it carried out its second missile test in two days — and this one was hypersonic. It came as U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visited the region.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
North Korea says new hypersonic missile will 'contain' rivals
Pyongyang fired a missile for the first time in two months, while Antony Blinken was in Seoul.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Popcorn, pints and a pooch’s birthday: life snowed in at the Tan Hill Inn
What happened when dozens of people were unable to leave the pub? Our correspondent was among them. Snowed in at Yorkshire’s Tan Hill Inn – in pictures 4pm Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
'Another violation,' Blinken says of North Korean launch as he visits South Korea
The JCS said the South Korean military has heightened surveillance for additional launches and maintaining a readiness posture to share info with the U.S. and Japan.ABC News - Jan. 6 -
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North Korea tests midrange missile as Blinken visits Seoul
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a North Korean missile test carried out during his visit to Seoul was a reminder of the need to deepen U.S. cooperation with South Korea and Japan.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
North Korea's New Missile Test Signals Little Appetite for Détente With Trump
The Kim Jong Un regime opted to show defiance rather than restraint in its first weapons launch since the U.S. election.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
North Korea test fires a ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul
North Korea test fires a ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul, where he warned that Putin could provide Kim Jong Un with advanced space technology.CBS News - Jan. 6
