Scaramucci Predicts Trump Will Do Another Debate 100 Percent

The China commodities supercycle is over. Will there be another?

Chinese demand for steel and iron ore has finally peaked. The industry hopes the energy transition will spark a new boom, but it will be shaped by geopolitical competition

Financial Times - 56m

Kalshi names Donald Trump Jr. as strategic advisor to prediction market firm

The president-elect's eldest son's growing business footprint now includes the prediction market platform that rose to prominence during the 2024 election.

CNBC - 1d

Israel, Hamas ceasefire close, but not 100 percent: Israeli official

Efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and release hostages are close but not yet finalized, an Israeli official told The Hill on Monday, after Reuters reported Qatar has handed a ...

The Hill - 1d

MMA bold predictions: Is another trade brewing? Will Ngannou, McGregor fight again?

ESPN's insiders get audacious with their forecasts of what's to come in the UFC and elsewhere.

ESPN - 1d

Barrasso predicts Trump will issue a 'blizzard of executive orders' once inaugurated

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said he believes President-elect Trump will issue a “blizzard of executive orders” once he is inaugurated. Barrasso joined CBS News’s “Face the Nation” ...

The Hill - 2d

Democrats debate strategy, voter protection at first candidate forum

Democrats evaluated candidates for party leadership at their first virtual candidate forum on Saturday with a focus on the Southern region. The highly contested race for DNC chair forced contenders ...

The Hill - 3d

Meta cuts DEI, marking another cultural shift ahead of Trump’s White House return

Facebook parent Meta is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to a memo sent to employees, marking the tech giant’s latest cultural shift ahead of President-elect ...

MarketWatch - 3d

Global 2025 Growth Forecast at Modest 2.8 Percent

An annual United Nations report said the economic year ahead will feature stable, but subpar expansion.

Inc. - 4d

Melania’s $40m Amazon deal: another sign Bezos is capitulating to Donald Trump | Margaret Sullivan

Sadly, the Amazon-Melania deal has much the same flavor as the rest of Trump appeasement moves – not just by Bezos but by others of his ilk. The language in a New York Times article was extremely ...

The Guardian - 4d

What the Stock Market Could Do During Trump’s First Year, According to History

Over the past century, the S&P 500 has tended to see weaker returns during the first year of a new administration.

Inc. - 4d

What do Greenlanders make of Donald Trump’s advances for their home?

Though few welcome idea of being acquired by the US, status quo as part of Denmark is not universally popular. Greenland’s prime minister has called for unity and calm after Donald Trump reheated ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump says he and Obama 'probably do' like each other

President-elect Donald Trump said that he and former President Barack Obama "probably do" like each other following Jimmy Carter's funeral.

NBC News - 5d

Trump tells GOP he wants to write 100 executive orders

President-elect Trump during a meeting with GOP senators on Wednesday said he wants to enact 100 executive orders, with many of the orders focused on his plans for immigration. “He threw that out — ...

The Hill - 5d

A politician was shot dead in Bangkok. Did another country do it?

Lim Kimya's killing had all the hallmarks of a cold-blooded, professional assassination.

BBC News - 6d

Why does Trump want Greenland and what do its people think?

Though the president-elect's rhetoric is unusual, for over a century a succession of US presidents have tried to gain control of Greenland.

BBC News - 6d

How Canada's immigration debate soured - and helped seal Trudeau's fate

Immigration has long been a polarising issue in the West but Canada mostly avoided it - until now

BBC News - Jan. 8

Washington Post cutting 4 percent of workforce

The Washington Post plans to cut nearly 4 percent of its total workforce in the coming days, the company said Tuesday. A Post spokesperson said the cuts are part of plans to make larger changes ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

‘Everyone owns the beach’: Australian PM throws shade in cabana debate

Anthony Albanese says using shade structures to reserve space is ‘not on’ as local mayor urges beachgoers ‘to be kind and considerate’. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

What Will Trump Do With All That Power?

What can we expect from the president-elect?

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Trump: Biden ‘doing everything possible’ to make transition difficult

President-elect Trump on Monday accused President Biden of making the presidential transition difficult, citing recent executive orders on climate and other official acts Biden has taken in his ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Trump asks for another delay of sentencing for New York "hush money" criminal conviction

The sentencing for Trump's felony conviction was originally scheduled for July 11, and is currently set for Friday.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Chinese Companies Have Sidestepped Trump’s Tariffs. They Could Do It Again.

The companies have found plenty of new channels to the U.S. market — demonstrating the potential limits of the tariffs Donald Trump has promised to impose.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Schumer on working with Trump to secure DACA deal: ‘We’d love to do that’

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Democrats would "love" to work with President-elect Trump on a deal for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Schumer joined NBC News's "Meet ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

What Do Movie Producers Do, Anyway?

And why do they get the trophy for best picture at the Oscars?

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Carville reflects on failed prediction that Harris would defeat Trump: 'Very depressing'

Democratic political strategist James Carville, who has been openly critical of the Harris campaign since Democrats' 2024 election losses, reflected on his failed prediction that Vice President ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

The Trump Administration May Find It Can’t Do Without Diversity

Diversity was a virtue in the Biden administration. The Trump administration may discover the same thing.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Which teams, players and stories will dominate 2025 in the NBA? Our experts debate

From coaches on the hot seat to breakout players, our NBA insiders answer some of the biggest questions heading into 2025.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Germany debates menace of ‘firework bombs’ after New Year’s violence

Deaths and clashes with police mar celebrations, with officials calling for tougher curbs on use of powerful fireworks

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Debate Over U.S. Sanctions on Russia For Ukraine War Intensifies

The president-elect has said he will use sanctions sparingly while vowing to end the war in Ukraine, renewing questions over their efficacy.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Will crypto continue to rally? Trump’s first 100 days will be the key.

For crypto’s bull run to continue, digital assets enthusiasts hope for a more friendly regulatory environment under the second Donald Trump administration and a favorable macroeconomic setup to ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 2

Are we ready for another pandemic?

After Covid-19, world leaders agreed to work together to strengthen global health systems, but negotiations on a new agreement have stalled. Five years ago, the world was hearing the first reports ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

‘Trump is a little guy, Musk is a big guy’: historian predicts trouble for president-elect

Timothy Snyder says world’s richest man is likely to exert uncomfortable influence over White House. Allies and aides to Donald Trump should be increasingly concerned by Elon Musk’s proximity to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1