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London, Jan. 19, 2026 — European equity markets declined on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of higher import duties on several NATO allies unless they agree to sell Greenland to Washington. The pan-European Stoxx 600 shed 1.23 percent by the close, with losses spreading across most industry groups. Investors pulled back following Trump’s […]
The highest nationally available certificate of deposit is now paying 4% annual percentage yield (APY), giving savers a rare chance to secure a solid return without taking on market risk. The leading offer, available from Marcus by Goldman Sachs on a 12-month term, sets the pace for a rate environment in which shorter maturities are […]
Actor Matthew McConaughey has filed a series of trademark applications covering his name, image and signature tagline in an effort to guard against unauthorized use of his likeness by artificial intelligence technologies, according to recent filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The documents, submitted by the Oscar-winning performer’s legal team, seek […]
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Monday that his government will not yield to tariff threats issued by U.S. President Donald Trump, underscoring that decisions about the Arctic territory’s future will be made in Nuuk, not Washington. Nielsen’s statement followed a weekend of public demonstrations in the Greenlandic capital, where residents marched to oppose […]
Average borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and fixed-rate home equity loans have fallen sharply over the past 12 months, offering homeowners an alternative way to access cash without refinancing their primary mortgages. New industry data show the typical HELOC rate at 7.25%, while the average home equity loan now stands at […]
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) opens on Tuesday in Davos, Switzerland, drawing nearly 3,000 leaders from business, government and civil society for four days of discussions on a crowded global agenda. U.S. President Donald Trump will make his third appearance at the Alpine gathering, joining corporate chiefs, policy-makers and advocates who […]
Melbourne, Australia — Jack Zhang, co-founder and chief executive of Airwallex, spent his teenage years juggling four low-wage jobs to keep himself in school. Two decades later, the payments platform he helped create is valued at US$8 billion, illustrating a rapid ascent from financial hardship to technology entrepreneurship. Early relocation and financial pressure Born in […]
The highest annual percentage yields (APYs) on savings accounts continue to outpace the national average by a wide margin. As of January 18, 2026, several financial institutions are advertising a 4% APY, while data from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation show the average savings rate at just 0.39%. The contrast highlights the importance of comparing account terms […]
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Sunday he will “of course” cooperate with a reported U.S. Department of Justice investigation that is examining whether he and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz interfered with federal law-enforcement operations in the state. Speaking on ABC’s “This Week” on 18 January 2026, Frey insisted that neither he nor the governor has […]
Global billionaire wealth climbed to a record $18.3 trillion in 2024, a 16% jump over the previous year and an 81% surge since 2020, according to a new Oxfam report released Monday ahead of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The study, titled “Resisting the Rule of the Rich: Protecting Freedom from […]
The renewed global push for low-carbon electricity is elevating interest in companies developing compact nuclear reactors, and two U.S. players—NuScale Power and Nano Nuclear Energy—have become focal points for investors seeking exposure to the sector. Both firms design reactors that are smaller than traditional gigawatt-scale plants, but their business models, regulatory status and financial profiles […]
Video segments released by ABC News Live on January 17 and 18, 2026, documented measurable snowfall across the Florida Panhandle and neighboring sections of Alabama. The footage, presented under the headline “Snow falls in the Florida Panhandle and Alabama,” showed wintry precipitation reaching an area that typically experiences milder winter conditions. The network’s weather team […]