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• Universities slash 9,000+ positions in 2025 as Trump targets federal funding and foreign students: report - Higher education faces crisis as 9,000+ jobs lost in 2025, with Trump policies allegedly impacting university funding and international student enrollment.
• Left-wing groups mobilize protests after fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis and more top headlines - Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
• Serial rapist David Carrick among Met Police officers not properly vetted before joining force - Carrick, who was given 37 life sentences for his crimes, was not properly vetted in 2017, with checks failing to reveal an allegation of domestic abuse against him
• Dem Rep. Steny Hoyer, 86, to announce retirement after career spanning four decades - Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer expected to announce retirement from Congress after four decades of service, ending a historic career as second-ranking Democrat.
• CNBC's Becky Quick details daughter's rare disease journey - CNBC Squawk Box anchor Becky Quick details her daughter's rare disease journey, and explains why it inspired her to launch CNBC Cures.
• Colombia’s President Feared a U.S. Attack. Then Trump Called. - The conversation appeared to defuse a crisis that erupted after President Trump said military action against Colombia “sounds good.” President Gustavo Petro spoke to The New York Times just before the call.
• The Latest on the ICE Killing in Minneapolis, and a Shadow Fleet of Oil Tankers - Plus, President Trump sits down with The Times.
• Why Russia hasn't reacted to Trump's Greenland takeover bid - The Kremlin has not commented on Trump's Greenland ambitions, with analysts saying they serve a bigger purpose for Moscow.
• Calmes: Trump's 626 overseas strikes aren't 'America First.' What's his real agenda? - The president who promised domestic solutions has instead inserted the U.S. into many other nations' conflicts, most recently Venezuela's. Why?
• Bitcoin price falls as BlackRock and Fidelity ETFs see heavy outflows - guce guce Yahoo i
• Catholic conference shatters attendance records as 26,000 young people flock to faith event - Catholic conference SEEK 2026 breaks attendance records with over 26,000 young people across three cities, marking 24% growth and church vitality.
• Trump's team races to come up with a Greenland takeover plan — here's what's at stake - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that he intends to convene with Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland.
• Al Gore sounds 'climate crisis' alarm as Trump yanks US from UN initiatives - Former Vice President Al Gore, who served alongside of President Bill Clinton, condemned President Donald Trump's move to withdraw the U.S. from climate-related initiatives.
• China says ban on exports of dual-use items to Japan to only hit military companies - By Joe Cash BEIJING, Jan 8 (Reuters) - China's export ban on dual-use items to Japan will only affect military firms, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, helping calm fears that Beijing might curb
• 'Sign of life': defence boom lifts German factory orders - Factory orders in long-struggling Germany unexpectedly posted a sharp jump in November, boosted by higher demand for defence equipment as Europe rushes to rearm, official data showed Thursday.The jump in orders is some positive news for Eur
• Iran’s commercial hubs became flashpoints for frustration - Protests in Iran are predominantly driven by mounting economic pressure and desperation amid the economic crisis.
• JASON CHAFFETZ: Democrats turned our treasury into a ‘piggy bank for fraudsters’ - Minnesota's social services fraud under Gov. Tim Walz reaches $9 billion as Democratic policies create systematic vulnerabilities that attracted global criminals.
• Despite Gaza ceasefire, war still deadly along Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ - Israel’s enforcement of its shifting demarcation line in Gaza has left hundreds of Palestinians dead in the months since an Oct. 10 ceasefire.
• Global defense stocks surge after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget in 2027 - U.S. defense stocks rallied in pre-market moves, following their European counterparts.
• Exclusive-Pakistan, Saudi in talks on JF-17 jets-for-loans deal, sources say - By Ariba Shahid and Saad Sayeed ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in talks to convert about $2 billion of Saudi loans into a JF-17 fighter jet deal, two Pakistani sources said
• Trump Sits Down With Times Reporters for Two-Hour Interview - In a wide-ranging conversation with four Times reporters, President Trump talked about the Minneapolis ICE shooting, immigration, Venezuela and even his plans for further White House renovations.
• Meta faces China probe over acquisition of AI agent startup Manus - China to probe Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus to assess its compliance with export control laws.
• Queen describes reading charity’s mission as ‘more urgent than ever’ - ‘Books do make life better, and this is only the beginning,’ says Camilla
• European defense stocks extend rally amid geopolitical tensions - European stocks opened lower on Thursday despite a defense rally amid U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland.
• Karoline Leavitt’s Briefing Outfit Looks Strikingly Familiar, Critics Mock - Donald Trump’s press secretary sparked comparisons to an authoritarian mouthpiece.
• Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last For Years - In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times on Wednesday, President Trump said “only time will tell” when it comes to how long the United States aims to control the country.
• The boldest bitcoin predictions for 2026 are in — from $75,000 to $225,000 - Industry executives and investors forecast a wide range of prices for bitcoin in 2026, dropping as low as $75,000 and rising as high as $225,000.
• Heatwave hits Australia as officials warn of 'catastrophic' fire risk - The fire danger level for northern Victoria will be set at the highest level.
• Pacific Islands environment programme says US must follow formal exit process - By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, Jan 8 (Reuters) - A decades-old Pacific organisation for environmental protection said the United States must go through a formal process to withdraw its support, after
• Paedophile left to babysit children, review finds - Checks revealed the man had been released from a 13-year prison sentence in 2022.
• Trump’s Greenland gambit puts China on edge after Venezuela operation - U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to take control of Greenland raised alarms in Beijing as nations vye for the vast mineral reserves in the Arctic nation.
• Photos released of Renee Nicole Good, the US citizen killed by ICE in Minnesota - Pictures were released of Renee Nicole Good, the U.S. citizen killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis during the Trump administration's migrant sweep.
• Indian top IT firms set for another tepid quarter on weak US demand, client spending - India's information technology firms are expected to report another muted quarter, as tepid demand in the U.S. and holiday-period client shutdowns continue to weigh on ​tech spending, nine brokerages said ahead of earnings. Brokerages expe
• Former FBI Supervisor Says ICE Agents’ Missteps Likely Led to Fatal Minnesota Shooting - A former FBI supervisor said the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was likely avoidable on at least two fronts.
• Shooting outside Salt Lake City LDS church leaves at least 2 dead, 6 injured: police - Police are investigating a shooting that took place outside a Salt Lake City LDS church while people gathered for a funeral, leaving multiple people dead and injured.
• When It Comes to Russia, Trump Navigates Conflicting Goals - President Trump’s efforts to court President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are rife with contradictions about stability and displays of American power.
• China’s first 'AI tiger' goes public as Zhipu climbs in Hong Kong debut - Shares of China-backed Zhipu made small gains on their Hong Kong debut, following a $558 million initial public offering.
• Sean 'Diddy' Combs reportedly rented out private jet while serving prison sentence: 'The passengers didn't even know who the real owner was' - Wealthy travelers may have rented Combs’ jet without realizing its connection.
• Obituary: Mohammad Sinwar- the Hamas military chief who said striking Israel was 'easier than drinking water' - By Nidal al-Mughrabi Jan 7 (Reuters) - Mohammad Sinwar, the elusive Hamas military chief in Gaza, had for months since the death of his brother, in 2024, been Israel's most wanted man.
• Steny Hoyer, Longest-Serving House Democrat, to Retire From Congress - The Maryland congressman, who served as one of his party’s top leaders, plans to depart after nearly half a century in Congress, as his party looks toward generational change.
• RFK Jr. Overhauls Food Pyramid to Emphasize Red Meat and Dairy - The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday, pushing Americans to prioritize protein and cut back on added sugars and processed foods.
• Hawks trade 4-time All-Star Trae Young to Wizards in blockbuster deal: reports - The Atlanta Hawks have reportedly traded Trae Young, the four-time All-Star point guard, to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster move.
• Parking garage collapses, vehicle falls into basement at Milwaukee apartment building - "The whole ground just collapsed," Jon Lee described being inside his car when the floor below him fell through.
• Trump Withdraws the U.S. From More International Organizations - The executive order the president signed Wednesday follows a broader vision of American foreign policy that shuns coalition building and the consensus of nations.
• Samsung Electronics estimates nearly three-fold profit surge as memory prices skyrocket - The memory giant projected an operating profit of 20 trillion won for the final quarter of 2025, a significant improvement from a year earlier.
• The ICE Shooting Came During an Operation Focused on Somali Immigrants - Federal immigration officials have stepped up enforcement activity in Minnesota amid a fraud scandal there that includes many people of Somali origin.
• Matt Damon says he dropped to ‘high school’ weight for epic transformation in ‘The Odyssey’ - Matt Damon dropped to his high school weight for Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," revealing his dramatic transformation on the Kelce brothers' podcast.
• Renee Good, Victim in Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Remembered for Her Kindness - Renee Good, 37, a resident of Minneapolis, was mourned on Wednesday as a cherished member of the community.
• Trump greenlights Russian sanctions bill, paving way for 500% tariff on countries supporting Moscow: Graham - Trump reportedly approves bipartisan Russia sanctions bill imposing 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, as Graham announces pivotal Ukraine policy shift.
• 'Irregular' armed guards aboard Russian shadow tankers alarm Nordic-Baltic governments - Russia demands humane treatment of crew aboard seized oil tanker Marinera as White House says Venezuelan shadow fleet vessel faces prosecution.