Summit
2026-01-21 06:00:56.389 • by
Amanda Ireland in
Summit
Nearly 3,000 high-level participants, including a record 60+ heads of state (like Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy), top CEOs, and tech titans, are converging in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. Over 200 sessions will address critical global issues such as economic disparity, climate change, technology, and geopolitical complexities, particularly focusing on Trump's policies and the rise of AI. The forum aims for 'A Spirit of Dialogue' amidst criticism of its impact on global inequality.
Politics
2026-01-21 06:00:56.376 • by
Alan Iverson in
Politics
President Trump held a marathon 100-minute news conference, recapping his first year with unusual show-and-tell moments, including displaying mugshots and throwing stacks of papers on the floor, all while addressing international and domestic tensions.
Sports
2026-01-20 18:00:53.494 • by
Adam Israel in
Sports
In a stunning upset that defied decades of program history, the Indiana Hoosiers, led by overlooked quarterback Fernando Mendoza and veteran coach Curt Cignetti, clinched the college football national championship with an undefeated 16-0 season. Composed of undervalued 'no-stars,' this team overcame a formidable Miami squad in a nail-biting 27-21 victory, marking one of the greatest underdog stories in American sports and establishing Indiana as only the second school to achieve perfect seasons in both football and basketball.
Markets
2026-01-20 18:00:53.485 • by
Adam Israel in
Markets
Global stock markets, including those in the US and Europe, plummeted Tuesday, wiping out year-to-date gains for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Investors reacted to President Trump's escalating clash with European leaders over Greenland and new tariff threats, compounded by a snap election and tax cut proposal in Japan. The VIX surged, the dollar fell sharply, and safe-haven assets like gold and silver hit record highs.
