E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People
January 9, 2026
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E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People

The agreement represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries. Source link

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Bill Gates Makes a Multibillion-Dollar Divorce Payout
January 9, 2026
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Bill Gates Makes a Multibillion-Dollar Divorce Payout

The billionaire and philanthropist has made a nearly $8 billion payment to the private foundation of his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, new tax filings show. Source link

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Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul Are Pals Right Now. Will It Last?
January 9, 2026
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Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul Are Pals Right Now. Will It Last?

The legislative session that began this week poses a significant test of the most closely watched collaboration in state and city politics. Source link

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Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.
January 9, 2026
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Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.

China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely. Source link

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Fed Keeps Close Eye on Labor Market as It Assesses Further Cuts
January 9, 2026
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Fed Keeps Close Eye on Labor Market as It Assesses Further Cuts

For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising. Source link

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What to Know About the Protests in Iran
January 9, 2026
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What to Know About the Protests in Iran

Galloping inflation, a currency crisis and anger at the regime have fueled demonstrations across the country. Source link

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Wary of Investing in Venezuela, Big Oil Heads to the White House
January 9, 2026
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Wary of Investing in Venezuela, Big Oil Heads to the White House

The amounts of money, time and political uncertainty trouble executives at large Western oil companies, who plan to meet with President Trump on Friday. Source link

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Former ICE Agents Break Down Jonathan Ross’s Actions
January 9, 2026
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Former ICE Agents Break Down Jonathan Ross’s Actions

The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration agent in Minnesota has sparked outrage over the conduct of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Good,…

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Protests Are Happening to ‘Please’ Trump
January 9, 2026
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Protests Are Happening to ‘Please’ Trump

After days of fierce protest in cities around Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the demonstrations as vandalism and wanton destruction. Source link

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Congress Tries, but Fails, to Take a Stand for Its Own Powers
January 9, 2026
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Congress Tries, but Fails, to Take a Stand for Its Own Powers

House votes to override a pair of Trump vetoes were an unusual bid by some in the G.O.P. to assert their own branch’s prerogatives. But they fell short.…

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