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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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