China sells the world on its duty-free Hainan island, amid a $1.2 trillion trade surplus
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Night of Swiss ski bar fire 'apocalyptic', woman tells Crans-Montana memorial
A woman named Marie who was in a bar opposite Le Constellation helped the injured as they ran from the flames.
North Korea accuses South Korea of another drone incursion
South Korea said it had no record of the drone's flight, and that it was "not a model operated by our military".
Trump calls for one-year 10 percent cap on credit card interest rates
President Trump on Friday night called on credit card companies to cap interest rates at 10 percent. “Please be informed that we will no longer let the American Public be ‘ripped off’ by Credit Card Companies that are charging Interest Rates of 20 to 30%, and even more, which
Malaysia's unemployment rate hits 11-year low amid strengthening ringgit
Malaysia's chief statistician Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the labour market is expected to remain stable and grow positively in coming months.
Washington National Opera to leave Kennedy Center amid Trump takeover
The Kennedy Center on Friday confirmed the Washington National Opera (WNO) will leave the renowned venue. “After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to part ways with the WNO due to a financially challenging relationship,” a Kennedy Center spokesperson
How ‘Idiotka’ Landed Its Buzzy Cast of Comedy Standouts for Fashion-World Send-Up
Anna Baryshnikov, Camila Mendes, Julia Fox and Benito Skinner star in Nastasya Popov's feature that Utopia is set to release later this year.
Ariana Grande Jokes She ‘Would Need an Extra Brain’ to Drop New Music Soon
The singer was clarifying a previous red carpet comment she made about a music timeline
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Sets November Release Date
“Godzilla Minus Zero,” the upcoming sequel to the successful “Godzilla Minus One,” will open in North America on Nov. 6 from Toho and GKids. The release comes just three days after the Japanese release, which Toho says is a rare near-simultaneous bow for a Japan-produced
The Trick to Studying Dolphins Without Stressing Them Out
Cameras attached to drones appear to be as reliable as hands-on monitoring methods The post The Trick to Studying Dolphins Without Stressing Them Out appeared first on Nautilus .
Timothy Busfield Faces Arrest Warrant for Child Sex Abuse Charges Involving Boy Actor
Actor and director Timothy Busfield is facing two counts of sexual abuse involving a minor in New Mexico after an arrest warrant was issued on Friday. The investigation involves twin boys who were actors on the TV series “The Cleaning Lady” in 2022, on which Busfield was
Protests against ICE scheduled across Texas this weekend
Protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are scheduled across the largest metro areas in Texas this weekend following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Landfill collapse in Philippines: Death toll rises to 3, 35 others still missing
Probe suggests link to a September quake which, combined with rain, could have weakened its foundation.
This natural amino acid could help stop cavities before they start
Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, arginine-treated dental plaque stayed less acidic, became structurally less harmful, and supported more beneficial bacteria. These changes made the biofilms less
Loss functions and constraints improve sea surface height prediction
In order to understand currents, tides and other ocean dynamics, scientists need to accurately capture sea surface height, or a snapshot of the ocean's surface, including peaks and valleys due to changes in wind, currents and temperature, at any given moment. In order to more
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Sets November Release in Theaters
The sequel to the Oscar-winning film has a release date of Nov. 6 in North America.
‘Marty Supreme’: Timothée Chalamet Needed Five Prosthetics and Spent One Hour in the Makeup Chair to Get His Acne-Scarred Face
Timothée Chalamet’s character in “Marty Supreme” was meant to embody a young kid from the streets of New York. Director Josh Safdie wanted to bring real authenticity to the film, not just visually but also in how the characters looked and felt. “It wouldn’t make sense to drop
Rapper Fetty Wap freed from federal prison nearly a year early
"I want to thank my family, friends, and fans for the love, prayers, and continued support."
Kat Dennings Says Marvel “Did Scan Me,” Joking “They Could Put Me in Anything They Want”
The actress, who played quirky scientist Darcy in three 'Thor' movies, poked fun at the possibilities for her character as she was asked about appearing in 'Avengers: Doomsday.'
Fetty Wap Says 50 Cent Provided ‘Financial and Mental Help’ While He Was in Prison
“Whatever I needed, he was right there,” said the "Trap Queen" artist, who was released from federal prison this week
Bessent says Australia, India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals
SAVAGE, Minnesota, Jan 9 - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Australia and several other countries would join a meeting of finance ministers from the Group of Seven advanced economies that he is hosting in Washington on Monday to discuss critical minerals.
Africa: China Says US Exit From UN Agencies Undermines Global Multilateral System
[Leadership] China has said the United States' decision to withdraw from United Nations bodies and other entities was a proof that the international landscape was witnessing an effective operation of the multilateral system.
Politicians Reach Different Conclusions on Minnesota Shooting Video
The Trump administration and some Democrats have drawn divergent conclusions from bystander video of the fatal shooting of a woman in Minnesota by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. How can one side say the agent was "recklessly using power" and the other determine
‘People We Meet on Vacation’ Book-to-Movie Changes: Author Emily Henry and Director on the Not-as-Steamy Sex Scene and Other Big Differences
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “People We Meet on Vacation,” now streaming on Netflix. Book lovers reached their happy place Friday when the film adaptation of Emily Henry’s beloved beach read “People We Meet on Vacation” dropped on Netflix. Starring Emily
Venezuela stocks surge 124% a week after Maduro’s removal
Venezuelan assets have surged in a dramatic fashion this week, with the Caracas Stock Exchange’s main index up about 124% in U.S. dollar terms, Bloomberg data shows, as global investors react to political upheaval after the removal of President Nicolás Maduro last Saturday by
Los Lobos Sues For ‘La Bamba’ and ‘Desperado’ Soundtrack Royalties: ‘Massive Deficiency’
The band says Sony owes it more than $1.5 million, claiming one song jumped in popularity after a UFC star adopted it as his walkout anthem
Netflix Orders ‘I Suck at Girls’ Comedy Series From ‘Abbott Elementary’ Duo
Netflix has ordered a series adaptation of Justin Halpern’s 2012 memoir “I Suck at Girls,” which will be written by Halpert and Patrick Schumacker, who both serve as co-showrunners on “Abbott Elementary” alongside Quinta Brunson. “Shrinking” and “Scrubs” exec producer Bill
Is Melaka still worth visiting despite the crowds? Here’s when to go and what to see
Timing has become the new luxury in Malaysia’s heritage city, with one weekday standing out as the jewel.
AFI Awards Lunch: Oscar Frontrunners Chalamet, Buckley, Elordi and Grande Celebrate 2025’s Top 10 American Films and TV Shows
Carol Burnett toasted the honorees at an event that also paid tribute to Diane Keaton and Rob Reiner.
‘Extreme and dangerous weather’: Australian bushfires raze homes, cut power to tens of thousands
Three people are missing and temperatures have soared past 40 deg C in the heatwave.
'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities
Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.
Africa: Nigeria Urges Europe, Africa to Build Bridges, Not Walls
[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has called on Europe and Africa to reject isolationist tendencies and embrace a partnership rooted in shared history, geography, and responsibility.
South Africa's strained ties with US face new test - war games with China, Iran and Russia
The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.
Romance and parenthood feel remote in Ukraine: 'I haven't had a date since before the war'
Tumbling marriage and birth rates are shaping the future of a country whose population was already falling.
Luto is an underappreciated 2025 horror gem with the perfect mixture of Stanley Parable narration and P.T. ambience
The horrors of being held hostage by your own home.
Why Finding Motivation Is Often Such a Struggle
The brains of macaques offer some clues The post Why Finding Motivation Is Often Such a Struggle appeared first on Nautilus .
Australia’s PM Albanese warns of extreme and dangerous weather as bushfires rage in Victoria
Three people are missing and temperatures have soared past 40 deg C in the heatwave.
Jeh Johnson worried about 'type of people' being recruited for ICE
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Friday questioned the “type of people” being recruited by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after two shootings involving immigration authorities. “I also worry about the type of people that are being recruited now for
Australia PM warns of extreme and dangerous weather as bushfires rage in Victoria
SYDNEY, Jan 10 - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday the nation faced \"extreme and dangerous\" weather as a bushfire crisis gripped Victoria state, razing homes and burning vast swathes of bushland.
Capitalism at war: America’s foreign policy reckoning
Great powers rarely fall because they lack strength. More often, they decline because they misunderstand the nature of power itself. Rome’s downfall was not caused by a single invasion but by structural overstretch. Rome expanded faster than it could integrate, govern and
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Duo to Write Tim Burton’s ‘Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman’
“KPop Demon Hunters” screenwriters Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan are taking on some massive new IP — signing on to script Tim Burton’s reimagining of the classic “Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman.” Warner Bros. Pictures tapped the writing duo to write the screenplay for the
Golden Globes Announces Exclusive Prediction Market Partnership With Polymarket
Craig Perreault, president of Penske Media Corporation, says the collaboration unlocks a "groundbreaking new frontier"
Trump wants Venezuela 'deal' with oil companies
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump wants Venezuela 'deal' with oil companies Major oil firms expressed interest — with reservations — about doing business in Venezuela as President Trump said Friday he’s seeking a deal to decide which
Iran protests catch fire as Trump, Khamenei escalate war of words
President Trump and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are escalating a war of words as the Islamic Republic cracks down on mass protests that saw buildings set on fire in cities across the country overnight Friday. Khamenei claimed Friday that nearly two weeks of
Insurers’ time in the barrel?
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story Insurers’ time in the barrel? House Republicans are summoning health insurers to Capitol Hill later this month to talk about health care affordability. © Photo credit The move comes weeks after the
Paul Haggis Settles With Rape Accuser for $2 Million
Paul Haggis has reached a settlement with the former film publicist who won a $10 million rape verdict against him in 2022. The ex-publicist, Haleigh Breest, accused the “Crash” director of raping her and forcing her to perform oral sex after a premiere in January 2013. Breest
Africa: African Union, China Agree to Explore Full Potential for Practical Cooperation
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union and China have agreed to explore the full potential for practical cooperation between China and the African Union, with a view to delivering tangible benefits to the peoples of Africa and China.
Trump posts jobs numbers before release
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump accidentally disclosed jobs report data before release, White House says In a series of Thursday evening posts on Truth Social, the president shared