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Associated PressA special tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders over Ukraine wins backing from European institutions
A project to establish a court to prosecute the Russian leaders who orchestrated the invasion of Ukraine took a step forward Wednesday, with an announcement from a group of international organizations, including the European Union and the Council of Europe, working together with Ukraine. Legal experts agreed on the framework for the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, which will allow for the prosecution of senior Russian officials for planning and coordinating the full-scale invasion in 2022.
- Business Insider
Shares of Chinese companies linked to DeepSeek surged on the first post-holiday trading day
DeepSeek-related shares surged in mainland China after weeklong public holidays. But broader markets were weighed by Trump's trade war.
- Reuters
Harley-Davidson forecasts weak 2025 as spending falters
Harley-Davidson on Wednesday forecast 2025 profit and motorcycle revenue to be flat to down 5% as consumers temper big-ticket purchases, sending its shares down 5% in morning trade. Retail sales of Harley's motorcycles in top market North America fell 13% in the fourth quarter due to persistent pressure from higher interest rates and lower sales of non-core motorcycles. To offset some of the profitability strain, Harley has updated its lineup for 2025 to include more higher-margin Touring bikes and sharpen focus on custom-vehicle operations targeted at its more affluent customers.
- Associated Press
Pam Bondi is sworn in as attorney general as the Justice Department braces for major shakeup
Pam Bondi was sworn in Wednesday as attorney general, taking charge of the Justice Department as it braces for upheaval with President Donald Trump aiming to exert his will over an agency that has long provoked his ire. The ceremony took place in the Oval Office and it was the first time that the Republican president had participated in a second-term swearing-in of a Cabinet member. Before Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administered the oath of office, Trump praised Bondi's record as a prosecutor and said she will restore “fair, equal and impartial justice at the department.”
- Reuters
US chipmaker GlobalFoundries names new CEO
(Reuters) -GlobalFoundries, the world's third-largest contract chipmaker, said on Wednesday it has appointed Tim Breen as its chief executive officer. Breen, who has been with the company since 2018 and served as its chief operating officer since 2023, will succeed Thomas Caulfield in the top role. GlobalFoundries shares were largely unchanged on the news.
- USA TODAY
Muni Long on the secret to a TikTok hit, who's on her playlist and writing for Ariana Grande
Grammy-winning singer and R&B star Muni Long lets us in on her songwriting must-haves and what's on her playlist for USA TODAY's Essentials.
- Reuters
S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as earnings season gathers speed; Alphabet the biggest drag
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq slipped on Wednesday, with Alphabet the biggest drag after the tech giant's dour cloud revenue and hefty investments into artificial intelligence disappointed investors, while a slew of earnings added to the volatility. Google-parent Alphabet dropped 8.2% after posting downbeat cloud revenue growth and earmarking a higher-than-expected $75 billion for its AI buildout this year. "The market has some evidence to suggest that there are other companies that possibly doing it cheaper, better, faster, quicker," said Dave Grecsek, managing director in planning strategy and research at Aspiriant.
- Sky video
Swedish gunman appears to have shot himself, police say - but motive still unclear
The gunman who killed 10 people in a mass shooting in Sweden appears to have shot himself, police have said.
- Insider Monkey
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Faces Declining Registrations in California Amid Model 3 Sales Slump
We recently compiled a list of the 12 High Flying AI Stocks This Week. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) stands against the other high flying AI stocks. In the artificial intelligence world, the spotlight will be shifting to France next week as the world awaits the US […]
- Business Insider
North Korea's forces appear to be the latest 'expendable' army chewed up fighting Russia's war against Ukraine
North Korean troops, largely special ops forces, have suffered high casualty rates in bloody assaults, not unlike prison units.
- The Telegraph
The Daily T: Can Trump Make Gaza Great Again?
Even by Donald Trump’s standards, it’s pretty out there.
- The Canadian Press
Sheertex temporarily lays off 40% of staff as it braces for impending U.S. tariffs
The CEO of Sheertex says she's had to temporarily lay off 40 per cent of the company's staff, in part because of tariffs the U.S. has promised to place on Canadian goods.
- The Canadian Press
Trump's Gaza plan has stunned the region. Here's a look at the serious obstacles it faces
President Donald Trump's stunning proposal to forcibly transfer hundreds of thousands of Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip and develop it as a tourist destination faces major obstacles.
- Reuters
Explainer-How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law
U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Egypt and Jordan, demolish remaining buildings to make way for a Riviera-style development project and place the occupied territory under U.S. "ownership". Forcing people to leave their land and taking over territory are prohibited by longstanding treaties. Following is a look at the ramifications of Trump's plans under international law.
- Associated Press Finance
Stock market today: Alphabet and AMD weigh on a mixed Wall Street following their profit reports
Google's parent company and other tech stocks are weighing on a mixed Wall Street Wednesday as the focus swings back toward how much profit businesses are making. Alphabet sank 7.8% even though Google’s parent company reported stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. Pressure is growing on Alphabet from Wall Street, and “investors will be asking what new products will be emerging to warrant the higher level of investment,” according to UBS analysts led by Stephen Ju.
- Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 slide as Alphabet and AMD earnings fall short
US stocks pulled back against a backdrop of mixed earnings and the outbreak of a trade war with China.
- People
Chrissy Teigen Hilariously Forgets Son Miles' Age in Text Exchange with John Legend as She Jokes They Have 'Too Many Kids'
The model shares four children — Wren, Esti, Miles and Luna — with her husband John Legend
- Yahoo Finance UK
Wall Street heads lower as Trump trade war fears offset US payroll growth
Wall Street was mostly lower on Wednesday despite US employment growth picking up last month by more than expected.
- USA TODAY
Trump to federal employees: take buyout or face possible furlough
The Trump administration warned federal employees that they could be furloughed if they don't accept a buyout offer.
- GuruFocus.com
Equinor Plans $9 Billion Capital Distribution
A proposed $0.37 per share dividend and a $5 billion buyback plan for 2025.