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ReutersOil down as US crude inventories swell, traders worry about China-US trade
(Reuters) -Oil prices fell 2% on Wednesday as a large build in U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles signaled weaker demand, while worries about a new China-U.S. trade war fueled fears of softer economic growth. U.S. crude oil inventories rose sharply last week, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday, as refiners facing soft gasoline demand did maintenance work. "They're racing into maintenance, given the slack demand we're seeing for gasoline," he added.
- Associated Press
The Latest: Hundreds gather in Washington, DC, to protest the shuttering of USAID
U.S. aid workers around the world scrambled Wednesday to pack up households or pull children from school after the Trump administration ordered employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development off the job and out of the field, all but shutting down the organization’s six-decade mission. Hundreds of supporters of the U.S. aid agency rallied in Washington, D.C., to protest the dismantling of the independent government agency, often sparring with Democratic lawmakers, demanding more be done. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that President Donald Trump’s proposal to take “ownership” of Gaza and redevelop the area into “the Riviera of the Middle East” was a “generous” offer.
- The Independent
World recoils from Trump plan to ‘take over’ Gaza and push out Palestinians
As Gazans return to their bombed-out homes, US president says he wants ‘long-term ownership’, to relocate inhabitants and transform territory into ‘Riviera of Middle East’
- The Independent
Starmer faces backlash from 50 Labour MPs over failure to confront Trump on Gaza ‘ethnic cleansing’
The prime minister is coming under pressure to stand up to Donald Trump over his attempts to evict Palestinians from their homeland with the biggest backlash from Labour MPs since the election
- Reuters
Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Elon Musk's rapid takeover of two U.S. government agencies has enabled the South African-born billionaire to exert unprecedented control over America's 2.2-million-member federal workforce and begin a dramatic reshaping of government. The world's richest man and an ally of President Donald Trump, Musk, 53, has in two weeks created a new center of power in Washington as he executes Trump's cost-cutting initiative to reduce the size of the U.S. government. The CEO of Tesla and founder of SpaceX, Musk has acted swiftly since Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration, deploying teams of current and former employees of his companies as his agents.
- The Canadian Press
Paul Plishka, whose Metropolitan Opera career spanned 51 years, dies at age 83
Paul Plishka, a powerful bass with a ready smile and hearty laugh who sang 1,672 performances at the Metropolitan Opera over 51 years, has died. He was 83.
- The Guardian
Donald Trump signals wish to hold talks with Iran over nuclear deal
US president’s remarks will spark divisions within Iran over country’s nuclear ambitions and sanctions
- Sky video
Trump tariff threat saw US imports hit record high
US imports racked up a record monthly high in December as companies rushed to secure products in advance of trade tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.
- BBC
How Karla Sofía Gascón's tweets have impacted the awards race
Offensive historic tweets have thrown the awards campaign for the film Emilia Pérez into disarray.
- Associated Press Finance
Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma meds
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging that their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 spike in his asthma medication. Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, filed their lawsuit in federal court in Milwaukee on Jan. 21, a year to the day that their son Cole died at age 22. According to the lawsuit, Cole Schmidtknecht suffered from asthma all his life.
- The Independent
Mitch McConnell, 82, fell twice in Senate Chamber increasing concerns about his ability to serve: report
The reports come as concerns continue to mount about the senator’s health, following several public episodes in which he has appeared to freeze for several seconds
- MMA Junkie
Alexander Volkanovski not surprised with UFC champ Ilia Topuria's 'cocky' rematch prediction
Alexander Volkanovski wants nothing more than to run things back with Ilia Topuria. After five title defenses, Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his featherweight title to Topuria by knockout at UFC 298 last February. Topuria has since knocked out Max Holloway
- The Canadian Press
Prime Minister Trudeau to host a Canada-U.S. summit in wake of Trump's tariff threats
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will host a Canada-U.S. economic summit in Toronto on Friday, days after President Donald Trump said he would hold off on deploying his threatened tariffs against Canada for a month.
- OneFootball
LA Galaxy 'agree' shock deal for Columbus forward Christian Ramirez
The LA Galaxy have reportedly 'agreed a deal' to sign Columbus forward Christian Ramirez just days after Crew superstar Cucho Hernandéz departed for Real Betis. Colombian outfit América de Cali had...
- The Canadian Press
Quebec open to rekindled GNL Québec gas facility project amid U.S. tariff threats
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it would be open to reviving a controversial liquefied natural gas project in the province’s Saguenay region to ship energy from Alberta overseas.
- The Canadian Press
Rubio says Trump 'very generously' offered the ability of the US to help with rebuilding Gaza
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s proposal to take “ownership” of Gaza and redevelop the area into “the Riviera of the Middle East” was a “generous” offer.
- PA Media: UK News
Winter fall in Scots’ vitamin D levels same now as 400 years ago – study
A team led by researchers at the University of Aberdeen used a new method of detecting vitamin D in human hair samples.
- Yahoo Finance
Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft set to spend $230 billion this year as hefty AI bills come under scrutiny
Meta, Microsoft, and Google parent Alphabet are expecting a cumulative $228 billion in capital expenditures in 2025, driven by their investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
- Sky News
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana's anti-terror referral 'closed prematurely', review finds
Following the killings in Southport last summer, a rapid review was launched into Rudakubana's contact with Prevent - a government strategy aimed at stopping people from becoming terrorists. Speaking in the House of Commons, Home Office minister Dan Jarvis repeated that Rudakubana was in contact three times before his attacks at a Taylor Swift dance class where three young girls were murdered.
- USA TODAY Sports
NWSL must pay $5M restitution to abuse victims in historic settlement
Three attorney generals released findings after an investigation into the NWSL for player abuse and harassment. The list of consequences is long.