Trump’s tangled web of deal-making, policy and riches
President Trump, his family and some of their closest associates have engaged in a sprawling campaign of deals, stretching across industries and the globe.
Day: January 2, 2026
Starlink plans to lower its satellites orbiting at ~550km to ~480km in 2026 to improve space safety and reduce the likelihood of debris collisions (Rishabh Jaiswal/Reuters)
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Starlink plans to lower its satellites orbiting at ~550km to ~480km in 2026 to improve space safety and reduce the likelihood of debris collisions — Starlink will begin a reconfiguration of its satellite c…
Family blame Tesla’s ‘Autosteer’ feature for veering car into path of oncoming truck after four relatives killed: lawsuit
Exclusive: ‘Tesla’s done a lot of good things, in my calculation,’ attorney Lynn Shumway told The Independent, ‘but they did this inadequately.’
Australian electric car market to get influx of new models as cheaper EVs hit the road in 2026
New utes, sports cars and hatchbacks will break price records at both ends as traditional brands release electric vehicles in 2026Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians can expect to see more electric utes, sports cars a…
New York Mayor Mamdani Pledges Left-Wing Success After Taking Office
Zohran Mamdani promised Thursday to show left-wing politics can succeed as he took over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with US President Donald Trump.
How a fire ripped through a Swiss bar and broke a village’s heart
The fire at a bar in a popular ski resort killed around 40 people and injured more than 100, officials said. The cause was still unknown.
Bolsonaro leaves hospital and returns to prison after being denied house arrest
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been discharged from hospital in Brasília and taken back into custody, a week after undergoing double hernia surgery, as he continues to serve a prison sentence for leading an attempted coup.
Seahawks’ Charles Cross out for 49ers game; Rashid Shaheed set to play
The Seahawks will again be without starting left tackle Charles Cross for Saturday night’s game in San Francisco, but there’s a chance his backup — Josh Jones — will suit up.
Crowds brave the chill for Polar Bear Plunge in Seattle
Outside, the temperature hung around 40 degrees under overcast skies, but spirits among the participants were upbeat.
For some Nazi loot, value is measured on a different scale
Heirs of families that suffered in the Holocaust have gotten back precious items: not treasured art, but the keepsakes of dead relatives.