Trump invited to give State of the Union address on Feb. 24
Speaker Mike Johnson has invited President Donald Trump to give his first State of the Union of his second term on Feb. 24.
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Trump says he plans crackdown on defense firms over executive pay and stock buybacks
President says he wants to raise military budget to $1.5tn and accuses US defense companies of delivery failures Donald Trump has claimed he plans to crack down on executive compensation and shareholder payouts at military defense contractors, as his a…
Burkina Faso’ junta claims to have foiled ‘yet another attempt at destabilisation’
In tonight’s edition, Burkina Faso points the finger at Ivory Coast claiming funds from its neighbour were channelled into an allegedly foiled plan to assassinate Burkina’s junta leader Ibrahim Traoré. Also, the United States has added Nigeria and ove…
Alphabet surpassed Apple in market cap for the first time since 2019 after its shares closed up 2.5% on Wednesday, valuing it at $3.89T vs. Apple’s $3.85T (Barron’s Online)
Barron’s Online:
Alphabet surpassed Apple in market cap for the first time since 2019 after its shares closed up 2.5% on Wednesday, valuing it at $3.89T vs. Apple’s $3.85T — So long, Apple . There’s a new No. 2 in the market-c…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
CES 2026: The 7 most advanced smart glasses we tried on – and can’t stop thinking about
What’s more futuristic and innovative than technology you wear on your face? These are our top picks at this year’s show.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s still ‘America First,’ but Trump’s recent actions aren’t – abcnews.go.com
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s still ‘America First,’ but Trump’s recent actions aren’t abcnews.go.comRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says Maduro capture is ‘the same Washington playbook’ that we’re ‘sick and tired of’ NBC NewsGree…
Trump proposes record $1.5T military spending, citing ‘dangerous times’
The military just received a large boost of some $175 billion in the GOP’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” of tax breaks and spending reductions that Trump signed.
Grok Is Generating Sexual Content Far More Graphic Than What’s on X – WIRED
Grok Is Generating Sexual Content Far More Graphic Than What’s on X WIREDElon Musk’s xAI under fire for failing to rein in ‘digital undressing’ CNNGovernment accused of dragging its heels on deepfake law over Grok AI BB…
Parents say Geico refused claim after car crash because their baby and toddler weren’t listed on insurance policy
The Michigan parents were on the hook for up to $15,000 worth of damage