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- 049Business
Trump tariff threat jolts South Korean automakers and currency as markets weigh 25% rate
Stocks in South Korea’s auto sector swung and the won weakened after President Trump said he would raise tariffs on South Korean goods, including autos, to 25%, reopening trade uncertainty and adding volatility for exporters.
- 050Sports
Golden Knights close road trip in Montreal with milestones and special-teams focus
Vegas visits Montreal to wrap the season series, with the Golden Knights looking to rebound after a heavy loss and the Canadiens seeking to stabilize amid a busy January stretch and Atlantic Division race.
- 051Health
US health insurers slide after CMS proposes just 0.09% Medicare Advantage rate increase for 2027
Shares of major insurers fell after CMS proposed a far smaller-than-expected payment increase for Medicare Advantage in 2027, raising concerns about benefit cuts, narrower offerings, or plan exits as medical costs stay elevated.
- 052Politics
Calls grow to remove top homeland security officials after Minneapolis shooting
US political pressure is intensifying for leadership changes at the Department of Homeland Security as lawmakers and city leaders demand accountability after the killing of Alex Pretti during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis.
- 053World
ICC judges say Duterte can stand trial, clearing way for proceedings in The Hague
International Criminal Court judges have ruled former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial, advancing a case tied to killings during his anti-drug campaign and keeping global attention on accountability for state violence.
- 054Tech
Chipmakers lift futures as Micron announces $24B Singapore manufacturing investment
US stock futures were mixed as chip stocks climbed, helped by Micron’s plan to invest $24 billion in a new Singapore manufacturing facility—an announcement that reinforced expectations of sustained demand for memory and AI-linked hardware.
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- 055Latest
Minnesota backlash forces rethink of federal immigration surge after ICU nurse’s killing
Outrage over the killing of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis is pushing the White House to scale back a federal enforcement surge, as local leaders demand accountability and transparency over the operation and its rules of engagement.
- 056Sports
Monday’s NBA and NHL results: Hawks top Pacers, Wolves rout Warriors; Rangers win in OT
A busy Monday slate included multiple NBA blowouts and a four-game NHL schedule highlighted by the Rangers’ overtime win over the Bruins and the Oilers’ seven-goal outburst.
- 057Business
Markets focus on Medicare proposal, earnings, and chip strength as futures turn mixed
U.S. stock futures were mixed as chip shares rose and health insurers slid after a proposed Medicare Advantage payment update, while investors digested major earnings and awaited the Fed’s next rate decision.
- 058Politics
Calls grow to remove border patrol commander from Minneapolis after Alex Pretti shooting, as backlash spreads
Political pressure is rising over the federal immigration surge in Minneapolis, with a senior border official expected to leave the city amid wider criticism of the administration’s approach and accountability demands.
- 059Latest
Outrage grows in Minnesota after fatal ICE shooting as White House signals pullback
The Trump administration is under intensifying pressure after the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, with city leaders saying the federal surge will begin to scale back while calls for accountability mount.
- 060World
Israel says it recovered the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza as ceasefire enters a harder phase
Israel’s military says it recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, described as the final hostage held in Gaza, a development that could shift the next stage of a fragile ceasefire and regional negotiations.