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Source: cnbc.com

Warsh sprints ahead in Fed chair race following Trump comments on Hassett, prediction markets show

Trump, without explicitly stating his decision, said he'd prefer to keep Hassett in his position as top economic advisor.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-16 18:56 MSK
January 16, 2026
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This 3D-scanned insole is another example of placebo tech

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches, apps, and other gizmos that swear they're going to change your life. Optimizer arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 10AM ET. Opt in for Optimizer here. I take my feet seriously. Which […]

Source: The Verge · Published: 2026-01-16 18:56 MSK
January 16, 2026
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YouTube relaxes monetization guidelines for some controversial topics

These controversial topics include self-harm, abortion, suicide, and domestic and sexual abuse.

Source: TechCrunch · Published: 2026-01-16 18:56 MSK
January 16, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Opposition supporters killed in overnight clashes as Uganda president takes election lead

President Museveni has about 75% of the vote with results in from more than half of all polling stations.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-16 18:57 MSK
January 16, 2026
Global News Read full in source

Trump administration says deporting college student trying to surprise family was a ‘mistake’

Any Lucía López Belloza was detained at Boston’s airport in November and flown to Honduras two days laterThe Trump administration apologized in court for a “mistake” in the deportation of a Massachusetts college student who was detained trying to fly home to surprise her family in Texas for Thanksgiving.But the administration still argued that the federal government error should not affect her immigration case. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-16 17:04 MSK
January 16, 2026
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Pup-and-coming: dog clothing market soars amid cold, wet UK weather

Trend of mini-me dressing – wearing same clothes as one’s children – has extended to four-legged friendsBeyoncé and Kim Kardashian are some of the many who have long indulged in mini-me dressing – wearing the same clothes as their children – but now the trend is being extended to people’s four-legged companions too. The dog clothing market is soaring and this winter it is coats that are topping the most in-demand list.Bestsellers at Pawelier, a London-based luxury pet accessories shop include a £135 four-leg puffer coat complete with a fuzzy hood and toggle detailing, and a £110 reversible down-filled jumpsuit in cornflower blue and cappuccino brown that wouldn’t look out of place on a designer catwalk. The Italian greyhounds and whippets pictured bundled up in them appear to be prepped for an Alpine adventure rather than a lap around the park. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-16 17:32 MSK
January 16, 2026
Financial News Read full in source

Top two bosses at City & Guilds placed on leave after bonus scandal

Pair will be absent ‘for short period’ from vocational trainer, whose charity is under investigation by Charity CommissionThe two most senior executives at City & Guilds have been put on leave shortly after a scandal over millions of pounds of bonuses triggered a Charity Commission investigation into the vocational training body.The chief executive, Kirstie Donnelly, and the chief financial officer, Abid Ismail, will be “absent from work for a short period”, as its new owner, PeopleCert, commissioned an internal investigation into events before and after its acquisition of City & Guilds’ training and qualifications business. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-16 17:35 MSK
January 16, 2026
Financial News Read full in source

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq climb as Wall Street gets set to wrap up volatile week

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq climb as Wall Street gets set to wrap up volatile week

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-16 17:35 MSK
January 16, 2026
Financial News Read full in source

Exceptional Outcomes from Insurance and Investment Operations Lifted Markel Group (MKL)

Exceptional Outcomes from Insurance and Investment Operations Lifted Markel Group (MKL)

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-16 17:39 MSK
January 16, 2026
Financial News Read full in source

Stock Market Today: Dow Waffles Near Record Highs; Nvidia Regains Key Level (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: Dow Waffles Near Record Highs; Nvidia Regains Key Level (Live Coverage)

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-16 17:43 MSK
January 16, 2026
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Source: cnbc.com

Warsh sprints ahead in Fed chair race following Trump comments on Hassett, prediction markets show

Trump, without explicitly stating his decision, said he'd prefer to keep Hassett in his position as top economic advisor.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-16 18:56 MSK
January 16, 2026
Global News Continue in source

This 3D-scanned insole is another example of placebo tech

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches, apps, and other gizmos that swear they're going to change your life. Optimizer arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 10AM ET. Opt in for Optimizer here. I take my feet seriously. Which […]

Source: The Verge · Published: 2026-01-16 18:56 MSK
January 16, 2026
Global News Continue in source

YouTube relaxes monetization guidelines for some controversial topics

These controversial topics include self-harm, abortion, suicide, and domestic and sexual abuse.

Source: TechCrunch · Published: 2026-01-16 18:56 MSK
January 16, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Opposition supporters killed in overnight clashes as Uganda president takes election lead

President Museveni has about 75% of the vote with results in from more than half of all polling stations.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-16 18:57 MSK
January 16, 2026
Global News Continue in source

Trump administration says deporting college student trying to surprise family was a ‘mistake’

Any Lucía López Belloza was detained at Boston’s airport in November and flown to Honduras two days laterThe Trump administration apologized in court for a “mistake” in the deportation of a Massachusetts college student who was detained trying to fly home to surprise her family in Texas for Thanksgiving.But the administration still argued that the federal government error should not affect her immigration case. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-16 17:04 MSK
January 16, 2026
Infrastructure Continue in source

Pup-and-coming: dog clothing market soars amid cold, wet UK weather

Trend of mini-me dressing – wearing same clothes as one’s children – has extended to four-legged friendsBeyoncé and Kim Kardashian are some of the many who have long indulged in mini-me dressing – wearing the same clothes as their children – but now the trend is being extended to people’s four-legged companions too. The dog clothing market is soaring and this winter it is coats that are topping the most in-demand list.Bestsellers at Pawelier, a London-based luxury pet accessories shop include a £135 four-leg puffer coat complete with a fuzzy hood and toggle detailing, and a £110 reversible down-filled jumpsuit in cornflower blue and cappuccino brown that wouldn’t look out of place on a designer catwalk. The Italian greyhounds and whippets pictured bundled up in them appear to be prepped for an Alpine adventure rather than a lap around the park. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-16 17:32 MSK
January 16, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

Top two bosses at City & Guilds placed on leave after bonus scandal

Pair will be absent ‘for short period’ from vocational trainer, whose charity is under investigation by Charity CommissionThe two most senior executives at City & Guilds have been put on leave shortly after a scandal over millions of pounds of bonuses triggered a Charity Commission investigation into the vocational training body.The chief executive, Kirstie Donnelly, and the chief financial officer, Abid Ismail, will be “absent from work for a short period”, as its new owner, PeopleCert, commissioned an internal investigation into events before and after its acquisition of City & Guilds’ training and qualifications business. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-16 17:35 MSK
January 16, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq climb as Wall Street gets set to wrap up volatile week

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq climb as Wall Street gets set to wrap up volatile week

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-16 17:35 MSK
January 16, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

Exceptional Outcomes from Insurance and Investment Operations Lifted Markel Group (MKL)

Exceptional Outcomes from Insurance and Investment Operations Lifted Markel Group (MKL)

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-16 17:39 MSK
January 16, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

Stock Market Today: Dow Waffles Near Record Highs; Nvidia Regains Key Level (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: Dow Waffles Near Record Highs; Nvidia Regains Key Level (Live Coverage)

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-16 17:43 MSK
January 16, 2026
Financial News Continue in source