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The United States will host G-7 ministers in Washington this week to discuss rare earths and critical mineral supply chains, with officials from Canada, Japan and other partners expected to attend. Reports say China has tightened controls on some rare earth shipments to Japan, including items for civilian use.

Los Angeles police say a U-Haul truck drove into a street with several hundred marchers at an anti‑Iranian regime protest; officers stopped the vehicle several blocks away and later issued a dispersal order.

Los Angeles police said a U-Haul drove into a crowd at an anti‑Iranian regime rally in Westwood on Sunday; a man was removed from the vehicle and taken into custody, and officials said the driver is being treated in hospital while the investigation continues.

Benitec Biopharma announced that the first patient in Cohort 1 of the BB-301 Phase 1b/2a study completed a 24-month post-treatment assessment with continued improvements in swallowing measures. The company also reported that the first four Cohort 1 patients completed the 12-month statistical follow-up and met its pre-specified responder criteria.

The Justice Department served grand jury subpoenas connected to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s June testimony, and gold rose to around $4,585 an ounce amid elevated geopolitical tensions and rate-cut expectations.

A US raid removed Nicolas Maduro and his departure has prompted talks about selling Venezuelan oil to the United States; interim leader Delcy Rodriguez has pledged cooperation on oil while saying the country is not subordinate to Washington.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Justice Department served subpoenas on the Federal Reserve and threatened criminal charges over his testimony about building renovations; a U.S. Attorney's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Major U.S. banks increased Bitcoin exposure through ETF holdings while many retail investors reduced positions amid a sharp price pullback.

President Trump signed an order tying defense firms' dividends, buybacks and executive pay to new factory investment, and he asked Congress to raise defense spending to about $1.5 trillion by 2027.

The article reports GameStop plans to close 435 stores across 42 states, and it notes CEO Ryan Cohen could earn $35 billion in stock options if the company reaches a $100 billion market cap.

A draft reported by the Financial Times says the EU wants a termination clause that would require a withdrawing party to cover the costs of reinstating border controls. Negotiations on sanitary and phytosanitary rules in the Brexit 'reset' package are due to begin this month and could take months to complete.

The World Economic Forum's white paper outlines four plausible job futures to 2030 based on the pace of AI and workforce readiness, and it argues that leadership choices about work redesign will determine whether AI augments jobs or contributes to displacement.

Advertisers raised alarm after reports that X's Grok chatbot produced misogynistic content and images involving minors, and Sir Keir Starmer has urged Ofcom to consider banning the platform in Britain.

Dave Matthews posted a video condemning Trump administration officials and ICE after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis; the administration has described the incident as self-defense and multiple videos of the encounter have circulated.

Angela Arnold founded Angels of Michigan and prepares free weekly meals in Detroit that serve about 200 people, while also distributing clothing and blankets with help from local volunteers and occasional donations.

Shareholders filed a federal securities class action alleging DeFi Technologies misled investors about its arbitrage-driven business as competition reduced exploitable opportunities; the complaint follows November disclosures that cut full-year revenue guidance and motions for lead-plaintiff appointment are due January 30, 2026.

Boeing recorded its highest airplane deliveries in seven years and is preparing to raise production of the 737 Max and 787 Dreamliners, the article reports.

Greggs says capital spending has passed its peak and will fall significantly in 2026 and again in 2027, after slower sales and a sharp share fall in 2025.

More than 400 borrowers answered a survey and many said they are enrolled in the SAVE plan and worried about its proposed end; respondents also reported concerns about defaults, wage garnishment, and uncertainty around Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

DHS announced on Jan. 8 that members of Congress must give seven days' notice before visiting ICE detention facilities, citing concerns about political violence; the change followed a fatal shooting involving an ICE officer in Minneapolis.

Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired in December 2025, raising premiums for many enrollees and prompting some people to seek other coverage or cut household spending.

Kelley Lokensgard, a 33-year-old chief cabin attendant at Silver Air, describes long, irregular hours and hands-on service tasks that include catering, cleaning, and safety checks while earning in the low six figures and traveling with VIP clients.

A gas cylinder exploded during a wedding reception in Islamabad, killing at least eight people including the bride and groom and injuring seven; police say an investigation is under way.

LinkedIn research finds about 80% of workers feel unprepared for the 2026 job hunt, and the company says many recruiters report AI is surfacing 'hidden gem' candidates; LinkedIn also reported 93% of recruiters plan to increase AI use in 2026.

President Trump said Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners following last week's U.S. operation; at least 18 prisoners were reported freed and Nicolás Maduro and his wife were transported to the United States to face federal charges.

Local authorities say a 14-year-old in Eight Mile, Alabama, was found living alone and taken for medical care after an employee reported her stumbling; her mother and stepfather were arrested on child abuse and animal cruelty charges.

A federal jury convicted LaShonda and Marlon Moore for operating a pyramid scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic that prosecutors say caused more than $25 million in losses and affected over 10,000 people. Sentencing dates have not been set.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters that additional U.S. sanctions on Venezuela could be lifted as soon as next week to facilitate oil sales, and that about $5 billion in frozen IMF Special Drawing Rights could be deployed; he also plans meetings with IMF and World Bank leaders next week.

An ICE-involved shooting in Minnesota left Renee Good dead, and some Trump administration officials say the rapid use of the term "domestic terrorism" could undermine public confidence while a federal investigation is underway.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said additional U.S. sanctions on Venezuela could be lifted as soon as next week to facilitate oil sales, and he plans meetings with IMF and World Bank leaders about re-engagement; Venezuela holds about 3.59 billion IMF Special Drawing Rights, reported as worth about $4.9 billion, that are currently frozen.