Business
VietJet’s $64B U.S. Investment Spotlighted at Mar-a-Lago Summit
Anticipation is building for a potential Trump administration, with both local and international business communities hopeful it will boost the US and global economy.
asylum seekers
Eric Adams Meets With Trump To Discuss N.Y.C Jobs, Denies Talking About Legal Case
Troubled New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated that he met with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Friday.
Afghanistan
CNN Liable For Defaming Navy Veteran Over Afghanistan ‘Black Market’ Rescue Story
A Florida jury has found that CNN defamed a Navy veteran regarding a 2021 story about the veteran, suggesting that he was running a “black market” by charging “exorbitant prices” to evacuate individuals from Afghanistan during the U.S. withdrawal process.
Adrianus Warmerhoven
SCOTUS Unanimously Upholds TikTok Ban, Enforcement Left Up To Incoming Trump Administration
The Supreme Court has unanimously voted to uphold President Joe Biden’s law barring TikTok from users in the United States after the Chinese parent company refused to sell the platform.
building materials
US single-family housing starts, permits rise to 10-month high
Single-family homebuilding increased to a 10-month high in December, indicating that construction activity regained some momentum at the end of the year.
Apple
US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok
The Supreme Court refused to rescue TikTok from a law that required the popular short-video app to be sold by ByteDance or banned on Sunday in the US.
1982 World Series
Bob Uecker, Beloved Brewers Broadcaster Known As ‘Mr. Baseball,’ Passes Away At 90
Bob Uecker, known as “Mr. Baseball” and the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for 54 years that earned him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame, died Thursday at the age of 90.
brooke mallory
Mark Zuckerberg Will Be Co-Hosting A Black Tie Reception For Trump After His Inauguration
After President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, on January 20th, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will reportedly co-host a black-tie reception to celebrate the Republican candidate’s election victory.
1982 World Series
Bob Uecker, Beloved Brewers Broadcaster And ‘Mr. Baseball,’ Passes Away At 90
Bob Uecker, known as “Mr. Baseball” and the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for 54 years that earned him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame, died Thursday at the age of 90.
15-year fixed mortgage
Report: Mortgage Rates Surpass 7% For First Time Since May
According to a new report, mortgage rates increased this week, going above 7% ━ adding more pressure to the housing market.