China Meets 2025 Growth Targets as Economic Momentum Cools to Three-Year Low

Beijing, Monday, 19 January 2026.
Despite hitting its 5% annual target, China’s economy slowed to a three-year low of 4.5% in the fourth quarter, exposing critical weaknesses in domestic demand as 2026 begins.

Global Markets Brace for Trump’s Davos Agenda and Critical US Inflation Reports

Trump’s 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Ignites Wall Street Battle as Deadline Looms

Small Businesses Reduce Entry-Level Hiring Amid Concerns Over Graduate Readiness

High Labor Costs Spark a Consumer Shift to DIY Home Climate Systems

New Report Details Specs for Apple's First Foldable Phone and iPhone 18 Pro

Cupertino, Monday, 19 January 2026.
A new investor note reveals Apple’s upcoming foldable device features a 7.8-inch display and A20 Pro chip, positioning it alongside the iPhone 18 Pro for a late 2026 release.

CBS Broadcasts Shelved Investigation Into El Salvador Prison Deportations

xAI Activates World’s First Gigawatt-Scale AI Supercluster, Outpacing Competitors

Del Monte Foods Shutters Modesto Cannery Following Bankruptcy Auction

Sam’s Club Pivots Product Strategy to Win Over Budget-Conscious Shoppers

FBI Replaces Domestic Armored Fleet with German SUVs in Cost-Cutting Move

Washington D.C., Sunday, 18 January 2026.
The FBI is retiring its iconic Chevrolet fleet for German BMW X5s, leveraging a $250,000 price difference per vehicle that outweighs traditional domestic procurement policies.

Texas Senate Race Shifts: Talarico Takes Democratic Lead as GOP Faces Runoff

Federal Directive to Keep Coal Plants Online Clashes With Economic and Mechanical Realities

Supreme Court Case Tests the Limits of Presidential Control Over the Federal Reserve

Federal Escalation: Pentagon Readies 1,500 Troops for Potential Minnesota Deployment

Israel Subsidizes High-Performance Computing to Secure National AI Competitiveness

Tel Aviv, Monday, 19 January 2026.
Allocating 1,000 Nvidia B200 accelerators at reduced rates, this initiative strategically lowers R&D barriers, enabling local tech firms to train large-scale models despite global hardware constraints.

Rising Canadian Patriotism Drives Sharp Decline in US Tourism Revenue

Canada and China Agree to Slash Tariffs on Electric Vehicles and Agriculture in Strategic Reset

FAA Advises Caution for Latin American Flights Amid Rising Military Risks

Germany Floats 2026 World Cup Boycott Amid US Tensions Over Greenland

NOAA Integrates Commercial Drone Data to Refine Forecast Accuracy

Washington D.C., Sunday, 18 January 2026.
For the first time, the National Weather Service will integrate autonomous drone data into operational forecasts, targeting critical observation gaps in the lower atmosphere. This strategic partnership with Meteomatics promises to significantly enhance predictive accuracy for severe weather, offering vital risk mitigation for the aviation, energy, and logistics sectors.

Artemis II Rocket Reaches Launch Pad Ahead of Historic Crewed Lunar Mission

2026 Australian Open Launches with Bublik-Brooksby Matchup Driving Early Betting Action

Broncos Secure AFC Championship Spot as Quarterback Injury Mars Overtime Victory

NASA Executes Historic First Medical Evacuation from Space Station