Commerce Secretary Projects Strong Q1 Growth and Warns EU Against Trade Retaliation

Davos, Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
Defying conservative forecasts, Secretary Lutnick projects Q1 growth exceeding 5% and warns European allies that retaliating against Greenland-related tariffs risks spiraling into a “tit-for-tat” trade war.

EU Signals Historic Trade Deal with India is Near Completion

Ray Dalio Warns US Dollar Dominance at Risk as Global Debt Mounts

India Projected to Enter Upper-Middle-Income Bracket by 2030 as Economy Surges

Canadian Inflation Ticks Up to 2.4 Percent Driven by Past Tax Comparisons

Vistagen Faces Investor Lawsuit After Failed Drug Trial Crashes Stock

South San Francisco, Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
A class action lawsuit alleges Vistagen misled investors regarding its PALISADE-3 trial, causing significant financial damage as shares plummeted over 80% following the study’s failure.

Musk Floats Ryanair Takeover Amid Starlink Feud as Shares Dip

GSK Targets Food Allergy Market with $2.2 Billion Acquisition of RAPT Therapeutics

Universal Unveils Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Coasters for Hollywood and Orlando Parks

SMX Secures Institutional Crypto Custody to Support Future Plastic Cycle Token

New Data Shows Widespread Financial Strain as Incomes Lag Behind Inflation

Washington D.C., Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
A critical CBS poll reveals 76% of Americans report earnings failing to match inflation, highlighting profound economic unease as the administration marks the first anniversary of its second term.

Trump Issues Ultimatum to France: Join Peace Board or Face 200% Wine Tariffs

Ten-Foot Replica of Alleged Trump-Epstein Note Installed on National Mall

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

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

Türkiye Launches Investigation into Border Flag Attack Amid Regional Tensions

Ankara, Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
Ankara labels a YPG-linked attack on its flag at the Nusaybin border an “open provocation,” launching an immediate investigation into the incident that underscores persistent volatility along NATO’s southern flank.

UK Lawmakers Demand Immediate AI Stress Tests to Secure Financial Markets

Trump Labels UK's Chagos Islands Transfer an Act of Total Weakness

German Firms Slash US Investments Amid Rising Trade Uncertainty

Ukraine Launches Strategic Anti-Drone Dome to Counter Aerial Swarms

Duke Seeks Injunction Against Quarterback Mensah in Landmark $4 Million NIL Dispute

Durham, Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
On January 19, 2026, Duke University initiated a precedent-setting legal battle by suing star quarterback Darian Mensah to block his transfer, citing a breach of a $4 million annual Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contract. The university argues that Mensah’s entry into the transfer portal violates an exclusive rights agreement valid through December 2026, claiming his departure would cause irreparable harm to the program. With the defense asserting that universities cannot restrict student-athlete mobility, this litigation could fundamentally redefine the enforceability of commercial contracts against the backdrop of the modern transfer portal economy.

NCAA Champion Michael La Sasso Forfeits Masters Exemption to Join LIV Golf

Mark Cuban Prioritizes Team Culture Over High Bids in Indiana Support

Indiana Secures Historic National Championship with Perfect Season

NOAA Integrates Commercial Drone Data to Refine Forecast Accuracy