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Lebanon’s parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun head of state on Thursday, filling the vacant presidency with a general who enjoys U.S. approval and showing the diminished sway of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group after its devastating war with Israel. It also indicated a revival of Saudi influence in a country where Riyadh’s role was eclipsed by Iran and Hezbollah long ago. The terms require the Lebanese military to deploy into south Lebanon as Israeli troops and Hezbollah withdraw forces. Aoun, 60, has been commander of the U.S.-backed Lebanese army since 2017. On his watch, U.S. aid continued to flow to the army, part of a long-standing U.S. policy focused on supporting state institutions to curb Hezbollah’s influence.
Persons: Joseph Aoun, Bashar al, Assad, Michel Aoun’s, Aoun, Nabih Berri, Suleiman Frangieh, Anwar, ” Michel Mouawad, Organizations: Maronite, Amal Movement, Anwar Amro, Getty, Reuters, World Bank, Washington, Lebanese Locations: Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Saudi, Aoun, Beirut, AFP, Paris, U.S
President Biden and others will honor former President Jimmy Carter at a funeral in Washington, D.C. And the end of fact-checking on Meta suggests a new era of social media is upon us. Today’s forecastAlthough the ferocious winds that have fueled the fires were expected to gradually diminish overnight, dangerous conditions are expected to persist. President-elect Donald Trump is blaming President Biden and California Gov. Carter has laid in state at the U.S. Capitol since Tuesday and is in the Washington National Cathedral for today’s funeral service. After the funeral, Carter will make his final journey to his hometown of Plains, Georgia, where he will be buried alongside his wife, Rosalynn Carter.
Persons: Biden, Jimmy Carter, Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton, Eaton, Hurst, , Donald Trump, Newsom, Jimmy Carter Alex Brandon, Carter, Joe Biden, Rosalynn Carter, Trump, Samuel Alito, clapped, dockworkers, Bill Bratton, Naomi Biden, David Zalubowski, Mark, Meta, Elon Musk —, , Brandy Zadrozny, — Ben Goggin, Elizabeth Robinson Organizations: Meta, Getty, Hollywood, Cal Fire, Woodley, Fire, California Gov, U.S, Capitol, Washington National Cathedral, Trump, D.C, Facebook, Department of Homeland Security, NBC Locations: Washington ,, Palisades, Eaton, Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena, San Fernando, Sylmar, Lidia, Acton, Sepulveda, Hollywood, Runyon, Southern California, AFP, Washington, Plains , Georgia, U.S, Greenland, Mexico, of America, Boston, Miami, Gulf, Israel, Gaza, New Orleans, Boston , New York
Musk hadn’t waved people off the number until Wednesday, and it has been widely cited in reports about DOGE’s plans. “Do you think the $2 trillion is a realistic number now that you’re looking more closely at it?” he asked. I think that’s the best-case outcome,” Musk said. I think if we try for $2 trillion, we’ve got a good shot at getting 1,” he said, meaning $1 trillion in spending cuts. Penn also asked whether Musk had “identified some cuts that you’re really looking at, that you think will be successful.” Musk didn’t name any specific cuts, though he said generally that it’s a “very target-rich environment for saving money.”
Persons: Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Musk, Mark Penn, Musk’s, he’d, , hadn’t, Vivek Ramaswamy, Trump, didn’t, Ramaswamy, Bill Clinton, Clinton, , ” Musk, we’ve, Penn Organizations: Tech, Department of Government, Trump, Madison, Republican Locations: New York, Penn
ET as it went through an X-ray machine at the Capitol Visitor Center. As officers investigated, screening at the north site of the Visitor Center was paused for about an hour, the agency said. “This vigilance is critical during this time of heightened security.”Capitol Police have made other arrests at the Visitor Center over the past year. In November, Capitol Police arrested a man officers said was carrying a flare gun, a torch lighter and bottles of fuel. Earlier last year, the agency said it arrested a man attempting to enter the Visitor Center with a hammer.
Persons: Jimmy Carter, Mel J, Horne, " Horne, Donald Trump, Carter, J, Thomas Manger Organizations: Capitol Police, Washington , D.C, Police, Capitol Visitor Center, Visitor Center, Congress, U.S . Capitol, Capitol, Republicans, Washington National Cathedral . Capitol Police Locations: Washington ,, Virginia
Both sides say the tentative agreement will avoid a looming strike at midnight Jan. 15. The primary sticking point in talks between the International Longshoremen's Association and the Maritime Alliance was automation. The Maritime Alliance has said it was not seeking to implement automation to replace workers. The tentative agreement caps months of back-and-forth between the workers and the ports. The union says details of the agreement will not be released until rank-and-file workers are able to review it.
Persons: dockworkers, Harold Daggett, Morgan Organizations: U.S . Maritime Alliance, USMX, International Longshoremen's Association, Maritime Alliance, ILA Locations: Boston, Miami, Gulf, Mobile , Alabama, Houston, East, J.P
The Summary Demand for water to fight the Palisades Fire led the community’s water tanks to temporarily dry up. Immense demand for water to fight the fast-moving Palisades Fire led all three of the community’s water tanks — and some fire hydrants — to temporarily dry up in the last 24 hours or so. Janisse Quiñones, chief engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, said the Palisades water system sustained four times its usual demand for 15 hours straight. According to the water department, crews trying to reroute water at one point had to evacuate because of the fire’s intensity. “We have three large water tanks, about a million gallons each.
Persons: , Janisse Quiñones, ” Quiñones, Organizations: Palisades Fire, Los Angeles Fire Department, Fire, Firefighters, Los Angeles Department of Water Locations: Altadena
WASHINGTON — Justice Samuel Alito confirmed Wednesday that he took a phone call from Donald Trump one day before the president-elect asked the Supreme Court to halt his upcoming sentencing, but insisted that the case was not discussed. "I agreed to discuss this matter with President-elect Trump, and he called me yesterday afternoon," Alito said in the statement, which was first reported by ABC News. On Wednesday morning, Trump asked the Supreme Court to halt legal proceedings in his hush money case ahead of his sentencing hearing, which is scheduled for Friday. The Supreme Court has not yet responded to Trump's request. Alito said that he and Trump "did not discuss any other matter that is pending or might in the future come before the Supreme Court or any past Supreme Court decisions involving the President-elect."
Persons: Samuel Alito, Donald Trump, Alito, William Levi, Trump, Trump's, Martha, Ann Alito Organizations: WASHINGTON, ABC News, Trump Locations: York, New York
Taiwan officials have not cited direct evidence that the ship damaged the cable, and the Taiwan Coast Guard said in a statement Monday that it could not determine the vessel’s intentions. While there was no direct evidence the vessel sabotaged the submarine cable, radar showed the vessel passed by when the cable was cut, the official said. The ship was also found to be using two different positioning system numbers, according to the Taiwan Coast Guard, which is also seen by experts as unusual for standard cargo operations. But he said Taiwan needs to bolster maritime surveillance and defense of submarine cables. Chinese naval and coast guard vessels have plied regional waters, and there has been an increase in Chinese aircraft operating around the island.
Persons: , , Guo Wenjie, , Jie, Su Tzu, yun, Tom Shugart, Wu Cheng, Yi Peng, CNAS Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan’s Coast Guard, Taiwan Coast Guard, Yang Trading, Coast Guard, CNN, Taiwan Affairs, Reuters, Jie Yang Trading, Taiwan’s Institute for National Defense and Security Research, US Navy, Center, New, New American Security, China Coast Guard, Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs, LEO Locations: Taipei, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Beijing, South Korea, Baltic, Cameroon, Tanzania, China, Matsu, New American, Washington . Taiwan, Taiwan Strait, Pacific, Estonian, Red
An employee looks at a gold coated rose flower, on display at the Sharps Pixley gold showroom in London. Gold prices retreated on Thursday on profit-booking after hitting a near four-week peak in the last session, while focus shifted to jobs report due on Friday for clarity on the Federal Reserve's 2025 interest rate path. A new trigger is needed for gold to breach its resistance," said Ajay Kedia, director at Kedia Commodities in Mumbai. The market now awaits U.S. jobs report on Friday for more cues on the Fed's policy path. Elsewhere, physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered their first inflow in four years, even though their holdings fell by 6.8 metric tons, the World Gold Council said.
Persons: Ajay Kedia, Trump Organizations: Sharps, Kedia Commodities, Wednesday, Reuters, HSBC, Gold Locations: London, Mumbai
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold The Pixel 9 Pro Fold's 6.3-inch exterior display is the same shape and size as the Pixel 9 Pro, making it familiar and comfortable to use as a simple phone. I go into more detail about Google's Tensor G4 processor in my Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL review. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold obtained a 55% result in our updated foldable phone battery test. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold takes excellent photos, which is typical for any Google Pixel phone. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold should be the first foldable phone in your shortlist.
Persons: 10.5MP, Antonio Villas, it's, It's, Max, ultrawide, Reimagine, Gemini Organizations: Business, Google, Amazon, Verizon, Boas, Samsung, YouTube, Gemini, Gmail
A New York State appeals court on Thursday rejected a request by Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corporation to dismiss part of a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit stemming from the broadcasting of misinformation around the 2020 presidential election. The lawsuit, filed by Smartmatic, a voting technology company, is on track to proceed to trial in state court in Manhattan, although the parties could settle the case out of court. Smartmatic sued Fox in February 2021, accusing the media conglomerate of defaming it by mentioning its name among false claims of vote-rigging in the 2020 election that were repeatedly aired on Fox News. Fox News agreed in 2023 to pay $787.5 million to settle a similar lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems, a different voting technology company.
Persons: Rupert Murdoch’s, Smartmatic Organizations: Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corporation, Fox, Fox News, Dominion Voting Systems Locations: York State, Manhattan
Now, I know that regularly redefining success is a necessary part of a fulfilling life. ADIt's no surprise that I measured my worth in numbers and letters as (mostly) objective indicators of success. My constant focus on getting the grade, earning the leadership title, and landing the job didn't come without sacrifice. I get to decide what success means to me. Despite all this uncertainty, I'm grateful for one thing I do know: Leading a satisfying life requires redefining success at different stages.
Persons: Aba Blankson Organizations: NAACP
The 123-year-old department store chain anchors the new company — a joint venture with Sparc Group, which also owns Lucky Brand, Eddie Bauer, Nautica and Aeropostale. Catalyst represents a new chapter for JCPenney, the historic chain that filed for bankruptcy in the height of the pandemic in 2020. It was later bought by mall-owner Simon Property Group and real estate developer Brookfield in a $1.75 billion deal. Malls have been facing significant problems from store closings and reduced foot traffic since before the pandemic. JCPenney CEO Marc Rosen is leading the new company, which will be headquartered at the department store’s offices in Plano, Texas.
Persons: Brooks, Lucky Brand, Eddie Bauer, Nautica, Simon, Neil Saunders, Brookfield, Marc Rosen, ” Rosen, , ” Saunders, ” Catalyst Organizations: New, New York CNN, JCPenney, Brooks Brothers, Sparc Group, Catalyst Brands, Catalyst, Simon Property Group, GlobalData, CNN, , Reebok Locations: New York, Brookfield, Plano , Texas
Scott Disick, 41, says he doesn't plan to introduce his kids to a new partner unless it's "the right person." He has been co-parenting his three kids with his ex, Kourtney Kardashian, since their 2015 split. Disick has three kids — Mason, 15, Penelope, 12, and Reign, 10 — with his ex, Kourtney Kardashian. ADHe added that he likes that his focus is on his kids right now. Since his separation from Kourtney, Disick has been romantically linked to several other celebrities over the years — most notably Sofia Richie, whom he dated between 2017 and 2020.
Persons: Scott Disick, it's, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Disick, — Mason, Penelope, Khloé, didn't, Sofia Richie, Ron L, Deal Organizations: BI Locations: Wonder
Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles sought to deflect criticism of the city’s response to a series of uncontrolled wildfires during a news conference on Thursday in which she faced pointed questions about the city’s preparedness — and her own — ahead of what has become one of the biggest natural disasters in the state’s history. Ms. Bass dismissed a question about her leadership, saying that she was currently focused only on saving lives, and said any evaluation of mistakes or failures by “any body, department, individual” would come later. Ms. Bass was not in the city at the time; she had traveled to Ghana for the inauguration of that country’s new president and did not return to Los Angeles until Wednesday afternoon. The first question she faced on Thursday morning noted her absence, even as the city was issuing a news release warning about the fire’s potential. But later, she offered a glimpse into her own unease with the challenges firefighters have faced.
Persons: Karen Bass, , . Bass, Bass, Ms, , Organizations: Los Locations: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Ghana
Start 2025 with solid yields on cash at these banks
  + stars: | 2025-01-09 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
The path for interest rate cuts in 2025 is becoming cloudy, but a silver lining has emerged for savers: They can continue earning attractive yields on cash deposits. The Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes showed that policymakers are fretting over inflation and indicated they will move slowly on rate cuts. Today, a new one-year CD at that bank will come with an APY of 4.1%. "We have heard from some online banks that they intentionally preempted Fed rate cuts, implying that the December Fed cut may not drive significantly more bank deposit rate cuts until the Fed moves further," wrote BTIG analyst Vincent Caintic in a report last week. Here's where savers can still snag attractive yields on cash they're socking away for an emergency or for a short-term goal.
Persons: Vincent Caintic, Marcus, Goldman Sachs, That's, Sallie Mae, APY Organizations: Savings, Bread Financial, Fed, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
When I moved from New Zealand to the US, I didn't realize how much it would actually cost me. I moved from New Zealand to California more than 12 years ago after I met and married an American. Plus, I never stopped feeling the pull of home and the family I left behind in New Zealand. ADBack in New Zealand, however, I was used to — and raised in — a culture that encourages people to act humble. ADIt's also tough for my family overseas to visit the US, in part due to the exchange rate.
Persons: It's, I've, doesn't, they're, Katie Joll, it's, She's Organizations: Kiwis, New Zealand, All Blacks rugby team Locations: New Zealand, California, , Australia, San Francisco, Auckland
Cherie Rohn, 79, took up fencing at 75. Cherie Rohn, 79, has a very structured week when it comes to workouts. For Rohn, fencing gives her "immense physical strength" and the ability to "meet the challenges of the day." This is because the healthiest way to eat, like exercise, is one you can maintain in the long term. ADMaking resting part of your workout routineShe also takes multiple rest days a week to help her body recover.
Persons: Cherie Rohn, Rohn, Nathan K, Don't, I'm, Danielle Gray Organizations: Physiology, Duke Kunshan University Locations: Fort Myers , Florida, Papua New Guinea, China
NASA scrapped its $11 billion plan to return samples from Mars to Earth by 2040. The samples could return as soon as 2035 and may contain the first-ever signs of ancient alien life. NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSSNASA is not looking for active alien life but rather fossilized hints of long-gone microbial life. ADIn fact, in July, Perseverance stumbled on a rock in Jezero Crater that contained some of the strongest potential evidence of ancient alien life to date. ADNASA's new planBringing Perseverance's Mars samples to Earth will be complicated.
Persons: Bill Nelson, Nelson, NASA presser, Trump, Perseverance, It's, Jared Isaacman, Isaacman Organizations: NASA, JPL, Caltech, SpaceX, Trump Locations: European
Lebanon’s fractured Parliament overcame more than two years of gridlock on Thursday to choose a new president, a critical step toward bringing stability to a country attempting to recover from economic catastrophe and a devastating war. Lawmakers elected Gen. Joseph Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese military, by an overwhelming majority in the second round of voting, after he failed to achieve the necessary majority in the initial vote. The election — which frequently descended into shouting matches — also came at an unnerving time for Lebanon and the wider region. In neighboring Syria, an untested new government is attempting to chart a path forward and rebuild after years of civil war. The fall of the Assad regime in Syria and the defeat of Hezbollah mean a sudden loss of power for their patron, Iran.
Persons: Lebanon’s, Joseph Aoun, , Assad Organizations: Lebanese Locations: gridlock, Lebanon, Israel, Lebanese, Syria, Iran
I've been using Rent the Runway for two years and love always having a new outfit to wear. ADTwo years ago, a good friend introduced me to Rent the Runway, a clothing-rental subscription service with several membership options. Here are seven ways I make my Rent the Runway membership worthwhile. I take advantage of Rent the Runway's collection of accessoriesI like adding a handbag to my Rent the Runway shipment. ADLuckily, whenever I've chatted with Rent the Runway, I've been able to speak with a human rep, not a chatbot.
Persons: I've, Kelly Magyarics Organizations: Jackets Locations: Japan, Marrakesh, Morocco
ADThe current state of the housing market has made it challenging for first-time homebuyers, but a few cities around the US have easier markets than others. With sticky listing prices and mortgage rates predicted to remain unchanged in 2025, first-time homebuyers face additional challenges. A newly released report from Realtor.com ranked the best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2025. Three Florida cities made the list and two cities in New York did as well, but no cities on the west coast made the list. Here are the top 10 cities for first-time homebuyers, according to Realtor.com.
Persons: Joel Berner, Berner Organizations: Realtor.com Locations: Three Florida, New York, Baltimore
The longest-burning of the now five active fires in Los Angeles County, the Palisades Fire, has burned over 15,000 acres, official said. Chief of Los Angeles Fire Department Kristin Crowley said that fire was under control as of Wednesday evening. Tourist landmarks close as smoke chokes LAThe Los Angeles area is a huge tourist draw, attracting nearly 50 million visitors a year. The fires forced some Los Angeles-area landmarks to close, including the Hollywood sign, the Los Angeles Zoo, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk, and the Griffith Observatory. ADEven miles from the fires in South Los Angeles, smoke reduced visibility to just one block, officials said.
Persons: , Angeles Mayor Bass, Alberto Carvalho, Anthony Marrone, Hurst, Kristin Crowley, Chad Augustin, Augustin, Etienne Laurent, Gavin Newsom, Newsom, Kristin M, Crowley, Apu Gomes, David Ortiz, TIffany Rose, Airbnb, Robert Luna, Etienne Laurent Jonathan Vigliotti Organizations: Hollywood, Emergency, LA, Angeles Mayor, LA Unified School, Palisades, Fire, Woodley, Los Angeles Fire, Pasadena Fire, AP, Wednesday, CalFire, California Gov, FEMA, Franklin, Los Angeles City Fire, National Weather Service, CNN, KTLA, Los Angeles Zoo, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal, Griffith Observatory, National Hockey League, Los Angeles Kings, Calgary Flames, Pacific Palisades, CBS News Locations: Los Angeles, Angeles, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, Altadena, San Fernando, Sepulveda, California, Angeles County, South Los Angeles
This deal averted a potential strike involving thousands of dockworkers. The strike would have crippled shipping lines along the East and Gulf Coasts. ADThe two sides said in a joint statement that this will allow them to avoid any work stoppages on January 15. The strike would have potentially paralyzed shipping lines along the East and Gulf Coasts. The strike ended when the union secured higher pay, while other contract negotiations continued, and members returned to work.
Persons: USMX, dockworkers, Donald Trump Organizations: Longshoremen's Association, US Maritime Alliance, Gulf Coasts, ILA, American Workers Locations: East, Gulf, Gulf Coasts
LA's Palisades Charter High School was damaged by a wildfire on Tuesday. A wildfire partially destroyed an iconic Los Angeles high school with A-list alumni, which was used as a set for iconic films including "Freaky Friday" and "Carrie." Palisades Charter High School, which was set to start a new term next week, set on fire on Tuesday evening. Palisades Charter High School has a rich pop culture legacySissy Spacek at Bates High School Senior Prom in the horror film 'Carrie', 1976. Palisades Charter High School was used as a location for Beacon Hills High School in "Teen Wolf."
Persons: J.J Abrams, Forest Whitaker, Carrie, Olivia Rodrigo, PCHS, Pam Magee, Sissy Spacek, Stephen King's, Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis, J, Abrams, Cindy Ord, Gracie Abrams, Kanata, Rose Gilbert, I'd, Gilbert, Whitaker, Chris Pizzello, Butler, Oscar, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Leon Bennett, Whitaker's, Bryan Steffy, Scott Berg, Steve Kerr Organizations: High School, California Department of Education, Palisades Charter High School, LA Times, PCHS, Business, Staff, Charter High, Bates High School, Buena Vista, Beacon Hills High School, MTV, The LA Times, Getty, Force, Collider, Variety, Golden State Warriors Locations: Forest, Angeles, Los Angeles, Buena, Atlanta, LA, Palisades, Ridgemont
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