Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports

An appliance distributor is expanding a minifridge recall that now covers roughly 964,000 Frigidaire-branded products sold in the U.S., after multiple fire reports ByThe Associated Press January 15, 2026, 1:26…

Average US long-term mortgage rate hits the lowest point in more than 3 years

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate is now down to its lowest level in more than three years ByALEX VEIGA AP business writer January 15, 2026, 12:05 PM MCLEAN, Va.…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,421

These are the key developments from day 1,421 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Ukrainian rescuers work at the site after a combined attack on the logistics terminal of the private…

FBI conducts raid on Washington Post reporter’s home, seizes electronics

Press freedom groups warn that the warrant to search reporter Hannah Natanson’s home establishes a dangerous precedent. United States news agencies and press freedom groups have expressed concern after federal…

Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to set up AFCON final with Senegal

Morocco overcome Nigeria 4-2 on penalties, after the match finished 0-0 following extra time, to reach AFCON final. Yassine Bounou saved two penalties, and Youssef En-Nesyri netted the decisive spot…

Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at lowly Albacete on Arbeloa debut

Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa’s debut as coach ended in humiliation by second-tier opposition. Appointed…

Greenland and Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meeting

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen says meeting with Trump administration ‘didn’t manage to change’ US position. The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland have travelled to Washington, DC, to…

Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November

NEW YORK — Shoppers increased their spending in November from October as holiday shopping kicked into full gear. Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November, following a revised 0.1%…

Producer prices rise a mild 0.2% in November, government says in report delayed by federal shutdown

U.S. wholesale prices rose modestly in November, the government said in report delayed by federal shutdown ByPAUL WISEMAN AP economics writer January 14, 2026, 8:45 AM WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale…

Luxury retailer Saks Global files for bankruptcy as it prepares to restructure

The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking bankruptcy protection, buffeted by rising competition and the massive debt it took on to buy its rival in the luxury sector, Neiman…