David Webb, prominent Hong Kong shareholder activist, dies at 60

HONG KONG — David Webb, one of Hong Kong ’s most vocal shareholder activists who advocated for greater corporate transparency and investor rights for decades, has died at 60. Webb,…

Bargain grocer Aldi seizes the moment and expands with consumers hurting

The discount grocery chain Aldi is expanding rapidly and plans to open more than 180 U.S. stores this year as more Americans skip nights out at restaurants and cook at…

Senator Mark Kelly sues US Defense Department for ‘punitive retribution’

United States Senator Mark Kelly has sued the Department of Defense and its secretary, Pete Hegseth, over allegations they trampled his rights to free speech by embarking on a campaign…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,419

These are the key developments from day 1,419 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Here is where things stand on Tuesday, January 13: Fighting At least four people have been killed…

US revokes more than 100,000 visas since Trump’s return to office

The US State Department says visa revocations have more than doubled as President Trump continues his immigration crackdown. The State Department in the United States says it has revoked more…

Thousands of nurses go on strike in New York City

Almost 15,000 nurses walked off the job in New York City, demanding better working conditions, marking the largest nurses’ strike in the city’s history as contract negotiations failed to gain…

Trump says any country doing business with Iran will face 25 percent tariff

The US president has threatened Iran with military strikes amid widespread antigovernment protests there. Published On 12 Jan 2026 | Updated: 17 hours ago United States President Donald Trump has…

Allegiant Air to acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5B deal

Allegiant Air says it will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $1.5 billion ByRIO YAMAT AP airlines and travel writer January 12, 2026, 1:39 PM…

The Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after federal funding cuts

The Trevor Project, known for its hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, received $45 million from billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025, the organization said Monday. The gift…

California wants to mix hydrogen with gas to cut climate pollution. Critics say that poses risks

Alma Figueroa began to worry when she learned that her gas provider wanted to test a controversial solution to curb global warming: blend hydrogen with natural gas to power her…