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Bill Belichick's all smiles for UNC business despite Hall of Fame snub

Bill Belichick doesn’t seem to be too bothered by his Pro Football Hall of Fame snubbing, at least publicly.

New York Post - Sports - 17 minutes ago

Despite vision loss, she still declutters rental flats to restore dignity to hoarders' homes

Fion Phua has been offering help, from household chores to serious decluttering, to vulnerable residents for 40 years. She tells CNA’s On The Red Dot why she cannot look away from their living conditions even as her vision fades.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

In an unsurprising move, the Fed on Wednesday held interest rates in the current range – despite a criminal probe into Chair Jerome Powell and intensifying pressure from President Trump.

In an unsurprising move, the Fed on Wednesday held interest rates in the current range – despite a criminal probe into Chair Jerome Powell and intensifying pressure from President Trump.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Fed holds interest rates steady despite Trump pressure, DOJ probe into Powell

In an unsurprising move, the Fed on Wednesday held interest rates in the current range – despite a criminal probe into Chair Jerome Powell and intensifying pressure from President Trump.

New York Post - Business - 1 hour ago

'Strongly committed': Federal Reserve keeps rates on hold despite Trump pressure

Two officials with strong ties to Trump voted to cut rates, but the central bank stayed on hold. Chair Jerome Powell will speak at 6.30am AEDT.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 2 hours ago

US Fed holds interest rates steady despite continuing pressure from Donald Trump

Two Trump loyalists on Fed board had pressed for a fourth consecutive quarter point cut in rates

Irish Times - Business - 3 hours ago

US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite political pressure

The central bank will maintain rates at 3.5 to 3.75 percent and warned of 'elevated' economic uncertainty.

Aljazeera - World - 3 hours ago

US Fed keeps rates unchanged despite Trump pressure

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates between 3.5% and 3.75%. Two Fed governors voted against the move, and instead backed a rate cut, while 10 officials were in favor of leaving rates the same.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

The Philippines' "doctors to the barrios" model reveals why rural care remains fragile despite years of reforms.

The Philippines' "doctors to the barrios" model shows how workforce shortages, intersected with governance, financing and system design, reveal why rural care remains fragile despite years of reforms.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Gay drama series Heated Rivalry becomes surprise hit in Russia despite homosexuality being illegal

As the series launches across Europe, it has become an unexpected hit in Russia, despite the show having no official release

Independent UK - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Gay ice hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry' becomes a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws

If you haven’t heard of gay ice hockey TV drama “Heated Rivalry” and its two lead stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie yet ... then get your skates on.

CTV News - Politics - 7 hours ago

France emerges as key holdout in EU talks on blacklisting Iran's IRGC - Despite reports of mass casualties in Iran's crackdown on recent protests, France remains wary of adding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the bloc's terror list, saying the step would achieve little given existing sanctions. 27/01/2026

Despite reports of mass casualties in Iran’s crackdown on recent protests, France remains wary of adding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the bloc’s terror list, saying the step would achieve little given existing sanctions.

Euronews - World - 10 hours ago

Users flock to open source Moltbot for always-on AI, despite major risks

The open source "Jarvis" chats via WhatsApp but requires access to your files and accounts.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Europe buys more electric vehicles than petrol cars for first time — despite Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' push

Europe’s car market has hit a turning point as fully electric vehicles edge past petrol cars for the first time — even as Tesla struggles for momentum and Donald Trump pushes a return to fossil fuels in the US

First Post - Technology - 11 hours ago

Blackhawks lose to Wild despite playing well enough to 'win that game 98% of the time'

The Hawks have gone seven years since their last win in Minnesota, and they let a golden opportunity slip away in a 4-3 shootout loss Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times - Sports - 18 hours ago

Take That on Netflix review: Despite being airbrushed to death, this is still a fascinating story

Television: Much like their music, this three-parter is pleasantly antiseptic, bingeable and forgettable

Irish Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Pediatricians urge Americans to stick with previous vaccine schedule despite CDC's changes

America’s pediatricians and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were once in lockstep on how vaccines impact child health. Not anymore.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 day ago

Trump's shadow looms over India-EU trade deal -- Despite strong relations between India and EU, trade talks were stuck for two decades. So what changed now?

Despite strong relations between India and EU, trade talks were stuck for two decades. So what changed now?

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Employee sacked for failing to return to office despite contract allowing WFH

An employee who claimed he was unfairly dismissed because his contract allowed him to work from home has been overruled.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 1 day ago

Green energy stocks surge despite Trump's policies

The main S&P equity index tracking clean energy has soared 64% over the past 12 months.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 2 days ago

Lloyds set to see annual profits rise despite motor finance hit

Most analysts expect the lender to deliver a 7% rise in pre-tax profits for the year, with the City pencilling in £6.38 billion.

Evening Standard - Business - 5 days ago

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged despite slowing economic growth

The People's Bank of China held its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates at 3% and 3.5%, respectively, keeping them unchanged for an eighth straight month.

CNBC - Business - 8 days ago

Despite strides on equal pay, Illinois has long way to go

The wage gap remains alarmingly wide for people of color. Also, take a closer look at a study on absenteeism, and readers sound off on President Trump's authoritarian ways.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 9 days ago

How Venezuela went from South America's richest to poorest economy despite massive oil reserves

Decades of nationalization, socialism, crony hiring and money printing turned Venezuela’s oil sector into a hollow shell, shrinking output, crushing incomes and forcing a historic exodus.

Fox News - Business - 10 days ago

Amazon to appeal against Italian Antitrust fine despite major reduction

U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon said on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, that it would appeal against a decision by ‌an Italian court that reduced a fine imposed by ‌the country's antitrust...

International The News - Business - 14 days ago

Why is Pentagon embracing Elon Musk's controversial AI Grok? -- The Pentagon is integrating Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok into its classified and unclassified networks despite global backlash over explicit content, antisemitic posts, and regulatory probes. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the move will accelerate military AI adoption and improve battlefield decision-making

The Pentagon is integrating Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok into its classified and unclassified networks despite global backlash over explicit content, antisemitic posts, and regulatory probes. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the move will accelerate military AI adoption and improve battlefield decision-making

First Post - Technology - 14 days ago

EU advances Mercosur South America trade deal despite strife

A majority of EU countries have agreed to sign a deal with the South American trading bloc, Mercosur. The pact links the EU with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay for one of the world's largest free-trade zones.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 19 days ago

Despite risks, Hong Kong teenagers turn to chatbots for counselling

Around 20 percent of secondary school students in Hong Kong exhibit moderate to severe depression, anxiety, and stress, but nearly half are reluctant to reach out when facing mental health issues.

Global Voices - Technology - 3 months ago

Popular Chinese brands bet big on US consumers despite tariff threats

The United States has seen an influx of popular Chinese firms placing big bets on American consumers. Analysts say the conditions are ripe for companies to succeed in the US, but warn that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might stand in the way. Despite the ongoing trade war, brands like Luckin Coffee, Heytea, and Po

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 5 months ago

Despite Trump's Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters

In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families.

ProPublica - Politics - 6 months ago