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The first tennis Grand Slam main draw of 2026 begins in Melbourne, with top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka defying early concerns to reach the second round of the Australian Open.Alcaraz was pushed into the second round by home qualifier Adam Walton, despite the world number one winning in straight sets on Sunday.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe Spaniard won 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 in two hours and five minutes to begin his quest for a first Australian Open title, a career Grand Slam.The reigning French Open and US Open champion hit eight aces and 38 winners…
US President Donald Trump arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Michigan, USA, on January 13, 2026. Evelyn HochsteinReuterPresident Donald Trump announced on Saturday that tariffs would be gradually increased on products from eight NATO countries sent to the United States “until we reach an agreement on a complete and comprehensive purchase of Greenland.”Tariffs targeting Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland will begin at 10% starting February 1, President Trump said in a post on Truth Social.The president said tariffs would increase to a maximum of 25% on June 1.This penalty would likely…
Europe has rarely spoken with one voice or reacted with such urgency. But US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Saturday of sanctions against several European countries that reject US claims to Danish Greenland was one of those moments. An emergency meeting of EU ambassadors will be held in Brussels on Sunday in response to a threat made by President Trump after an estimated quarter of the population of Greenland’s capital Nuuk took part in protests against potential annexation. Across the continent, the reaction was immediate and emphatic, even among allies who normally respond cautiously to White House statements, recognizing an…
Their first film together, “School Ties” (1992), drew attention for Damon’s performance as a nefarious snob at a 1950s prep school, and he then paid the rent for a while as a soldier in the adventure blockbuster “Geronimo.” (In other words, Damon and Affleck appeared as uncredited extras in the 1989 classic Field of Dreams.) Affleck began his rise to fame playing bully O’Banion in the teen classic Dazed and Confused. And while juggling auditions and gigs, they used their Cambridge background to complete Good Will Hunting, which Damon had begun working on while taking playwriting and theater directing classes…
JPMorgan Chase Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon speaks at the Reagan National Defense Forum held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, USA on December 6, 2025. Jonathan Alcorn | ReutersPresident Donald Trump threatened to sue Saturday. JP Morgan Chase It is alleged that he was “separated from the bank” after the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. “In the next two weeks, we will sue JPMorgan Chase & Co. for unfairly and improperly canceling bank transactions after the January 6 protests. These protests have proven to be right for the people protesting,”…
Corporate reporting season is in full swing, and some companies are outperforming in the past when it comes to earnings, which could give investors an edge. CNBC reviewed data from Bespoke Investment Group, which will release a report next week, targeting companies that have outperformed expectations in terms of profits or sales. Stock prices typically trend up on outperformance news. Listed stocks beat analyst estimates by at least 65%, with an average gain of more than 1% on the day of earnings. DR Horton, America’s largest homebuilder, beat analyst expectations by 74%. The company announced its earnings on Tuesday, and…
Zeynep Sonmez ran to help a fainting ball girl to her seat during a shock victory in the first round.Published January 18, 2026January 18, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareZeynep Sonmez was etched in the hearts of fans during the second round of the Australian Open, as was the moment the Turkish qualifier rushed to the aid of a ball girl who had fainted in the brutal Melbourne heat.The world No. 112 faced No. 11 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova on Sunday and was waiting to be served in the second set when the girl, who was next to the…
Timothy Ellsbury, an Atlanta-based custom home builder, is impressed with Home Depot’s latest AI efforts to attract professionals. Mr. Ellsbury joined Home Depot’s Pro Program at the end of 2024. He told CNBC that he has considered the company’s growing suite of digital tools, including the AI-powered BluePrint Takeoffs launched in November, but has not yet implemented them. The tool quickly generates quantities and a complete list of materials and resources needed to create a project estimate, allowing contractors to purchase everything directly from Home Depot. “As they build out their programs, I see them moving from the CRM (customer…
Reuters — Indonesian authorities said on Sunday that the remains of a missing fisheries surveillance plane in South Sulawesi province had been found near a fog-shrouded mountain, but they were still searching for the 11 people on board. The ATR 42-500 turboprop aircraft, owned by aviation group Indonesia Air Transport, lost contact with air traffic control near the Maros region of South Sulawesi island at around 1:30pm local time (0530 GMT) on Saturday. The plane, carrying eight crew members and three passengers, was chartered by Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries to carry out aerial surveillance of fisheries. The…
We were and are avid viewers of Traitor. And we’re certainly not the only ones claiming a seat at the metaphorical roundtable to binge-watch the Alan Cumming-hosted reality series. When the Season 4 premiere dropped on Peacock on January 8, nearly 7 million fans tuned in to watch Lisa Rinna, Donna Kelce, Porsha Williams, Colton Underwood, Dorinda Medley, Johnny Weir, Ron Funches, Stephen Colletti and more plot their way to the $250,000 prize. Among them is Dylan Efron, who emerged as the victor along with Gabby Windy, Dolores Catania and Ivor Mountbatten in season 3 of the murder mystery game…