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The EU needs to be “clear” about Donald Trump’s intentions after he halted a planned levy on eight countries over his stance on Greenland, a senior lawmaker told CNBC.Following the U.S. president’s withdrawal, EU lawmakers eliminated the threat of counter-tariff measures against the United States.Bernd Lange, a member of the European Parliament and chair of the EU-US Trade Relations Committee at the International Trade Commission, said the EU “needs to be more clear” about Trump’s intentions after the president declared on Truth Social late Wednesday that he had a “framework” for an agreement between the White House and NATO. Trump…

Google Photos now lets you create memes using your own images. Google on Thursday introduced a new AI-powered generation feature called “Me Meme.” This will allow you to generate meme images by combining photo templates with your own images. This new addition, which will be available to US-based users first, was originally spotted in development by the blog Android Authority last October. This was officially announced by Google on Thursday via its Photo Community site. Google says the feature is experimental, so the resulting image “may not be an exact match to the original photo.” For best results, we recommend…

France’s famous high-speed rail service TGV INOUI is facing a backlash after introducing new premium class vehicles that prohibit children from riding. As of January 8, national railway operator SNCF is offering “Optimum” class on many TGV INOUI routes to and from Paris, according to the ticket sales website SNCF Connect. In addition to flexible tickets and dedicated customer service, the offer promises a “dedicated first-class carriage” designed with “privacy” and “access to a quiet, dedicated space on board.” The railway company said that not only are there “limited passenger numbers” in the cars, but also the types of passengers…

Jamie King shares her perspective. After her husband Austin Sosa filed for divorce on January 22, the Sin City native spoke out about the sudden end of their relationship. “I was completely blindsided by the divorce papers that came out of nowhere,” the 46-year-old told Page Six in a statement released on January 22nd. “I was with Austin the night before our divorce became public. Like many marriages, we had our normal challenges, but I truly believed we were working on our relationship.” Jamie also denied any suggestion of infidelity that led to their breakup, stressing that “the recent interactions…

A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 takes a taxi at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Boston in Los Angeles, California on September 1, 2024. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesSpirit Airlines is in talks with alternative investment firm Castle Lake about a possible acquisition as it seeks to emerge from bankruptcy, CNBC reported.Last August, Spirit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in a year after its previous restructuring plan failed. fellow low-cost airlines frontier airlines The company has been in talks with Spirit for years about a potential merger, including in recent…

This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Happy Friday. Since TikTok has secured a presence in the US (more on this below), my screen time is likely to remain much longer than it should be.Stock futures fell this morning. The market is about to have another winning day.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1. Pricing rightsPeople take photos at the Wall Street Bullring in the New York Financial District, New York City, June 24, 2024. Spencer Pratt | Getty ImagesYesterday’s inflation data provided another encouraging sign…

After finishing her morning errands in Tehran on Thursday, January 8, Mariam changed clothes and went home for coffee with a friend. By evening, she was among the crowds protesting the country’s dire economic situation. What happens over the next two days could be pivotal in Iranian history. Those heading to the protests expected violence, but what happened that night was beyond their imagination. It was the 12th day of nationwide unrest, but at least initially the mood at the demonstrations was upbeat and determined. “It was a beautiful Thursday night,” Mariam recalled, as her friends and family filled the…

‘Traitor’ Star Monet X Change Reveals Secret Agreement With Candice Dillard Bassett (Exclusive)Spoilers ahead for Traitors season 4, episode 6. Ron Funches remains true to his experience. The Traitors contestant recently revealed he has been diagnosed with autism after viewers online suggested he may have a developmental disorder, and slammed fellow Faithful star Dorinda Medley for her alleged treatment of him in the castle. After the Jan. 22 episode of the Peacock series, one thread user acknowledged that the Real Housewives of New York alum’s comments about Ron’s gameplay were “made even stronger” in the wake of him sharing his…

My Top 10 Things to Watch Thursday, January 22nd 1. The S&P 500 rose early Thursday morning as Wall Street cheered signs of easing geopolitical tensions. President Donald Trump announced yesterday that the United States had reached a “framework” agreement on Greenland and would no longer pursue new tariffs against European countries. Meanwhile, traders are awaiting key economic data from the Federal Reserve’s release later this morning of the Consumer Expenditure Price Index, a closely watched inflation measure. 2. GE Aerospace had an incredibly strong fourth quarter. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.57, beating analysts’ expectations of $1.43, and revenue…

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