Washington: The International Monetary Fund said global growth will hold at 3.3 percent in 2026 after revising forecasts up 0.2 percentage points from October, citing easing trade tensions and strong technology investment, particularly in artificial intelligence. The WEO update credits gains mainly to the United States and China and projects...
Washington — the International Monetary Fund said Monday it raised its global growth forecast to 3.3% for 2026, citing rising artificial intelligence investment and easing trade disruptions. The IMF also upgraded the United States to 2.4% growth and projected China at 4.5%. It raised India’s 2025 growth estimate to 7.3%,...
Washington — President Donald Trump linked his stance on Greenland to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and pushed for increased U.S. control, according to a letter and social media posts this week. He announced 10 percent tariffs on Denmark and several European nations to press negotiations, and his aides...
Minneapolis, federal authorities opened an investigation after protesters entered Cities Church in St. Paul during a Sunday service this week and interrupted worship, chanting “ICE out” and “Justice for Renee Good.” Organizers streamed the action on Facebook; demonstrators said they targeted a pastor alleged to be an ICE field official....
Honolulu — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in Wolford v. Lopez over Hawaii’s 2023 law that bars carrying firearms on private property open to the public unless owners permit it. Three Maui residents sued, saying the law conflicts with the Court’s 2022 Bruen decision expanding public-carry rights....
National Harbor, Maryland. Sphere Entertainment, the State of Maryland, Prince George's County and Peterson Companies announced Sunday they intend to develop a 6,000-seat Sphere venue at National Harbor. The smaller-format site will feature a 16K x 16K interior screen, Exosphere exterior LED, Sphere Immersive Sound, haptic seating and 4D effects....
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says that during the 2024 vice-presidential vetting by then-candidate Kamala Harris's team, aides asked whether he had ever been an agent of Israel, according to advance excerpts of his memoir released this past week. Shapiro, who is Jewish and outspoken, described the question...
Minneapolis and St. Paul — Several downtown hotels temporarily closed or canceled reservations amid heightened protests and federal immigration enforcement. Hotel managers cited public safety concerns and canceled bookings, including rooms reportedly held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, effective Sunday, Jan. 18. Protests intensified after the Jan. 7...
Washington — President Donald Trump on Saturday publicly urged Rep. Julia Letlow to run and pledged his full endorsement if she launches a 2026 Senate campaign in Louisiana. Trump posted the message on his Truth Social account, calling Letlow a “total winner.” Letlow said she was honored but has not...
United States. President Donald Trump publicly called for new leadership in Iran on Jan. 18, accusing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of responsibility for mass killings, after Khamenei accused the United States of fomenting unrest. Iranian security forces imposed an internet blackout and a violent crackdown that activists say dispersed...
