Trump Says London is Unsafe. Its Murder Rate Just Hit a Historic Low.
The city’s homicide rate is lower than New York, Paris or Toronto, contradicting a narrative promoted by President Trump and others on the populist right.
Month: January 2026
Microsoft Pledges to Pay More for Electricity, Drawing Praise From Trump
The tech giant is responding to concerns that data centers are driving up electricity costs in some communities.
Trump tells Iranians to keep protesting, says ‘help is on its way’
Iran says communication exists between top diplomat Araghchi and Trump’s envoy despite no formal ties Trump said on Sunday that the US military was considering “very strong options” against Iran. PHOTO: AFP/Getty US President Donald Trump is considering air strikes on Iran to stop a crackdown on protesters, the White House said Monday, adding that … Read more
Inflation Ended 2025 on Subdued Note
[Surging grocery prices were offset by lower increases for appliances and vehicles in the last such report before the Federal Reserve meets to debate interest rates.
Orsted Moves to Save Its U.S, Wind Farm Projects
Orsted’s C.E.O. says it plans to move quickly to complete a $6.2 billion wind farm off Rhode Island after a judge struck down President Trump’s bid to halt it.
Medical Groups Will Try to Block Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
The groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, say the C.D.C.’s revised vaccine schedule is not based on scientific evidence and will harm the public.
After Sudden Loss, Park Avenue Armory Hires New Artistic Leader
Deborah Warner, known for directing theater and opera, succeeds Pierre Audi, who died last year. Her own work is expected to be part of her programming.
Youngster killed over Rs20,000 mobile phone, killers shot dead by unidentified gunmen
Shahzaib fatally shot by snatchers after resisting near his home in Peshawar on January 2 A young man was brutally killed over a Rs20,000 mobile phone in Peshawar’s Shaheedabad area, leaving the city in shock. The swift and technology-driven response by Peshawar Police brought the culprits to justice. On January 2, a young man named Shahzaib, … Read more
Scott Adams, Audacious Creator of the ‘Dilbert’ Comic Strip, Dies at 68
[His chronicle of a corporate cubicle dweller was widely distributed until racist comments on his podcast led newspapers to cut their ties with him.
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Former South Korea President
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an insurrection charge after his failed attempt to put his country under martial law in 2024.