Новости за 16.01.2026

Research into cancer and neurodegenerative disease hangs in the balance.

President Donald Trump plans to pardon former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez, a White House official said. The official who confirmed the planned pardon on Friday wasn’t authorized to reveal the news by name and spoke on the condition of anonymity. Vázquez pleaded guilty last August to a campaign finance violation in a federal case that authorities say also involved a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Her sentencing was set for later this month. Federal prosecutors had been seeking one year behind bars. Читать дальше...

Brazilian President Lula da Silva and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen celebrate the expected signing of a free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur. This marks the first major trade deal for Mercosur, which includes Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Bolivia, the newest Mercosur member, was not involved in negotiations but can join the agreement in the coming years. The signing is set for Saturday in Paraguay, but Lula will not attend. Instead, Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will represent him. Читать дальше...

President Donald Trump on Friday said he would like to keep his top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, at the White House rather than potentially nominate him to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Trump’s comments, while not clearly definitive, have upended expectations around the extensive search the White House has undergone to find a new Fed chair, one of the most powerful financial positions in the world. The president’s remarks have boosted the prospects for Kevin Warsh, a... Читать дальше...

An Ohio grand jury indicted a man in the double homicide of his ex-wife and her husband who were killed in their home last month. Court records show a Franklin County grand jury charged Michael David McKee on Jan. 16, with aggravated murder and aggravated burglary. McKee, a vascular surgeon who was living in Chicago, is charged in the shooting deaths of 39-year-old Monique Tepe and her 37-year-old husband, dentist Dr. Spencer Tepe, in their Columbus home on Dec. 30. Monique Tepe and McKee were divorced in 2017. Читать дальше...

A 24-year-old man has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of an elderly Thai man in San Francisco. The jury did not find Antoine Watson guilty of murder for the January 2021 attack on Vicha Ratanapakdee. Ratanapakdee was attacked during his morning walk and died two days later, helping spark a national movement against anti-Asian American violence. His family believes the attack was racially motivated, but hate crime charges were not filed. The San Francisco District Attorney's office says jurors will return Jan. Читать дальше...

Colman Domingo, Liam Hemsworth, and Noah Schnapp pack the Ralph Lauren front row to launch a Milan-centric season. The season includes dressing Team USA for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics ceremonies. Hemsworth and girlfriend Gabriella Brooks paused their Alpine skiing trip to attend the show. Hundreds of fans wait for K-pop star Mark Lee, who expressed gratitude for K-Pop's global appeal. Nick Jonas and Tom Hiddleston joined David Lauren, the brand leader. Schnapp shared excitement for future projects after Stranger Things. Читать дальше...

A Cuban immigrant who lived in the U.S. for nearly three decades died in a Texas immigration facility during an altercation with guards. While the local medical examiner has indicated his death will likely be classified as a homicide, the federal government has given a different account of Geraldo Lunas Campos’ death, saying he was attempting suicide and staff tried to save him. But a witness tells The Associated Press the man died after being handcuffed, tackled and placed in a chokehold until losing consciousness. Читать дальше...

OpenAI plans to introduce ads for ChatGPT users who aren't paying for the premium version. The company announced Friday that it will start testing ads in the coming weeks. OpenAI aims to monetize its chatbot, which has over 800 million users, most of whom use it for free. Despite being valued at $500 billion, the startup is losing more money than it makes. The digital ads will appear at the bottom of ChatGPT's answers when there's a relevant sponsored product or service. OpenAI assures that the ads... Читать дальше...

A federal judge has ruled that work on a Virginia offshore wind project could resume. It's the third project this week to successfully challenge the Trump administration in court. The administration announced last month it was suspending leases for at least 90 days on five East Coast offshore wind projects because of national security concerns. Dominion Energy Virginia, which is developing Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, was the first to sue. In federal court in Virginia on Friday, a judge granted its request for a preliminary injunction... Читать дальше...

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says she’s confident of her country’s eventual transition to democracy after the U.S. military ousted former President Nicolás Maduro. But when pressed, she took pains to avoid giving details on her plans to return home or any timetable for elections in Venezuela. Her remarks on Friday reflect how President Donald Trump’s endorsement of a Maduro loyalist to lead Venezuela for now has frozen out the nation’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning crusader for democracy. Читать дальше...

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Thailand's construction industry is facing intense scrutiny after several deadly accidents. A crane fell onto a moving passenger train last week, and an office tower collapsed last year, killing nearly 100 workers. Public concern is high in Bangkok due to frequent construction accidents. Italian-Thai Development, the contractor for both recent incidents, is under fire. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Transport Ministry to terminate contracts and prosecute involved companies. Critics... Читать дальше...

After a nearly four-year musical hiatus, the K-pop giants BTS are back. Well, almost. On Thursday morning, the entertainment company BigHit Music shared on social media that the septet will release a new album on March 20 titled “ARIRANG.” It is their fifth album. Fans can preorder 10 different vinyl versions and two different CD versions of the release. The news arrives two days after the septet of RM, Jin, Jimin, V, Suga, Jung Kook and j-hope announced a 2026-2027 world tour. It will kick off in... Читать дальше...

A cleric leading prayers in Iran's capital has demanded the death penalty for detained protesters, showing the hard-line rage gripping the Islamic Republic. Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami's sermon Friday was carried by Iranian state radio and sparked chants from those gathered for prayers. Executions and the killing of peaceful protesters are red lines laid down by Trump for possible military action against Iran. Khatami's remarks also offered the first nationwide counts of damage done during the demonstrations that began Dec. Читать дальше...

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that efforts to crack down on Mexican cartels and slow migration north were showing “compelling results” in an effort to head off intervention by the Trump administration. The comments come after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened that U.S. forces “will now start hitting land” in Mexico targeting drug cartels. The recent U.S. attack on Venezuela to capture then-President Nicolás Maduro has put the region on edge. Sheinbaum said Friday, “There are very... Читать дальше...

A lawyer for a Massachusetts college student mistakenly deported to Honduras wants the government to come up with a plan to return her to the United States. Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a Babson College freshman, was detained at Boston’s airport on Nov. 20 and flown to Honduras two days later. This happened despite an emergency court order to keep her in the U.S. for at least 72 hours. Government lawyers in court admitted they violated the judge’s order, but they argued the court lacks jurisdiction.... Читать дальше...

Dwayne Johnson transforming into MMA pioneer Mark Kerr for “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson releasing his third solo album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time for the week of Jan. 19 as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Ryan Murphy’s new series “The Beauty” tackles beauty standards with some horror mixed in, Jeremy Allen White plays The Boss in “Springsteen: Deliver... Читать дальше...

"The community has really rallied around us."

Protesters in southern Yemen have rallied to support the Southern Transitional Council (STC) and call for secession. The rally took place in the Khor Maksar district, where thousands chanted slogans supporting STC leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi. The STC, backed by the UAE, seeks to restore southern Yemen as an independent state. This comes amid a complex civil war involving regional powers. Meanwhile, the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council has appointed a new prime minister to address the situation. Читать дальше...

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Four-term Texas Sen. John Cornyn is in the political fight of his career. Cornyn is in a primary contest that will test how much of a place remains in President Donald Trump's Republican Party for establishment allies who are not seen as MAGA warriors. Cornyn faces state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt in the March primary while enduring criticism the 73-year-old incumbent's moment has passed. Cornyn argues Congress already has enough performance artists and his state needs an effective legislator. Читать дальше...

According to an Arab diplomat familiar with the matter, several Middle Eastern allies have urged the Trump administration to delay strikes against Iran. The diplomat says Egypt, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar raised concerns that U.S. military intervention could destabilize the region and impact the global economy. This happened in the last 48 hours. Oil prices fell Thursday as markets noted President Trump's shifting tone, suggesting he may be moving away from attacking Iran. This follows days of threats over Iran's crackdown on protesters. Читать дальше...

Questions remain among top Food and Drug Administration officials over who has the appropriate legal authority to sign off on drugs cleared under a new plan to slash FDA drug review times. The initiative by FDA Commissioner Marty Makary promises ultra-fast reviews for drugs that align with “U.S. national priorities.” It’s at the center of Makary’s stated goal to “cut red tape” and “challenge assumptions” at the agency tasked with assuring the safety of food, medicines, medical devices and other consumer goods. Читать дальше...