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BusinessTech 1h
R17 billion boost for South African-born billionaire since the start of 2026: Former Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg has seen his net worth shoot up by $1 billion ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/847852/r17-billion-boost-for-south-african-born-billionaire-since-the-start-of-2026/
Trump Housing Goon Says President Has Given Up on Half-Baked Mortgage Scheme: “We have other priorities,” the 50-year mortgage architect said.
thedailybeast.com/trump-housing-goon-bill-pulte-says-president-has-given-up-on-half-baked-mortgage-scheme/
Government criticized for scaling back social housing goal in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Jan. 14, 2026 17:16
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6282648
Key FactsWarren Pushes Trump on Economic Policy Reforms
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonglobe.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonglobe.com
- Senator Elizabeth Warren reported receiving a call from President Trump following her speech urging him to back legislation to cap credit card interest rates and address housing costs.
- Warren condemned Trump's attempt to politicize the Department of Justice investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, warning of inflation risks from drastic rate cuts.
- A White House source described the call as productive, focusing on reducing credit card fees and improving housing affordability.
- Warren and Senator Tim Scott jointly lead a bipartisan bill aimed at easing construction regulations and expanding housing options, which Warren encouraged Trump to support.
Donald Trump has made it clear, since right at the beginning of his presidency, that he wants to be the decisionmaker on where interest rates should be set.— Elizabeth Warren in her speech criticizing Trump's attempts to control the Federal Reserve.
Trump Scrambles to Phone His Nemesis After She Trashed Him as a ‘Wannabe Dictator’
thedailybeast.com/trump-scrambles-to-phone-his-nemesis-after-she-trashed-him-as-a-wannabe-dictator/
OpinionWhy are masked ICE agents so dangerously afraid? | Letters: There’s another reason for a person to put on a mask. It’s when you’re ashamed of what you're doing
jsonline.com/story/opinion/readers/2026/01/13/ice-masks-police-danger-trump-administration/88143829007/
RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid could be a disaster for the environment — if Americans actually follow it
theverge.com/report/861326/meat-food-pyramid-protein-nutrition-guideline-climate-beef-whole-milk-tallow
One-year-old Mohammad Al-Basyouni died in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza after suffering from extreme cold as heavy rain and strong winds battered the territory ... Show more
Gulf Today 1h
Saudi youth icon Rateel Alshehri, 14, welcomes Eric Trump at Trump Plaza Jeddah launch
gulftoday.ae/news/2026/01/14/saudi-youth-icon-rateel-alshehri-14-welcomes-eric-trump-at-trump-plaza-jeddah-launch
The simple system that could stop houses burning in bushfires: With extreme weather conditions becoming increasingly common, the federal government is looking at ...
smh.com.au/national/the-simple-system-that-could-stop-houses-burning-in-bushfires-20260113-p5ntog.html
Key FactsSustainable Construction Through Reusing Building Components
4 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- The demolition of residential buildings in Germany decreased by 36% from 2007 to 2021, while public building demolitions fell by 19%.
- Baden-Württemberg supports builders financially who reuse or repurpose building elements from demolition or renovation projects.
- Concepts with broad replication potential must be submitted by March 31, 2026, to qualify for part of the €500,000 grant pool.
- A new guideline facilitates the reuse of load-bearing wood and steel components, promoting resource savings and reducing construction CO2 emissions.
Now we want to promote the reuse and further use of building components on a broader scale. We want to show what is possible – and encourage imitation and further thinking.— Minister Nicole Razavi on the promotion of component reuse in Baden-Württemberg.
Stargazer, the world’s only flying Lockheed L-1011, is airborne out of Mojave this morning. Follow the rare flight at Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24
Chula Vista breaks ground on permanent housing for homeless at former motel: The project, funded primarily through California's HomeKey grant program ...
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/13/chula-vista-breaks-ground-on-permanent-housing-for-homeless-at-former-motel/
Here's another view of the transformer explosion that left thousands of people on Cleveland's West Side without power Monday night. Thankfully ... Show more
Colorado Springs’ proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a referendum on the recent violence involving federal immigration officers ... Show more
Dave Donelson walks out of city MLK Day proclamation after faith leaders criticize ICE
Dave Donelson walks out of city MLK Day proclamation after faith leaders criticize ICE
Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Admits He’s Serial Trump Voter: The suspect’s lawyer has spoken out on behalf of his client.
thedailybeast.com/jan-6-pipe-bomb-suspect-admits-hes-serial-trump-voter/
Chocolate snack maker Lotte diversifies cocoa sources as prices soar: TOKYO -- Japanese makers of chocolate treats are seeking ways to overcome tighter supplies ...
asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/chocolate-snack-maker-lotte-diversifies-cocoa-sources-as-prices-soar
New RFK Jr. pick for vaccine panel: ‘I was not anti-vaccine. I am now’: Two OB/GYNs appointed to an influential federal vaccine advisory panel have criticized ...
wapo.st/4jHJAdh
Transformers get real: Kubota brings electric tractor concept to CES [video]: Kubota showed up to CES 2026 with a new advanced, autonomous, and electric farm ...
electrek.co/2026/01/13/transformers-get-real-kubota-brings-electric-tractor-concept-to-ces/
Athlon Sports 22h
NFL Facing Punishment Decision on Aaron Rodgers Incident: Houston Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. could face a fine from the NFL for roughing the passer on ...
athlonsports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/nfl-facing-punishment-decision-will-anderson-aaron-rodgers-incident-steelers-texans
No, the Himalayan vulture seen along the East Coast Parkway (ECP) on Sunday (Jan 11) wasn't trying to hitch a ride from any passing motorists ... Show more
Eric Trump says Greenland’s strategic importance makes it vital to protect Western security interests as Arctic routes open and militarization increases.
▶️🏈MNF Wild-Card Takeaways: Texans make the loudest statement of the playoffs
Wild-card weekend ended with a statement win ... Show more
The conflict between Kurds and the transitional government in Syria escalates: The integration of the Kurdish SDF forces is stalling. Monzer Haider explains why ...
fr.de/politik/trotz-abkommen-eskaliert-der-konflikt-zwischen-kurden-und-uebergangsregierung-94121180.html
Trump’s Vineyard Looks To Hire Cheap Foreign Workers: The Trump Organization’s winery in Charlottesville is seeking to hire 36 temporary foreign farmworkers for ...
newsweek.com/trump-vineyard-looks-hire-cheap-foreign-workers-11350154
Mortgage rates and real estate prices: What property buyers should know in 2026: After the interest rate shock in the real estate market, prices are now rising ...
manager-magazin.de/finanzen/immobilien/immobilien-wie-sich-die-preise-fuer-haeuser-und-wohnungen-2026-entwickeln-werden-a-10b0d6a0-a190-455b-9c33-05301b0e7fc4
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Elizabeth Warren presses SEC Chair Atkins on 401(k) crypto risks, fearing workers will 'lose big'
cnbc.com/2026/01/12/elizabeth-warren-sec-chair-paul-atkins-401k-crypto-risks.html
New year, same old story: This stock continues its record-breaking run: Heidelberg Materials stock at a record high; experts see further potential.
deraktionaer.de/artikel/aktien/neues-jahr-altes-bild-diese-aktie-bleibt-auf-rekordjagd-20393347.html
Saltus students take high honours in international exams: Two Saltus students were congratulated by the school after their scores in the global Pearson Edexcel ...
royalgazette.com/education/news/article/20260112/saltus-students-take-high-honours-in-international-exams/
Housing shortage in the country - | SPD demands relief for employee housing: The issue of housing is a key focus in the SPD's election program ...
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.wohnungsnot-im-land-spd-fordert-erleichterungen-fuer-mitarbeiterwohnungen.bba54e91-1cad-4d81-8dff-216765ec3bec.html
Olive Press News Spain Jan 12
Spain’s housing crisis: Pedro Sanchez promises landlords 100% tax break if they freeze rents and slams seasonal lets as ‘speculation and greed’
theolivepress.es/spain-news/2026/01/12/spains-housing-crisis-pedro-sanchez-promises-landlords-100-tax-break-if-they-freeze-rents-and-slams-seasonal-lets-as-speculation-and-greed/
EWN Jan 12
U.S. House of Representatives weighs in on a three-year AGOA extension: But it’s still unclear where such a decision will leave South Africa amid strained ...
ewn.co.za/2026/01/12/us-house-of-representatives-weighs-in-on-a-three-year-agoa-extension
US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed German doctors were being prosecuted over COVID-19 vaccine and mask exemptions ... Show more
“Europe has lost its way.”
Eric Trump shares his experience on the real estate industry and governance in Europe.
What will it take to make housing affordable again?
Protesters line Vizcaya bridge to decry Trump, ICE and Renee Good’s killing: Anti-ICE protesters demonstrated near Vizcaya in Miami. The protests focused on ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article314294346.html
New process seeks to improve delivery of social housing: A new streamlined process to improve delivery times of social housing projects has come into effect.
rte.ie/news/2026/0112/1552668-social-housing/
Volvo’s Ghent factory is Belgium’s last car manufacturing plant. Read more 👉 Ghent Volvo plant sees production volumes rebound Get the full story here 👉 Ghent Volvo plant sees production volumes rebound
Syria: For the Kurds, the government troops are clearly "jihadists": A fragile ceasefire is in place in Aleppo after a week of fighting. Fears remain high that ...
freitag.de/autoren/the-guardian/syrien-fuer-die-kurden-sind-die-regierungstruppen-eindeutig-dschihadisten
mnrjournal.co.uk Jan 11
Midsomer Norton housing plans get green light for 180 homes: Persimmon Homes Wessex has been granted detailed planning approval for a 180-home development in ...
mnrjournal.co.uk/news/midsomer-norton-housing-plans-get-green-light-for-180-homes-867782
Guyana Chronicle Jan 12
Census 2022 preliminary results to be released this afternoon - Guyana Chronicle: The Bureau of Statistics is set to publicly release the Preliminary Results of ...
guyanachronicle.com/2026/01/12/census-2022-preliminary-results-to-be-released-this-afternoon/
Listen: Why Europe’s young people can’t afford a home: In this episode of Europe Talks Back, Evi Kiorri speaks with Ina Delić, youth engagement officer at ...
euobserver.com/health-and-society/ar8033bda7
These $1,000 bamboo homes survived a major earthquake: To make disaster housing more resilient in Myanmar, Blue Temple and Housing Now turned to a cheap local ...
fastcompany.com/91471193/these-1000-bamboo-homes-survived-a-major-earthquake
Eric Trump shares his insights on Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is visiting Brownsville and Fort Worth tomorrow to tour SpaceX and Lockheed Martin facilities ... Show more
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Rio Tinto: The clock is ticking…: Rio Tinto is considering a takeover of Glencore; decision expected by February 5.
deraktionaer.de/artikel/aktien/rio-tinto-die-uhr-tickt-20393276.html
OpinionOpinion: Government will not be deterred from building more homes: To some the housing issue is “somebody else’s problem”, but to us housing is about whether a ...
royalgazette.com/opinion-writer/opinion/article/20260112/opinion-government-will-not-be-deterred-from-building-more-homes/
Trump Suddenly Embraces ‘Affordability’ By Targeting Credit Cards And Housing—After Calling It A Hoax
forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2026/01/11/trump-suddenly-embraces-affordability-by-targeting-credit-cards-and-housing-after-calling-it-a-hoax/
