Republicans in the U. S. Senate are concerned about a possible strengthening of Democrats in the midterm elections due to President Trump's actions. The latest "alarm bell" rang when a Democrat won a seat in the Texas State Senate.
Donald Trump called on the Republican Party to take control of voting procedures in 15 states. This raised new concerns about administrative interference in electoral matters.
The documentary "Melania: 20 Days to History" grossed over $7 million in its opening weekend. The film received 99% positive reviews from viewers, but only 10% from critics.
Democratic candidate Taylor Rehmet won the Texas State Senate election, defeating a Trump-backed candidate. This victory occurred in a district traditionally controlled by Republicans.
Brent crude prices exceeded $69 per barrel, and WTI – $64, due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The market is also affected by reduced US inventories and a winter storm.
Global oil prices rose by 3% after storm "Fern" paralyzed production in the US. Extreme cold halted crude oil extraction and export from Gulf of Mexico ports.
A horrific winter storm in the US has caused at least 38 deaths in 14 states, including New York, Texas, and Tennessee. Extremely low temperatures and power outages persist in the central and eastern parts of the country.
A powerful storm in the US has killed at least 14 people and left hundreds of thousands without electricity. Over 10,000 flights have been canceled, and schools and roads across the country are closed.
European leaders and industry representatives met in Hamburg to discuss cooperation in energy and security in the North Sea. The UK and Europe signed the Hamburg Declaration to implement large-scale offshore wind energy projects.
Airlines canceled over 13,000 flights across the US for the weekend due to a powerful winter storm. This is the largest number of canceled flights in a single day since the start of the COVID pandemic.
A powerful winter storm has swept across the US, causing snow, ice, and power outages. Over 9,000 flights have been canceled, and 16 states have declared a state of emergency.
A massive winter storm has gripped the US, causing extreme snowfall and low temperatures, threatening "frost quakes" in Chicago. Authorities are deploying the National Guard, preparing to mitigate the consequences of the disaster.
In late January 2026, extreme cold in the US caused disruptions in oil production, particularly in the Williston Basin. While global inventories are keeping prices in check, the Permian Basin is also at risk of significant losses.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that the company expects to receive approval for the use of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Europe and China as early as next month. This decision could be key to increasing the company's software revenue amid a general slowdown in electric vehicle sales.
The US is preparing for a massive winter storm this weekend that could affect several states at once.
Archaeologists and students from Texas Tech University have discovered the remains of an 18th-century Spanish mission in Jackson County, Texas. This discovery fills a gap in the historical records of early Texas.
Protests against ICE actions are planned in dozens of US cities following the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis and a shooting in Portland. The Trump administration called the incidents self-defense, but activists demand an end to "deadly terror."
OpenAI and SoftBank Group Corp. are each investing $500 million in SB Energy to support the construction of large-scale data centers in the US. SB Energy has been selected to build a new 1.2 GW data center in Texas.
Donald Trump's TMTG corporation is launching a new digital token that will be distributed among the company's investors. Token holders will receive rewards, discounts, and bonuses related to products within the Trump Media ecosystem.
The Trump administration has developed a plan to reform the immigrant detention system, envisioning the conversion of industrial warehouses into deportation centers. The new system is designed to accommodate over 80,000 people simultaneously, with a network of seven "super-warehouses" and 16 smaller facilities.
Alphabet acquired Intersect for $4. 75 billion to address the electricity shortage needed for the development of AI technologies. Intersect will operate independently, diversifying energy sources and curbing electricity prices.
Dianne Holechek, the first wife of Hollywood actor Chuck Norris, has died at the age of 84 at her home in Texas. The cause of death was a long battle with dementia.
33-year-old engineer Mihaela Benthaus became the first person with a disability to make a suborbital flight with Blue Origin. The flight lasted 10 minutes, reaching an altitude of over 65 miles to the Kármán line.
Tesla shares reached an all-time high of $489. 88 on December 16, up 3.1% for the day. The company's market value rose to $1.63 trillion, and Elon Musk's fortune reached $684 billion.
Turkey is experiencing an increase in large sinkholes caused by drought and uncontrolled groundwater extraction. In Konya province alone, 648 serious sinkholes have been identified, threatening agriculture and infrastructure.
Trump granted a full and unconditional pardon to Democratic Representative from Texas Henry Cuellar and his wife Imelda. They were accused of receiving nearly $600,000 in bribes in schemes benefiting an Azerbaijani state energy company and a Mexican bank.
Gasoline prices in the US have fallen to $3 a gallon, the lowest level since May 2021. This drop is due to cheaper crude oil and weak consumer demand, although the price is still significantly higher than Trump's pre-election promise of $2 a gallon.
Storms, heavy rains, and snow disrupted millions of Americans' travels. A tornado destroyed dozens of homes in Texas, and new heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected in the South.
American Bitcoin co-founder Eric Trump posted a video from a mining farm in Texas. The facility uses American energy to mine Bitcoin and mines approximately 2% of the world's Bitcoin supply daily.
Google has unveiled a new version of its artificial intelligence, Gemini 3, and stated that it is our smartest model.
