Trump signs bill to temporarily reopen government after longest shutdown in history
President Trump pledged to sign the proposal, which reopens the government for three weeks and sets up an immigration debate, into law.
US shutdown: Four reasons why Trump blinked
The economic consequences of the shutdown were starting to show.
Kremlin-linked contractors help guard Venezuela’s Maduro
Private military contractors who do secret missions for Russia flew into Venezuela in the past few days to beef up security for President Nicolas Maduro in the face of U.S.-backed opposition protests.
Brexit: EU could move on ‘red lines’, says UK chancellor
It comes as Andrea Leadsom says the EU would delay Brexit to help get the deal through Parliament.
Even with the shutdown over (for now), here’s why the effects could linger for the US government
Government jobs have been considered stable, but the notion is crumbling as 800,000 people are set to miss another paycheck.
Facebook to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger
Facebook plans to integrate its messaging services on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
Meet the people hanging out on the outskirts of Davos
Davos includes 3,000 official participants including politicians, business leaders and academics – but it’s no secret the real action happens outside of the conference.
Washington DC ranked as the world’s top hub for entrepreneurial talent
“As the world of work rapidly changes, there is a danger that if countries and cities do not have the right conditions for attracting talent, people and businesses will move away,” said Adecco’s CEO.
WEF defends jet-setting elites amid climate change agenda
Around 270 private jets were flown into Switzerland by Davos participants between Sunday and Tuesday, according to the World Economic Forum.
Global market liquidity could ‘freeze like the water in Davos,’ UBS CEO says
Speaking on the same Davos panel J.P. Morgan’s asset and wealth management chief said a lack of liquidity is “what we all worry about.”