• Bessent: Trump Quip About Suing Fed Chief Was a Joke
  
  U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Friday stressed that President Donald Trump was joking when he said over the weekend that he could sue Kevin Warsh, his nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, if he doesn't lower interest rates.
• Can We End the Self-Righteous 'Stolen Land' Already
  
  The self-righteous drivel we hear from leftist celebrities like Billie Eilish that we stand on "stolen land," or that enforcing the law is "racist," shoplifting is a "victimless crime," or healthcare should be "free" are becoming tiresome.
• Workers Across Generations Mentor One Another
  
  Barbara Goldberg brings a stack of newspapers to the office every day. The CEO of a Florida public relations firm scours stories for developments relevant to her clients while relishing holding the pages in her hand."I want to touch it, feel it, turn the page and see the...
• Super Bowl LX Ads Feature AI, Weight-Loss Drugs, Celebs
  
  As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
• DeSantis: Billie Eilish Should Give Up Mansion on 'Stolen Land'
  
  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says singer Billie Eilish should give up her $3 million Los Angeles mansion since it sits on land owned by the Native American Tongva tribe.
• Don't Tune Into Super Bowl Hoping to Escape Politics
  
  Don't tune into the Super Bowl hoping for a break from the tumultuous politics gripping the U.S.
• Trump Jokes About Suing Warsh if He Doesn't Lower Rates
  
  President Trump used a closed-door Washington dinner to lampoon nearly everyone in the room , including his own Federal Reserve nominee , joking that he might sue Kevin Warsh if he doesn't lower interest rates.
• 'Melania' Producer: Movie an 'Incredible Success'
  
  The new Amazon MGM documentary "Melania" is tracking toward a stronger-than-expected opening weekend of at least $8 million, a result that would mark the biggest debut for a documentary in 10 years.
• Mamdani: 'So Cold in NYC, Rent Froze Itself'
  
  New York City democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani showed up on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" to crack a quick five-second joke, but he was met with nearly 30 seconds of rousing adulation.
• First Lady Melania Trump to Ring NYSE Bell Jan. 28
  
  First lady Melania Trump will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 28, marking the official start of trading for the day.
• Arkansas Winner Claims $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot
  
  An Arkansas lottery player has stepped forward to claim the massive $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot drawn on Christmas Eve, choosing a one-time cash payout while keeping their identity private, according to state lottery officials.
• Ozempic Could Save Airlines Hundreds of Millions
  
  Weight-loss drugs weren't built for aviation , but airlines may be among their biggest surprise winners.
• Ronald Lauder Put Greenland on Trump's Radar
  
  President Donald Trump's interest in Greenland traces back to a private conversation with billionaire businessman Ronald Lauder, The Guardian reports, citing former Trump administration officials.
• Beyond Meat Rolls Out New Protein Drink
  
  Beyond Meat is moving beyond plant-based chicken and burgers and into the beverage market.
• Zoe Saldana Becomes All-Time Highest-Grossing Actor
  
  Zoe Saldana became the highest-grossing actor in film history after the global success of "Avatar: Fire and Ash," which pushed the combined box office total of her films to $15.47 billion, according to industry tracking firm The Numbers.
• Mystery Trader Scores $400K Windfall on Maduro Capture
  
  An unknown trader has raked in a profit worth about $410,000 after betting that Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro would be ousted from his position.
• Jon Hamm to Host NFL Honors Ahead of Super Bowl
  
  Award-winning actor Jon Hamm will host the 15th annual NFL Honors, which will include a new award for offensive lineman on Feb. 5 as well as announcing the Most Valuable Player and Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The program, at the Palace of Fine Arts in San...
• Shoes Off: The Offbeat Start-Up Office Trend
  
  Step into some start-up offices these days and you might think you've wandered into a house party.
• Oysters, Crab & $400K of Lobster Stolen in New England
  
  Imagine the buffet.Forty-thousand oysters, lobster worth $400,000 and a cache of crabmeat all were stolen in separate incidents within weeks of each other in New England.
• Beyoncé Becomes a Billionaire
  
  Beyoncé has reached billionaire status, according to a new Forbes report, becoming the fifth musician to join the billionaires club as her earnings from touring, music rights and business ventures pushed her net worth past the $1 billion mark.
• World Cup Ticket Demand Breaking All Records
  
  More than 150 million ticket requests have been submitted by fans from more than 200 countries for the 2026 World Cup in North America, FIFA announced Monday.
• Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $1.7B No Big Winner
  
  The Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another drawing with no big winner. Powerball drew the winning lottery numbers Monday night for a record 46th time since its last jackpot was claimed...
• Woman Sues IRS to Classify Pets as Dependents
  
  A New York lawyer is suing the IRS in an attempt to have pets classified as legal dependents, NewsNation has reported.
• Last US Pennies Auctioned for $16.7M
  
  Pennies from the final minted set of the coin sold for more than $16.76 million at auction, according to Stack's Bowers Galleries in California.
• Trump Knows His Pick; Hassett 'Shadow Fed Chair' for 5 Months
  
  President Donald Trump signaled he has settled on his choice to lead the Federal Reserve, telling reporters aboard Air Force One that he knows who he will nominate.

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