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Prez-elect Trump asks SC to halt sentencing in New York hush money case
The Supreme Court ordered prosecutors to respond to the request by Thursday morning, signaling that the justices may act quickly on the matter
 "Prez-elect Trump asks SC to halt sentencing in New York hush money case")
US wholesale inventories fall 0.2% amid sharp decline in mfg goods' stocks
Motor vehicle inventories declined 2.2 per cent while those of computer equipment fell 1.3 per cent. There were also decreases in stocks of machinery
 "US wholesale inventories fall 0.2% amid sharp decline in mfg goods' stocks")
More cuts likely though timing depends on inflation front: Fed's Waller
Waller said that while it was true inflation "appears to have stalled" above the Fed's 2% target in the waning months of 2024
 "More cuts likely though timing depends on inflation front: Fed's Waller")
TikTok's fate divides Trump and fellow Republicans as SC action looms
"This is the most significant free speech case in at least a generation," said Timothy Edgar, a former U.S. national security and intelligence official
 "TikTok's fate divides Trump and fellow Republicans as SC action looms")
Fed minutes could hold clues to thinking on further interest rate cuts
The minutes, to be released at 2 p.m. EST (1900 GMT) on Wednesday, may help clarify how policymakers will approach further rate reductions
 "Fed minutes could hold clues to thinking on further interest rate cuts")
'Your posts could get someone killed': TED chief Chris Anderson warns Musk
TED chief Chris Anderson said that Elon Musk is disregarding the 'core tenets of journalism', and he could become a 'laughing stock' among those he seeks to win over
 "'Your posts could get someone killed': TED chief Chris Anderson warns Musk")
Trump's sentencing in hush money case: What to expect and what it means
Donald Trump's sentencing is scheduled for 9:30 am EST (8 pm IST) on Friday, January 10, following a ruling by Judge Juan Merchan last week
 "Trump's sentencing in hush money case: What to expect and what it means")
China turns to humanoid robots to address ageing population challenge
Guidelines issued by the Chinese govt state that the country will promote the development of humanoid robots, brain-computer interfaces, and AI tech specifically designed for elderly care
 "China turns to humanoid robots to address ageing population challenge")
Oil prices surge as Russia, Opec supply drop, US crude stocks decline
Brent crude was up 69 cents, or 0.90 per cent, at $77.74 a barrel at 0954 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 87 cents, or 1.17 per cent, to $75.12
 "Oil prices surge as Russia, Opec supply drop, US crude stocks decline")
Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal acquires London's iconic Riverside studio
The 100-yr old studio, which is a renowned global centre for arts and located on bank of river Thames in the centre of London, will now operate under the name Anil Agarwal Riverside Studios Trust
 "Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal acquires London's iconic Riverside studio")
Japan's new workforce prioritises work-life balance, decline in 'Karoshi'
Japan's annual working hours have dropped from 1,839 in 2000 to 1,626 by 2022, a decrease of 11.6 per cent, with younger workers driving the trend
 "Japan's new workforce prioritises work-life balance, decline in 'Karoshi'")
Los Angeles wildfire sparks emergency; 30,000 evacuated as homes burn
A massive wildfire in Los Angeles, fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds, has forced 30,000 people to evacuate, threatening over 13,000 structures and causing widespread chaos
 "Los Angeles wildfire sparks emergency; 30,000 evacuated as homes burn")
Ukraine stages drone attack on Russia's Saratov region, causing big fire
The region hosts a major air base for strategic bomber planes that form part of Russia's nuclear forces
 "Ukraine stages drone attack on Russia's Saratov region, causing big fire")
Apple can't sell iPhone 16 in Indonesia despite securing investment deal
Indonesia banned iPhone 16 sales after Apple failed to meet requirements that smartphones sold domestically should comprise at least 35 per cent locally-made parts
 "Apple can't sell iPhone 16 in Indonesia despite securing investment deal")
Farm workers, drivers largest growing jobs; cashiers most declining: Study
In its Future of Jobs Report 2025, the World Economic Forum (WEF) also said that 170 million new jobs will be created by 2030
 "Farm workers, drivers largest growing jobs; cashiers most declining: Study")
Musk takes slash-and-burn style to Europe after bolstering Donald Trump
It's far from clear what his motivations may be in trashing relations with core US allies in fellow Group of Seven nations where he has significant business interests
 "Musk takes slash-and-burn style to Europe after bolstering Donald Trump")
Tencent makes largest share buyback in 20 years after US blacklisting
Chinese tech giant Tencent has denied allegations of being a Chinese military company or a military-civil fusion contributor, as claimed by the US Department of Defense
 "Tencent makes largest share buyback in 20 years after US blacklisting")
CNN faces defamation trial over US Navy veteran case amid media struggles
The veteran, Zachary Young, blames CNN for destroying his business when it displayed his face onscreen during a story that discussed a black market in smuggling out Afghans
Canada, Panama, and Greenland: Donald Trump expands his 'Maga' wishlist
Donald Trump wishlist includes acquiring Greenland, reclaiming control of the Panama Canal, and even annexing Canada as the 51st state
 "Canada, Panama, and Greenland: Donald Trump expands his 'Maga' wishlist")
Tents arrive for quake survivors in high-altitude Tibet that killed 126
Tents, quilts and other relief items were being delivered to provide shelter for those whose homes are uninhabitable or unsafe
 "Tents arrive for quake survivors in high-altitude Tibet that killed 126")