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Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruption 01/23/2026 09:02am • DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Leading global economic policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump administration and focus on boosting growth and fighting inequality in a world where trade will continu To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard 01/23/2026 08:54am • Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice. It's easy to dash to the closest hardware store to grab a bag of salt, but experts say there are a lot of environmenta Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering 01/23/2026 08:53am • DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump took center stage in his whirlwind visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, overshadowing the yearly gabfest among national leaders, executives and other elites in the Swiss Alpine snows. While some experts highlighted business lea Carlos Alcaraz wins third-round match but loses 'drop-shot battle' at Australian Open 01/23/2026 08:35am • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz had to acknowledge that while he won the third-round match, he lost the battle of the drop shots against Corentin Moutet. That could be a first for the 22-year-old Spaniard, who grew up relentlessly practicing his drop shots and is now at the Australian O Network shutdown leaves Wisconsin lawmakers meeting outside of public view 01/23/2026 08:33am • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The shutdown of Wisconsin's version of C-SPAN amid a fundraising shortfall has led to state lawmakers meeting outside of public view, fueling complaints from open government advocates and putting pressure on lawmakers to reach a deal to revive the network. WisconsinEye had bro Iva Jovic uses advice from Novak Djokovic to upset Jasmine Paolini at Australian Open 01/23/2026 08:20am • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Iva Jovic tapped the best source possible for tennis advice when she spoke to Novak Djokovic ahead of her third-round match at the Australian Open against No. 7-seeded Jasmine Paolini. Whatever he told her, it worked Friday for the 18-year-old American in her 6-2, 7-6 ( Vietnam leader To Lam consolidates power with reelection as country targets 10% growth 01/23/2026 08:17am • HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — To Lam was reelected Friday as general secretary of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party and appears poised to become the country’s most powerful figure in decades, with analysts expecting him to assume the presidency in a break from Vietnam’s tradition of collective leader South Korea imposes travel bans on 3 civilians over alleged drone flights into North Korea 01/23/2026 08:06am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea placed overseas travel bans on three people as part of an investigation into alleged drone flights over North Korea that have deepened animosities between the rivals, authorities said Friday. North Korea threatened retaliation earlier this month after accusin Bayern Munich waits for Upamecano's contract decision 01/23/2026 08:04am • MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich is still waiting for Dayot Upamecano to respond to a contract extension offer, with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-German reportedly interested in signing the France defender. “There was speculation that Upa had more or less agreed. We never said that," Bayern’s board Nigeria says US will deliver outstanding military equipment purchased over the past 5 years 01/23/2026 07:47am • ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's government said Friday that the U.S. has pledged to deliver outstanding military equipment purchased by the country over the past five years. The matériel include drones, helicopters, platforms, spare parts and support systems. “We want Nigerians to know that th Webster Financial: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 01/23/2026 07:47am • STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Webster Financial Corp. (WBS) on Friday reported fourth-quarter profit of $255.8 million. The bank, based in Stamford, Connecticut, said it had earnings of $1.55 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and costs related to mergers and a Turkey celebrates as Syrian government makes gains against Kurdish-led force 01/23/2026 07:42am • ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey is celebrating the latest developments in Syria, where the new government has effectively defeated a major Kurdish-led force with an abrupt offensive. Ankara has long viewed armed groups led by Kurds — an ethnic minority with large populations in eastern Turkey, Iraq SLB: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 01/23/2026 07:06am • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — SLB LTD (SLB) on Friday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $824 million. On a per-share basis, the The Hague, Netherlands-based company said it had profit of 55 cents. Earnings, adjusted for asset impairment costs and amortization cost First Citizens: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 01/23/2026 06:58am • RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — First Citizens BancShares Inc. (FCNCA) on Friday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $580 million. The Raleigh, North Carolina-based bank said it had earnings of $45.81 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $51.27 per share. The Booz Allen: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot 01/23/2026 06:54am • MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (BAH) on Friday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $200 million. On a per-share basis, the McLean, Virginia-based company said it had profit of $1.63. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.77 per