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Jerome Powell said he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month ‘for a period of time, to be determined,’ saying the ‘unprecedented' legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the Fed at risk. [ 网页链接 ↗ ]
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WATCH: Taiwanese grandmothers aged 89 and 91 train at the gym. An increasing number of elderly people in Taiwan’s super-aged society are hitting the gym to stay healthy, both physically and mentally. [ 网页链接 ↗ ]

The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate a quarter point. This is the 11th rate raise in 17 months in a streak of hikes that are intended to curb inflation but that also carry the risk of going too far and triggering a recession. [ 网页链接 ↗ ]

At CES 2026, South Korean electronics maker LG’s new AI-powered robot home assistant is stealing the show… for doing the laundry. [ 网页链接 ↗ ]

Sydney's famous New Year's Eve fireworks dazzle again as Australia welcomes in 2026 [ 网页链接 ↗ ]

King tides are driving dramatic surges along the San Francisco Bay Area shoreline, with waves flooding streets in Pacifica, Calif. Officials warn pedestrians to avoid the waterfront as hazards persist. [ 网页链接 ↗ ]