


A Timeline of Dominique Pelicot’s Rape Trial in France
The trial of Dominique Pelicot for raping and drugging his wife, Gisèle, is about to reach a verdict. Here’s how the events unfolded.
US Steel and Nippon sue Biden administration, Steelworkers union and Cleveland-Cliffs over their blocked merger – CNN
US Steel and Nippon sue Biden administration, Steelworkers union and Cleveland-Cliffs over their blocked merger CNN U.S. Steel sues to salvage its sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel NPR Blinken visits Japan as Nippon Steel decision weighs on relations Reuters.com Nippon Steel CEO doubles down on pledge to acquire U.S. Steel after suing Biden administration CNBC U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel…
Special Counsel Jack Smith resigns – NBC News
Special Counsel Jack Smith resigns NBC News Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned CNN Jack Smith, Who Led Prosecutions of Trump, Resigns The New York Times Special counsel Jack Smith resigns from DOJ as Trump’s fight to block final report continues CNBC Special counsel Jack Smith resigns ahead of Trump inauguration Axios
CNBC Daily Open: Expectations on Fed cuts were the lethal blow to markets
Wednesday’s dramatic sell-off in markets is a stark reminder that forecasts influence stock movements much more than current circumstances.

Five unanswered questions from the Pelicot trial
Although the Pelicot trial is over, some questions remain over the case that shook France.
Inflation watch: Wholesale prices rose 0.2% in December, less than expected
The producer price index was expected to increase 0.4% in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

U.S. Waives Aid Funding Freeze at Syrian Camp Holding ISIS Fighters
Upholding security at the camp is seen as critical to prevent a resurgence of the Islamic State. A contractor that trains the police there got a temporary waiver allowing it to continue operating.
Trump says tariffs on allies Canada, Mexico will be ‘worth the price’
Trump’s move to impose new tariffs has bewildered the United States’ closest allies and trading partners, who have vowed to respond with levies of their own.