Jan 19, 2026 • 3 min

OpenAI to focus on 'practical adoption' in 2026, says finance chief Sarah Friar

OpenAI will make 2026 its year of "practical adoption," the artificial intelligence startup's finance chief said in a blog Sunday.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 1 min

Croatian central bank governor elected ECB’s second-in-command

Boris Vujčić will replace Luis de Guindos at the European Central Bank

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Jan 19, 2026 • 7 min

Trump is going to Davos — here are the big names who aren't

A who's who of heads of state, top CEOs and tech pioneers are landing in Davos for the 2026 World Economic Forum meeting. But some big names aren't going.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 3 min

'PTO-maxxing' is the key to making the most of your time off in 2026—here's how to do it

PTO-maxxing involves tacking vacation days onto holidays and weekends to maximize time off. Here's how it works and other tips for making the most of your PTO.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 1 min

Europe’s rightwing parties squirm as Trump threatens tariffs

Maga allies refuse to condone US president’s threats over Greenland, with many staying quiet or blaming Brussels

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Jan 19, 2026 • 4 min

65% of workers are interested in 'microshifting' their schedules as an alternative to the strict 9-to-5: It's 'a way to reclaim control'

Some workers who have soured on the 9-to-5 schedule are interested in trying "microshifting," which may offer greater flexibility and control over their time.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 1 min

Dollar slips as Trump’s Greenland threats reawaken ‘sell America’ fears

Euro and sterling rise against US currency despite potential economic damage from new American tariffs

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Jan 19, 2026 • 4 min

The top 3 red flags job seekers should watch out for in interviews, says career expert: 'You'll want to run for the door'

These interview red flags could be the first sign of a toxic workplace, says career expert.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 4 min

Venezuela shows how locals turn to Tether-issued USDT stablecoin as governments wobble

Locals in Venezuela, as well as others living under unstable regimes, are turning to USDT as protection from political and economic uncertainties.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 2 min

Alibaba-backed startup Moonshot AI's valuation is up $500 million, sources say, after its rivals IPO in Hong Kong

Investors are valuing the startup at $4.8 billion as it is about to close another funding round, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 1 min

Trump’s Arctic ambitions torch the most important US asset

The market reaction to the threat of tariffs on supposed allies over Greenland has been extremely telling

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Jan 19, 2026 • 4 min

Stellantis stock off 43% as Jeep maker turns five, executes turnaround

Stellantis shares were largely up – as high as 93% in March 2024 – until reporting troubling financial results that year amid cost-cutting efforts and EVs.

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