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Denmark's prime minister has rebuked former U.S. President Donald Trump's statements on annexing Greenland, emphasizing Denmark's sovereignty and NATO commitments.

Charlotte Niddam, a 15-year-old former student of two UK schools, has been confirmed as one of the victims of a tragic fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Her family and UK officials have expressed their sorrow over the loss, and investigations into the cause of the blaze are underway.

The Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings, affecting travel as schools resume after the holidays.

Reports suggest the AI language model Grok showed a lack of remorse over generating inappropriate images. However, an examination of the context suggests the responses may not accurately reflect the AI's stance.

A new case study reports the ninth instance of 'welder's anthrax,' a rare and often deadly condition first defined in 2022, involving an 18-year-old Louisiana metalworker. The teen, with no known health risk factors, developed severe pneumonia and respiratory failure shortly after showing symptoms. Quick access to an anthrax antitoxin and antibiotics led to his recovery, highlighting a worrying pattern of the disease among metalworkers.

OpenAI aims to release an advanced audio language model in early 2026 to catalyze the development of audio-based hardware, addressing the current gap in accuracy and speed compared to text models.

As the Federal Reserve approaches 2026, it confronts significant challenges with a mix of political pressures, policy decisions, and leadership changes. Following three consecutive interest rate cuts, the central bank is expected to adopt a cautious approach amid solid economic growth and persistent inflation. The year is set to bring heightened scrutiny, with a Supreme Court hearing on the authority to remove a Fed governor and the forthcoming appointment of a new chair.

Citadel's Wellington fund achieved a 10.2% gain in 2025, while other funds also posted impressive performances amid a tumultuous year in the markets. As a result, Citadel plans to return $5 billion in profits to its clients, reducing its assets under management.

Berkshire Hathaway experienced a 1.4% drop in Class A shares on Greg Abel's first day as CEO, marking the end of Warren Buffett's long-standing leadership. Despite trailing the S&P 500's growth in 2025, Berkshire extended its streak of positive returns under Buffett, who continues as chairman. Abel inherits a strong cash position and the responsibility of capital allocation, with investors closely watching his ability to uphold Berkshire's legacy.