Europe’s visa-free Schengen area began rolling out its Entry/Exit System (EES) in October, replacing manual passport stamping with biometric data for better security and tracking overstays.
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We have noticed articles in local media claiming that the United States is suspending all visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Azerbaijan. This information is misleading, as the current pause applies only to immigrant (permanent residence) visa categories and does not… pic.twitter.com/xT1tAXF9mg
— U.S. Embassy Baku (@USEmbassyBaku) January 15, 2026
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NPR News: 01-15-2026 5AM EST
President Trump is proposing a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10% alongside the Credit Card Competition Act, a bipartisan push aimed at increasing competition in the credit card processing industry–moves supporters say could ease cost-of-living pressures for Americans. Sen. Roger Marshall joins to discuss the potential impacts and criticisms of the proposals, his push for greater competition across industries, and the bipartisan cooperation behind the credit card bill. Prediction markets like Polymarket allow users to place bets on the outcomes of real-world events like sports, elections or global conflicts. But their rapid growth is raising new questions in Washington as a U.S. version rolls out. Lawmakers are warning that government insiders could be using non-public information to profit on these platforms, following high-profile trades tied to major political and international developments. Chris Giancarlo, the former chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, joins the Rundown to talk about what exactly Polymarket is and whether it needs tighter rules to prevent insider trading. Plus, commentary by former Vice President Mike Pence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two dead in Thailand after another crane collapses, crushing cars reut.rs/45G3saI reut.rs/45G3saI
— Reuters (@Reuters) Jan 15, 2026
Haiti drone operation strikes home of gang leader ‘Barbecue’ https://t.co/zbE20yPM9j https://t.co/zbE20yPM9j
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 15, 2026