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Apple's Tim Cook to step down as CEO after 15-year run

Apple's Tim Cook will step down as the California tech giant's chief executive this year, handing the top job to a company veteran as it navigates a technology landscape being upended by AI.

Oil prices dip, stocks rise on lingering Iran peace hopes

Oil prices fell on Tuesday while stocks rose on lingering hopes for a deal to end the US-Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran said it had not decided whether to attend peace talks.

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French ex-senator found guilty of drugging lawmaker

A French court Tuesday found a former senator guilty of drugging a woman lawmaker with ecstasy with intent to sexually assault her, and sentenced him to four years in prison, of which 18 months must be behind bars.

US Fed set to pause rate cuts as it defies Trump pressure

The US Federal Reserve is broadly expected to pause its series of interest rate cuts Wednesday, resisting mounting attacks from President Donald Trump, while policymakers await more data on the world's biggest economy.

Skyline Windows Appoints Damien Willems as Chief Technology Officer

THE BRONX, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2026 / Skyline Windows is pleased to announce the appointment of Damien Willems as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), an experienced engineering and operations executive with senior leadership experience across the window, door, and façade industry.

Epique Realty Announces Midwest Regional Power Summit in Detroit

A high-energy, agent-focused experience designed to elevate business performance in 2026 and beyond

Rebecca Jones, One Of Florida's Top Retirement Advisors, Announces Free Educational Seminars On Minimizing Taxes in Retirement

Experienced retirement advisor addresses growing retirement security concerns with comprehensive tax reduction workshops

RedChip Companies Announces Sponsorship of the DealFlow Discovery Conference 2026

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced its sponsorship of the DealFlow Discovery Conference, taking place January 28-29 at the Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

LHH Launches HR & Talent Advisory Practice

Partnering to transform and align talent ecosystems, people strategy, and the AI-era workforce for business impact.

2026 Tax Brackets May Push More Taxpayers Into Higher Rates, Clear Start Tax Warns

Income Increases and Outdated Withholding May Leave Filers Owing More to the IRS This Tax Season

RedChip Highlights High-Growth Opportunities in Fintech and Digital Asset Treasury Strategies at February 4 Virtual Conference

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced its upcoming Fintech & DATS (Digital Asset Treasury Strategy) Virtual Investor Conference, taking place February 4, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. The conference will spotlight publicly traded companies operating at the intersection of modern payments, financial technology infrastructure, and strategic digital asset management, offering investors direct access to management teams driving innovation across these rapidly evolving markets.

Trump says will 'de-escalate' in Minneapolis after shooting backlash

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would "de-escalate a little bit" in Minneapolis after the fatal shootings of two civilians fueled a storm of criticism over his signature immigration crackdown.

CERN chief upbeat on funding for new particle collider

Mark Thomson, the new head of Europe's physics laboratory CERN, voiced confidence Tuesday about raising the billions of dollars needed to build by far the world's biggest particle accelerator.

Trump's Iowa trip on economy overshadowed by immigration row

US President Donald Trump headed to Iowa Tuesday eager to show voters he cares about affordability -- but his trip was overshadowed by anger over the deadly immigration crackdown in the neighboring state of Minnesota.

GM reports quarterly loss but boosts shareholder returns

General Motors announced Tuesday fresh actions to return funds to investors, lifting shares despite reporting a quarterly loss on costs connected to its electric vehicle retreat.

US banks fight crypto's push into Main Street

The banking industry is pushing back against White House-aligned crypto companies seeking to expand their business to Main Street customers in the United States.

LVMH 2025 net profit drops 13% to 10.9 bn euros

The world's leading luxury group, LVMH, saw net profit slide 13 percent in 2025 to 10.9 billion euros ($13.1 billion) as an exceptional tax on large French companies weighed on its bottom line.

US consumer confidence drops to lowest level since 2014

Consumer confidence in the United States plunged in January to its lowest level since 2014, survey data showed Tuesday, as American households continue to fret about inflation and elevated costs of living.

Teens underwhelmed by France's social media ban

Teens and tweens were split Tuesday over a looming ban on social media for under-15s in France, with some admitting the risks of overuse -- while others laughed off the measure and vowed to dodge it.

Mexico exports jump in 2025 despite US trade tensions

Mexico's exports climbed 7.6 percent in 2025, despite its auto, steel and aluminum sectors being swept up in US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz, according to figures released Tuesday.

Blazy takes flight of fancy with bird-themed Chanel show

After reaching for the stars in his first show for Chanel, new chief designer Matthieu Blazy took a feathery flight of fancy for his debut Haute Couture collection inspired by birds and nature on Tuesday.

Spain to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrants

Spain's left-wing government approved Tuesday a plan to regularise around 500,000 undocumented migrants by decree, the country's latest break with harsher policies elsewhere in Europe.

Stocks gain tracking tech, Fed and trade

Stock markets gained Tuesday as investors geared up for the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting and earnings from tech titans, which will be pored over for signs of AI momentum.

Spain unemployment drops below 10% in first since 2008

Spain's historically stubborn unemployment fell below 10 percent in the fourth quarter of last year, official data showed on Tuesday, a first since the 2008 financial crisis.

Trump says Iran wants talks as US aircraft carrier deploys

A US naval strike force led by an aircraft carrier was in Middle Eastern waters on Tuesday as Iran vowed to hit back against any strike and President Donald Trump said he believed the Islamic republic still wanted talks.

Germany offers 1 mn euro reward for Berlin blackout culprits

Germany is offering a one million euro ($1.2 million) reward for information leading to the arrest of suspected far-left militants whose arson attack caused a massive blackout in Berlin, the interior minister said Tuesday.

China's Anta Sports to become top Puma shareholder

Chinese athletic goods giant Anta Sports will buy a controlling stake in historic German sportswear brand Puma for $1.79 billion, a stock exchange filing showed Tuesday, as it expands its international presence.

Minneapolis mayor says 'some' US immigration agents to leave city

Some federal immigration agents will leave Minneapolis Tuesday, the city's mayor said, as US President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory note after nationwide outrage over the killings of two American citizens.

UK tour agency to host golf tournament in North Korea

A British tour agency plans to host an international golf event in North Korea this year, the amateur event's website showed Tuesday.

US immigration agents face backlash after Minneapolis killings

The fatal shooting of two civilians in Minneapolis has reignited accusations that federal agents enforcing US President Donald Trump's militarized immigration crackdown are inexperienced, under-trained and operating outside law enforcement norms.

French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s

French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time.

Capital Development Partners Officially Opens Shipyard Creek Logistics Center and East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Facility

CHARLESTON, SC / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / Capital Development Partners (CDP) proudly announced the grand opening of Shipyard Creek Logistics Center, a premier Class A industrial park and modern logistics hub located adjacent to Interstate 26 and the Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston, South Carolina. The event also celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony for East Coast Warehouse & Distribution at the Shipyard Creek Logistics Center, marking the completion of their new state-of-the-art 260,000-square-foot build-to-suit cross-dock facility.

OuterBox Appoints Matt Prater as Executive Vice President of Innovation

COPLEY, OHIO / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / OuterBox, a leading performance marketing and web development agency, today announced the appointment of Matt Prater as Executive Vice President of Innovation, a newly created executive role designed to accelerate service differentiation, elevate delivery standards, and drive innovation across the agency's core offerings.

Chesapeake Financial Shares Reports Earnings and Declares Dividend

A "Top Performing Community Bank" in the U.S. for the eighteenth consecutive year

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