Hegseth Hearing, New Walmart Logo, and a Tiny House on the Moon

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Defense Department, endured a four-hour Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, fielding questions about his qualifications, personal conduct, and military policy.
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President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will create an "External Revenue Service" to collect all revenue from foreign sources, stating it was time for them to pay their “fair share.” (See Details)

Members of the Jan. 6 Select Committee, fearing retribution from President-elect Donald Trump, have met privately with the White House to discuss possible presidential pardons, according to sources. (More)

President Biden announced Monday that the Navy’s next two aircraft carriers will be named after former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, adding that he personally informed the two of them. (More)

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones discussed the team’s coaching vacancy with Hall of Famer and Colorado coach Deion Sanders, though no formal interview is planned. (More)

Daniil Medvedev, a three-time Australian Open finalist, broke his racket and a net camera in frustration after losing a set, but bounced back to reach the second round Tuesday. (See Outburst)

The Texas man accused of stalking WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark appeared in an Indiana court on Tuesday, disrupting the proceedings by shouting that he was "guilty as charged." (More)

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President-elect Donald Trump will virtually address over 60 world leaders as President of the U.S. at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland three days after he’s officially sworn into office. (More)

Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s office confirmed she will skip President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, marking her second absence from recent gatherings of former U.S. leaders and spouses. (More)

Vice President Kamala Harris has not invited Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and his family for a pre-inauguration conversation or Naval Observatory residence tour, sources report. (More)

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Big Stock Move: H&E Equipment Services stock jumped 105% Tuesday after the company agreed to a $4.8 billion takeover by United Rentals. (See Details)

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued Capital One, accusing the bank of deceptive marketing that allegedly cost customers over $2 billion in savings interest. (More)

Walmart unveiled its first logo redesign in nearly 20 years on Tuesday, modernizing its look while nodding to founder Sam Walton’s legacy. (See Logo)

Southwest Airlines paused corporate hiring and summer internships to cut costs, citing the need for better margins after activist investor pressure. (More)

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Science & Technology

NASA astronaut and astrophotographer Don Pettit captured images of comet C/2024 G3, which passed through Earth’s southern hemisphere with its glowing tail visible this week. (See Comet)

A Chinese aerospace firm plans to test its supersonic jet prototype this year, aiming for a 2030 launch to cut New York-London travel to under an hour. (See Prototype)

Neuralink has implanted its third brain-computer interface device in a human, with CEO Elon Musk confirming success and plans to complete at least 20 more implants this year. (More)

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Wisdom Wednesday

Understanding your partner's personal love language can help make gestures of love and gratitude more meaningful. (See Love Languages)

A 105-year-old redefined the idea of middle age with a surprising answer while sharing insights on staying positive through life’s stages. (See Answer)

A personal finance blogger experimented with letting artificial intelligence software manage her finances for 30 days. She reported 15-30% savings, reduced stress, and smarter spending insights. (See Experiment)

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Firefighters dropped pink retardant over L.A. wildfires, slowing flames and marking targets. The vivid color now coats homes, cars, and yards. (See Photos)

A Swedish artist’s miniature red house will be launched to the moon on a SpaceX rocket. The project, funded by over $620,000 in donations, merges art with space exploration in a groundbreaking way. (See House)

Eagles star receiver A.J. Brown was spotted reading Inner Excellence during a playoff game. The little-known inspirational book launched immediately from obscurity to Amazon’s No. 1 bestseller. (More)

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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