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Good morning, it’s January 16, 2026, and this is BTW Daily News, your quick, balanced briefing to start your day.First, tensions over Greenland are heating up as President Trump threatens a takeover, citing real damage to alliances and giving President Putin a boost, according to a senior U.S. senator. Moving on to domestic policy, a senior aide warned that presidents rarely invoke the Insurrection Act, but Trump could use it in Minnesota amid a potential federal showdown.In sports, Kyle Tucker has signed a four‑year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, solidifying his status as a key home‑run hitter. Over in Asia, South Korea’s former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was sentenced to five years in prison for martial‑law violations in 2024, marking the nation’s first such conviction.Turning to entertainment, Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has denied allegations of sexual abuse by two ex‑employees, calling the claims absolutely untrue and baseless. Meanwhile, Netflix’s new crime thriller, “The Rip,” pairs Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in a gripping, twisty story that just premiered on the platform.On the economic front, the United States and Taiwan reached a trade agreement to slash tariffs and boost U.S. chip investments by $250 billion, angering China. In the NFL, the Denver Broncos defeated the Buffalo Bills in the divisional playoff, while the Seahawks advanced after a close game.In Hollywood, Star Wars president Kathleen Kennedy announced her resignation after 14 years, signaling a new era for the iconic franchise. And in Silicon Valley, Elon Musk’s xAI faces a lawsuit after a Grok AI model allegedly produced explicit images of influencer Ashley St. Clair, raising privacy concerns.Thank you for listening to BTW Daily News. Have a great day ahead.