1. Wildfires in California: LA crews race to halt wildfires ahead of high winds (
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- Wildfires are raging in California, with LA crews working to contain them before high winds return. The fires have caused evacuations and destroyed homes.
2. Inflation Expectations in Japan: Inflation Expectations Will Keep Rising In 2025, And It Matters Most In Japan ()
- According to a report, inflation expectations in Japan are expected to continue rising in 2025. This could have significant implications for the Japanese economy.
3. Stock Market: Bitcoin traders share their 'PvP' views on BTC’s recent price weakness (
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- Bitcoin traders are discussing the recent price weakness of the cryptocurrency, with some analysts predicting a potential recovery.
4. Presidential Elections in the US: Trump tasks blue state Republicans with 'homework' as GOP plots massive conservative policy overhaul (
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- Former President Trump has tasked Republican representatives from blue states with researching potential policy changes, as the GOP plans a major conservative overhaul.
5. Wildfires in Australia: Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers (
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- Ukrainian President Zelensky has offered to exchange North Korean soldiers currently held in Ukraine for Ukrainian prisoners being held in North Korea. This comes as wildfires continue to rage in Australia, where President Zelensky has offered aid.

LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected
The dry Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up overnight and continue to cause problems until Wednesday.
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Bitcoin traders share their ‘PvP’ views on BTC’s recent price weakness
Despite Bitcoin having a rough start to January, pro traders suggest that most dips are still prime buying opportunities.

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Trump tasks blue state Republicans with 'homework' as GOP plots massive conservative policy overhaul

Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers
One of the soldiers thought he was going to Russia for "training", Kyiv's security service said.