Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirms the rising human toll from the prolonged freeze, with hypothermia suspected in most cases as the city battles historically low temperatures.
President Trump urges immediate House passage of a bipartisan spending deal to end the government shutdown, facing resistance from both progressive Democrats and his own party's right flank over immigration enforcement terms.
Nearly half of U.S. employers are shifting from merit-based raises to flat, across-the-board pay increases—a move that could provide crucial relief for lower-wage workers amid economic uncertainty.
As the energy sector leads the market in early 2026, ConocoPhillips and Kinder Morgan emerge as compelling picks for investors seeking reliable, growing dividends backed by strong fundamentals and strategic positioning.
While a seven-figure nest egg is a common retirement goal, financial experts caution that its sufficiency hinges on withdrawal strategies, lifestyle expectations, and supplemental income.
A new national report reveals Wegmans Food Markets experienced one of the steepest declines in customer satisfaction among major grocers in 2026, as economic pressures reshape shopping priorities toward value and convenience.
The severe winter storm Fern, leaving nearly a million customers without power, has starkly highlighted the U.S. electrical grid's persistent vulnerabilities. This comes despite repeated warnings from reliability monitors about the system's growing strain.
Expedia Group stock rose sharply after announcing an expanded, exclusive partnership with Affirm, making the fintech firm the sole 'Buy Now, Pay Later' provider across its major U.S. travel platforms.
As inflation persists, Baby Boomers are leveraging decades of financial experience to cut costs strategically. We examine the key spending categories they avoid and the generational mindset behind their money choices.
As global leaders gather in Davos, a coalition of over 400 affluent individuals from 24 nations issues a stark demand: governments must impose higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy to tackle inequality.
Despite modest nominal gains, real wages for U.S. workers are failing to keep pace with the cost of living, with a majority reporting financial strain as structural economic shifts and technological efficiencies redirect gains away from paychecks.
The Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) announced plans to consecrate new bishops in July without Vatican approval, escalating a decades-long doctrinal standoff and prompting concerns of a permanent rupture within the Catholic Church.
Despite its dominance and a recent surge to over 325 million subscribers, Netflix faces mounting criticism over pricing, content decisions, and user experience. An analysis of consumer feedback reveals the key frustrations testing viewer loyalty in an increasingly competitive streaming landscape.
Amid subscription fatigue and market fragmentation, the proposed union of Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery is framed not as a threat to competition, but as a necessary consolidation to compete with tech giants and refocus value on consumers.
A soon-to-be father's anxiety over an $8,000 car loan led him to consider a costly 401(k) withdrawal. Financial experts Dave Ramsey and John Delony strongly advised against it, highlighting the severe penalties and long-term consequences of mixing emotional decisions with retirement planning.
The latest partial government shutdown has forced a delay in the highly anticipated January employment data, marking a recurring disruption to the nation's economic indicators and leaving markets and policymakers in the dark.
The Delaware Supreme Court has dramatically reduced the legal fees awarded to attorneys in a shareholder lawsuit against Tesla's board, cutting the sum from $176.1 million to $70.9 million. The ruling, which cited an overvaluation of the settlement, prompted a pointed response from CEO Elon Musk.
NuScale Power holds a unique regulatory approval for its small modular reactor technology, positioning it at the forefront of a potential nuclear energy shift. Yet, with no commercial deployments and a canceled flagship project, investors face a high-stakes gamble between revolutionary disruption and fading promise.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has suspended data collection and delayed the January employment report as a partial government shutdown cuts off its funding, echoing disruptions from last year's historic closure.
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported a resilient 2025, with full-year revenues reaching €1.92 billion. A strong fourth-quarter acceleration, driven by a 10% surge in direct-to-consumer sales, underscores the luxury group's strategic pivot away from wholesale. While the Americas and EMEA regions showed robust growth, Greater China remains a volatile market as the company navigates a planned leadership transition and industry headwinds.
