Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has issued a stark reassessment of the blockchain's scaling roadmap, arguing that the original vision for layer-2 networks as 'branded shards' no longer fits reality as Ethereum's base layer evolves.
Lithuanian authorities have initiated a pre-trial investigation into potential human trafficking and other crimes, prompted by the U.S. release of court documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein that name several prominent Lithuanian figures.
While Merck (MSD) delivered robust fourth-quarter results, its forecast for 2026 fell below Wall Street expectations, highlighting investor anxiety over impending patent expiries for blockbuster drugs like Keytruda.
A $202 million offer to purchase the 54-year-old Portofino South condominium has divided residents, pitting financial relief against community ties, as developers eye prime Flagler Drive real estate.
A growing movement, led by AARP, aims to eliminate state taxes on Social Security benefits in the handful of states that still impose them. While promising more disposable income for retirees, analyses suggest the windfalls could disproportionately benefit higher-income households.
Air India has initiated inspections of fuel control switches across its entire Boeing 787 fleet after a pilot reported a potential defect, grounding one aircraft. The move comes as Indian authorities continue to investigate last year's fatal Dreamliner crash.
The Department of Labor has allocated tens of thousands of supplemental H-2B visas for transportation and other seasonal industries. However, a State Department visa freeze and stringent new English testing requirements cast doubt on whether foreign drivers will fill empty seats.
In a bid to fortify the broader financial ecosystem, BNY Mellon is providing free AI and technology training to executives from smaller lenders, arguing that empowering these institutions is both a duty and a strategic imperative.
A first-grade teacher at a San Diego elementary school is under district review after a video showing an American flag hung inverted in her classroom circulated online, sparking debate over classroom expression and symbolism.
Leaked internal memo reveals Cracker Barrel is requiring employees to eat primarily at its own restaurants during business trips, while also curtailing travel and alcohol reimbursements, as the chain grapples with financial pressures and fallout from a controversial rebrand.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened with senior U.S. diplomat Steve Witkoff and top Israeli security officials on Tuesday, as Washington and Tehran prepare for a critical round of nuclear negotiations in Turkey this Friday.
A disruptive incident unfolded aboard a Thai AirAsia flight from Vietnam to Bangkok last week, as an allegedly intoxicated passenger disrobed mid-air and later attempted to flee on the tarmac, leading to his apprehension by authorities.
While Health Savings Accounts offer a powerful triple tax advantage, a common withdrawal habit is undermining their long-term potential for millions of savers.
Merck & Co. reported solid Q4 2025 results, driven by oncology and new launches, while detailing a robust pipeline it believes can deliver over $70 billion in commercial potential by the mid-2030s, aiming to ensure growth past Keytruda's patent expiration.
The Southern-themed restaurant chain has issued internal guidelines requiring traveling staff to take meals primarily at company locations, a move that has sparked debate over corporate culture and employee autonomy.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Biden administration's plan to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, ruling that the Homeland Security Secretary likely acted with 'hostility to nonwhite immigrants.' The decision offers relief to approximately 350,000 individuals facing deportation.
Federal regulators have expanded an investigation into a potentially dangerous transmission issue affecting nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 trucks from the 2015-2017 model years, as the automaker continues to grapple with a series of quality and recall challenges.
Ukrainian officials accuse the Kremlin of timing a massive drone and missile assault to coincide with the year's coldest night, targeting energy infrastructure and civilian areas as temperatures plunged below -20°C.
Costco's latest earnings reveal a staggering 92.3% membership renewal rate in North America, a figure that underpins its entire low-margin, high-volume business model and generates billions in near-pure profit.
While the low-cost Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) offers broad exposure, its near-term fate appears tethered not to stock picks, but to the direction of borrowing costs. Investors eyeing the fund are advised to watch a key Treasury yield threshold.
