The Vatican has launched a meticulous three-month restoration of Michelangelo's iconic 'Last Judgment' fresco in the Sistine Chapel, aiming to revive the masterpiece's original chromatic brilliance obscured by decades of grime.
The vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially reopened Monday, allowing severely limited civilian movement for the first time since its capture by Israeli forces in 2024. The cautious resumption follows intense international pressure but falls far short of addressing Gaza's overwhelming humanitarian crisis.
Following a series of deadly coordinated attacks that left 33 dead, Pakistani security forces report killing 145 militants in a sweeping 40-hour operation across Balochistan. Officials allege the fighters were backed by India, a claim vehemently denied by New Delhi.
Exclusive testimony from Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, who fled the last hospital in Sudan's strategic el-Fasher, details a three-day ordeal of hiding from paramilitary forces, witnessing mass casualties, and surviving a kidnapping and ransom demand—shedding light on a siege the U.N. calls a 'massive crime scene.'
Microsoft shares suffered their steepest single-day drop in over three years after Azure cloud growth narrowly missed estimates, revealing the complex trade-offs between fueling internal AI projects and meeting soaring external demand.
As severe flooding displaces hundreds of thousands in Mozambique, the UN raises alarms over dangerously overcrowded temporary shelters and a critical funding shortfall, warning of heightened risks for vulnerable populations.
Mining giant Rio Tinto and state-owned Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) have entered a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling 68.6% stake in Brazil's Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) from Votorantim, valuing the deal at approximately $902.6 million. The move signals a major consolidation in the global low-carbon aluminum sector.
Bitcoin's recent slump below $74,000 has analysts weighing the risk of a deeper pullback toward $60,000. While Bernstein suggests the downturn may be a late-cycle correction rather than a new crypto winter, the firm points to shifting central bank policies and institutional adoption as keys to the next rally.
Cboe Global Markets is exploring a revival of simplified, event-based binary options for retail investors, aiming to compete with surging prediction markets while navigating a complex regulatory landscape.
In a sweeping interview, Elon Musk positioned solar power as the indispensable core of future energy, AI, and space ambitions, praising China's manufacturing scale while urging a massive U.S. build-out.
The head of the Minneapolis teachers' union has disclosed that local elected officials are participating in encrypted Signal groups used to organize surveillance and interference with federal immigration enforcement operations, raising questions about the boundaries of political activism.
The Bank of Spain's gold and foreign exchange reserves soared to nearly €94 billion in 2025, a historic peak fueled by global demand. As bullion's role evolves, the nation's complex history with its gold—from the Civil War-era 'Moscow gold' controversy to modern monetary strategy—offers a poignant backdrop.
One year after its separation from Western Digital, SanDisk's shares have skyrocketed nearly 1,500%, fueled by an AI-driven memory boom. A major Wall Street upgrade now sees a path to $1,000 as supply constraints and soaring demand create a 'super-profitability' cycle.
New federal data reveals a significant year-over-year jump in energy costs for November, with natural gas prices soaring and electricity rates climbing, squeezing household budgets amid fluctuating demand and generation patterns.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), commanding over 70% of the advanced chip foundry market, is accelerating its U.S. manufacturing footprint amid shifting trade policies and sustained explosive financial growth, solidifying its indispensable role.
Shares of USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ: USAR) climbed over 6% Monday morning following reports of a proposed U.S. government initiative, dubbed 'Project Vault,' aimed at securing a strategic reserve of critical minerals, including rare earths, to counter potential supply chain vulnerabilities.
Albertsons' retail media division opens its first NYC office and unveils a new logo, signaling a significant expansion and strategic push to deepen ties with advertisers and agencies in the competitive retail media landscape.
Turkish energy firm Reges Elektrik has completed its acquisition of Tuşpa Enerji, unlocking the start of operations at the 70MW Demirli Wind Power Project in Kırşehir and marking its strategic shift into large-scale power generation.
With the FIFA World Cup in North America, the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, and a packed calendar of major events, 2026 is poised to be a landmark year for sports. Brands and retailers are deploying sophisticated strategies that prioritize cultural marketing and community engagement over mere sales spikes, navigating a landscape where consumer loyalty is won through storytelling, not just sponsorship.
Needham raises Nova Ltd. (NVMI) to Buy with a $500 price target, citing improving industry conditions and the company's strategic position in China's memory market. The upgrade follows a similar bullish move by Bank of America earlier in January.
