A pervasive culture of silence around estate planning is setting the stage for confusion and conflict as trillions in assets prepare to change hands. Experts warn that avoiding 'the talk' is a disservice to both generations.
A massive strike by public transport workers has brought buses and trams to a standstill across Germany, leaving commuters stranded in sub-zero temperatures as a bitter dispute over pay and conditions escalates.
A Connecticut man faces charges after police say he operated a snow plow under the influence of cocaine, leading to a destructive path through residential properties on his very first shift.
President Trump's selection of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve has bolstered the dollar and triggered a sharp sell-off in gold and silver, raising questions about the future of the metals trade amid shifting monetary policy expectations.
In a cafe in eastern Turkey, Iranian exiles gather, their eyes fixed on news from home. As a new wave of protests meets a severe crackdown, those who fled earlier unrest watch, wait, and voice a desperate mix of anguish, anger, and fragile hope.
The historic Williams Formula 1 team has entered a multi-year partnership with AI firm Anthropic, deploying its Claude AI as a strategic tool for engineering and race strategy. This deal marks a significant move as AI companies accelerate their push into elite sports sponsorships.
Lawmakers reconvene Monday as House GOP leadership pushes for rapid passage of a stopgap funding bill to prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown, with tensions high over border security provisions.
Severe winter weather is colliding with historically high tender rejection rates, creating a perfect storm in the truckload market. With carriers rejecting over 13% of shipments, spot rates are experiencing amplified volatility, signaling a fundamental shift in underlying supply and demand dynamics.
Qatar has tripled its flagship venture capital fund to $3 billion, adding a strategic sweetener: subsidized access to AI computing power. The move aims to position Doha as a competitive hub for tech talent and deep-tech startups in the Gulf region.
The European CE Mark under the stringent MDR has been granted for Cynosure Lutronic's innovative fractional resurfacing system, designed to improve safety and patient comfort through advanced cooling and precision technology.
A bus carrying Ukrainian miners home from their shift was struck by Russian drones in a coordinated attack, leaving at least 15 dead and 7 wounded. The assault, condemned as an act of terrorism, marks one of the deadliest single incidents for the energy company DTEK since the invasion began.
The global professional services firm Aon posted a net income of $1.7 billion for the final quarter of 2025, fueled by robust growth in its commercial risk and reinsurance divisions, while full-year revenue climbed 9% to $17.2 billion.
Ethereum's price has plunged 27% in five days, bringing it perilously close to the $2,000 threshold. While fear-driven selling dominates, on-chain metrics suggest the sell-off may be nearing exhaustion, potentially setting the stage for a long-term recovery.
In Thailand's crucial northeast, a profound political realignment is underway. Farmers, disillusioned by unmet promises and economic hardship, are abandoning decades of party loyalty to back individual candidates, testing the foundations of the Shinawatra family's political machine ahead of pivotal elections.
Following a series of brazen, coordinated attacks claimed by a separatist group that killed dozens, Pakistani security forces report a sweeping response resulting in over 140 militant casualties, as tensions with neighboring India and Afghanistan flare.
A five-year-old boy, whose detention made him a symbol of U.S. immigration enforcement, has been released with his father. Their case highlights the ongoing political stalemate over border policy and government funding, with a partial shutdown looming.
As political pressure on the Federal Reserve intensifies, the legacy of Marriner Eccles—the Utah banker who architected its modern independence—offers a crucial lesson. A BYU expert explains why shielding monetary policy from politics remains vital for economic stability.
Asian markets opened cautiously Monday as a historic metals sell-off reverberated across asset classes. Bitcoin slipped toward $75,000, while regional equities mostly fell. Investors brace for a critical week packed with corporate earnings, central bank decisions, and key economic data.
A senior Kremlin official has publicly endorsed President Trump's efforts to broker an end to the Ukraine conflict, calling renewed U.S.-Russia dialogue "productive" as a new round of trilateral talks is announced.
A 2011 email to Jeffrey Epstein detailed a bold proposal to identify and recover billions in frozen Libyan state assets, with claimed backing from former intelligence operatives, as the country descended into civil war.
