A new Congressional Budget Office analysis reveals the substantial financial burden of deploying National Guard and active-duty troops to several U.S. cities last year, with monthly costs for continued operations running into the tens of millions.
Chicago's downtown office vacancy rate soared to a historic 28.2% at the close of 2025, more than double pre-pandemic levels, as remote work trends and business climate concerns drive a 14th consecutive quarter of record vacancies. Analysts warn of a deepening economic spiral with implications for city services and residents.
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.
India's government has reaffirmed its stringent cryptocurrency taxation framework in the latest budget, leaving the controversial 30% levy and 1% transaction tax unchanged, dashing industry hopes for reform and cementing a policy that has already driven billions in trading volume offshore.
The SEC has appointed EY veteran Demetrios Logothetis as PCAOB chair, alongside three new board members, as the audit regulator faces a slashed budget and a pivot toward a lighter regulatory touch.
In its Q4 2025 earnings call, SL Green Realty projected strong fundamentals for Manhattan's office market, citing robust leasing and AI-driven demand. Management reiterated ambitious 2026 financing and asset sale targets while reporting quarterly results that beat expectations.
In a strategic move to unify its product and technology vision, Netflix has elevated CTO Elizabeth Stone to the newly created role of Chief Product and Technology Officer. The promotion places her at the helm of the streaming giant's core product, engineering, and data divisions.
The French government has secured parliamentary approval for its 2026 budget, ending a months-long impasse after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu weathered a series of no-confidence motions. The passage followed strategic concessions to the Socialist party, a key swing bloc.
After months of political gridlock and a series of no-confidence votes, France's parliament is poised to adopt the contentious 2026 budget. The survival of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's government hinges on Monday's vote, marking a critical juncture for the nation's fiscal and political stability.
After a protracted political standoff, France's long-delayed 2026 budget is set for adoption, granting Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu a hard-won victory but leaving President Macron's domestic reform agenda in limbo ahead of the 2027 election.
A Gwinnett County police officer was fatally shot and his partner seriously wounded Sunday while questioning a suspect in a hotel room near Stone Mountain. The gunman, who had an active warrant, invited the officers inside before opening fire.
India's latest budget proposal maintains its stringent 30% tax on crypto gains and 1% TDS, while introducing a new penalty regime for non-compliance with transaction reporting, including daily fines and a flat $545 charge for errors.
Facing rising US tariffs and global supply chain pressures, India's latest budget prioritizes strategic sectors and export support while maintaining fiscal discipline, signaling a cautious pivot toward economic resilience.
RXO (NYSE:RXO) has appointed Daniel Morris as its new Chief Accounting Officer, succeeding the retiring Jason Kerr. The leadership transition comes as the company's shares show significant volatility, with a 43.2% decline over the past year despite recent monthly gains.
NYPD Officers Freddy Cerpa and Megan Ficken responded to a frantic 911 call, using life-saving techniques to clear a 2-year-old boy's airway. The incident marks Cerpa's second such rescue in recent weeks, highlighting the critical, split-second decisions first responders face daily.
The 179-year-old tobacco giant Philip Morris International is closing its Richmond, Virginia office, eliminating 135 positions, as it aggressively restructures around its smoke-free product portfolio, led by the ZYN nicotine pouch brand.
Investor Kevin O'Leary argues that rigid return-to-office policies are a competitive disadvantage, pushing high performers toward flexible employers and leaving companies with a diminished talent pool.
Abigail Fisher, a seasoned HR leader with two decades of experience, is set to rejoin Grant Thornton UK in late February as its inaugural Chief People Officer, signaling a renewed focus on culture and talent.
A group of protesters in Lynwood, California, surrounded and harassed federal air marshals, incorrectly identifying them as immigration enforcement officers. The incident highlights the volatile climate surrounding immigration debates and the risks of misdirected activism.
Once a symbol of tech retrenchment, San Francisco's Showplace Square is undergoing a profound transformation. Major leases by AI firms Together AI and Physical Intelligence, coupled with Vanderbilt University's planned campus, are redefining the neighborhood as a nexus for technology, education, and innovation, offering a significant boost to the city's office recovery narrative.
