As Costa Ricans cast their ballots this Sunday, the election is defined by unprecedented security fears, economic inequality, and widespread political disenchantment, challenging the country's long-held identity as a peaceful and stable democracy.
Salesforce expands its enterprise footprint with a landmark $5.6 billion defense contract and a new role in an AI-driven wildfire response initiative, signaling a strategic push into mission-critical government and infrastructure sectors.
A former Google employee has filed a formal complaint with the SEC, accusing the tech giant of breaching its own AI ethics principles by providing customer support to an Israeli defense contractor using AI to analyze drone footage, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.
A federal class-action lawsuit alleges Blue Owl Capital, a major player in the $1.7 trillion private credit market, restricted investor withdrawals amid mounting redemptions, testing Wall Street's promise of 'democratized' alternative investments for Main Street.
Iranian opposition figures allege recent state media images of Supreme Leader Khamenei are a calculated display meant to bolster morale within the security apparatus, as the regime confronts domestic unrest and international pressure.
Two teens have filed a federal lawsuit against Saint Ann's School, claiming administrators failed to act on multiple red flags about a former teacher who coerced nude photos from them and later threatened to distribute the images.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Patrick Knight criticizes the Walz administration's approach to immigration enforcement, linking it to broader issues of governance and a recent fraud scandal, as he pitches a back-to-basics campaign platform.
Liam Conejo Ramos, whose detention with his father sparked national outcry, is back in Minnesota following a federal judge's order for their release from a Texas facility.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asserted her department is 'always learning' while defending its actions, as veteran official Tom Homan arrives in Minneapolis to oversee ICE operations following violent clashes and mounting political pressure.
In an exclusive 'Face the Nation' interview, Nobel laureate María Corina Machado discusses Venezuela's future after U.S. intervention, while domestic debates over ICE tactics and a partial government shutdown highlight deepening political divisions.
A federal judge ordered the release of a young child and his father from immigration detention, sparking renewed debate over family detention policies. The pair were reunited with their community after a brief but contentious custody.
A federal lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring quotas and executive pay tied to demographic targets has placed Comerica's DEI governance under intense scrutiny. The legal challenge emerges as the regional bank navigates its planned acquisition by Fifth Third Bancorp, raising questions about regulatory hurdles and integration risks.
A new poll indicates Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition is on track for a decisive win in next week's lower house election, potentially strengthening her mandate for expansive fiscal policies.
Peter Mandelson, former UK ambassador to Washington, has resigned from the Labour Party following the release of US court documents detailing financial links to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
A devastating landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern DRC has claimed hundreds of lives, casting a harsh spotlight on the perilous conditions in artisanal mining and the complex conflict over the region's critical minerals.
Buoyed by all-time high revenue, Stifel Financial announces a dividend increase and a 3-for-2 stock split, signaling confidence after a period of robust advisor growth and institutional business recovery.
Intuit expands its ecosystem with a dual-pronged strategy, launching a career development program for accounting students while integrating Checkr's background check services directly into its payroll and enterprise platforms, aiming to solidify its role from talent cultivation to HR operations.
As average credit card APRs soar past 20%, a proposed 10% rate cap ignites a fierce debate between consumer advocates and the banking industry over access to credit and the future of rewards.
Shareholders of Blue Foundry Bancorp have voted decisively to approve the company's merger agreement with Fulton Financial Corporation, clearing a critical hurdle in the creation of a stronger regional banking entity.
Venture capital titans Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz lead a massive $50.8 million fundraising effort for a new super PAC, 'Leading the Future,' aiming to shape AI-friendly policies in the 2026 elections.
