A Bangladeshi court has convicted British MP Tulip Siddiq in absentia on two further corruption charges, adding four years to her prison term. The cases center on allegations she used her influence with her aunt, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to illegally secure land for family members.
Aylo, the company behind major adult sites like Pornhub, has cut off access for new users in the UK. The move marks a dramatic reversal in its stance on the country's Online Safety Act, with the firm claiming the age verification rules push users toward riskier corners of the web.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy notes a 24-hour pause in targeted Russian strikes on energy grids, yet civilian casualties mount in frontline regions. The reported lull follows a disputed, short-term truce brokered by the U.S., as both sides prepare for talks in Abu Dhabi.
Brooke Day died after her backpack became entangled in a gondola lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort, leading to a fatal cardiac arrest, highlighting rare but critical safety concerns.
A partial government shutdown triggers furloughs, the Grammys become a platform for political statements, and nationwide protests over immigration policy unfold amid a severe winter storm's aftermath.
Tron founder Justin Sun reveals plans to acquire up to $100 million in Bitcoin amid a significant market downturn, positioning the move as a strategic accumulation opportunity.
The global payments giant reported a 15% surge in net revenue and processed a record 69.4 billion transactions in its fiscal first quarter, signaling resilient consumer confidence and a rebound from previous quarters.
Tyson Foods Inc. surpassed quarterly profit expectations, driven by resilient consumer demand for chicken. This strength helped offset significant challenges in its beef division, where historic herd shortages and soaring costs have reshaped the meat industry's landscape.
Former President Donald Trump has announced Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and economic advisor, as his pick to lead the central bank. The nomination comes as incumbent Chair Jerome Powell faces a federal investigation related to his congressional testimony.
A growing movement to eliminate state income taxes is gaining momentum, backed by the White House. However, a new analysis warns that replacing lost revenue may require significantly higher sales taxes than proponents claim, forcing a fundamental choice: accept steeper consumption taxes or shrink the size of government.
A new discounted cash flow analysis suggests shares of the German industrial giant KION GROUP AG could be undervalued by nearly 30%, presenting a potential opportunity for investors amid broader market volatility.
A 15-day blackout of ESPN networks on YouTube TV last fall carved a $110 million hole in the sports giant's quarterly operating income, new financial disclosures reveal. The dispute underscores the high-stakes brinkmanship now defining relationships between content owners and distribution platforms.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly enters a strategic collaboration potentially worth up to $1.93 billion with biotech firm Repertoire Immune Medicines, aiming to develop precision treatments for autoimmune diseases that move beyond broad immunosuppression.
Hong Kong apparel giant Crystal International is investing in a high-tech logistics center in China, aiming to slash fabric transfer times by 75% and power operations with solar energy as part of its broader smart manufacturing push.
Chinese biotech firm Arctic Vision moves to create an integrated ophthalmology powerhouse by acquiring MDCO Technology's device business, combining drug and device expertise to address unmet needs in eye care.
TD Cowen raises Prudential Financial's price target to $113, maintaining a 'Hold' rating, as the insurer grapples with a misconduct scandal at its Japan life insurance unit affecting nearly 500 customers.
Wells Fargo lowered its price target on UnitedHealth Group (UNH) following its Q4 report and a disappointing Medicare rate proposal from regulators, highlighting pressures on the healthcare giant's key growth engine.
CIBC lowers OpenText's price target to $37, citing softer guidance and a watchful stance on the company's planned divestiture of non-core assets to sharpen its AI focus.
A provocative analysis suggests the widespread adoption of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could trim airline fuel bills by reducing passenger weight, potentially passing savings to travelers. But industry experts debate whether the math adds up.
Eli Lilly's CEO sees Medicare's new policy covering obesity treatments as a pivotal moment, poised to unlock access for millions of beneficiaries to its incoming oral drug, orforglipron, and intensify the market battle with Novo Nordisk.
