Reuters reveals that senior U.S. diplomats suppressed graphic cables from aid officials detailing catastrophic famine and devastation in northern Gaza in early 2024, preventing the warnings from reaching top Biden administration leadership.
The Department of Homeland Security has significantly softened its initial characterization of the events leading to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by border agents, now describing the scene as involving 'several civilians' rather than a riot, raising questions about the justification for the use of deadly force.
In a departure from long-standing restrictions, approximately 1,500 Israeli Jews held morning prayers at the contested Joseph's Tomb in Nablus. A senior settler official called the event a move toward cementing Israeli sovereignty over the site, which lies in an area under Palestinian administrative control.
Schneider National's Q4 2025 earnings fell short of expectations, pressured by a sharp late-year drop in freight demand and severe weather. While acknowledging near-term challenges, executives pointed to early signs of market normalization and detailed strategic cost actions aimed at positioning the carrier for an eventual upcycle.
A sharp downturn in Bitcoin triggered a massive $1.7 billion liquidation event over 24 hours, with leveraged long positions bearing the brunt of the sell-off as market sentiment shifted.
In a major policy shift, the CFTC under new Chairman Michael Selig is drafting a comprehensive rulebook for event contracts, aiming to bring regulatory certainty to the fast-growing prediction market industry while fostering 'permissionless innovation.'
With his term winding down, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell offered rare, pointed advice to his eventual successor during a recent press conference, emphasizing the imperative of maintaining the central bank's independence from political influence.
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.
A two-week carriage dispute between Disney and YouTube TV last November resulted in a significant financial blow to Disney's sports division, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the streaming and traditional cable landscape.
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.
U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open Monday as investors braced for a flood of corporate earnings and crucial labor market reports that could sway Federal Reserve policy expectations.
Precious metals extended their sharp decline following President Trump's nomination for the next Federal Reserve chair, a move markets interpret as locking in higher interest rates and boosting the U.S. dollar's appeal.
Shares of the direct-to-consumer telehealth company Hims & Hers have been halved over the past six months, trading near $27. Investors are now weighing whether the steep sell-off presents a buying opportunity or signals deeper troubles ahead.
February opens with a brutal sell-off across digital assets, seeing over $2.5 billion in liquidations and pushing Ethereum to the brink of $2,000. The turmoil coincides with a historic drop in gold, fueling debates on market stability and the path forward.
A final arbitration ruling in favor of Venture Global LNG against Spain's Repsol resolves a high-stakes contractual dispute, providing clarity on cash flows and bolstering confidence in the company's long-term project viability amid volatile energy markets.
As the EU's landmark 'Next Generation' fund nears its final payout deadlines, its ambitious goal of modernizing the bloc's economy is being hampered by bureaucracy, skills gaps, and questions over long-term sustainability, despite pockets of innovation.
Precious metals continue their sharp retreat from January's record highs, with silver leading the decline as market sentiment shifts following key U.S. policy signals.
A confluence of geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic pressures sparked a broad crypto market rout over the weekend, creating one of Bitcoin's largest CME futures gaps on record and wiping out over $5.4 billion in leveraged positions.
Elon Musk stated that SpaceX's measures to prevent Russia's unauthorized use of Starlink appear effective. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials are developing a system to restrict terminal access on its territory, highlighting the ongoing tech dimension of the conflict.
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.
