A suspected human smuggler with a prior conviction was shot by federal agents near the Arizona-Mexico border after allegedly firing at a CBP helicopter and agents during a foot pursuit, according to law enforcement officials.
A prolonged, nationwide internet blackout in Iran, imposed during recent unrest, has crippled businesses and severed global connections for millions, revealing the deep fragility of an economy already under strain.
Pakistan has announced it will not play its scheduled T20 World Cup match against India, a decision linked by officials to recent deadly attacks in Balochistan and broader geopolitical disputes involving Bangladesh's tournament exclusion.
A major protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) brought parts of downtown Portland to a standstill Sunday, culminating in a tense confrontation with federal officers outside a detention facility.
The startup, which pivoted from digital business cards, now provides the API infrastructure enabling AI companies to deploy chatbots directly within iMessage, RCS, and SMS, capitalizing on the shift away from traditional apps.
TOPEKA — Kansas's popular Learning Quest 529 savings plans are set for a significant upgrade next month, promising families new investment options, enhanced planning tools, and reduced management fees under a new administrator, State Treasurer Steven Johnson announced.
Zions Bancorporation has authorized a new $75 million stock repurchase program, a move analysts see as a bet on its undervalued shares and a commitment to shareholder returns as regional banks navigate a cautious regulatory environment.
During UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper's visit to Addis Ababa, British investor Gridworks signed landmark agreements to develop two major transmission projects. The deals, part of a broader UK strategy linking economic development with migration management, mark Ethiopia's first public-private partnerships in its power transmission sector.
A months-long advocacy campaign criticizing Hannaford's pricing and animal welfare policies has gained little traction among Maine shoppers, many of whom remain loyal to the dominant grocer despite concerns over affordability.
A newly surfaced 2014 email from the Jeffrey Epstein documents reveals Bitcoin-aligned executives warning investors about backing rival projects like Ripple. Some XRP proponents are framing the disclosure as validation of the token's early significance, though market momentum remains bearish.
The British government is proposing legislative changes to allow troops to intercept and destroy threatening drones near defense sites, following a sharp increase in reported incidents amid heightened European security tensions.
The finalized merger between Cincinnati-based Fifth Third and Dallas's Comerica creates a banking giant with nearly $300 billion in assets, dramatically expanding its footprint in the nation's fastest-growing markets.
Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the Lhasa Brewery joint venture to its local partner, Tibet Development, for 292 million yuan ($42 million), ending a partnership marked by operational disputes and significant financial impairments.
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.
The Walt Disney Company has placed a $30 billion valuation on ESPN as part of its newly finalized strategic partnership with the National Football League, which includes complex future equity options and a major integration of NFL media assets.
Punxsutawney Phil emerged to see his shadow at Gobbler's Knob this morning, predicting an extended winter season as the annual tradition draws crowds and online viewers amidst modern forecasting debates.
The Geely-owned electric vehicle maker Polestar has secured a major $400 million equity investment from a consortium led by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Standard Chartered Bank, signaling crucial financial backing as it navigates a competitive market.
Citing a global rocket shortage and industry-wide bottlenecks, Amazon has formally requested the FCC to push back a key deployment deadline for its Kuiper satellite internet constellation by two years, highlighting the logistical challenges of competing with SpaceX's Starlink.
The medtech giant inaugurates a Centre of Excellence in Swords, aiming to accelerate development of its Atellica diagnostic systems and bolster Ireland's life sciences sector amid strategic corporate shifts.
As markets face significant pressure, certain portfolios tied to strategic commodities, resilient tech, and innovative crypto infrastructure are showing notable resilience. Analysts point to long-term thematic bets that are weathering the current storm.
