In a stark New Year's address, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Europe faces an 'epochal break' in global order and must urgently strengthen its strategic autonomy, economic competitiveness, and defense capabilities to navigate rising geopolitical tensions.
President-elect Laura Fernandez turns to El Salvador's controversial leader Nayib Bukele for guidance, signaling a hardline shift in tackling Costa Rica's escalating drug trade violence, including plans for a Bukele-style mega-prison.
While its metaverse venture stumbles, Meta Platforms' core advertising engine and strategic shift toward artificial intelligence are convincing analysts it remains the top contender for outperformance among tech's elite group by 2026.
Microsoft secures a major cloud agreement with AI search firm Perplexity, even as its stock faces pressure following a post-earnings selloff. The deal underscores Azure's growing appeal to AI startups, but questions linger over the tech giant's capacity constraints and investment priorities.
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville has named Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as his top potential contender for the party's 2028 presidential ticket, citing fundraising prowess and grassroots appeal.
As financial institutions grow more complex, a new report warns that their greatest vulnerabilities often lie not in unknown threats, but in systemic blind spots where accountability is diffused across multiple committees and functions.
Powersports giant Polaris unveils an industry-first active suspension system in its flagship RZR, alongside approving its 31st consecutive annual dividend increase, signaling a dual focus on innovation and shareholder returns amid portfolio restructuring.
Barclays PLC announces a series of senior leadership appointments across its securitized products, payments, and European operations, signaling strategic focus areas as it prepares to relocate its EU hub to Paris.
Freshly released court documents include FBI testimony from a confidential source claiming the late financier Jeffrey Epstein managed hidden assets for Russian President Vladimir Putin and other powerful figures, shedding new light on his shadowy financial network.
A captive breeding program for the elusive Guthega skink in Victoria's high country yields a rare pregnancy, potentially boosting the known wild population from 11 to 13 individuals.
The limited release of Google's world-building AI tool, Project Genie, has sent ripples through Wall Street and developer circles, reigniting debates about automation's role in creative industries.
A perfect storm of deep personnel cuts, leadership instability, and sweeping tax code changes is set to challenge the IRS during the upcoming filing season, potentially slowing refunds for millions. Experts advise electronic filing and direct deposit to navigate the hurdles.
Newly unsealed court documents show Steven Sinofsky, former head of Windows, shared confidential Microsoft strategy emails and sought personal advice from Jeffrey Epstein amid the failing launch of Surface RT in 2012.
The United States has dramatically escalated airstrikes in Somalia, conducting over 150 missions since 2025, as military officials warn of a direct threat from ISIS-affiliated groups plotting attacks against American soil.
The Texas-born travel center giant Buc-ee's is renowned for massive stores and spotless restrooms. But its most disruptive industry practice might be its pay scale, which far exceeds typical convenience store wages and fuels intense competition for jobs.
Amazon has filed a WARN notice indicating it will permanently eliminate 2,198 positions across multiple locations in Washington state by late April 2026, adding to a wave of corporate restructuring that has already seen thousands of layoffs in the region.
T-Mobile has filed a WARN notice with Washington state officials, signaling permanent layoffs for 393 employees across multiple locations starting April 2026, amid a broader wave of tech sector workforce reductions.
Newly filed state documents reveal the geographic breakdown of Amazon's latest workforce reduction in Washington, with T-Mobile and International Paper also submitting layoff notices affecting hundreds more employees across the state.
The data analytics firm smashed Wall Street forecasts for the fourth quarter, reporting a 70% revenue surge to $1.4 billion, driven by explosive growth in its U.S. operations. Its bullish outlook for 2025 further signals resilience amid sector-wide anxieties.
As AMD prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, the chipmaker finds itself at a critical juncture, balancing Wall Street's anxiety over AI infrastructure costs against its aggressive push to challenge Nvidia's dominance with new data center and PC products.
