Fernandez Holds Commanding Lead in Costa Rica Presidential Vote, Early Results Show
With over half the early vote counted, governing party candidate Laura Fernandez appears poised to secure a first-round victory, potentially avoiding a runoff.
With over half the early vote counted, governing party candidate Laura Fernandez appears poised to secure a first-round victory, potentially avoiding a runoff.
A five-year-old boy and his father are back in Minnesota following their release from a Texas immigration detention facility, a case a federal judge called the result of an 'ill-conceived' pursuit of deportation quotas that traumatizes children.
Costa Ricans cast ballots Sunday in an election defined by soaring narco-violence, with ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez, promising a Bukele-style crackdown, favored to win. The vote signals a potential rightward shift and constitutional showdown in a nation struggling with its transformation into a major drug trafficking hub.
A fatal bus crash in southern Turkey's Antalya province has claimed nine lives and injured 26 others, with authorities citing wet roads, fog, and suspected speeding as contributing factors in the Sunday morning tragedy.
President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank sets the stage for a pivotal confirmation battle, raising questions about monetary policy direction and the erosion of the Fed's political firewall.
After a volatile debut, Figma's stock presents a classic growth investing dilemma. Bulls point to its rapid user adoption and potential to reshape digital design, while its lofty valuation demands flawless execution in a competitive market.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the organization faces a severe liquidity crisis, with funds for its regular operations potentially running dry by July. The crisis is exacerbated by billions in unpaid dues, primarily from the United States.
CEO Brian Niccol says employees' questions about share prices reflect pride and care, as the coffee giant navigates workplace reforms and ongoing labor disputes.
President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor with Wall Street ties, to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair. His confirmation faces scrutiny amid questions over monetary policy direction and the central bank's political independence.
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and seasoned financial crisis veteran, to chair the central bank. The move signals a potential shift in monetary policy direction and reignites debates over Fed independence.
Social media investigations reveal widespread weight mislabeling on Walmart meat products, prompting potential legal action and raising questions about pricing integrity at the retail giant.
ExxonMobil and Chevron signal that significant investment in Venezuela's vast oil reserves hinges on clearer legal and fiscal stability, despite recent political changes and White House pressure.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued his starkest warning yet, stating the United Nations' deepening liquidity crisis threatens its operations and risks a financial meltdown, driven by unpaid dues and an antiquated budget rule.
President Donald Trump's selection of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank is widely seen as a move to accelerate the rollback of post-crisis financial rules and align regulatory policy more closely with White House objectives, analysts say.
In a significant diplomatic gesture, China has agreed to remove travel restrictions on a group of sanctioned British lawmakers, Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed following talks with President Xi Jinping. The move comes during the first UK leader's visit to China in eight years, aimed at thawing bilateral relations.
Denmark's government announced a bold legislative package aimed at expanding deportations and tightening immigration controls, setting the stage for a potential clash with the European Court of Human Rights.
The NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves have released a public statement calling for community solidarity following two separate fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, which have sparked protests and renewed debate over immigration enforcement.
The incoming Dutch government, led by Prime Minister-designate Rob Jetten, has unveiled its policy agenda, pledging continued military and financial support for Ukraine and a commitment to enshrine higher NATO defense spending targets into law.
Sean Grayson receives maximum sentence for second-degree murder in the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black mother who had called 911 for help.
Official figures reveal a sharp 26% increase in the annual cost of public sector pensions, now reaching £39bn, with taxpayers covering the bulk of the expense as employer contribution rates rise.