A luxury car sale took an unexpected turn when a buyer casually wired a quarter-million dollars, revealing an unconventional fortune built not on Wall Street, but on trading cards. The incident highlights the blurring lines between niche hobbies and serious wealth generation.
As global demand for copper surges—driven by AI data centers, electrification, and green energy—a severe supply crunch looms. Mining magnate Robert Friedland warns of a looming 'train wreck,' putting companies like Southern Copper and Freeport-McMoRan in the spotlight for investors.
In a stark episode of his show, personal finance expert Dave Ramsey labeled a husband's control over family finances as '100% abusive.' The case highlights how economic manipulation traps victims, a pattern experts say underpins nearly all domestic violence.
Following the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from ICE detention, Texas Representative Joaquin Castro accompanied them home and penned a heartfelt letter, telling Liam he 'moved the world' and highlighting the ongoing debate over U.S. immigration enforcement.
In a strategic move to cut costs and bolster infrastructure, Telia Norway and Lyse-owned Ice are merging their mobile radio access networks into a new joint venture, aiming to build a nationwide challenger to market leader Telenor.
A new round of U.S.-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is scheduled for this week in Abu Dhabi, officials confirm, as battlefield violence and long-range attacks continue to shape the diplomatic landscape.
Nvidia's journey from a niche graphics card maker to the world's most valuable company is a masterclass in technological foresight and market adaptation. This is how a bet on parallel processing powered the AI revolution.
U.S. District Judge Robert W. Pratt, who served Iowa's Southern District for over 26 years, passed away Wednesday following cardiac arrest. His tenure was marked by significant legal decisions, civic engagement, and a notable public rebuke of former President Donald Trump.
Harrel Braddy, convicted of kidnapping a mother and daughter from their home and leaving the child to die in the Everglades, has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury declined to reinstate the death penalty.
In a significant shift, Harvard College reports a nearly 7-point decline in 'A' grades awarded last semester, marking the first tangible result of a faculty-led campaign to restore meaning to academic evaluations and combat rampant grade inflation.
As gold and silver prices swing wildly from record highs to sudden slumps, experts urge caution for individuals looking to cash in. We examine the market forces at play and the crucial considerations before selling your heirlooms or investments.
The decentralized exchange's native token rallied following the announcement of a new proposal to introduce outcome-based contracts, a move seen as a direct challenge to established prediction market platforms.
The SEC appoints a new slate of leaders to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, signaling a potential shift in regulatory focus and internal dynamics as a prominent advocate for technology innovation departs.
A recent restoration of a church fresco in central Rome has drawn scrutiny and amusement after a national newspaper pointed out the angel's new face bears a striking likeness to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, prompting a ministry investigation.
A Connecticut man faces charges after police say he operated a snow plow under the influence of cocaine, leading to a destructive path through residential properties on his very first shift.
Maine moves to establish a novel regulatory framework for on-demand pay services, while Washington, D.C. debates whether to treat them as loans, highlighting a national struggle to oversee this fast-growing fintech sector.
Micron Technology's stock is under renewed scrutiny as analysts adjust price targets, reflecting a pivotal shift in how the memory chipmaker is perceived amidst evolving AI and data center demand. The reassessment underscores broader market recalibration for semiconductor players.
Soybean markets opened February on a weaker note, extending losses from the previous week as sluggish export sales and advancing harvests in South America weigh on prices. Analysts are watching key USDA data for further direction.
Live cattle futures closed mostly lower Friday, pressured by a key government report showing a slight decline in the national cattle inventory. While cash markets showed some resilience, the data points to ongoing tightness in beef supplies.
President Trump's selection of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve has bolstered the dollar and triggered a sharp sell-off in gold and silver, raising questions about the future of the metals trade amid shifting monetary policy expectations.
