In a significant departure from its longstanding position, an Israeli military official has acknowledged a death toll in Gaza close to 70,000, aligning with figures long maintained by Palestinian health authorities. This admission follows over two years of war and persistent international scrutiny over casualty counts.
Germany's unemployment rolls swelled past 3 million in January, pushing the jobless rate to 6.6%, marking the highest January figure in a decade and signaling persistent weakness in Europe's largest economy.
Initial unemployment filings in Pennsylvania fell last week, contributing to a stable national picture, though sharp swings in other states highlight ongoing regional volatility.
In a late-night social media post, former President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on all Canadian aircraft sold in the U.S. and decertify new planes, citing Canada's alleged refusal to certify Gulfstream jets. The move, targeting Bombardier, risks disrupting U.S. regional aviation and corporate travel.
Tesla's sales decline in Europe continues despite new lower-cost models, while industry buzz swirls around a hotly denied report of potential Ford-Xiaomi collaboration. Meanwhile, U.S. dealers show surprising pragmatism toward the EV transition.
A massive strike by public transport workers has brought buses and trams to a standstill across Germany, leaving commuters stranded in sub-zero temperatures as a bitter dispute over pay and conditions escalates.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans have the votes to pass a stopgap funding bill by Tuesday, aiming to end a partial government shutdown triggered over the weekend amid ongoing immigration policy disputes.
After a punishing 61% decline in its share price over the past year, Atlassian finds itself at a critical juncture. With the stock trading near $118, investors are grappling with whether this represents a profound disconnect from long-term potential or a justified reassessment of growth prospects in a shifting market.
A Goodyear, Arizona woman's attempt to fix her TV's closed captioning spiraled into a six-month ordeal, culminating in the loss of her life savings. This case highlights the sophisticated tactics of modern fraudsters and a dramatic surge in high-dollar scams targeting older adults.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Monday that the highly anticipated January employment data will not be released as scheduled this Friday, citing disruptions from a partial federal government shutdown. The report will be published only after funding is restored.
A 64-year-old man has been sentenced to life without parole after pleading guilty to murdering his estranged wife and her aunt during a domestic dispute that escalated from a trivial disagreement.
Despite a post-earnings slump and near 52-week lows, Abbott Laboratories' resilient medical device unit, strategic expansion in diabetes care, and a landmark acquisition in cancer diagnostics paint a promising long-term picture for this Dividend Aristocrat.
The long-term agreement, extending to the late 2030s, centers on the joint evolution of ZF's flagship 8-speed automatic transmission for next-generation electrified vehicles, signaling deep collaboration in the auto industry's transition.
Beijing has lowered punitive tariffs on key EU dairy products, offering some relief to exporters like Arla and Lactalis. While welcomed as a de-escalation, European trade bodies argue the remaining duties are unjustified and call for continued negotiations to resolve the trade dispute.
Union Pacific is preparing a revised application for its proposed $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern after regulators rejected the initial filing over competition and information concerns. The deal, which would create the first coast-to-coast freight railroad in the U.S., faces intense scrutiny over its potential impact on shipping costs, labor, and market competition.
As Kevin Warsh emerges as a frontrunner for Federal Reserve Chair, former colleagues paint a picture of a consensus-seeking listener. But with the Fed facing internal divisions and external pressure, questions remain: Is his collaborative style the steady hand needed, or a potential liability in times of crisis?
Russia's premier cryptocurrency miner, BitRiver, faces insolvency proceedings as its CEO is placed under house arrest, marking a dramatic fall for a firm already crippled by international sanctions and mounting legal disputes.
Clear Street downgrades Janux Therapeutics (JANX) to Hold, slashing its price target amid concerns over a lack of durability data for its lead candidate JANX007 and rising competitive pressures, despite a recent major collaboration deal with Bristol Myers Squibb.
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.
IBM intensifies its focus on the enterprise AI market with the launch of its governed deployment platform, a strategic collaboration with e& for regulated sectors, and the appointment of PepsiCo's Ramon Laguarta to its board of directors.
