From a record-breaking public health crisis in South Carolina to a stunning archaeological find in Mexico, here are the major developments you need to know this afternoon, alongside a look at how global politics is reshaping daily life from Havana to your local coffee shop.
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has formed a joint venture with private equity firm CPE, ceding majority control of Burger King's China operations in a deal aimed at turbocharging growth. The partnership targets a more than tripling of restaurants to over 4,000 by 2035, leveraging local expertise and capital.
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.
SLB has won significant five-year contracts from Petroleum Development Oman for the giant Block-6 field. The deals mandate local wellhead manufacturing and deploy advanced recovery technologies, anchoring SLB's long-term service role and supporting Omani job creation.
Analysts at Truist reaffirm their Buy rating on DLocal (DLO), raising their price target to $17 ahead of the fintech firm's Q4 2025 earnings. While expecting solid results, they flag challenging year-over-year volume comparisons that may cap upside surprises.
Amazon's ongoing corporate restructuring has resulted in significant layoffs across its Seattle-area headquarters, with software engineers among the most affected roles, as the tech giant continues to streamline operations and invest in AI.
Israeli police have detained municipal officials and business figures suspected of embezzling millions in international donations intended for communities devastated by the October 7 Hamas attacks, launching a major fraud investigation.
In an exclusive interview, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addresses the state of his relationship with cousin Caroline Kennedy following the death of her daughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, last December. The tragedy unfolds against a backdrop of deep political rifts within America's most storied political dynasty.
As Jerome Powell prepares to hand over the reins, his public counsel to a successor underscores the delicate balance between central bank independence and democratic accountability. With Kevin Warsh named as his replacement, the Fed may be poised for a significant shift in philosophy and approach.
Campbell Soup Company will shutter its Hyannis, Massachusetts facility, the original home of Cape Cod Potato Chips, citing economic inefficiency. The closure, affecting 49 jobs, marks a strategic shift of production to larger plants as the snack giant consolidates its network.
Despite political instability, Libya's low production costs and proximity to key markets are drawing major investment, while Venezuela's vast reserves remain hamstrung by economic and geopolitical hurdles.
With his term winding down, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell offered rare, pointed advice to his eventual successor during a recent press conference, emphasizing the imperative of maintaining the central bank's independence from political influence.
Suspected Boko Haram militants killed at least 25 laborers in an attack on a town in Nigeria's Borno state, relatives and local officials confirm, in the bloodiest reported Islamist assault since late December.
Franklin Templeton has launched the Templeton Emerging Markets Debt ETF (TEMD), aiming to give investors targeted exposure to both hard and local currency debt from developing economies, capitalizing on the asset class's recent strong performance.
The pioneering car-sharing firm Zipcar, founded in Cambridge in 1999, is closing its Boston corporate office and laying off dozens of local staff as parent company Avis Budget Group consolidates operations to New Jersey.
The head of the Minneapolis teachers' union has disclosed that local elected officials are participating in encrypted Signal groups used to organize surveillance and interference with federal immigration enforcement operations, raising questions about the boundaries of political activism.
The trial of four men charged with the murder of Michelle Sadio, a mother of two killed outside a Harlesden church in 2024, has begun, revealing allegations of a botched attack targeting a local rapper.
A Wahneta, Florida, resident faces enhanced felony charges including arson and criminal mischief. The Polk County Sheriff's Office states the suspect's illegal immigration status factored into the severity of the allegations, reigniting debates around local enforcement and federal policy.
Reports of discussions between Ford Motor Company and Chinese tech giant Xiaomi over a potential electric vehicle partnership have ignited industry speculation, despite both firms denying any imminent deal. The talks underscore the complex interplay of technology, geopolitics, and market access shaping the global EV race.
From Mussolini's Rome-Berlin Axis to Bush's 'Axis of Evil,' the term has evolved into a potent geopolitical label. Its revival to describe groupings like the 'Axis of Upheaval' reveals how language frames modern conflicts and defines the boundaries of legitimacy in international politics.
