While the frequency of U.S. government shutdowns has declined since the 1990s, a deepening partisan divide has transformed them into longer, more damaging stalemates, with 22 closures since 1976 imposing growing costs on federal operations and the public.
A Florida woman who authorities say was in a delusional state, fearing imminent bomb attacks on U.S. cities, was located with her two young children following a multi-state search. The family was found unharmed after an alert was issued.
Newly unsealed records in the double homicide of Monique and Spencer Tepe allege a pattern of abuse and premeditation by the ex-husband now charged with their murders, painting a grim picture of events leading to the December attack.
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.
In a rare firsthand account, Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim details his three-day escape from el-Fasher as paramilitary forces overran the city. His testimony paints a harrowing picture of urban warfare, civilian slaughter, and the systematic collapse of Sudan's last army bastion in Darfur.
Exclusive testimony from Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, who fled the last hospital in Sudan's strategic el-Fasher, details a three-day ordeal of hiding from paramilitary forces, witnessing mass casualties, and surviving a kidnapping and ransom demand—shedding light on a siege the U.N. calls a 'massive crime scene.'
Greenlight Capital has spotlighted Core Natural Resources (CNR), the entity formed from the merger of Arch Resources and CONSOL Energy, as a key coal investment. The fund cites the company's valuation and combined asset base, even as the sector grapples with operational challenges. This endorsement brings renewed scrutiny to CNR's integration path and its strategy in a complex market.
Gilead Sciences (NasdaqGS:GILD) reported positive Phase 3 ASCENT-04/KEYNOTE-D19 results for Trodelvy plus Keytruda in first-line metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. Full Phase 3 clinical data were published in a leading medical journal, highlighting efficacy and safety outcomes for the combination regimen. Following these results, Gilead submitted supplemental regulatory filings to the FDA and EMA seeking expanded use of Trodelvy in this setting. For you as an investor, this update...
A devastating landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern DRC has claimed hundreds of lives, casting a harsh spotlight on the perilous conditions in artisanal mining and the complex conflict over the region's critical minerals.
Facing a significant stock decline and a challenging Medicare Advantage outlook, UnitedHealth Group announces leadership changes and a 'Back to Basics' operational reset, aiming to stabilize its core business amid shifting market dynamics.
Defense giant Lockheed Martin secures a pivotal seven-year agreement to dramatically ramp up production of key missile defense systems while launching a new venture aimed at combating wildfires, signaling a dual-track strategy of reinforcing core government business and diversifying into civilian applications.
Fueled by AI-driven ad innovations and surging social media engagement, Meta's advertising revenue is on track to surpass Google Search in 2024, marking a historic shift in the digital landscape.
Extreme Networks reports Q2 revenue of $317.9M and net income of $7.9M, while launching an AI-integrated partner initiative aimed at streamlining sales and driving higher-margin software revenue.
With a midnight deadline looming, Congress remains gridlocked, pushing the federal government toward a partial shutdown. While economists predict minimal macroeconomic damage from a brief closure, the disruption to services and federal workers' paychecks will be felt immediately.
The Walt Disney Company's board of directors is set to meet next week, with sources indicating a final vote on the long-awaited CEO succession plan is imminent. The decision comes as Bob Iger's contract nears its end and follows a turbulent period of leadership transition at the media giant.
President Trump nominates former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, setting the stage for a potential shift in monetary policy and a test of the institution's famed independence.
The Trump administration has escalated pressure on Cuba by declaring a national emergency and threatening punitive tariffs on countries supplying it with oil, while simultaneously finalizing a reciprocal trade agreement with Guatemala aimed at bolstering Western Hemisphere supply chains.
High Tide Inc. reported record quarterly revenue and profitability in its fiscal Q4 2025, fueled by robust Canadian retail growth. The company outlined aggressive store expansion plans and detailed integration efforts for its new German medical cannabis asset, while also signaling cautious optimism regarding potential U.S. market entry.
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.
President Trump's reported selection of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank signals a potential shift in monetary policy approach, with a focus on strategic foresight over data-dependency, according to economist Mohamed El-Erian.
