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.
President Trump is expected to nominate former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as Jerome Powell's successor, a move markets interpret as a tilt toward more hawkish monetary policy and an end to months of uncertainty over the central bank's leadership.
Despite a softer-than-expected first quarter, Beazer Homes USA outlines a dual strategy of solar-powered community expansion and aggressive capital returns to shareholders, aiming to boost profitability in a stabilizing housing market.
As global gold prices hit historic highs, Vietnam's deep-rooted culture of gold ownership is creating starkly divided fortunes, turning traditional family loans into crushing debts while minting paper billionaires among long-term holders.
A 25-year-old Johnstown woman faces 18 felony counts, including arson endangering lives, after investigators say she intentionally set a duplex fire that forced residents to leap from second-story windows to escape.
As economic anxieties mount, strategic diversification remains paramount. We examine two Vanguard ETFs that could offer stability and long-term growth opportunities should market conditions deteriorate.
The severe winter storm Fern, leaving nearly a million customers without power, has starkly highlighted the U.S. electrical grid's persistent vulnerabilities. This comes despite repeated warnings from reliability monitors about the system's growing strain.
A new Deloitte report urges enterprises to embed accountability and oversight from the start, arguing that governance is not a barrier but an accelerator for scaling autonomous AI systems.
CNBC's Jim Cramer positions Alphabet as the potential 'only winner in AI,' suggesting its upcoming earnings may show it generating more revenue from AI than rival Meta Platforms.
Despite modest nominal gains, real wages for U.S. workers are failing to keep pace with the cost of living, with a majority reporting financial strain as structural economic shifts and technological efficiencies redirect gains away from paychecks.
In the oil-rich state of Zulia, PDVSA workers and pensioners view sweeping industry reforms, enacted after U.S. political intervention, with a volatile mix of fragile hope and deep-seated skepticism. While some anticipate long-awaited economic relief, others dismiss the changes as political theater unlikely to reverse decades of decline.
The rapid adoption of algorithmic decision-making in UK banks has created a critical lag in oversight and accountability structures, leaving institutions exposed to risks that traditional governance models are ill-equipped to manage.
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, signaling confidence in a solid economy while inflation remains above target. The decision sets up a continued clash with a President demanding deeper cuts.
A soon-to-be father's anxiety over an $8,000 car loan led him to consider a costly 401(k) withdrawal. Financial experts Dave Ramsey and John Delony strongly advised against it, highlighting the severe penalties and long-term consequences of mixing emotional decisions with retirement planning.
Sources indicate Disney's board is finalizing plans to appoint theme parks chairman Josh D’Amaro as the company's next chief executive, concluding a lengthy succession search. The move would place the profitable parks division veteran at the helm of the global entertainment giant.
Disney shares fell sharply after the company flagged weakening attendance from overseas guests at its U.S. theme parks, a crucial profit driver, alongside softer results in its TV and film division. The dip comes amid a broader slowdown in travel to the United States and as the entertainment giant prepares for a pivotal CEO transition.
As SoFi Technologies' stock price retreats from recent highs, investors are weighing the fintech's strong growth against its premium valuation in a volatile market.
Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a stark warning on Monday, stating any deployment of foreign military forces or infrastructure in Ukraine would be considered an intervention, making those forces lawful targets for Russian strikes.
Ten employees of Vancouver-based Vizla Silver Corp. were abducted from a project site in Concordia, Sinaloa, on January 24, prompting a massive security operation and raising fears of cartel involvement in the region's mining sector.
The White House announces a major public-private initiative to stockpile rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to insulate U.S. defense and tech sectors from foreign supply shocks and geopolitical leverage.
