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.
Senator James Lankford's annual oversight report details what he calls wasteful federal spending, including controversial NIH-funded projects on transgender-related animal testing and aborted fetal tissue research, reigniting debates on scientific priorities and fiscal responsibility.
As crypto prediction markets surge past $6B in weekly volume, a new phase of growth beckons. Driven by institutional interest, regulatory evolution, and AI integration, these platforms are poised to redefine speculative finance.
Tether, the company behind the world's dominant stablecoin, has quietly built a balance sheet rivaling major financial institutions, amassing vast holdings of U.S. Treasury debt and gold. Its explosive growth is reshaping its role in traditional finance and drawing regulatory scrutiny.
A damning report from the European Court of Auditors reveals the bloc is falling dangerously behind in securing the lithium, cobalt, and nickel needed for its energy transition, leaving climate goals and strategic autonomy in jeopardy.
Egypt reopened the Rafah border crossing on Tuesday, allowing the first medical evacuation from Gaza since its latest closure. A critically wounded Palestinian patient was transferred to an Egyptian hospital, amid ongoing hostilities in the Strip.
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.
A sharp reversal in gold and silver prices, coupled with a slide in Bitcoin and Asian equities, rattled investors at the start of February, raising questions about the sustainability of recent market rallies.
While October's COLA announcement brings temporary relief, a growing body of evidence suggests the formula used to calculate Social Security adjustments fails to reflect the real-world expenses of retirees, creating a persistent and compounding budget gap.
Newly released video evidence shows Islamic State fighters moving unchallenged among aircraft at Niamey's Diori Hamani International Airport, igniting regional tensions and raising urgent questions about security in the Sahel.
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?
Forty years after Reagan and Gorbachev's historic meeting in Iceland envisioned a world free of nuclear weapons, expired treaties, rising stockpiles, and new global players are fueling a dangerous relapse.
A federal appeals court has dismissed a Justice Department misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, citing insufficient evidence. The complaint stemmed from the judge's rulings against the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants.
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.
Alibaba Group is making a massive, multi-billion yuan bet to integrate its Qwen AI assistant across its ecosystem and develop its own AI chips, signaling a strategic pivot to reduce foreign dependency and deepen user engagement amid intense competition.
Shoppers are bracing for another wave of price increases as new import taxes take effect, targeting a range of everyday items from spirits to seafood. Experts warn the hikes will squeeze household budgets and force tough choices at the supermarket.
The Norwegian monarchy is rocked by dual crises as Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, stands trial on serious criminal charges, while newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents reveal extensive past connections to the princess.
In a joint diplomatic push, Chile, Brazil, and Mexico have officially submitted former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet's candidacy to become the first woman to lead the United Nations, as the race to succeed Antonio Guterres heats up.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested on new violent charges days before his rape trial, casting a shadow over the monarchy just as his mother faces renewed criticism over her past association with Jeffrey Epstein.
A federal appeals court has dismissed a Justice Department misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, ruling the government failed to substantiate its allegations regarding the judge's public comments.
