In a landmark move, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling core tenets of two decades of socialist policy. The overhaul aims to revive production but faces deep-seated risks and questions over its ultimate beneficiaries.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has ordered the immediate deployment of body-worn cameras to all DHS personnel in Minneapolis, with plans to expand the program nationwide. The move follows intense criticism over enforcement tactics and fatal shootings involving immigration agents.
Amazon, Chanel, and other major creditors have formed a unified front in Saks Global's Chapter 11 proceedings, aiming to recover debts while the luxury retailer moves to liquidate its off-price division and renegotiate key partnerships.
A male tourist in his 60s was killed in a violent encounter with a wild bull elephant, marking the third confirmed fatality linked to the same animal. Park authorities are now weighing intervention options as human-wildlife conflict escalates.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is poised to grant its inaugural stablecoin issuer licenses next month, a key step in the city's comprehensive push to establish a regulated digital asset ecosystem. The move follows a rigorous application process and signals a new era of oversight for the burgeoning sector.
In a recent podcast appearance, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani questioned the official conclusion that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in federal custody, advocating for a more thorough investigation despite recent FBI affirmations.
The search for 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, missing since January 5, has ended with authorities declaring her deceased and arresting a 39-year-old man she met through online gaming.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has postponed the release of January's highly anticipated employment data due to a partial federal funding lapse, marking the latest economic disruption from Washington's budget impasse.
A new report finds corporate treasurers remain deeply concerned about deposit security, with most businesses holding funds far above FDIC insurance limits and vulnerable to operational shutdowns if a primary bank fails.
Wall Street and the dollar advanced as robust economic indicators and a U.S.-India trade pact overshadowed a continued historic selloff in precious metals. Investors recalibrate around growth optimism and shifting geopolitical winds.
For the second year running, a Chicago financial institution has become the nation's first bank failure. Regulators shuttered Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust on Friday, citing unsafe practices and depleted capital. The FDIC facilitated a swift takeover by Detroit's First Independence Bank, ensuring depositors are protected.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announces immediate rollout of body-worn cameras to all field officers, including ICE agents, with Minneapolis as the initial focus. The policy expands a federal transparency initiative amid heightened scrutiny of immigration enforcement practices.
Major U.S. stock indices advanced Monday, setting a positive tone for a week packed with corporate earnings reports from technology giants and other bellwethers. Investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as early results surpass expectations.
As the Super Bowl approaches, the cost of a 30-second commercial spot has reached an unprecedented $10 million, driven by intense demand and bundled packages with the Olympics. Major brands are betting big with celebrity-studded campaigns, but analysts question the long-term value of such staggering investments.
Former Fed governor Kevin Warsh, nominated to lead the central bank, previously advised the firm issuing Tether's new U.S.-regulated stablecoin, intertwining his potential oversight role with a key player in the digital asset industry.
MicroStrategy's massive Bitcoin holdings have fallen below their average purchase price, resulting in over $900 million in paper losses. This development intensifies scrutiny on the company's reliance on equity markets to fund its crypto acquisitions as financial conditions tighten.
A perfect storm of deep personnel cuts, leadership instability, and sweeping tax code changes is set to challenge the IRS during the upcoming filing season, potentially slowing refunds for millions. Experts advise electronic filing and direct deposit to navigate the hurdles.
The United States has dramatically escalated airstrikes in Somalia, conducting over 150 missions since 2025, as military officials warn of a direct threat from ISIS-affiliated groups plotting attacks against American soil.
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a Homeland Security rule that required advance notice for congressional visits to ICE facilities, citing 'irreparable harm' to oversight duties amid heightened national scrutiny.
Authorities in Mobile County are urgently searching for a missing mother, her teenage daughter, and toddler son after discovering evidence of a disturbance at their residence, indicating they may have been taken against their will.
