US Lawmakers Race to Avoid Government Shutdown After Minneapolis Shooting
Lawmakers in Washington DC are racing to prevent a US government shutdown, with talks focused on the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations. The push comes after the fatal shooting of…
US Software Stocks Slump as AI Disruption Fears Shake the Sector
US software stocks dropped sharply on Thursday as investors grew more worried that artificial intelligence is starting to threaten traditional SaaS companies. Weak updates from SAP and a steep post…
Amy Klobuchar Announces Run for Minnesota Governor Amid State Turmoil
Democratic U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has officially entered the race for governor in her home state of Minnesota. In a video released Thursday, she emphasized her ability to unite people…
US Wholesale Inventories Rise Again in November, Supporting Q4 GDP Outlook
US wholesale inventories increased again in November, a sign that inventory investment could help economic growth in the fourth quarter after weakening GDP for two straight quarters. The data was…
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide as Investors React to Big Tech’s Rising AI Spending
US stocks turned lower on Thursday as investors weighed fresh earnings from mega cap tech firms, which pointed to another major jump in AI related spending. While the Federal Reserve…
Israel Retrieves Remains of Final Gaza Hostage, Ceasefire Moves Forward
Israel has confirmed the recovery of the remains of the last Israeli hostage held in Gaza. The Israeli military said it retrieved the body of Master Sergeant Ran Gvili, ending…
Nasdaq Profit Beats Estimates as CEO Highlights Strong 2026 IPO Pipeline
Nasdaq delivered a better than expected fourth quarter profit, helped by strong trading activity and higher market volatility. CEO Adena Friedman also said the company is seeing encouraging signs that…
US Fed Holds Interest Rates as Powell Defends Central Bank Independence
The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged, while its chair Jerome Powell strongly defended the independence of the central bank. The Fed voted to hold its…
Iran Protesters Seek Secret Medical Care to Avoid Arrest Amid Crackdown
Tara, her friend and others were assaulted by the security force in Isfahan during recent demonstrations. We were helped by people and got in a car. Tara, Tara's mother, said: "I said,…
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Attacked at Minnesota Event, Remains Unshaken
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar faced a shocking attack during a town hall event on Tuesday. A 55-year-old audience member, Anthony James Kazmierczak, used a syringe to spray an unknown liquid…
