DETROIT – Members of the media were offered a sneak preview of the Detroit Auto Show on Wednesday and Thursday, including new vehicle models, tech demonstrations and more. New for this year were the Ford Bronco RTR, updated concept cars from Cadillac and Chevrolet, and the debut of Formula One cars tied to U.S. manufacturers…
The developers behind Vineyard Wind, a large and nearly complete offshore wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts, are suing the Trump administration for halting construction on the project last month. In a lawsuit filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the developers argued the administration acted unlawfully and abused its statutory…
Residential electricity costs have risen by 13% since January 2025, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration © Getty Images Donald Trump and a number of state governors are pushing the US’s largest electrical grid operator to hold an emergency auction to make tech giants foot the bill for AI power infrastructure. The…
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s premier on Friday hailed a new trade deal with the United States as the “best tariff deal” enjoyed by countries with trade surpluses with Washington, as meanwhile a Chinese official in Beijing condemned the accord. The agreement cuts U.S. tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% in exchange for $250 billion in…
In recent political developments, Uganda has reaffirmed President Yoweri Museveni’s long-standing leadership as he secured re-election for a seventh term. While the victory might be viewed as a clear mandate, the backdrop of the election reveals a complex interplay of repression, opposition, and public sentiment that underscores the challenges facing Uganda’s democratic framework and civil…
The White House and a bipartisan group of governors are pressuring the operator of the mid-Atlantic power grid to take urgent steps to boost energy supply and curb price hikes, holding a Friday event aimed at addressing a rising concern among voters about the enormous amount of power used for artificial intelligence ahead of elections…
In recent developments in Iran, protests have escalated amidst escalating tensions between the Iranian state and its citizens, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions involving the United States. As the government employs extreme measures to suppress dissent, including labeling demonstrators as “terrorists,” the fallout sheds light on the critical struggle for civil rights and governance in the…
After a dozen years of keeping subscription prices stable, Spotify has issued three price hikes in 2.5 years. Spotify informed subscribers via email today that Premium monthly subscriptions would go from $12 to $13 per month as of users’ February billing date. Spotify is already advertising the higher prices to new subscribers. Although not explicitly…
Click here for the latest service and schedule information during the Portal Bridge Cutover work. Click here for a briefing document about the work and service impacts. Overview Amtrak will perform a critical series of construction and operational activities to transfer, or “cutover”, rail operations from the existing Portal Bridge to the new Portal North…
Dive Brief: Boston Scientific plans to acquire Penumbra for about $14.5 billion, the companies announced Thursday. Penumbra makes heart devices to remove clots from blood vessels, treating conditions including pulmonary embolism, stroke and deep vein thrombosis. It also makes an embolization system, designed to stop blood flow to control bleeding. Boston Scientific CEO Mike Mahoney…
In a significant move towards promoting inclusivity and unity among Syria’s diverse populations, President Ahmed al-Sharaa has officially recognized Kurdish as a national language and reinstated citizenship for all Kurdish Syrians. This decree, heralded as a pivotal step towards acknowledging the Kurdish identity within the broader Syrian national framework, comes amid recent clashes in Aleppo…
In a landscape marked by escalating tensions over immigration enforcement, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey finds himself at the center of a politically charged investigation by the Trump administration. This scrutiny arises not only from his outspoken defense of local communities against perceived overreach by federal authorities but also amidst troubling incidents of violence linked to…
Receipt of California regulatory approval on January 15, 2026 clears path to close transaction on January 20, 2026 Approved transaction is expected to expand fiber access to almost 30 million homes and businesses and accelerate Verizon’s national mobility and broadband convergence strategy Best mobile and home offers are expected to be available for customers after…
Rawpixel / iStock Likely due to staffing shortages, US nursing-home capacity has declined—by 15% or more in some cases—since the COVID-19 pandemic began, potentially narrowing access to long-term care and complicating hospital releases, a team led by University of Rochester, New York, researchers writes in JAMA Internal Medicine. The team used the 2018-2024 Centers for Medicare…
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter Getty Images A political leader demanding questionable policy from the central bank and testing the legal limits to get it – to Martin Redrado, sitting in Argentina, Donald Trump’s stand-off with the Federal Reserve feels surprisingly familiar. Redrado was fired as head of Argentina’s central bank in 2010, after he resisted orders…
In this article 2330-TW Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT U.S. President Donald Trump (right) and C.C. Wei, chief executive officer of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (left), shake hands during an announcement of an additional $100 billion into TSMC’s U.S. manufacturing at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., on March 3, 2025. Bloomberg |…
As Myanmar enters the final phase of its contentious general election, the political landscape remains tumultuous amidst ongoing conflict. Following a military coup in early 2021, a significant portion of the population has continued to oppose military rule, raising skepticism about the integrity of the electoral process. While the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party…
As the global media landscape evolves, discussions surrounding free speech often intersect with cultural sensitivities, particularly in regions rich in tradition and diversity. This intersection highlights the importance of fostering respectful dialogue while promoting nuanced discussions that uplift and honor different perspectives. In this vein, the contrasting views on freedom of expression in various societies…
Behind Trump vs. Powell Is a Battle Over US Empire’s Future By Mona Ali After the 2008 crisis, the US set up a vast financial network offering liquidity to its allies. The ongoing clash between Jerome Powell and Donald Trump is partly about the future of this system and which vision of American empire it…
Paramount CEO David Ellison this week met with UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy as well as prominent European creatives, Deadline hears from sources close to the discussions, as the studio took its fight for Warner Bros Discovery overseas. Bloomberg earlier reported that top Paramount executives convened with French President…
WASHINGTON — A federal judge Thursday cleared the way for a New York offshore wind project to resume construction, a victory for the developer who said a Trump administration order to pause it would likely kill the project in a matter of days. District Judge Carl J. Nichols, an appointee of President Donald Trump, ruled…
Anahita Sachdev Bloomberg via Getty Images In November 2025, India approved a 73bn-rupee ($800m; £600m) plan that could help it to cut its dependence on China in one of the most strategic corners of the global supply chain: rare earth magnets. These small but powerful components sit at the heart of modern life – used…
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate is now down to its lowest level in more than three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate eased to 6.06% this week, down from 6.16% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the rate averaged 7.04%. The last time the average rate was…
In a dramatic escalation of tensions in Latin America, U.S. forces recently executed a raid in Caracas, resulting in significant casualties among Venezuelan military personnel and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro. The incident has profound implications not only for Venezuela but also for regional stability, drawing sharp reactions from the Cuban government and prompting…
As tensions rise between the United States and Iran, the geopolitical dynamics in the region are reaching a critical point. President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance, marked by threats of military intervention and rhetorical support for Iranian protestors, reflects both a desire to exert American influence and the complexities of a deeply rooted ideological struggle faced…
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Amazon wants a federal judge to reject Saks Global’s bankruptcy financing plan, writing in court papers the beleaguered department store “burned through hundreds of millions of dollars in less than a year” and failed to hold up their agreement. From a report: When Saks acquired Neiman Marcus for $2.7 billion in December 2024, Amazon invested…
President Trump followed up his populist push, adopting traditionally Democratic economic talking points like capping credit card interest rates, with an endorsement of limiting merchant swipe fees using the Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Competitive Act. He doesn’t seem to understand that this would harm consumers and benefit retail businesses. However, the legislation isn’t going anywhere. It’s…
Trades work at the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 16, 2026. NYSE The S&P 500 ended Friday just below the flatline and posted a losing week as traders weighed the latest comments made by President Donald Trump related to the Federal Reserve and geopolitics. The broad market index slipped 0.06% and closed at 6,940.01….
In a notable move aimed at redefining peace initiatives in the Middle East, President Donald Trump has appointed former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to a newly established “Board of Peace” tasked with addressing the complex challenges facing Gaza. This board, composed of high-profile figures and diplomats, will play a critical role in implementing a…
Strive Specialties, one of the largest compounding pharmacies in the country, accused Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk of locking up telehealth companies they partner with in an effort to cut off businesses like them from the GLP-1 market. Telehealth is one of the primary ways patients access weight-loss medications. Novo and Lilly have partnerships with…
One of New York’s offshore wind projects is back on track, for now. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a preliminary injunction for Norwegian energy firm Equinor to resume construction on its New York offshore wind project, Empire 1. The Trump administration issued an order to stop work last year on…
A new $6,000 tax deduction for Americans 65 and older could boost refunds for millions of older taxpayers, putting an average of about $670 more in their pockets this year, according to advocacy group AARP. But some older Americans could see far more. AARP notes that taxpayers in the 22% tax bracket — roughly those…