The Sile Me app, which means ‘Are You Dead?’ in Chinese, has become the most popular Apple Store download in the country © Wu Hao/EPA/Shutterstock An app called “Are You Dead?” that checks up on people living alone has become the most popular paid Apple Store download in China, a sign of concerns created by…
In this article META Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Dina Powell McCormick, vice chair of BDT and MSD Partners, at the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF) in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Christopher Pike | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta on Monday announced it has appointed Dina Powell McCormick as its president and vice chairman. Powell McCormick joined Meta’s board…
In a significant shift in diplomatic relations, Somalia has severed ties with the United Arab Emirates following a controversial incident involving a Yemeni separatist leader. This decision underscores Somalia’s commitment to reclaiming its national sovereignty while addressing the complex geopolitics of the region, particularly in light of shifting alliances that continue to reshape the Horn…
Jersey Mike’s Subs is taking its signature sandwiches overseas with its first European expansion set for this year, the company said Monday. Leading the push is the brand’s founder and board chair, Peter Cancro, via his company, JM Submarines UK Ltd. The deal between Jersey Mike’s and Cancro’s entity calls for 400 stores to be…
New York — Last January, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he was eager to have an ally in the White House to go after foreign regulations “pushing” American tech firms “to censor more” content. That was days before Donald Trump’s inauguration, and the president has been quite willing to take up that mantle. It’s led…
New York — The biggest chains in America are using facial recognition technology to try to stop shoplifting. But most customers are unaware their faces are being scanned while they shop. Facial recognition isn’t new — it’s been controversially used for over a decade. Despite widespread disdain for the technology’s use in the United States…
Capital One was among the credit card issuers whose shares fell on Monday © AFP/Getty Images Capital One led a decline in shares of US credit card issuers on Monday after Donald Trump called for rates to be capped at 10 per cent, as the US president tries to address Americans’ concerns over the cost…
Check out the companies making the biggest moves before the bell: Bank stocks — The group fell broadly after President Donald Trump called for credit card rates to be capped at 10% for one year . Citigroup dropped 4%, while Capital One slid nearly 10%. Bank of America , Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase were…
As international tensions surge around Iran’s nuclear capabilities, the need for a nuanced diplomatic approach becomes increasingly urgent. Trita Parsi from the Quincy Institute provides insights into why focusing primarily on the nuclear issue could undermine potential progress between Iran and the United States. In a complex geopolitical landscape, understanding the broader context of these…
AI lab Anthropic is making a major push into healthcare with the launch of Claude for Healthcare and an expansion of its life sciences offerings. The announcement, timed to coincide with the start of the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco this week, comes just days after OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Health. That’s no coincidence…
infosec in brief Meta has fixed a flaw in its Instagram service that allowed third parties to generate password reset emails, but denied the problem led to theft of users’ personal information. Last Friday, security software vendor Malwarebytes claimed “Cybercriminals stole the sensitive information of 17.5 million Instagram accounts, including usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers,…
Beijing and Brussels on Monday announced a milestone in resolving their years-long trade dispute over Chinese electric vehicles, with the European Union releasing guidance set to address the countervailing tariffs it levied in 2024. The European Commission issued a document outlining how Chinese exporters can submit price undertaking offers, which it said must be “adequate…
LONDON — European stocks began the new trading week in positive territory as investors weigh geopolitical developments in Iran, and renewed pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index preliminarily closed Monday’s session more than 0.1% higher, with major bourses in the green and sectors mixed after a morning in the…
In this article C JPM BAC V MA WFC PYPL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Sign at the entrance to a Capital One Bank branch in Manhattan. Erik Mcgregor | Lightrocket | Getty Images Banks and financial services stocks slid Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a 10%, one-year cap on credit…
In the complex tapestry of Middle Eastern geopolitics, recent developments signal a significant shift as Somalia has officially severed ties with the United Arab Emirates. The Somali government cites “harmful actions” as the catalyst for this decision, which entails the cessation of collaborative agreements that have spanned critical areas including port operations and security. This…
The AI sector continues to grow, and there are plenty of promising ways to invest in it. Artificial intelligence (AI) investing continues to be a huge theme on Wall Street as we turn the calendar to 2026. Although some investors may be getting tired of it, the reality is that it’s here to stay. So…
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Wind turbines supply about a fifth of Europe’s electricity © Lisi Niesner/Reuters Wind industry bosses have warned of “negative spillover” effects on investor sentiment after the Trump administration suspended leases on all large US offshore wind projects on national security grounds. Henrik Andersen, chief executive of Vestas, Europe’s largest wind turbine maker, and president of…
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Tankers are seen at the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in the Sharjah Emirate, along the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through which one-fifth of global oil output passes on June 23, 2025. Giuseppe Cacace | AFP | Getty Images The…
Updated Jan. 11, 2026, 3:27 p.m. ET Detroit — General Motors Co. leveraged the automaker’s more than 120-year heritage and its success during Detroit’s Golden Age to design the company’s new global headquarters at the Hudson’s Detroit complex downtown that opens Monday. Nods to GM’s past are hidden throughout the company’s roughly 200,000-square-foot space: fabric…
Shanghai’s city skyline as seen from observation deck at Shanghai Tower in China. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images South Korea’s Kospi closed at an all-time high Monday as Asia-Pacific markets rose, with investors also weighing a possible U.S. intervention in Iran. The Kospi index added 0.84% to 4,624.79, while the Kosdaq advanced 0.2%…
Michelle Roberts and Sophie HutchinsonBBC News BBC News Doctors say they have achieved the previously impossible – restoring sight and preventing blindness in people with a rare but dangerous eye conditon called hypotony. Moorfields hospital in London is the world’s first dedicated clinic for the disorder and seven out of eight patients given the pioneering…
Amid Japan’s evolving political landscape, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is poised to initiate a significant moment in governance by dissolving the lower house of parliament early next week, just months into her historic term. This anticipated decision reflects a strategic maneuver to bolster her ruling party’s influence and advance an ambitious fiscal agenda, as she…
The reclassification is tied to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause severe illness. WASHINGTON — A nationwide recall of multiple cheese products issued last year has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s most serious risk category after testing confirmed the presence of a potentially deadly bacteria. The FDA said…
NEW YORK (AP) — Google said Sunday that it is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual merchant as well as an assistant. An instant checkout function will allow customers to make purchases from some…
SAN FRANCISCO — On Sunday, Alnylam, the gene-silencing company that notched one gigantic accomplishment after another over the past five years, set out a plan for the next five years built on yet more innovation and growth. At the same time, it announced that quarterly sales of its key drug fell just short of investor expectations….
Anthropic announced a new suite of health care and life sciences features Sunday, enabling users of its Claude artificial intelligence platform to share access to their health records to better understand their medical information. The launch comes just days after rival OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Health, signaling a broader push by major AI companies into health…
15 hours ago Ana Faguy,Washingtonand Osmond Chia Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, he said on Sunday. In a highly unusual move, Powell disclosed that the US Department of Justice (DoJ) served the agency with subpoenas and threatened a criminal indictment over testimony he gave to a Senate…
In a significant legal ruling, a United States district judge has found the Trump administration’s decision to cancel .6 billion in clean energy grants unconstitutional, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over environmental policy and political partisanship. This decision reflects an increasing public and judicial scrutiny of government actions that appear to disproportionately…
In the complex landscape of international relations, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine remains a focal point of tension and concern. As calls for peace negotiations grow louder, the situation escalates, highlighting the challenges leaders face in pursuing harmony amid hostilities. With the United States expressing alarm over recent military actions by Russia, the…
Adam Feuerstein is a senior writer and biotech columnist, reporting on the crossroads of drug development, business, Wall Street, and biotechnology. He is also a co-host of the weekly biotech podcast The Readout Loud and author of the newsletter Adam’s Biotech Scorecard. You can reach Adam on Signal at stataf.54. This is the online version…
Jan. 11, 2026, 1:41 p.m. ET Prediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election – and recently, the downfall of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The latter is drawing renewed scrutiny into this murky world of speculative, 24/7 transactions. Last week, an anonymous trader pocketed…