Inflation fears down, consumer optimism up: Economy may start to help Biden with voters
Two new surveys released in recent days suggest consumers may be starting to feel more optimistic about inflation. This could…
UK political rebellion threatens PM Rishi Sunak’s leadership ahead of crunch vote
LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday is seeking to shore up his weakening grip on power by…
Yemen’s Houthi attacks Norwegian tanker after threat to target any Israel-bound ships
Yemen’s Houthi militants on Tuesday claimed an attack against a Norwegian tanker, days after the group pledged to target Israel-bound…
Can Hamas actually be eliminated? This is what military and security analysts think
Israel’s war against Hamas — which has turned the blockaded and then besieged Gaza Strip into a post-apocalyptic wasteland —…
U.S. pension funds heavily invested in China complicate Washington’s crackdown, new analysis finds
U.S. proposals to clamp down on investments in China may be being undermined by continued funding from some of America’s…
Former Rep. George Santos in plea deal talks with prosecutors, court filing says
Federal prosecutors on Monday said in a court filing that they are “engaged in plea negotiations” with former Rep. George…
Bernie Madoff victims get $159 million from Ponzi recovery fund in latest payout
The fund for victims of Bernie Madoff’s historic Ponzi scheme has begun its ninth payout, distributing about $159 million in…
Trump special counsel asks Supreme Court to decide presidential immunity question in election case
The special counsel prosecuting Donald Trump for alleged criminal interference in the 2020 election asked the Supreme Court on Monday…
New Hampshire man charged with death threat to Vivek Ramaswamy
A New Hampshire man was arrested on a charge of threatening to kill Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and his…
House panel subpoenas Vanguard, Arjuna in ESG ‘collusion’ probe
WASHINGTON — A House panel subpoenaed The Vanguard Group and Arjuna Capital on Monday, the latest step in its yearlong…
