Biden administration issues rule that could curb ‘gig’ work, contracting
The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday issued a final rule that will force companies to treat some workers as…
U.S. slams ‘meritless’ Israel genocide suit, reigniting tensions with South Africa
South Africa’s genocide accusation against Israel has placed further strain on an already frayed relationship with the U.S. and could…
U.S. companies in no hurry to disclose ownership under new Treasury rule
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday announced that just one week after a major new reporting requirement went…
Blinken to meet with leaders of Saudi Arabia, UAE with aim to avert larger Middle East war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to meet with the leaders of the…
The 2023 U.S. economy, in a dozen charts
The state of the U.S. economy may be a chief concern among Americans, but 2023 wound up as a pretty…
Global shipping delays cast shadow over strong December jobs report
WASHINGTON — The strong December jobs report released Friday capped off a year of economic wins for the Biden administration.…
Supreme Court will hear appeal of Trump ballot disqualification in Colorado
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal challenging a court ruling that disqualified former President Donald…
Coinbase is planning a pivotal acquisition that will allow it to launch crypto derivatives in the EU
Coinbase plans to offer crypto-linked derivatives in the European Union, and it’s planning to acquire a company with a license…
Deadly Iran blasts and U.S. warning over Red Sea attacks deepen fears of a wider Middle East war
Deadly blasts that killed at least 84 people in southern Iran has added to growing international concerns about the prospect…
Killing of senior Hamas leader in Lebanon stokes fears of Gaza war spreading beyond enclave
The killing of senior Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon’s capital of Beirut has sparked fears that the war in…
