Government Unfreezes $250 Million, Ends Investigation
The government will release $250 million in previously frozen funds and close an inquiry into an Ivy League university’s handling of alleged antisemitic harassment on campus. The agreement marks a…
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Prosecutors Allege Contractor Embezzled Millions
Federal prosecutors allege that Christopher Dawson, a well-known defense contractor who died in 2024, siphoned off millions from his companies to fund a luxury lifestyle. The money, prosecutors say, should…
Analyst Lifts EV Maker Price Target
An influential Wall Street analyst raised his price target on a major electric vehicle maker this week, signaling renewed confidence in the company’s growth path and execution. The move, from…
Direct Mutual Funds Cut Investor Costs
Investors are shifting to direct mutual funds, drawn by one clear benefit: lower ongoing fees. The move reflects a push for cost transparency and long-term gains. It is a simple…
Who’s Policing Trump’s Deportation Drive
A growing mix of federal officers is fanning out to back President Trump’s mass deportation push and anticrime operations, widening a footprint that many residents struggle to recognize or understand.…
United Defends Window Seat Labeling
United Airlines has moved to toss a lawsuit over “window seats” without windows, arguing the term describes seat location, not the view. On Monday, Nov. 10, the carrier’s attorney filed…
Iran Dismisses U.S. Overture as Unfair
Iran’s foreign minister said Sunday that Washington is not ready for “equal and fair negotiations,” pushing back days after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at potential talks. The remarks add…
Nord Stream Blasts Still Haunt Europe
On a late September night in the Baltic Sea, explosions tore open the Nord Stream gas pipelines, severing a major route for Russian gas into Europe. The blasts, which came…
South Africa Secures Tech Platform Concessions
South Africa’s competition regulator said Thursday that global tech platforms have agreed to a set of concessions, including a 688 million rand media support package from Google and YouTube. The…
Comedian Guy Williams Mourns Father’s Death
New Zealand comedian Guy Williams said his father, Gary, died on Saturday, November 8, after a heart attack at Kohimarama Beach in Auckland. The news drew swift sympathy from fans…
Skepticism Grows Over 50-Year Mortgages
A plan to introduce 50-year home loans is drawing quick pushback from industry voices, who warn that cheaper monthly payments could cost borrowers far more in the long run. The…
MIT-IBM Students Advance Safer, Efficient AI
Five doctoral candidates in the inaugural MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab Summer Program are testing fresh AI techniques to improve safety, speed, and reasoning across complex data. The work, carried out…
Walmart Sets 2026 CEO Succession Plan
Walmart named a successor to Chief Executive Doug McMillon, setting Feb. 1, 2026, as the handover date and tapping John Furner, the current head of Walmart’s U.S. operations, to take…
Congress Spars Over Credit Cap Increase
Congress is moving to raise a key federal credit cap, but the House and Senate disagree on how high to go. The dispute is unfolding inside the budget reconciliation process,…
Global Push For Peace Loses Steam
Momentum for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine is fading, as governments shift focus and front lines harden nearly four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion. Diplomats and aid…
Washington Dinner Signals New India Priorities
A private dinner in Washington set the tone for the next phase of United States–India relations. The event honored President Trump’s new ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, and drew top…
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