More than 40 Middle East energy assets ‘severely damaged,’ IEA chief says
[ad_1] Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, on Monday, March 23, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The head of the International Energy Agency said on Monday that at least 40 energy assets across nine countries in the Middle East have […]
Gold and silver in freefall as investors flee safe haven metals trade
[ad_1] Gold, silver and platinum resumed their recent sell-off this week, falling sharply as investors continue to retreat from precious metals as a safe haven trade amid the ongoing war in Iran. The price of spot gold was seen 7.8% lower shortly after 7:30 a.m. in London (3:30 a.m. ET) on Monday, at $4,126.36.80. Gold […]
ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports on Monday: Homan
[ad_1] Travelers wait in line at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Friday, March 20, 2026. Elijah Nouvelage | Bloomberg | Getty Images Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will deploy to airports on Monday to help ease security lines amid the Department of Homeland […]
Former special counsel Robert Mueller has died at 81
[ad_1] U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller makes a statement on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election at the Justice Department in Washington, May 29, 2019. Jim Bourg | Reuters Robert Mueller, former special counsel who investigated Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, died Friday. Mueller, also former director of […]
Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents to airports if DHS shutdown doesn’t end, while Elon Musk offers to cover TSA agents’ pay
[ad_1] U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House for Florida, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 20, 2026. Nathan Howard | Reuters President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to send federal immigration agents to U.S. airports unless congressional Democrats immediately agree to fund the Department of Homeland Security. “I will move our brilliant and patriotic ICE […]
Nissan’s new hybrid is a U.S.-first that mixes EV driving with a gas engine
[ad_1] Nissan’s logo is illuminated on a prototype of its new all-electric Ariya crossover. Nissan’s Z Proto performance car is reflected in the vehicle’s grille, while a redesigned Nissan Pathfinder SUV sits in the background. Michael Wayland / CNBC Nissan Motor plans to introduce a new type of hybrid to the U.S. market that drives […]
Opinion: As Trump eyes Cuba, my trips there a decade ago remind me how different things were
[ad_1] Cuba suffered a widespread power cut on March 16, 2026, according to the national electricity company, against the backdrop of a severe crisis on the island caused by the US energy blockade. Yamil Lage | Afp | Getty Images The White House has choked off Cuba’s oil supply and threatened a “friendly takeover” of […]
Elon Musk misled Twitter investors ahead of $44 billion acquisition, jury says
[ad_1] Elon Musk arrives at federal court on March 4, 2026 in San Francisco, California. Josh Edelson | Getty Images A jury in California found that Elon Musk defrauded Twitter shareholders during the runup to his $44 billion acquisition of the social media company, according to a verdict issued on Friday. Total damages could reach […]
The spring housing market is on, but mortgage rates just shot higher. Here’s what to know.
[ad_1] A realtor gives neighbors a tour during an open house at a home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Jan. 11, 2026. Zak Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Spring is traditionally the busiest season for home sales, and while this year’s market dynamics have shifted strongly in favor of buyers, broader forces in […]
Elizabeth Warren demands answers on costs, economic impact of ‘illegal and reckless war’
[ad_1] Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts and ranking member of Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, speaks during a hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Stefani Reynolds | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers to economic questions surrounding the Iran war, ticking off a […]