Epstein files: Congressional lawmakers call for Trump Commerce chief Lutnick to resign, or be fired
[ad_1] US’ Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick (R) gestures on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Jan. 21, 2026. Fabrice Coffrini | AFP | Getty Images Two congressional lawmakers on Sunday called on Howard Lutnick to resign amid revelations that the Commerce secretary had more extensive business and personal […]
Nearly a thousand Google workers sign letter urging company to divest from ICE, CBP
[ad_1] The logo for Google LLC is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in Manhattan, New York, Nov. 17, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters More than 900 Google workers have signed an open letter condemning recent actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), urging the tech giant to […]
Automakers largely sit out 2026 Super Bowl advertising amid industry uncertainty
[ad_1] Volkswagen is one of three automakers expected to advertise during the Super Bowl in 2026. Courtesy VW DETROIT — Automakers are largely sitting on the advertising sidelines during this year’s Super Bowl amid uncertainty in the U.S. automotive industry involving sales, tariffs and regulations. Carmakers — historically major buyers of ads during the big […]
Trump takes down racist Truth Social post showing Obamas as apes after blowback
[ad_1] The Truth Social account of President Donald Trump on Friday morning removed a racist image showing former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama portrayed as apes after outrage over the post. The depiction of the Obamas, posted late Thursday from Trump’s official Truth Social account, was included in a video clip […]
Stellantis CEO says automaker is stronger together as stock plummets amid $26 billion charge
[ad_1] Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa speaks during an event in Turin, Italy, Nov. 25, 2025. Daniele Mascolo | Reuters DETROIT — Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa on Friday said the automaker plans to move forward as one company amid speculation that it would be better off selling brands or splitting up after disappointing results. “Stellantis is […]
Stellantis shares plunge 27% after automaker announces $26 billion hit from business overhaul
[ad_1] Stellantis logo is pictured at one of its assembly plants following a company’s announcement saying it will pause production there, in Toluca, state of Mexico, Mexico April 4, 2025. Henry Romero | Reuters Shares of automaker Stellantis plunged 27% in European trading on Friday, after the company said it expects to take a 22-billion-euro […]
Why Amazon’s CEO is ‘confident’ with $200 billion spending plan
[ad_1] Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, speaks during an unveiling event in New York, Feb. 26, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon‘s stock plunged 11% in extended trading on Thursday, dragged lower by market jitters around the company’s $200 billion capex plans, the highest spending forecast among the megacap companies. The forecast […]
U.S.-China power struggle thrusts Panama Canal back into the spotlight
[ad_1] This aerial view shows the Taiwanese cargo ship Yang Ming sailing out of the Panama Canal on the Pacific side in Panama City on October 6, 2025. Martin Bernetti | Afp | Getty Images A simmering dispute over two container ports at either end of the Panama Canal risks becoming a geopolitical flashpoint between […]
Alphabet shares close flat after earnings beat. Here’s what’s happening
[ad_1] Alphabet’s shares closed largely flat on Thursday after the company beat Wall Street’s expectations on earnings and revenue, with artificial intelligence spending projected to increase hugely this year. The Google parent closed nearly 2% lower on Wednesday. After the bell, Alphabet reported fourth-quarter revenue of $113.83 billion, above the $111.43 billion estimate from analysts […]
Trump would decide whether to investigate Fed pick Warsh over refusal to cut rates: Bessent
[ad_1] Sen. Elizabeth Warren (L), and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Feb. 5th, 2026. Getty Images | Reuters Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday refused to rule out the possibility of a criminal investigation of Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chair, if Warsh ends up refusing […]