Economy & Markets
Dementia Complicates Access to $100,000 Stock Certificate
A 91-year-old woman with dementia is unable to access her $100,000 stock certificate because banks require her signature, leaving her…
Chevron in Talks to Expand Venezuela Oil Operations
Chevron is engaged in discussions to expand its presence in Venezuela’s oil industry, a move that could align with the…
FAFSA Form Simplifications Aim to Reduce College Aid Stress
The FAFSA form for college financial aid will be less stressful to complete this year due to targeted simplifications, according…
Prediction Markets Should Be Regulated as Gambling, Appeals Court Rules
Prediction markets should be regulated as gambling under federal law, a federal appeals court ruled, contradicting an earlier decision on…
Microcars: Enthusiasts Embrace the Struggles for Fun
Microcars, though underpowered, noisy, and sometimes smoky, have captured the hearts of enthusiasts who relish the challenges they bring. According…
Walmart to Pay $50 Million in Opioid Lawsuit Settlement
Walmart will pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit over its alleged role in the opioid epidemic, according to a…
Iceland votes on EU membership amid sovereignty concerns
Iceland is holding a crucial referendum on whether to move closer to the European Union, with sovereignty, farming, and fishing…
Treasury Deflects Warren’s Questions on Yen Intervention
Treasury officials have declined to disclose critical details about recent U.S. yen market interventions, sparking a rebuke from policymakers demanding…
Trump Announces Deal with Venezuela for 65B Barrels of Oil
Former President Donald Trump announced a deal with Venezuela to secure majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of…
Court ruling on prediction markets sets up Supreme Court fight
A federal appeals court ruling has set the stage for a potential Supreme Court showdown over the legality of prediction…