Economy & Markets
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…
Banks pause sales of Delaware Life products amid probes
Truist Bank and Fifth Third Bank have paused sales of insurance products from Delaware Life, a company owned by billionaire…
Meta’s $18 Billion Settlement Targets TikTok and YouTube
Meta’s $18 billion settlement is set to put TikTok and YouTube on notice, as the tech giant pushes for its…
Asda returns to sales growth after two-year decline
Asda has marked its first period of sales growth in more than two years, with its executive chair calling it…
Xylitol sweetener linked to higher heart attack, stroke risk
High blood levels of xylitol – a popular sugar alcohol sweetener – are associated with increased risks of strokes, heart…
Wife sues airline after husband dies in-flight turbulence
Linda Kitchen, the wife of a man who died following severe flight turbulence, is suing the airline involved. According to…
US to Control 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuela’s Oil in Historic Deal
Former US President Donald Trump has hailed a historic agreement for the US to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s…