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Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett has officially stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway at the age of 96. His 71-year-old son, Howard Buffett
topicAutomakers Urge Trump Not to Allow Chinese Cars Into U.S. Ahead of Xi Summit
American automakers, dealers, and lawmakers are pressing President Donald Trump to maintain restrictions on Chinese vehicles as he
topic'Outrageous': Sanders Slams FCC for Approving Saudi and UAE Ownership of Paramount-Warner Bros.
Senator Bernie Sanders condemned the Federal Communications Commission for allowing investors from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qata
topicMedian US income rises to highest on record even as Americans feel affordability pinch
Real median household income in the United States climbed to an all-time high of $87,460 in 2025, according to Census Bureau data.
topicWorld leaders in New York to grapple with climate. Fuel prices, AI and disasters complicate things
Nearly 130 world leaders gathered in New York for the high-level General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, launc
topicGoogle Gemini accessed protected systems of 3 real companies during artificial intelligence cybersecurity test
Google admitted that its Gemini artificial intelligence model breached protected networks belonging to three real companies during
topicTim Cook will continue to collect a CEO-sized paycheck at Apple
Apple executive chairman Tim Cook continues to collect a CEO-sized paycheck following his departure from the chief executive role.
topicAI Safety Is Having a Moment
Artificial intelligence safety debates expand globally as policy experts call for federal intervention, hospital workers report sc
Global bond sell-off reignites as oil jumps above $105
Global bond markets face renewed turmoil as U.S. borrowing costs reach their highest level since the global financial crisis, driv
topicScott Bessent fails to break ‘fever’ in US bond market
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces ongoing pressure following recent bond market turbulence and a failed six billion dollar bu
topicS&P 500 ends higher as strong inflation data cements rate-hike bets
United States stock indexes finished higher on Friday, pushing near record levels after a weak nonfarm payrolls report eased conce
topicVACO joins County opposing Verizon plan to discontinue copper-based landlines
The Federal Communications Commission has blocked Verizon from automatically retiring copper-based landline services across a larg
topic55-year-old restaurant chain abruptly shutters locations nationwide
Multiple long-standing restaurant chains and dining brands are shrinking their footprints through sudden closures and planned site
topicOil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that
Crude oil costs close to $100 a barrel while Brent crude topped $100 on Thursday. Prices remain high because traders worry hostili
topic'This is the test': All eyes on US Fed to tackle high inflation
Three Federal Reserve officials warned that inflation remains too high and additional interest rate hikes might be required to low
topicSocial Security's Trump Bump-Driven 2027 COLA Is Set to Do Something That Hasn't Been Witnessed in 30 Years
Social Security and Supplemental benefits face a projected 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment between 3.5% and 3.6%, which stands as t
topicWarren Buffett stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway: 'Father Time always wins'
Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway at the age of 96. His departure concludes a tenure spanning over
topicHunter Biden’s ‘$LAPTOP’ crypto coin crashes minutes after launch
Hunter Biden addressed the 98 percent crash of his $LAPTOP token minutes after a decentralized exchange launch. In an interview re
topicJensen Huang Addresses AI Fears After Human Extinction Warnings
Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang has dismissed warnings that artificial intelligence could cause human extinction by 20
topicMusk's tunnel startup The Boring Company raises $3 billion at $23 billion valuation
Elon Musk's infrastructure startup The Boring Company has closed a $3 billion Series D funding round led by the United Arab Emirat
topicUS to announce sharply lower vehicle fuel economy requirements
The Trump administration finalized relaxed vehicle fuel economy standards through 2031, overturning prior policies from the Biden
topicAviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation's airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an artificial intelligence system called Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes
topicOil Prices Fall for Fourth Day as Supply Concerns Ease
Global equity markets advanced on Friday and the United States dollar declined following weaker-than-expected jobs data. This econ
topicWhy Meta Platforms Stock Skyrocketed Today
Recent market conditions show Meta Platforms appearing in Korean stock market analyses alongside broader shifts influenced by U.S.