The race is on to build the first fusion power plant — and Europe is looking to Japan for help
Fusion energy has the potential to provide abundant, clean power. Now, the race is on to develop the world’s first commercial plant.
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Inside the card-grading empire shaping the price of Pokémon cards
PSA’s resale premium, backlog and grading-market dominance shape what collectors pay — and how much their Pokémon cards may fetch.
Trump says U.S. carried out ‘minor strikes’ on Iran as missiles hit Qeshm Island
Trump said the U.S. carried out ‘minor strikes’ on Iran after Iranian media reported two missiles hit Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz.
Why a wave of bomb threats is proving so difficult for Europe's aviation authorities to contain
The "weakest point of aviation is targeting it in-flight," analysts say — but any change to procedures will be a lengthy process.
In Argentina, the 'finfluencers' flourish, so-called experts who promise to make you rich: "Stop being a dog and become a man-gorilla"
In an erratic economy with chronic inflation, many citizens come to these profiles on social media to seek advice to help them make their money.
Inflation dilutes the electoral impact of good macroeconomic data and the 'Body effect'
As the government boast of growing leadership and job records, with its Minister of Economy as the most valued, the social vision of the situation and the prospects for the future is deteriorating by higher prices
'My mortgage is going up £200 a month': How rising interest rates are hitting people's pockets
With UK interest rates set to rise, mortgages, credit cards and loans could get more expensive for millions.
US urges China to honour Busan trade deal commitments
Trump-Xi Busan deal aimed to ease tariffs and tech restrictions; progress hinges on China's fulfilment of commitments.
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Here's a rapid-fire update on all 31 of our stocks, including 2 to buy now
We closed out a wild market week on Friday at the Investing Club's fourth Annual Meeting at the New York Stock Exchange.
OpenAI, Arm and Qualcomm executives react to post-midterm AI sell-off
Executives of major tech companies are largely projecting optimism about continued growth in the artificial intelligence sector despite a post-midterm sell-off.
Sen. Chris Murphy released from hospital after stroke, will miss votes for 'several weeks' as he rehabs
The Connecticut Democrat Murphy has been discussed as a possible candidate for the White House in 2028.
Investors brace for lower Anthropic valuation, calling $1.5 trillion a 'stretch'
Anthropic could list below a $1.5 trillion valuation, trailing previous expectations, as the AI trade sours on Wall Street.
Top House Oversight Democrat warns Trump family to 'lawyer up'
With Democrats set to take control of the House in January, Rep. Robert Garcia is promising sweeping probes into Trump, his family and his administration.
OpenAI bugging suspect Alfozan pleads not guilty
Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan is charged with planting a recording device in a conference room at artificial intelligence giant OpenAI.
A disturbing employment trend is hiding beneath the latest strong job numbers
The average jobless worker's bout of unemployment surpassed 27 weeks in October, the highest outside of the pandemic period in a decade.
Fake job interview scams like the one that hit Binance are getting more sophisticated. Here are the new signs to watch for
Binance lost more than $6 billion in a hack partly caused by fake job interviews. Here's what job seekers can learn from it, and tips to avoid job search scams.
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Americans are on a 'treadmill of high inflation' and more rate hikes are likely, Fed's Daly says
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly called Friday's jobs report "good news for American workers," but noted the pressure inflation is exerting on household finances
Trump says Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
Trump revealed the shake-up three days after Democrats' landslide victory in the midterm elections, winning majority control of the House and Senate.
Microsoft plans to use fewer neoclouds as AI buildout shows signs of strain
Microsoft is winding down the number of neoclouds it counts as partners, picking key suppliers and focusing on its own data centers.
Yemeni gov’t forces, Houthis trade blame for deadly strikes on Taiz market
The attack on al-Hadara market in Taiz governorate's al-Waziiya district killed at least 30 people, Houthi rebels say.