Breaking 11:30 US Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after contentious nomination 11:23 UNICEF places senior official on leave over alleged espionage claims 10:52 Democrats prepare Trump investigations if they regain House majority 10:21 Hawaii Democratic primary puts longtime congressman Ed Case against younger progressive challenger 10:10 A summer of discontent puts fresh pressure on Trump’s second presidency 10:00 Former NBA players reignite WNBA eligibility debate with claims of wanting to join women’s league 09:30 Meta faces nearly $1 billion penalty over alleged harm to young users in the United States 09:00 Amazon builds massive Texas gas power plant to fuel AI data centers 08:30 Delaware judge orders Verisk to pursue $2.35 billion AccuLynx acquisition 21:00 Federal Reserve faces market test as rate hike expectations and inflation pressures grow 18:15 OpenAI Removes Text Chat Limits for Free ChatGPT Users 17:47 Trump says administration’s record will help Republicans in U.S. midterm elections 17:30 Federal appeals court halts White House ballroom project backed by Donald Trump 16:45 Morgan Stanley strengthens industrials banking team with senior Bank of America hire 16:01 Trump warns Senate rules debate could reshape future Republican presidencies 15:16 Canada weighs trade concessions as talks with US focus on tariff relief 14:45 Texas Stock Exchange seeks to challenge Wall Street with a new trading platform 14:10 TikTok restructures U.S. operations with Nashville office closure and workforce reduction 13:49 Ford unveils affordable Fathom electric pickup to challenge Tesla and BYD 13:30 Toronto stock futures advance as investors await Canada and US employment reports 12:58 Proposed Strait of Hormuz shipping framework faces sanctions and insurance challenges 12:42 UN chief urges renewed nuclear arms control dialogue between the United States and Russia 12:20 Google reshapes its AI division to strengthen competition with OpenAI

Trump administration reinstates public charge rule for green card applicants

The Trump administration has reinstated the public charge rule, a policy that could influence certain applications for permanent residency in the United States by allowing immigration authorities to consider an applicant's use of specific public assistance programs during the review process. Under the updated policy, officials may evaluate......

Global semiconductor stocks slide as AI investment concerns shake financial markets

Global equity markets came under renewed pressure as investors accelerated selling across the semiconductor sector, reflecting growing concerns that soaring investments in artificial intelligence may take longer than expected to generate sustainable financial returns. Technology shares led the downturn across major financial centers on Thursday,......

Trump revives 2020 election fraud claims, renewing debate over election integrity

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again placed allegations of fraud in the 2020 U.S. presidential election at the center of the national political conversation, repeating a series of claims during a televised address and citing newly declassified intelligence documents released by the White House. In his speech, Trump alleged that China......

Apple shares reach record high as AI strategy boosts investor confidence

Apple shares climbed to a new all-time high on Thursday as investors welcomed the company's expanding artificial intelligence strategy and growing expectations for future AI-powered products and services. The technology giant's stock rose by more than one percent during trading, reaching a record level after renewed optimism surrounding......

Coupang Data dispute puts new strain on US-South Korea economic relations

A dispute over regulatory action against Coupang, South Korea’s largest online retailer, has developed into a broader diplomatic challenge, raising concerns about the future of economic and technology ties between South Korea and the United States. The controversy began after South Korean authorities imposed a fine on Coupang following......

China condemns new U.S. visa restrictions and warns of reciprocal measures

China has strongly criticized new U.S. visa regulations, describing them as "discriminatory" and warning that it could respond with reciprocal measures if Washington does not reverse the policy. Speaking at a press briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged the United States to withdraw the new rules,......

U.S. housing market loses momentum as pending home sales decline in June

The U.S. housing market continued to show signs of slowing in June 2026, as pending home sales declined on both a monthly and annual basis, reflecting ongoing affordability challenges driven by elevated mortgage rates and historically high home prices. According to data released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the Pending Home......

Reports raise possibility of delay to 2026 World Cup final over wildfire smoke

Concerns over deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing Canadian wildfires have sparked speculation that the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina could face scheduling adjustments if environmental conditions worsen. The match is currently scheduled to take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States.......

Seven U.S. aid workers quarantine in Kenya after new Ebola travel restrictions

Seven American humanitarian workers who recently helped combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are undergoing quarantine in Kenya after new U.S. travel restrictions came into effect. According to the head of a U.S.-based humanitarian organization employing the workers, the group is staying at an isolation facility......

Donald Trump to attend 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, where Spain and Argentina will compete for the championship at MetLife Stadium in the New York–New Jersey metropolitan area. The White House confirmed the president's attendance, describing the tournament as one of the most successful sporting......

Trump Accounts program aims to encourage long-term investing for American children

The United States has introduced the Trump Accounts program, a new federal investment initiative designed to help children begin building long-term financial assets from an early age. The program seeks to promote financial literacy, encourage saving habits, and provide families with a structured way to invest for their children's future. The......

Iraqi armed group claims to offer reward over threats against Donald Trump

An Iraqi armed group claiming affiliation with the so-called Islamic Resistance in Iraq has announced what it describes as a financial reward linked to threats against U.S. President Donald Trump, according to statements circulated through the group's media channels. The announcement follows renewed rhetoric surrounding the 2020 killing......

Trump makes election security a central issue ahead of U.S. midterm elections

U.S. President Donald Trump has placed election security at the center of the Republican campaign for November’s midterm elections, using a nationally televised White House address to argue that stronger safeguards are needed to protect the integrity of future votes. During the nearly 30-minute speech, Trump revisited long-standing......

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