New Orleans Police Department given authority to shut down businesses found harboring violent crime
New Orleans businesses that are the site of repeated crimes and deemed harboring crime can now be shut down by the police department following a city council vote.
Chaos in Austin amid power outages as residents seen dumpster diving at H-E-B grocery store
Hundreds of people were seen fighting over "free food" at an H-E-B Grocery store in Austin, Texas, that had thrown away perishable products following a power outage.
Mark Hamill to sign 'Star Wars' posters to benefit Ukraine
To raise money for Ukraine's defense, "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill plans to sign movie posters. Hamill is already an ambassador for the country's "Army of Drones" program.
Nordstrom responds to activist Ryan Cohen
Shares for the department store chain Nordstrom spiked following reports that meme-stock investor Ryan Cohen was purchasing more shares of the company.
SEC considers easing climate-disclosure rules after investor pushback
The final version of the SEC rules, expected this year, will likely still mandate some climate disclosures in financial statements, according to the people close to the agency.
The unusual crew behind Tether, crypto’s pre-eminent stablecoin
Tether is a stablecoin traded more frequently than bitcoin which is redeemable for US Dollars, however like a bank, the cryptocurrency is not immune from a run.
Why America should ban crypto
Charlie Munger, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, compares cryptocurrencies to gambling, and advises the US to follow England's solution to the South Sea Bubble of 1720.
Australia will not print King Charles III on $5 bill, removing monarchy from banknotes
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced King Charles III will not be printed on the country's $5 notes following the transition from currency featuring Queen Elizabeth II.
Netanyahu rips Israel's Supreme Court as 'most activist court on the planet,' doubles down on judicial reforms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to protests against his proposed judicial reforms, which he believes will boost the Israeli economy and strengthen democracy.
US return-to-office rate rises above 50% for first time since pandemic began
Office use at 50.4% in survey of 10 major US cities. In a blow to remote-work, office use climbed above 50% for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began.
New York woman charged with sending cryptocurrency to Syrian terrorist group
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the indictment of a woman on Tuesday for allegedly sending cryptocurrency to a terrorist organization based in Syria.
Gold demand at its highest since 2011
The World Gold Council revealed that demand for gold hit highs last year not seen since 2011, fueled by central bank tightening cycles, including the Federal Reserve's.
Biden's failure of leadership stems from his lack of humility: Former Navy SEAL
Retired Navy SEAL officer Jock Willink cited Biden's poor communication skills and lack of humility as two reasons why he's failing as America's leader.
Sam Bankman-Fried barred from contacting FTX employees, using Signal messaging app
Sam Bankman-Fried, the FTX founder who is scheduled to face a criminal trial in October, has been blocked by a judge from reaching out by himself to current and former staff.
Elton John’s farewell tour sets record as highest-grossing of all time with nearly $820 million
Elton John set the record for the highest-grossing concert tour of all time. The "Tiny Dancer" singer's "Farewell Yellow Brick Tour" has grossed $819.7 million to date.
Bed Bath & Beyond could file for bankruptcy this week
Bed Bath & Beyond reportedly could file bankruptcy as early as this week and is currently looking close more stores.
China continues to lead world in counterfeit and pirated products: USTR report
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative report on notorious markets for counterfeit and pirated goods found that China continued to lead the world in goods seized by CBP.
House passes bill to protect elderly, vulnerable Americans from financial exploitation
The House passed the bipartisan Financial Exploitation Prevention Act that aims to protect elderly and vulnerable Americans from being scammed out of their savings.
US Appeals Court sides with drugmakers on discount program
Drugmakers win battle in Third Circuit Court of Appeals over Health Resources and Services Administration, as courts decided HRSA went beyond the law with regulatory overreach.
Russia boosts China trade to counter Western sanctions
Russia and China have spent years building stronger economic ties, including a $55 billion gas pipeline and Russia’s increased usage of China’s yuan.



















