Ben & Jerry's slammed by Israeli PM, Netanyahu after announcing boycott of 'Occupied Palestinian Territory'
The ice cream company and social justice enclave will no longer sell their desserts in “Occupied Palestinian Territory,” the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Lordstown Motors discloses Justice Department investigation
Electric-truck startup Lordstown Motors Corp. confirmed the Justice Department is probing its business, investigating matters related to its reverse merger deal last year and preorders for its forthcoming pickup truck, the Endurance.
US reinforces Huawei stance as Biden meets with Merkel
The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security reinforced the United States' position against Chinese telecom giant Huawei on Thursday, as President Joe Biden met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Banking industry CEO slams Washington for not considering ‘personal responsibility’ of overdraft protection
Alex Sanchez reacts to politicians in Washington blaming banks for economic consequences of overdraft fees.
Neck rubs, tapped phones: Merkel has history with US leaders
One of the longest-serving leaders of one of the closest U.S. allies, Merkel is set for a warm welcome when she meets Biden during her first visit to Washington since he took office in January.
JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs to kick off earnings week
JP Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs are the first two major U.S. banks set to release second quarter earnings this week.
UK needs tougher policies, more public awareness to hit zero emissions, report says
Britain must introduce tougher policies to make residential heating more efficient and consumers need to cut energy usage to meet the nation's target of net zero emissions by mid century, the National Grid said in a report released on Monday.
FBI approves new DNA database system to speed up investigations
The FBI has approved a new DNA database system that will expedite the process of matching various DNA samples to identities.
Oil analyst explains ‘fear’ causing prices to retreat from 7-year high
The Schork Group principal Stephen Schork explained the “fear” causing oil prices to retreat from a 7-year-high on Wednesday, noting that it is “still quite an attractive buy.”
Asset owners managing $6 trln call for global carbon price
Investors managing more than $6 trillion in assets on Tuesday called for a coordinated global price on carbon and said emissions costs would need to almost treble by 2030 to reach the world's climate goals.
Elsa latest: Commercial vessels at Port of Key West told to prepare to depart as Florida braces for storm
The Coast Guard cautioned cargo and commercial vessels that they should depart Florida ports ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa, which is set to make landfall in the next 24 hours.
Biden's 15% global minimum tax supported by 130 countries, territories
The push to establish a global minimum tax – backed by President Biden – has support from 130 countries and territories, according to the Organization for Cooperation and Economic Development.
John Kerry: Fighting climate change could entail 'bigger economic transformation' than industrial revolution
U.S. Special Envoy on Climate John Kerry predicted this week that to address climate change, the world would undergo an enormous economic transformation on the scale of the industrial revolution.
Microsoft executive: Targeting of Americans' records by feds is 'routine'
Federal law enforcement agencies secretly seek the data of Microsoft customers thousands of times a year, according to congressional testimony Wednesday by a senior executive at the technology company.
Kevin McCarthy: Biden, Pelosi are jeopardizing the infrastructure deal
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy slammed President Biden and House Speaker Pelosi on “Kudlow” Tuesday for jeopardizing any bipartisan agreement on infrastructure.
Analysis: Shut off from the world, Australia fosters red-hot growth at home
His happy dilemma is a reflection of an economy that is now larger than its pre-pandemic level. Exports are booming, consumer and business confidence are high and employment has beaten all expectations, with job vacancy rates at a 12 1/2 year high.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may be pilfered by government, Mark Calabria says
Mark Calabria, former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), on Friday suggested that the government could pilfer Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Biden gun crime prevention plan won't work, 'refund the police': Ex-NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly
Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly explains how Biden's crime prevention plan won't address the core problem.
Commerce Deptartment sanctions Chinese solar materials companies over 'forced labor against Muslims'
The U.S. Department of Commerce on Wednesday sanctioned five Chinese companies that make materials used in solar energy products over "forced labor against Muslims" in China's Xinjiang Province.
British royal family releases report on royal finances showing spending habits, ethnic makeup of staff
Buckingham Palace has for the first time released figures on the ethnic makeup of its staff, following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s allegations of racism in the royal family.


















