AI Investment Boom Yields Little Profit Outside Tech Sector

An Apollo economist warns that AI has produced zero financial payoff for most companies despite enormous corporate spending and relentless hype.

Key Questions to Ask Before Planning a Trip With Friends

Travel compatibility goes beyond shared destinations. Experts say probing the right questions upfront prevents costly and frustrating trips.

ECB Official Makes Case for Digital Euro as EU Sovereignty Tool

A senior ECB policymaker says the digital euro could launch by 2029, framing the project as essential to European financial independence.

Jordan Church Attack Survivor Recounts Cousin's Death Up Close

A survivor of a deadly church attack in Jordan describes the harrowing moment her cousin was killed beside her, offering a rare firsthand account.

Argentina Drops Criminal Probe Into Milei Over LIBRA Memecoin Collapse

Argentine prosecutors closed a criminal investigation into President Javier Milei tied to the LIBRA memecoin crash, ending a high-profile political and legal controversy.

Trump Administration Weighing Mass Pardons for Junior Staff

The Trump administration is reportedly evaluating broad pardons for lower-level staffers, raising fresh questions about executive clemency boundaries.

Retail Investors Still Struggle to Beat the Market, Expert Warns

A former hedge fund manager argues retail investors haven't grown more sophisticated in 30 years and may be better served by index funds.

Coachella Valley Children Discover Ballet Through Swan Lake Acrobatics

McCallum Theatre draws young audiences with an acrobatic reimagining of Swan Lake, blending classical ballet with circus-style performance.

Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, Goldman Sachs: Key Stock Insights

Three market heavyweights are under the analytical lens today, with growth drivers, strategic opportunities, and notable risks assessed.

Crypto Self-Custody Was Built for Experts, Not Beginners

Hardware wallet security incidents are reigniting debate over whether self-custody is realistically safe for everyday crypto users.

New York AG Pursues $1.37B From NovaTech Founders in Ponzi Case

Following a default judgment, New York's attorney general seeks $1.37B from NovaTech founders and has settled with four promoters for nearly $6M.

Ethereum Delays Glamsterdam Upgrade After Security Warning

Ethereum developers have postponed the Glamsterdam testnet upgrade following security concerns raised about risks to existing smart contracts.

Anthropic's November IPO Window Is Narrowing Fast

The AI startup faces a tightening deadline to file key paperwork for a potential November IPO, with market pressure raising the odds it stays private.

Trump Signals Possible Second Military Operation Against Iran

President Trump has raised the prospect of another U.S. military action targeting Iran, escalating tensions in an already volatile regional standoff.

Weekly Jobless Claims Hold Near 60-Year Low at 194,000

Initial unemployment filings dipped to 194,000, sustaining a remarkably tight labor market that echoes conditions last seen in the 1960s.