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U.S. diplomats walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday as their French counterparts were speaking amid tensions between the two countries over the U.S.’s human rights record.

WASHINGTON — Capitol Police escorted Dr. Anthony Fauci’s attorney out of a blockbuster Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing Wednesday at the request of Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) in an explosive ...

The standard deduction for seniors will once again be super-sized for tax year 2026. Thanks to provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, taxpayers 65 and older can claim up to an additional $6,000 ...

The overall composition of the Magnificent Seven has shifted over the last decade. Nvidia is the biggest story, growing from less than 1% of the total Magnificent Seven market cap in 2015 to now being ...

Artificial intelligence-related stocks continue to draw investors hoping the second quarter’s massive gains will continue, even as providing continued strong returns could be a challenge. “AI stocks ...

Now is a good time to buy CDs, as yields have begun to tick back up after falling in late 2025 when the Federal Reserve cut its rate three times. In the current environment, you can find both ...

August 18 - Top brokerages expect the benchmark S&P 500 index (.SPX), opens new tab to extend its rally in ‌2026, betting on AI momentum and strong corporate earnings, while a U.S.-Iran stalemate ...

Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Buffett’s 90/10 Allocation Henry Hoenig has three decades of journalism experience as a news and economics editor in the U.S. and Asia, handling coverage of global ...

The US Dollar Index remains steady ahead of the July US jobs report. Middle East tensions continue to support safe-haven demand for the US Dollar. Investors await the NFP report for fresh clues on the ...