ExxonMobil, Chevron clock best month since 2022 as crude surges
ES of US oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron notched their largest monthly gains in more than three years, boosted by rising energy prices, geopolitical tensions and improving…
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Mercedes seeks to regain China luxury lead with new S-Class
Germany’s automakers have already lost the battle in the Asian nation on mass-market EVs Mercedes-Benz Group unwrapped a refreshed S-Class, pitching its flagship sedan as a…
After EVs, smart driving tech to power China’s auto exports
China exported a record 7.1 million cars in 2025, buoyed by growing demand for new-energy vehicles (NEVs) as the global shift toward electrification gathered pace, allowing the country to…
Hong Kong port operator violated Panama’s constitution, failed to serve public interest, Panama court ruled
The Supreme Court of Panama said a contract held by a Hong Kong company to operate ports at the Panama Canal failed to “serve the public interest and social welfare”, in its…
Ex-Google engineer convicted of stealing AI trade secrets to benefit China
A former software engineer at Google has been convicted of stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets for the benefit of China, the U.S. Department of Justice said. A federal jury on…
Gold and silver plunge as wild swings rock metals markets
Gold suffered its biggest slide in four decades and silver posted a record intraday decline in a stark reversal of the rally that lifted prices to all-time highs. Gold fell more…
SpaceX generated about US$8 billion in profit last year ahead of IPO: sources
SpaceX generated about US$8 billion in profit on US$15 billion to US$16 billion of revenue last year, two sources familiar with the company’s results said, providing fresh insight…
Oil hovers near six-month high as investors track US-Iran tensions
Oil prices dipped a few cents per barrel on Friday (Jan 30), consolidating recent gains and holding near six-month highs, supported by nagging tensions between the US and Iran.…
Senate passes '26 spending package, except for Homeland Security funding
The Senate on Friday passed an amended spending package that replaces a full-year Department of Homeland Security funding bill with a two-week stopgap to give lawmakers time to hash out…
European shares cap strong January with earnings-fuelled gains
With the European Central Bank staying put on monetary policy, greater focus is on the US Fed’s outlook on interest rates Europe’s main share index ended higher on Friday (Jan…
Kevin Warsh: Hawk or Dove?
The pick to be Federal Reserve chairman has a history of concern about inflation but more recently has been in harmony with President Trump’s push for lower interest rates. Source link
Is the Latin Mass for Freaks?
Traditional Catholics are optimistic about their movement, and for good reason: It’s growing. Source link
SAVE America Act would require voter ID to vote
GOP lawmakers Rep. Chip Roy and Sen. Mike Lee have introduced legislation that would require voter identification to vote in federal elections, a requirement that builds on their previous…
Senate to vote on funding deal after Sen. Graham secures votes on sanctuary cities, Arctic Frost
The Senate is on track to pass a spending package Friday ahead of a midnight funding deadline, after Sen. Lindsey Graham secured GOP leaders' backing for votes on two of his priorities.…
Eggs-asperated: Justice Dept. battles states over cage-free laws
The Trump administration, under pressure to lower food costs, is suing states that require eggs for sale in grocery stores come from cage-free hens. Source link
Senate GOP campaign arm raised $88 million in 2025
The National Republican Senatorial Committee raised $88 million in 2025, ahead of a midterm showdown that will determine whether Senate Republicans can hold onto their thin majority.…
Official admits fraud at government's African aid agency; Trump tried to cut operation
The chief financial officer at the African Development Foundation has confirmed the Trump administration's claims of fraud by agreeing to plead guilty to directing hundreds of thousands of…
Sen. Graham holds up spending deal to secure votes on sanctuary cities, Arctic Frost
Sen. Lindsey Graham is preventing the Senate from quickly advancing a spending package needed to keep the government funded, in an effort to secure votes on two of his priorities. Source…
GOP lawmaker seeks expulsion of Democratic Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick for fraud
A House Republican plans to move forward in the coming days with a resolution to expel Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress over fraud allegations. Source link
Justice Dept. opens civil rights investigation into Alex Pretti's death
The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis last weekend, shifting the…
Trump advances plan for IndyCar race in Washington for America's 250th birthday
President Trump directed federal agencies to design a race route near the National Mall for an IndyCar race on the streets of Washington, D.C., this summer. Source link
Sharper is the latest Georgia Democrat accused of lying to collect pandemic unemployment
A third Georgia lawmaker has been accused of lying to collect federal unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Source link
Do Americans Really Want Higher Taxes?
Democrats should be wary of reading too much into the polling. Source link
Dutch premier-in-waiting says Trump's Greenland ambitions are a 'wake-up call' for Europe
The political leader in line to become the Netherlands' next prime minister on Friday said concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump's territorial ambitions in Greenland were a "wake-up…