2026
Cruise lines chase luxury travelers with suites for up to $25,000 a night
CNBC got a tour of the Regent Suite, a top-of-the-line offering on Regent’s Seven Seas Splendor that goes for $15,000 a night.
Spain accuses Trump ally Milei of ‘disgraceful’ election interference
Argentinia’s Javier Milei launched a barrage of insults at Spain’s left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on a visit to Madrid, calling on voters to oust him.
American Airlines forecasts bigger loss in 2026 on fuel spike, plans to slow growth next year
It’s the fourth major U.S. carrier to cut its 2026 forecast this month because of a spike in fuel costs.
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Trump critic, charged in marijuana racketeering case
The investigation into the Democrat predates the current Trump administration. But the timing of the indictment before the midterms has raised eyebrows.
James Talarico fires back at Elon Musk in Texas Senate race feud
Musk in September donated $158 million to a Republican Super PAC, which sent that cash to a PAC backing GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton, Talarico’s opponent.
GM aims to develop vehicles in as little as two years with AI, software push
General Motors is targeting a roughly two-year vehicle development cycle as it expands its use of artificial intelligence, simulation and vehicle software.
U.S. pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia as it reportedly readies Iran strikes after midterms
The U.S. ordered non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field, reviving fears of a widening regional conflict.
Southwest Airlines cuts 2026 profit forecast on higher fuel
Southwest Airlines became the third major U.S. airline this month to cut its 2026 profit forecast due to higher fuel prices.
Trump denies ordering Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, says he doesn’t know who did
Asked if Elon Musk ordered the slowdown, Trump said, “I don’t know who did it, but I was not involved.”
Netflix has dipped its toe into theatrical. Is it ready to jump in?
Co-CEO Ted Sarandos has said the streamer needs new avenues for growth and to improve execution around its content strategy.