2026
Who is Andy Burnham? And 4 other things investors should know as the U.K. replaces its prime minister
Keir Starmer’s exit puts Andy Burnham, gilts, sterling and the next U.K. chancellor in focus for investors.
‘Albania is not for sale’: Protests grow over Kushner-linked luxury development project
The primary focus of the unrest is a proposed multi-billion-euro tourism project on Albania’s Adriatic coast.
UK PM Starmer resigns as Britain faces its seventh leader in 10 years
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will stand down as Labour leader and prime minster, ending months of political turmoil and opening a contest to replace him. Read more U.S., Iran agree on roadmap for final deal and plan to end military operations in Lebanon The announcement follows mounting pressure on the […]
U.S., Iran agree on roadmap for final deal and plan to end military operations in Lebanon
The talks were the first round of negotiations under a memorandum of understanding signed last week, which extended a tenuous ceasefire by 60 days.
Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
The paint is peeling from Washington’s Reflecting Pool after the renovation ordered by President Donald Trump.
SNAP restrictions could change what shoppers buy — and food giants are watching
SNAP food restrictions are spreading to more states, pressuring major food and beverage as consumers shift spending away from soda, candy and processed foods.
Kennedy Center says it isn’t required to reschedule shows after judge blocks 2-year closure
Kennedy Center lawyers said the institution plans to “maintain an operational model” after July 5, when it initially was scheduled to shutter for renovations.
Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet
The gift from Qatar is serving as a so-called “bridge” aircraft to carry the president until the new planes ordered directly from Boeing arrive.
DOJ rebuffs judge’s request to put in writing it won’t move forward with ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The DOJ in May announced it was creating the fund as part of a settlement of President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
Bob Iger reflects on 10 years of Shanghai Disneyland as it defies the Chinese pullback
Shanghai Disneyland hit 100 million cumulative visitors in 2025, according to the company. It’s a relatively new but important foothold in Disney’s history.