The U. S. crypto world is at a crossroads. The industry is eager for clear rules, but the path to getting them is full of hurdles. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair, Paul Atkins, is pushing for new rules to give crypto businesses a solid foundation. However, these rules won't be set
A heated disagreement is unfolding between the NewsGuild of New York and The New York Times. The Guild is upset about the company's approach to hybrid work and the exclusion of certain jobs from union benefits. The Times has proposed ending guarantees for hybrid work by March 1, 2027, which could me
Russia has a plan to pull out its workers from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant if things get too risky. This plant, the only one Iran has running, was built by Russia, and there are more nuclear facilities being constructed there. Last year, a U. S. attack hit some of Iran's nuclear sites, but Bushehr
A young footballer, Alfie Harrison, is on the radar of a Spanish club, Málaga. This 20-year-old midfielder, currently playing for Newcastle United, might be on the move soon. His contract is up for renewal, and Málaga sees this as a chance to grab a promising player. Harrison joined Newcastle from
Chevron is in talks with Iraq to take over the West Qurna 2 oilfield from Lukoil. This field is huge, making up about 0. 5% of the world's oil supply and nearly 10% of Iraq's output. The U. S. put sanctions on Lukoil because of Russia's actions in Ukraine. These sanctions made it hard for Lukoil to
Finland's leader, Alexander Stubb, recently shared his thoughts on the Ukraine war. He believes U. S. President Donald Trump is applying significant pressure on Russia. Stubb thinks this is a good thing for Western countries. He made these comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
The Yankees have made a significant move by re-signing Cody Bellinger. This deal is not just about keeping a good player; it's about strategy and power plays in the world of baseball negotiations. Bellinger is a versatile player. He can play multiple positions, hit home runs, and is a positive infl
Spirit Airlines is in deep trouble. The budget airline is talking to Castlelake, an investment firm, about a possible takeover. This comes as Spirit tries to pull itself out of bankruptcy for the second time in a year. Things went downhill fast after the pandemic. Costs went up, and fewer people wan
In the high-stakes world of corporate takeovers, Paramount has made a strategic move. They've extended the deadline for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shareholders to back their hostile bid. Initially set for Wednesday, the new deadline is now February 20. This extension comes after Paramount's CEO, D
The U. S. House of Representatives is in a rush to pass the final funding bills before the January 30 deadline to keep the government running. After the longest government shutdown in history last year, lawmakers are trying to avoid a repeat. The House is set to vote on four key funding bills that c
