So long, American exceptionalism
For the first time, investors are talking about ‘US risk’...
5dFinancial Timeseconomics
28 of the richest Americans in history
Standard Oil founder John D. Rockefeller has long been considered the wealthiest man in America's history. NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images America has more billionaires than ever, led by Elon M...
2dBusiness Insidereconomics
Toll roads are spreading in America
Article URL: https://www.economist.com/united-states/2025/12/18/toll-roads-are-spreading-in-america Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46403992 Points: 16 # Comments: 14...
4dHacker NewseconomicsImpact
How should the UK celebrate 250 years of American independence?
Reiterating the liberal ideals behind the revolution may be tricky when they are out of favour in the White House...
1dFinancial TimesPolitics
North Korea tests long-range cruise missiles: state media
Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the launching drill for new long‑range cruise missiles, according to state media. The test marks the latest flashpoint in tensions over Pyongyang's expanding nuclear amb...
3dDeutsche Welleworld_newsImpact
North Macedonia declares electricity crisis over fuel oil shortage
The crisis in the Western Balkan country was sparked by severe difficulties in supplying fuel oil from neighbouring Greece after border blockades by protesting farmers, authorities said....
Dec 25EuronewseconomicsImpact
Seoul holds the key to US-North Korea denuclearisation talks
Seoul has been putting its weight behind lowering the temperature on stalled US-North Korea denuclearisation talks. The issue remains fraught with tension: Washington has grown increasingly sceptical ...
Dec 24South China Morning PostPoliticsImpact
How tax trackers influence wealthy Americans’ holiday plans
Return of in-person work has made tax-planning apps for the richest and most mobile Americans more popular than ever...
6dFinancial Timeseconomics
North Sea suffers worst year since 1970s as drillers freeze investment
Exploration falls to lowest level since oil and gas were discovered in UK basin 60 years ago...
4dFinancial Timeseconomics
North Korea-linked theft and poor key security dominate Web3 losses: Hacken
Hacken says Web3 losses climbed to nearly $4 billion in 2025, with North Korea behind over half the damage, and regulators under pressure to turn security guidance into hard rules....
3dCoinTelegraphcryptocurrencyImpact
Kim Jong-un orders North Korea to boost missile production in 2026
Munitions factories are expected to expand capacity and build new plants as the regime in Pyongyang intensifies weapons development and furthers its ties with Russia....
6dEuronewsPoliticsImpact
America's economy looks set to accelerate
Article URL: https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/12/30/americas-economy-looks-set-to-accelerate Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46436343 Points: 11 # Comments: 13...
1dHacker NewseconomicsImpact
China sanctions 20 American defence companies and 10 executives over arms sales to Taiwan
According to the Chinese foreign ministry, the sanctions entail freezing the companies’ assets in China and banning individuals and organisations from accessing them....
5dEuronewsPoliticsImpact
The trade war is de-escalating and settling around 15% tariffs, Bank of America's CEO says
Brian Moynihan, Chairman and CEO of Bank of America Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Donald Trump's trade push is de-escalating after months of tariff turmoil, BofA CEO Brian Moynihan said. Tari...
3dBusiness InsiderPoliticsImpact
North Korea's Kim hails troops fighting in 'alien land' and touts Russia alliance
Kim sent the troops to Russia under the mutual defence treaty both countries signed in 2024, the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers' Party said in a statement....
2hEuronewsPoliticsImpact
Trump-backed Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras presidential election
Donald Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura won Honduras’ presidential election, electoral authorities said on Wednesday, ending a weeks-long count that has whittled away at the credibility of the Cent...
Dec 24South China Morning PostPoliticsImpact
Donald Trump is spending Christmas at Mar-a-Lago. Photos show his lavish holiday celebrations.
President Donald Trump, speaks accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, during a NORAD, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Tracks Santa Operation call at his Mar-a-Lago club, Wednesday, Dec. 24...
6dBusiness InsiderPoliticsImpact
US forces have kept up the hunt for ISIS fighters after massive strikes, taking dozens more off the board
The US has hit back at ISIS following a deadly ambush that killed several Americans earlier this month. US Army photo US and partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 ISIS fighters in late December....
1dBusiness Insiderworld_newsImpact
North Korea says it fired long-range cruise missiles to test country's nuclear deterrence
The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim expressed "great satisfaction" over Sunday's launches, which occurred off the country's west coast....
2dEuronewsPoliticsImpact
ACA subsidies that lower monthly premiums for millions of Americans set to expire
Insurance subsidies that have helped millions of Americans pay for health coverage are set to expire on Wednesday....
18hABC NewsPolitics
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