California Gov. Newsom starts special session, ‘safeguard’ from Trump

Governor Newsom speaks as he signed into law the most significant bipartisan legislation to crack down on property crime at a Home Depot store in San Jose, California, United States on August 16, 2024.  Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu | Getty Images Gov. Gavin Newsom’s special legislative session to safeguard California from potential “federal overreach” by … Read more

Seeing them via a river cruise

Picture twinkling lights reflected on the Danube River as you sail into port, steps away from the merriment of a festive Christmas market. European Christmas markets have been a tradition since the Middle Ages. Market stalls decked in garland and ornaments beckon visitors with a cozy atmosphere and delicious food and drink. There are thousands of … Read more

Asia markets live: South Korea CPI

The Seoul city skyline early on December 16, 2020. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP) (Photo by ED JONES/AFP via Getty Images) Ed Jones | Afp | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened higher on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose to new records. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 … Read more

Trump Defense pick Pete Hegseth report details alcohol abuse

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth leaves the Russell Senate Office Building on November 21, 2024 in Washington, DC.  Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Pete Hegseth, the already embattled choice of President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Pentagon, faces a new magazine report detailing his alleged alcohol abuse, sexual impropriety, … Read more

Stock market today: Live updates

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 2, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Stock futures are near flat Monday night after the S&P 500 concluded the first session of December’s trading month at an all-time closing high. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures both sat near their … Read more