Earnings Fall Short at Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan and Wells Fargo
[This week, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan and Wells Fargo released fraught earnings reports as President Trump’s threatened cap on credit card rates loomed large.
Month: January 2026
Nearly 5 Million Accounts Removed Under Australia’s New Social Media Ban
Governments around the world are watching the rollout of the landmark law, which made it illegal for those under 16 to have accounts.
‘A Useful Ghost’ Review: Machine Yearning
A grieving widower finds his problems are just beginning when his wife returns in the form of a household appliance in this gloriously funny, shape-shifting debut feature.
Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases
Britain was also withdrawing some personnel from an air base in Qatar ahead of possible US strikes People attend funerals for security forces killed in protests over the collapsing currency in Tehran, source: Reuters The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a US official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian … Read more
PSX slides 1,114 points as investors turn cautious on global risks
[ KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a negative session on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at 181,456, down 1,114 points or 0.61%. “Market momentum stayed muted as rising geopolitical tensions cast a long shadow over investor sentiment,” noted Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd. “Escalating uncertainty in … Read more
After an Inconclusive Meeting With Trump Administration Officials Over Greenland’s Future, What’s Next?
A high-powered meeting in Washington on Wednesday ended in an impasse, leaving Greenlanders fearful of what comes next.
Elon Musk’s X Restricts Ability to Create Explicit Images With Grok
[Bowing to pressure, the company said it would restrict X users from generating explicit images of real people in jurisdictions where such content is illegal.
Venezuela Strongman and Maduro Ally, Diosdado Cabello, Faces an Uneasy Transition
Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela’s interior minister, is accused by U.S. prosecutors of drug trafficking and is linked to repression at home, yet remains a powerful figure.
Coinbase and the Crypto Revolt Against a Crypto Bill
[Legislation to establish a regulatory framework for digital tokens has been thrown into turmoil — by one of its biggest champions.
Trisha Donnelly’s Mysteries
The artist isn’t known for her drawings, but in a new show these cryptic, sometimes unsettling works speak volumes.