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Judge fast tracks bids to dismiss DOJ lawsuit
A federal judge in Alaska on Friday kept on a fast track efforts to dismiss a Department of Justice lawsuit that seeks to delay certification of the state's U.S. Senate election because of possible voter confusion from having two Dan…
What we know and what comes next
Binance was hacked with an estimated impact of $6.3 billion, raising questions about the recovery of stolen funds and the broader fallout for crypto markets. Around $3 billion in cryptocurrency assets have been frozen so far.The exchange…
Russian strikes plunge Dnipro into blackout, Zelenskyy warns of missile
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reacts during a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham at 10 Downing Street on October 14, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Henry Nicholls-WPA Pool/Getty…
Switzerland central bank made $23 billion Q3 investment profit
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) headquarters in Bern, Switzerland, on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. Pascal Mora | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Swiss National Bank said Friday that it made a profit of 19.1 billion Swiss francs ($23.3 billion) on…
Inside suspicious election-contracts trading on prediction markets
Spencer Pratt appeared to be a shoo-in to win the June primary in the Los Angeles mayor's race, based on millions of dollars wagered on prediction markets aiming to call the race. Pratt was an unlikely candidate for mayor. The former…
Oil earnings Chevron (CVX) and Exxon (XOM) Q3 2026
Chevron and ExxonMobil on Friday reported profits that surged in the third quarter, as their U.S. refineries ran at full capacity to take advantage of high diesel fuel prices. Chevron's net income surged nearly 200% to $9.9 billion, or…
Wall Street prepares for Democratic gains
Investors expect a blue wave in next week's midterm election, as Democrats surge in polls and President Donald Trump's approval rating remains low.Public polling suggests Democrats are likely to take control of the House of…
Euro zone economy slows to 0.4% growth in Q3 as crisis-hit France contracts
Man holds Euro banknotes in this illustration taken Oct. 29, 2026. Dado Ruvic | ReutersEconomic expansion in the euro zone slowed to 0.4% in the third quarter from 0.6% in the previous three months, statistics agency Eurostat said on…
Trump, Vance scrap appearances for public events as midterms near
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance canceled several planned appearances across three states, in the final days of a midterm campaign that could see Republicans lose control of Congress.Trump canceled two weekend rallies…
BP’s third-quarter profit nearly quadruples as refining margins surge
A customer fills up a vehicle with fuel at a BP Plc petrol station in London, UK, on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOil major BP smashed third-quarter expectations on Friday, as volatile energy markets and high…