Review of Meta-Manus deal underlines China’s tightening grip on AI exports
China’s review of Meta Platforms’ acquisition of artificial intelligence agent start-up Manus signals Beijing’s intent to more tightly…
Increasing Venezuela oil, which requires more energy to process, could harm the environment
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Environmental experts are warning that the U.S. push to revamp and boost Venezuela’s vast…
What to know about Nickolay Mladenov, appointee to Gaza peace board
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Nickolay Mladenov, the man chosen to serve as director-general for U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Friday. These introductions have…
January Social Security checks: 2026 benefits rise 2.8%
Ascent/ Pks Media Inc. | Photodisc | Getty Images Many Social Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first…
Stock market today: Live updates
Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange’s NYSE American (AMEX) in New York…
How aspirin affects the heart and why Trump’s high dose could be dangerous
Doctors advise against Donald Trump’s controversial medical regime for preventing heart attacks Donald Trump has said he takes…
‘A big storm is coming’ triggering major upheaval, Iranian analyst tells Euronews
The retired professor of political science at the University of Tehran predicted Israeli strikes on Iran, the targeting…
Internet access cut out in Iran after protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s government cut off the country from the internet and international telephone…
White House “considering modest one-storey addition to the West Wing”
Architect Shalom Baranes has presented an updated, “more-graceful” design of the proposed White House ballroom and suggested adding…
RFK Jr. weighs in on Kennedy Center name change: “I have bigger fish to fry”
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. weighed in Wednesday on the decision to rename the…
Stock market news for Jan. 8, 2026
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on January 06, 2026…