Elizabeth Warren warns of crypto risks in 401(k)s—what investing pros say
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) this week wrote to Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins, asking how the…
Trying to enjoy the NZ summer while the world burns
The sausage of our Kiwi summer has come with a cheesy filling of existential dread. Chris Luxon beamed…
Trump gives middle finger to heckler during factory tour
President Donald Trump offered a full-throated defence of his sweeping tariffs today, traveling to swing-state Michigan to push…
As China’s US exports plunge in 2025, Beijing banks on diversification for 2026 growth
China’s exports soared to record highs in 2025, defying trade tensions with Washington as Beijing’s diversification strategy successfully…
Peters calls out RBNZ boss over backing of Fed chair amid Trump clash
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has hit out at Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman for signing an international statement…
U.S. stocks dip and oil jumps as Iran, Fed independence concerns rise
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press upon returning to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on January…
The AI boom needs electricity, but Western grids are strained. Is power China’s power?
Near the end of last year, thousands of European travellers saw their holiday plans unravel after a prolonged…
‘Unfathomable’ that US could consider taking over Greenland
A senior Greenland government official said Wednesday it’s “unfathomable” that the United States is discussing taking over a…
NZ Reserve Bank boss stands with US Fed chair amid Trump clash
Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman has pledged solidarity with the US Federal Reserve chair, after Donald Trump’s administration…
Tensions flare in Minnesota as protesters and federal agents repeatedly square off
Days of demonstrations against immigration agents left Minnesota tense, a day after federal authorities used tear gas to…
Argentina repays $2.5 billion to U.S. Treasury
BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 13 (UPI) — Argentina has repaid $2.5 billion to the U.S. Treasury, returning funds it…
Microsoft announces glut of new data centers but says it won’t let your electricity bill go up
Although public backlash against data centers has been intense over the past 12 months, all of the tech…