UK PM Starmer’s Communications Director Quits Over Mandelson–Epstein Scandal
By Owen Evans British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s communications director, Tim Allan, resigned on Feb. 9, a day after Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney stepped...
California Refinery Closures Spell Trouble for Fuel Prices, Supply: Experts
By Rob Sabo Several energy companies have announced the closure of some of their refineries in California in recent months, citing the regulatory environment and...
Savannah Guthrie’s Family Requests Police Presence at Missing Mother’s Home, Officials Say
By Jack Phillips Police are monitoring the Arizona home of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) said in...
Conservatives on Course for Victory in Thailand Elections
By Chris Summers Thailand’s caretaker prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, recorded a strong performance in the country’s election on Feb. 8, and is on course to...
California Sues Companies for Supporting Ghost Gun Manufacturing
By Naveen Athrappully California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against two companies and more than 100 individuals, accusing them of unlawfully distributing...
Treasury Secretary Says Fed Will Likely Take Its Time to Reduce Balance Sheet
By Jacob Burg Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Feb. 8 that he doesn’t expect the Federal Reserve to quickly move to reduce its balance...