A Dutch court has upheld emergency oversight measures over semiconductor firm Nexperia, maintaining safeguards as governance and strategic concerns continue to be reviewed.
A key Ford aluminum supplier expects its fire-damaged plant to be repaired by June, a move that could stabilize production and ease pressure on the automaker’s supply chain.
Uber Eats has launched an AI Cart Assistant that builds grocery orders from lists or images, part of a broader push to automate shopping and improve convenience.
A recent report reveals that the IRS improperly shared confidential tax information of immigrants with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This action raises serious concerns regarding privacy and the handling of sensitive data by federal agencies.
Prasad overruled FDA staff to reject Moderna’s flu vaccine application, citing concerns about the vaccine’s safety data. The decision sparks debate over balancing public trust and medical innovation.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff’s joke about ICE watching employees has sparked outrage among workers, particularly those from immigrant backgrounds, highlighting a gap between corporate values and lived experiences.
Instagram’s chief compares the platform’s addictive features to Netflix binge-watching during trial testimony, acknowledging how social media encourages endless consumption and its impact on users.
Healthcare jobs have become a cornerstone of America’s labor market, driven by an aging population, the pandemic, and a growing demand for care. The sector now leads job growth, reshaping the economy.
The Congressional Budget Office raised its 10-year U.S. deficit outlook by $1.4 trillion, citing recent tax and immigration policies. The projections also show continued high deficits and rising public debt over the decade.
McDonald's sees a rise in sales this holiday season, driven by a mix of value meals and limited-edition Grinch socks. The brand taps into both affordability and festive fun to engage customers.
Revised Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows U.S. job growth in 2025 was far weaker than initially reported, with total employment gains sharply downgraded after more complete payroll records were factored in.
Recent national polls show most Americans say the economy is worse now than in the past, with many expressing nostalgic views of earlier years under a different administration, even as objective indicators vary widely.
A Stanford psychiatrist testified in a California trial that design features of social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube can foster addictive patterns of use, especially among youth, as part of plaintiffs’ claims of harm.
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri testified in a landmark California civil trial that he does not believe users can be clinically addicted to social media, distinguishing clinical addiction from what he terms “problematic use” amid allegations about youth harm.
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri testified in a landmark U.S. trial that he does not believe people can be clinically addicted to social media, distinguishing problematic use from medical addiction as plaintiffs argue platform design harms youth.
Activists organized protests at more than two dozen Target stores across the U.S., urging the retailer to oppose the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota and to restrict agents’ access without warrants as part of broader anti-enforcement demonstrations.
McDonald’s said its renewed focus on value-oriented meals and promotions helped lift global and U.S. same-store sales in the fourth quarter of 2025, beating forecasts and drawing cost-conscious customers back.
McDonald’s reported that sales and earnings exceeded forecasts for the third straight quarter as its focus on value meals, promotions, and engaging marketing boosted traffic and comparable sales in the U.S. and globally.
McDonald’s reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that beat revenue and earnings estimates, with global sales rising and value-focused meals and promotions drawing customers and enhancing performance.
McDonald’s saw stronger-than-expected sales growth in late 2025, driven by value meal deals and creative promotions like the holiday Grinch Meal, which boosted customer traffic and revenue.
Experts link stronger-than-expected January job gains to renewed economic confidence among businesses and workers, with some crediting tax certainty for drawing Americans back into the workforce.
The U.S. added 130,000 jobs in January 2026, well above expectations, and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%, suggesting labor market resilience, though sector gains were uneven.
Major stock indexes closed slightly lower on Feb. 11, 2026, as a stronger-than-expected U.S. January jobs report and mixed earnings tempered investor expectations for near-term rate cuts.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index extended its post-election rally, breaching historic highs near 58,000 as investor confidence grows following a decisive election outcome and expectations of pro-growth policies.