US news

Virgin Group Competes with Eurostar in Rail Travel

News Summary Virgin Group, led by Richard Branson, is set to invest £700 million to introduce competitive rail services across…

6 days ago

President Trump Ventures into Bitcoin with New Executive Order

News Summary In a historic move, President Trump has signed an executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a…

6 days ago

US Dollar Takes a Hit as Jobless Rate Rises

News Summary The unemployment rate in the US rose slightly to 4.1% in February, despite the economy having added 151,000…

6 days ago

Shield AI Secures $240 Million in Funding Round

News Summary Shield AI, a defense tech startup from San Diego, has raised $240 million in funding, enhancing its valuation…

7 days ago

ECB Rates Could Shift Again This April

News Summary The European Central Bank (ECB) is preparing for a significant meeting in April where interest rate discussions will…

7 days ago

Leadership Change at Seven & i Holdings

News Summary Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, has announced the appointment of Stephen Dacus as the…

7 days ago

Trump Signs Executive Order for U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

News Summary On March 6, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order establishing a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, using confiscated…

7 days ago

Nasdaq Index Experiences Significant Decline Amid Economic Struggles

News Summary The Nasdaq 100 Index has plunged 2.6%, erasing all post-election gains as tariff pressures, weak job growth, and…

7 days ago

The Great Target Fast: A 40-Day Boycott Begins

News Summary A new movement named the 'Target Fast' has launched, encouraging abstention from shopping at Target for 40 days…

1 week ago

Walgreens Boots Alliance to Be Acquired in $10 Billion Deal

News Summary Walgreens Boots Alliance has announced it will be acquired by Sycamore Partners for approximately $10 billion. This deal…

1 week ago