Thai Central Bank Holds Rate Amid Political Turmoil, Global Uncertainty

Thailand’s central bank held rates steady, pausing amid renewed political tensions at home and uncertainty abroad.

Stablecoins Fall Short as Cornerstone of Monetary System, Central Banks Say

Crypto assets shouldn’t be the mainstay of the future monetary system, a group representing the world’s…

U.S. New Home Sales Slump as High Mortgage Rates Persist

Sales of new homes fell 13.7% to 623,000 in May amid continued concerns over high mortgage…

Global Dealmaking at 20-Year Low as Uncertainty Abounds

The worldwide tally of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financings and joint ventures so far in 2025 was…

Just got laid off? Get back on your feet with this step-by-step guide

When you lose your job, it can be tough to know what to do next. Career…

Why America’s giant bunker-busting bombs may have failed to reach their target

Reaching Iran’s most fortified nuclear enrichment site is a challenge, even for the world’s biggest conventional…

Six things to know about Iran’s supreme leader

NPR’s Steve Inskeep profiles Iran’s supreme leader, who is deciding on his next steps after a…

Brother to Bruh: How Gen Alpha slang has its origins in the 16th century

What was once another shortened way to call a friend “brother,” the word “bruh” is now…

RFK Jr.’s picks for CDC vaccine advisers meet this week amid controversy

For the first time since Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced all the members of…

Trump doubles down on damage U.S. strikes caused to Iran’s nuclear sites

President Trump spoke at the conclusion of the summit in the Netherlands — as the world…