US Stocks Fall as Hot Inflation Data Pushes Dow Down 600 Points
US stocks slid Friday after wholesale inflation came in hotter than expected, sending the Dow down more than 600 points and putting major indexes on track for February losses.
Stories from Minhaj Ahmed
Pentagon Pushes Scouting America Policy Changes on Transgender Youth
The Pentagon says Scouting America will revise policies affecting transgender youth and DEI programs as part of a continued military partnership review, drawing sharp attention to the organization’s evolving rules.
Bill Clinton Says ‘I Did Nothing Wrong’ in Epstein Deposition
Bill Clinton denied wrongdoing ahead of his closed-door congressional deposition on Jeffrey Epstein, saying he “saw nothing” and ended contact years before the financier’s crimes became public.
DHS Detains Columbia Student Ellie Aghayeva in Visa Dispute
Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva was detained by DHS agents in New York, with officials citing an expired visa. The student claims the arrest was illegal as the university reviews its law enforcement access rules.
USGS Reports 3.0 Magnitude Earthquake in Lexington County
A 3.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Lexington County, South Carolina, near Lake Murray. The midday tremor was felt in Columbia and nearby communities, with no immediate reports of injuries.
Hillary Clinton Tells House Panel She Knew Nothing of Epstein Crimes
Hillary Clinton told House investigators she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes during a closed-door deposition in New York. The session briefly paused after a photo leak, as political tensions around the probe continue.
AI Hacker Uses Claude to Steal 150GB From Mexican Government
An unidentified hacker allegedly used Anthropic’s Claude AI to automate attacks on Mexican government systems, stealing about 150GB of data. Security firms say the breach exposed voter and employee records while companies moved to contain misuse.
Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Ultra With Built-In Privacy Display
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 Ultra featuring a built-in Privacy Display and expanded AI camera tools. The flagship keeps similar hardware but adds smarter software, better night imaging, and stronger on-device privacy controls.
Senate Reaches Bipartisan Deal to End Historic Shutdown as Climate Talks Begin in Brazil
The US Senate has approved a bipartisan deal to end a prolonged government shutdown, while global leaders gather in Brazil for critical climate talks amid growing economic and political pressure.