In one of its final moves in office, the Biden administration is trying to secure U.S. influence over Rojava, the Kurdish-led region of northeastern Syria. Now that Rojava is being attacked by Turkish-backed militias and faces a possible Turkish invasion, the Biden administration is reinforcing U.S. military positions in Rojava, making it more likely for [...]

A dramatic improvement in the prospects for United States Steel (NYSE: X) being sold to a foreign buyer led to a rally in the stock on the last trading day of the year. The storied industrial stock closed Tuesday nearly 10% higher in price on the back of the news. This was its most significant one-day gain in 2024, and was a sharp contrast to the 0.4% drop of the S&P 500 index.

Former champions the United States returned to the final of the United Cup mixed team tournament with a fortuitous victory over the Czech Republic on Saturday and set up a title clash with Poland, who hammered Kazakhstan.

Benjamin Franklin Birth Anniversary 2025: Today, January 17, is widely celebrated as the birthday of Benjamin Franklin. This special day honors Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s most brilliant minds and a Founding Father of the United States. His incredible contributions to the world continue to inspire generations. Benjamin Franklin was a true polymath—he was a scientist, inventor, diplomat, writer, and philosopher. His remarkable ideas...