February 12, 2026
Only one House Dem voted in favor of voter ID, proof of citizenship in US elections
The House of Representatives passed a massive election integrity overhaul bill on Wednesday despite opposition from the vast majority of Democrats. The House passed Rep. Chip Roy’s SAVE America Act, legislation that’s aimed at keeping non-citizens from voting in U.S. federal elections. It is an updated version of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, […]
February 12, 2026
6 House Republicans defy Trump on key agenda item in Dem-pushed vote
The House of Representatives passed legislation on Wednesday aimed at reversing President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada after several Republicans joined Democrats for a rare rebuke of the GOP commander-in-chief. Democrats successfully got a vote on a measure to reverse Trump’s national emergency at the northern border using a mechanism for forcing votes over the […]
February 12, 2026
House passes GOP elections overhaul
The House passed a major GOP elections overhaul Wednesday after intense pressure from President Donald Trump, tech mogul Elon Musk and hard-right influencers. But the legislation still has no clear path forward in the Senate, where Republicans privately acknowledge there is not enough GOP support to skirt a Democratic filibuster as Trump is demanding. The […]
February 12, 2026
House Democrats think Pam Bondi just helped them in the midterms
Democrats walked into the House Judiciary Committee hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi Wednesday expecting her to be nonresponsive and combative. They walked out with what they believe to be a more compelling argument for winning back the majority. For four hours, the nation’s top law enforcement officer largely refused to answer questions from Democrats […]
February 11, 2026
US jobs report to be released today: here’s what to expect
The US Labour Department is set to release closely watched employment data on Wednesday, offering the first indication of whether job growth in 2026 is gaining momentum after a year marked by the weakest hiring pace outside of a recession in more than two decades. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the January jobs […]
February 11, 2026
Uber Eats rolls out AI cart assistant for grocery shoppers
Uber Eats is stepping up its push into grocery delivery by adding artificial intelligence to the shopping cart. The company said on Wednesday that its food delivery platform is introducing a new AI assistant designed to help customers build grocery baskets using simple text prompts or even photos of handwritten lists. The feature is being […]
February 11, 2026
Why did Kraft Heinz suddenly hit pause on its breakup plan?
Kraft Heinz surprised markets on Wednesday by pressing pause on plans to explore a potential breakup. For months, the investors were debating whether splitting the packaged-food giant could revive growth and sharpen focus. Instead, management chose caution. The decision reflects a mix of multiple factors, like leadership change, difficult operating environment, and growing belief that […]
February 11, 2026
India’s gold market faces headwinds despite Titan’s festive sales surge
India’s top jewellery maker, Titan Co., is reporting that customers are becoming cautious, with record-high gold prices dampening demand in the world’s second-largest bullion market. Sales growth is now primarily driven by price increases rather than volume, with customer growth remaining “muted,” according to Chief Financial Officer Ashok Kumar Sonthalia in an interview with Bloomberg […]
February 11, 2026
Sam Bankman-Fried pushes for retrial, claims prosecutors pressured witnesses
Sam Bankman-Fried has resurfaced on social media with fresh allegations about the conduct of US prosecutors during his criminal trial. The FTX founder claims that new evidence shows officials within the Biden administration’s Department of Justice pressured witnesses, either discouraging them from speaking or pressuring them to alter their testimony. His posts on X come […]
February 11, 2026
US jobs report surprises with 130,000 hires in January as rate cut hopes fade
US employers added far more jobs than expected in January, delivering a rare upside surprise after months of subdued hiring and easing fears that the labor market was sliding into a prolonged slowdown. Payrolls rose by 130,000 last month, significantly above economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%, according to government data […]
February 11, 2026
US stocks open in the green after strong jobs data: Nasdaq climbs around 1%
US equities moved higher on Wednesday after a stronger-than-expected January jobs report eased concerns about slowing economic momentum and reinforced confidence in the resilience of the labour market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 207 points, or about 0.4%. The S&P 500 gained 0.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.8%, as investors responded positively to […]
February 11, 2026
Wall Street likes Reddit stock again: why analysts are backing bullish targets
Reddit stock (NYSE: RDDT) is once again drawing attention on Wall Street. After spending much of last year under a cloud of doubt over growth and monetisation, the social platform is seeing sentiment turn. This time, the shift is being driven less by hype and more by something investors care deeply about: clear signs that […]