Rescuers were trying to find trapped workers in at least a dozen hydroelectric plant sites Monday after catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet killed at least 900 people and left more than 4,000 mis
Iran launched attacks on Jordan and the UAE following US bombing of Iran's Larak Island, marking a dangerous escalation in military exchanges. This represents a significant widening of the conflict beyond direct US-Iran confrontation, potentially destabilizing key Middle Eastern allies.
Iran struck targets in Jordan in retaliation for the first US military attack on Iranian assets in roughly a month. The exchange breaks a period of relative calm and signals both countries remain willing to engage in direct military confrontation despite recent de-escalation.
The US and Iran exchanged military strikes for the first time in several weeks, ending a brief lull in hostilities. This resumption of direct conflict threatens to reignite broader regional tensions just as diplomatic efforts were gaining momentum.
Insurance giant Aon is nearing a deal to buy USI Insurance from private equity firm KKR for approximately $17 billion. The mega-deal would be one of the largest insurance broker acquisitions ever, further consolidating an industry already dominated by a few major players.
GM's new union agreement includes $791.3 million in investments for Canadian auto plants as the company navigates uncertainty around US tariffs. The deal shows automakers hedging against potential trade disruptions by strengthening manufacturing capacity outside the US.
Walmart will pay a $50 million settlement over allegations that its pharmacies dispensed unlawful opioid prescriptions. The settlement adds to corporate accountability for the opioid crisis and pressures other major pharmacy chains facing similar scrutiny.
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died and was buried in the same Nashville cemetery where her late husband Carl Dean was laid to rest. The loss of the 78-year-old icon marks the end of an era for country music and American popular culture.
Los Angeles Rams defensive star Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to rejoin the team mid-season as they push for a Super Bowl run. The unexpected return of the future Hall of Famer could be a game-changer for the Rams' championship hopes.
Kacey Musgraves's stage equipment caught fire during her Boston concert, creating a brief but dramatic interruption to the show. While no injuries were reported, the incident highlights the safety risks of elaborate modern concert productions.