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President Claudia Sheinbaum has denied media reports suggesting that U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operatives directly participated in a deadly operation targeting drug cartels on Mexican territory.Sheinbaum said at a press conference Wednesday morning that CNN and New York Times reports about such activity are fictitious.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe CIA has also denied the report, but CNN said it stands by the report.”Imagine how big the lie would be if the CIA itself had to come out and dismiss this story,” Sheinbaum told reporters. She similarly called the New York Times report “a cosmic piece of…

The Scottish Premiership title race entered its final day in the most incredible of circumstances, as Kelechi Iheanacho’s controversial 100th-minute penalty gave Celtic a 3-2 victory over Motherwell.Hearts were poised to be crowned champions after defeating Falkirk 3-0 at Celtic Park on Saturday lunchtime, live on Sky Sports. But while they celebrated their victory with supporters at Tynecastle, their hopes of winning their first title in 66 years were dashed with the last kick of the game at Fir Park after a penalty drama. The top two finishers will face off with a difference of one point. However, opinions differ…

Productivity software maker Notion is stepping into the agent era. In a livestreamed product announcement Wednesday, the company best known for its collaborative note-taking app expanded the capabilities of its custom AI agents, connected them with external agents, and introduced a new developer platform that lets teams build automated, multi-step workflows that can ingest data from any database. By building an orchestration layer (a system that coordinates AI work across multiple tools and data sources), Notion positions itself not only as an AI-powered note-taker, but also as a hub where users and agents can collaborate across tools and databases. In…

Carlos Barquero | Moments | Getty ImagesInterest rates on federal student loans are likely to rise slightly in the 2026-27 school year, according to an exclusive analysis provided to CNBC by higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz.Federal student loan interest rates are typically fixed for the life of the loan. Rising interest rates make it even more expensive to pay for college. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act would implement higher interest rates as it eliminates some affordable student loan repayment plans and other relief options for financially distressed borrowers. Read more CNBC’s personal finance coverageMore than 42 million Americans have…

Although the bill falls short, the vote results show that cracks are beginning to appear in Republican support for the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.Three Republican senators in the U.S. Senate joined Democrats in voting to advance legislation that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to attack Iran without Congressional approval.The bill ultimately fell short 50-49 in Wednesday’s tally, but the vote showed that support for the war is starting to crack within President Trump’s Republican Party.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listThis was the seventh vote since the start of the war, and it received the highest…

Cuba’s dire energy problem is about to get even worse, the country’s energy minister warned on Wednesday. Cuba’s energy and mines minister, Vicente de la O Levi, said in a special television appearance on Wednesday night that oil donations from Russia in late March had been exhausted. “The situation is very tense and the heat is increasing,” de la o Levi told Cuba’s state television, referring to the Caribbean island’s scorching summer that boosts energy demand. In recent days, small groups of Cubans have taken to the streets, often at night, banging pots and pans to protest lingering energy cuts.…

Hearts manager Derek McInnes said the penalty awarded to Celtic’s last-gasp winner against Motherwell was “disgusting”. Celtic’s match at Fir Park went into the 100th minute tied at 2-2, with Hearts set to be crowned champions at Celtic Park having just beaten Falkirk 3-0, live on Sky Sports at lunchtime on Saturday. As things stand, Celtic would have needed to beat Hearts by more than three goals in the final day’s showdown to close the goal difference. Hearts were seen as heavy favorites to win their first title in 66 years. But instead a controversial penalty was awarded to the…

Suspending the federal gasoline tax could bring prices down significantly. But experts say the measure may not provide meaningful relief to consumers and could deplete key federal funds for highway construction and maintenance.On Monday, President Donald Trump said in an interview with CBS News that he wanted to suspend taxes “for a period of time,” before saying in remarks from the Oval Office that he would “cut” them.According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, taxes and other charges on retail gasoline and diesel fuel are 18.4 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel.Reducing or suspending…

Artificial intelligence chip maker Cerebra Systems has priced its IPO at $185 per share, above expectations, as investors brace for what is expected to be a very busy year with new AI products. The IPO brought in $5.55 billion for Cerebras, which sold 30 million shares, according to a statement Wednesday. The underwriters have an option to purchase an additional 4.5 million shares. The company is entering the market in the midst of a silicon renaissance. intel, advanced micro device and memory maker micron Each is up more than 80% over the past month, and has posted even more dramatic…

The Trump administration’s visa guarantee program had raised concerns about rising costs for World Cup travelers to the United States.Published May 13, 2026May 13, 2026WASHINGTON, DC – The United States has announced it will waive the high visa deposits imposed on World Cup ticket holders by President Donald Trump’s administration.Wednesday’s announcement followed concerns that some international travelers to the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be forced to pay deposits of between $5,000 and $15,000, adding to the already prohibitive cost of attending soccer matches.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listunder policy The system, launched in August last year, required…