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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) speaks at a press conference with other members of the Senate Democratic leadership after a policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on January 28, 2026, in Washington, DC. Nathan Posner | Anadolu | Getty ImagesCongressional Democrats rejoiced Friday after a landmark Supreme Court ruling striking down most of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, but Republicans remained divided.”President Trump’s chaotic and illegal tariffs have made life more expensive and our economy more unstable. Families have paid more in taxes. Small businesses and farmers have been squeezed. Markets have fluctuated wildly,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has blocked U.S. President Donald Trump’s request to allow U.S. forces to use British air bases in a pre-emptive strike against Iran, saying it could violate international law, multiple British media reports citing government sources said. According to the Times of London, which first reported on the dispute over air base access, Starmer denied using Britain’s Fairford Air Base and Diego Garcia, a British overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, to attack Iran. The two bases have long served as important overseas U.S. military staging bases for operations far from home, and Diego Garcia is…

Manager Mikel Arteta has encouraged Arsenal to “show what they are made of” in Sunday’s north London derby with Spurs as they look to bounce back from their draw with Wolves.Arsenal’s title credentials are being called into question after they threw away a two-goal lead over the Premier League bottom club at Molineux, giving Manchester City the chance to cut the gap to just two points. Josep Guardiola’s side could close the gap when they host Newcastle on Saturday, but Arteta insisted his players are ready to get back into form in Sunday’s match, which will be broadcast live on…

Pablo Gonchar | Light Rocket | Getty Imagesshares of ring central and five nine Earnings from both software companies helped ease recent concerns that artificial intelligence was undermining their business models, sending their stocks soaring on Friday.RingCentral soared 34%, while Five9 rose about 14% after reporting a positive outlook, beating Wall Street expectations. The companies, which provide customer service solutions such as voice integration, said demand is increasing due to accelerated adoption of AI.New AI tools that allow you to build apps and websites in minutes have taken investors by surprise in recent weeks, leading to a sharp decline across…

World leaders attended the G7 Leaders’ Summit held in the Kananaskis Islands, Alberta, Canada, on June 17, 2025.Amber Bracken | ReutersU.S. trading partners on Friday cautiously welcomed a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down much of President Donald Trump’s flagship trade policy on global tariffs, but the World Trade Organization warned of lingering uncertainty over import tariffs.In a long-awaited Supreme Court ruling, a 6-3 majority ruled that the law that underpins import tariffs “does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.”President Trump’s tariffs affected a wide range of countries, from the United Kingdom to India to the European Union. Some…

listen to this article | 4 minutesinformationIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country was “prepared for peace” and ready for diplomacy with the United States, suggesting the possibility of an agreement between the two countries remained close despite U.S. threats.Araghchi appeared on the US television network MS NOW on Friday and emphasized that there is no military solution to Iran’s nuclear program.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of list”A diplomatic solution is within our reach and easily achieved,” Araghchi said.He denounced America’s massive military buildup in the Middle East, which includes two aircraft carriers and dozens of fighter jets,…

Latest information on Spanish Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday passed a new bill granting amnesty to hundreds of people charged or convicted for political reasons during the country’s 27-year dictatorship. Rights groups and opposition politicians have cautiously welcomed the law, saying it offers an opportunity to alleviate suffering for many people, but the process must be transparent and accountable. Some believe the bill did not go far enough, with others questioning whether amending one of its provisions would prevent pardons for exiled activists and opposition members. Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s acting president who came to power after a US military operation removed…

Charles Leclerc took the lead with a blistering lap on the final day of F1 pre-season testing, underscoring Ferrari’s status as a genuine contender for the opening round of 2026.Leclerc was 0.879 seconds faster than second place Lando Norris. He could find himself at a disadvantage at the start of his title defense when the season begins with the Australian Grand Prix from March 6-8, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1. Ferrari opted to run Leclerc throughout Friday, with Lewis Hamilton watching from the garage, but the Monaco driver was also impressed by the final day’s race…

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Investors looking to protect themselves from the risks of artificial intelligence may want to consider certain dividend stocks, according to investor Jenny Harrington. In fact, dividend stocks have outperformed so far this year as investors shift away from large-cap stocks and toward “old economy” stocks, he said. The iShares Select Dividend ETF is up nearly 11% year-to-date, and the Schwab U.S. Dividend Stock ETF is up about 15%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 was almost flat. DVY 1Y Mountain iShares Select Dividend ETF One-Year Performance Gilman Hill Asset Management CEO Harrington said investors are now rebalancing their portfolios as they realize…