Economy

Oil prices hit one-year highs, global stocks slide, and gold rallies as US-Iran tensions escalate, driving volatility across energy and financial markets.

Paramount Skydance confirms $110B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, combining film, TV, and streaming assets; shareholder vote expected spring 2026.

US Mint releases the 2026 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin at $173, offering collectors and investors a 92% premium over spot silver.

FedEx sues Trump administration seeking full refund of tariffs overturned by Supreme Court, challenging U.S. Customs and Border Protection in New York.

President Trump signs order raising global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court ruling, challenging previous trade levies and prompting international market watch.

Trump sets a 10-day deadline for Iran talks as U.S. positions carriers in the Middle East; Board of Peace pledges $7B for Gaza rebuilding efforts.

NASA resumes Artemis II countdown after fixing hydrogen fuel leaks, with astronauts observing remotely; earliest launch now targeted for March 6.

The first image from Only What We Carry starring Quentin Tarantino, Simon Pegg, Sofia Boutella and Charlotte Gainsbourg is released as the film prepares for Berlin sales.

DHS shuts down as Congress fails to pass funding; TSA, Coast Guard, and federal immigration operations continue amid staff working without pay.

CDC issues Level 2 travel advisory for Seychelles amid chikungunya outbreak, urging vaccination, mosquito protection, and caution for travelers, especially pregnant women.