UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warns
António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members’ unpaid fees. Source link
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Hassett praises Trump’s pick of Warsh to lead Fed, says he has his ‘dream job’ already
Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council director once considered a clear frontrunner to be named the next Federal Reserve chair, said Friday he is fine with continuing in his current role. Fresh off President Donald Trump’s announcement that former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh will be the new chair, Hassett told CNBC that he was not…
Tax refunds may be $1,000 higher on average, White House says. What to expect
Many Americans could see bigger tax refunds during the 2026 filing season based on changes from President Donald Trump‘s “big beautiful bill.” But just how much is a matter of debate. Enacted in July, Trump’s legislation added several tax breaks for 2025 and the IRS did not adjust paycheck withholdings. As a result, many workers…
5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Friday. President Donald Trump has made his decision on who he’ll nominate to be the Federal Reserve’s next chair, and it turns out that it was one of the “Kevins” after all. Stock futures are lower this morning. The S&P 500…
Eli Lilly plans $3.5 billion Pennsylvania plant for obesity drugs
Lilly Chair and CEO Dave Ricks speaks during a press conference for Eli Lilly and Company in Houston, Texas, U.S., Sept. 23, 2025. Antranik Tavitian | Reuters Eli Lilly on Friday said it will spend more than $3.5 billion to build a manufacturing plant in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, that will help make its next-generation obesity…
Why Chelsea Handler took parenting classes without ever wanting kids
In a surprising twist, comedy icon Chelsea Handler, known for her candid stance against motherhood, has taken the plunge into parenting classes. Her motivation? A genuine desire to enrich her relationship with her ex-partner’s three daughters. Chelsea Handler, 50, has never hidden the fact that she does not want children. That is why her decision…
DOJ releases new trove of long-awaited Epstein files
The Department of Justice on Friday resumed releasing more of the long-awaited investigative files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The new document dump came more than a month after the DOJ posted some 3,500 files on its website that included court documents, correspondence and dozens of photos that had previously not been…
Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
The judge dismissed a federal murder charge against the 27 year old. Source link
Sandisk stock soars after blowout earnings report reflects AI demand
Sandisk‘s stock popped 14% after the company crushed Wall Street’s fiscal second-quarter estimates, as the artificial intelligence boom sent demand for its chips skyrocketing. The flash storage memory company reported earnings of $6.20 per share, excluding items, blowing past the $3.62 per share expected by analysts surveyed by FactSet. Revenue totaled $3.03 billion, topping a…
Super Bowl ad prediction market contracts raise insider trading worry
A detail view of the Super Bowl LX logo on a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail car on December 29, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. Aaron M. Sprecher | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Sport newsletter with Alex Sherman, which brings…