Bank of America to Pay $72.5M in Epstein Lawsuit Settlement
Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle claims related to its ties to financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to multiple reports.
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Chevron CEO Warns More Oil Shocks Are Coming Amid Market Volatility
Chevron CEO Michael Wirth has warned that more oil shocks are coming, according to TipRanks, as global energy markets face mounting uncertainty.
Estée Lauder in Merger Talks With Puig
Estée Lauder Companies is in advanced merger talks with Spanish luxury group Puig, according to WWD, as both firms seek to strengthen their positions in the global beauty and fragrance market.
US House Passes Bill Funding Homeland Security Amid Shutdown
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid a partial government shutdown, marking a critical step in resolving the ongoing funding crisis. According to multiple reports, the move comes as over 100,000 government employees have gone a month without pay.
Trump and Iran Exchange War Threats as Hormuz Tensions Rise
President Donald Trump and Iranian officials have exchanged sharp warnings over potential military action, as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate, according to Yahoo Finance.
Trump Administration to Pay $1 Billion to Energy Giant to Cancel Wind Farms
The Trump administration has agreed to pay a French energy company $1 billion in taxpayer funds to cancel the construction of wind farms, according to multiple reports.
Estée Lauder in Talks to Buy Puig to Create Beauty Giant
Estée Lauder Companies is in advanced talks to acquire Spanish beauty firm Puig, according to Bloomberg, aiming to form one of the largest beauty conglomerates in the world.
Trump Announces Iran War Plan, Market Reacts with Volatility
President Donald Trump announced a new strategy regarding the Iran war, according to Yahoo Finance, which could mark a major shift in U.S. foreign policy and trigger significant market fluctuations.
Palestinian Killed in West Bank Settler Violence as Death Toll Rises
A Palestinian man was killed in an attack by settlers in the occupied West Bank, bringing the death toll from recent settler violence to seven, according to the BBC.
Savannah Guthrie to Return to Today Show as Search for Mother Continues
Savannah Guthrie will return to the Today show on 6 April, two months after her mother's disappearance, according to BBC News.
Italy to Play Bosnia in 2026 World Cup Playoff Final
Italy has advanced to the final of the 2026 World Cup playoffs, set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Kosovo will meet Türkiye in the other semi-final, according to reports from multiple international news outlets.
Former Google Executive Matt Brittin Named Next BBC Director General
Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been selected as the next director general of the BBC, a decision that marks a significant shift in the leadership of the UK's public broadcasting service.
Palestinians warn of expanding settler violence in West Bank
Palestinians in the West Bank are warning of a dangerous escalation in settler violence, with attacks growing in frequency and intensity, according to BBC reports.
Estée Lauder in merger talks with Puig owner Jean Paul Gaultier
Estée Lauder is in advanced talks to merge with Puig, the Spanish owner of Jean Paul Gaultier, according to The Guardian.
Workers’ Job Market Gloom Hits New High, Gallup Survey Reveals
The U.S. job market has grown significantly more gloomy for workers in recent years, according to a new Gallup survey, with 67% of workers reporting dissatisfaction in 2024 compared to 55% in 2020.