Pfizer Receives Early Clearance from U.S. Federal Trade Commission for Metsera Acquisition

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act"), with respect to Pfizer's...

Ground Delays Hit Multiple U.S. Airports; Airlines Call for ‘Clean CR’ Passage

Air traffic controller staffing shortages related to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown are resulting in increased airport delays, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issuing ground delays at multiple airports. On Oct. 30,...

AI enhances U.S. border security operations

U.S. border security agencies are under pressure to adapt to a new intelligence reality: an environment where data volumes are exploding, threats are increasingly sophisticated, and public expectations demand both security and accountability....

U.S. Hotels Are Losing Out To Canada And Mexico Ahead Of The 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, kicking off June 11 across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, will feature 48 teams in 104 matches over 39 days, coinciding with America’s 250th anniversary. While the event was expected to spark surging hotel demand in host...

These 5 states offer the best quality of life in the U.S.

In the U.S., people are moving less and less. A recent Point2Homes study revealed that the nation’s mobility is at an all time low at just 11 percent, but even though people aren’t moving, the jobs people are working allow them to work remotely...

Why an $80 Billion Nuclear Deal to Power AI in the U.S. Means Profits for Canadian Investors

The U.S. government is partnering with Westinghouse Electric to build nuclear reactors, and Westinghouse just happens to be owned by Canadian powerhouses Brookfield Asset Management and Cameco. Motley Fool senior analyst Nick Sciple breaks it down...

Fed Cuts Rates, U.S.–China Make Progress, Yet Bitcoin and Altcoins Fall: Weekly Crypto Recap

BTC experienced substantial turbulence despite the positive macro developments. October is coming to an end, but despite all the hopes, big bullish predictions, and the Fed’s interest rate cuts, the crypto market still tumbled at the end of it....

Pacific welcomes U.S vows for more engagement amid Chinese influence

Fiji’s UN Ambassador, Satyendra Prasad, says Pacific nations needed “great predictability” and no “stop-start” in ties with Washington. “Pacific people and their governments would welcome an enduring partnership with the U.S that is there for the...

In Depth: Can China Overtake U.S. to Become World’s Top Consumer?

China took the crown of the world’s biggest manufacturer from the U.S. in 2010, and as rivalry between the two countries continues to dominate the headlines, the focus is now switching to consumers. Given China’s sheer size — its population of 1.4...

Canadian oilsands sector surges ahead of U.S. producers, report finds

Suncor Energy Centre Canadian oilsands outperform U.S. peers, says Enverus report FORT McMURRAY — Canadian oilsands companies are outperforming their U.S. counterparts, supported by strong inventories, improved access to global markets and renewed...

15 Most Secluded Towns in the U.S. You Can Visit

Sometimes what you really need is to get away from it all. Away from the traffic, pollution, and the neighbor's barking terrier. Whether you're ready to put down roots somewhere as far away as possible from the nearest Starbucks, or you are just...

The 50 Best Breweries in the U.S.

A crisp pint after a long day. A pitcher shared with friends. Cracking one open, toes in the sand. A perfectly brewed beer can mean so many things—and stir just as much joy. With so many breweries across the United States, it’s high time we shine...

Market Outlook: Strong earnings and broader market participation fuel investor optimism

Jimmy Lee, CEO of Wealth Consulting Group, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the themes emerging from earnings season. Earnings season has delivered stronger-than-expected results, lifting investor confidence and driving markets toward new highs....

U.S. Precision Strikes On Venezuela Military Could Begin Within Hours

President Donald Trump has set the stage for precision strikes inside Venezuela on military facilities the United States says protect and empower one of the globe’s most dangerous criminal syndicates, Cartel de los Soles. The strikes reportedly...

Scotiabank launches modern U.S. Cash Management platform, strengthening North American corridor capabilities

Scotiabank today announced the official launch of its modernized U.S. Cash Management program, supported by the advanced cloud-based treasury platform, ScotiaConnect®. This marks a major step in the Bank's strategy to unify and modernize cash...

American Legion Post No. 1 to hold Veterans Day ceremony

American Legion Post No. 1 in Wheeling will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at WesBanco Arena. The guest speaker for this year’s event is Frank Vitale, president and CEO of Forge Business Solutions and the civilian aide for the...

China Boosts U.S. Soybean Purchases Following Trump-Xi Trade Talks

Following President Donald Trump's postive meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, which cooled simmering trade tensions, produced key concessions, and set both economic...

American Logistics Aid Network marks 20 Years

The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) marked its 20th anniversary yesterday. “In October 2005, 50 supply chain associations and business leaders began looking for a way to leverage our industry’s core competencies to serve others, because they...

Business owner's purchase of Highway 27 Unity Club gives AA and NA a safe place to meet weekly

Good Thursday evening! This is The Weekender, a final look at this week’s news from the Independent Herald. The Daybreaker (Monday) and The Weekender (Thursday evening) are our two news-first newsletters. We publish several other newsletters...

U.S. Unveils Philippine Task Force to Deter Chinese Coercion

U.S. and Philippine flags in the South China Sea. Embassy of Japan in the Philippines photo This post has been updated with a statement from U.S. Pacific Fleet. American and Philippine defense secretaries unveiled a task force designed to deter...