How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 2/20/2025
Wall Street retreated from its record after a sharp slide for Walmart weighed on U.S. stock indexes.
Day: February 21, 2025
US Senate confirms Kash Patel for a 10-year term to lead the FBI
Two Republicans voted against Patel, citing questions about how his ‘political activities’ may affect his leadership.
Trump team plans deep cuts at office that funds recovery from big disasters
Staff at the office, a branch of the U.S. housing department that Congress uses to address the worst catastrophes, would be reduced by 84 percent.
France cracks down on ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics, clothing
France’s parliament on Thursday voted to limit the production and sale of some items containing polluting and health-threatening “forever chemicals” including cosmetics, most clothing and ski wax.
British tourists face yet another fee in Spain as new ’emission tax’ considered
Spain is considering a new tax that will be a huge blow to luxury holidays.
Trial set for suspect in killings of 4 Idaho college students. Here’s what you need to know
A judge this week declined to throw out key evidence against the man charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students near the campus two years ago.
Is Anti-CPP Pro-Khmer Rouge? An Open Letter to Cambodia’s Justice Minister
The Cambodian government still hasn’t offered a convincing explanation for why it is outlawing the “denial” of Khmer Rouge atrocities.
Trump administration abruptly empties out Guantanamo prison of all immigrant detainees
Nearly 200 immigrants at the high-security facility were sent back to Venezuela