War-torn Libya is pumping oil at its fastest pace in more than a decade, averaging about 1.4 million barrels per day in April, according to National Oil Corp. operating data. Still, refining capacity, distribution networks, and subsidy-financed imports remain strained by years of institutional division since the 2011 conflict, when production fell sharply from about…
Most older adults hope to remain at home while their health, judgment, and mobility still permit a safe routine. That wish depends on more than preference alone. It often rests on steady supervision, timely help with personal tasks, and early attention to subtle physical decline. Strong home care can preserve function, reduce avoidable setbacks, and…
Flutter has announced plans to delist its ordinary shares from the London Stock Exchange, leaving the New York Stock Exchange as its sole trading venue and pushing another high-profile company away from the UK market. The Paddy Power, Betfair and FanDuel owner said the London delisting is expected to take effect at 8am on August…
Federal Reserve scrutiny of artificial intelligence use at financial companies is increasing, with the OCC and FDIC also pressing banks on AI controls, vendor risk, data access and governance. The shift gives CFOs and finance directors a clear signal that AI adoption in banking is moving from innovation budget to supervisory evidence. The focus is…
We have officially moved past the era of humanoid robots as mere public relations stunts. As they become increasingly lifelike, society may soon face profound social, psychological, and ethical challenges. What happens when the boundary between humans and machines becomes almost impossible to distinguish? For decades, science fiction has cushioned us with the idea that…
Gas prices are high right now — an average of roughly a dollar more than they were last year for Americans. But considering that we’re not more than 100 days into the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which the International Energy Agency called the “most severe oil supply shock in history,” it seems like…
SpaceX-linked leveraged ETF launches have been pushed back after the company’s record IPO, placing the SEC, Nasdaq, Cboe Global Markets and ProShares at the centre of a market-structure test around high-risk retail products. The delay affects asset managers seeking to offer amplified exposure to SpaceX shares immediately after the public debut, including Tradr ETFs, ProShares,…
But here’s what I didn’t expect. It’s not just what Hope builds — it’s when it’s there. It’s 11 pm, and you have a half-formed idea that’s been nagging at you all day. You open Hope and just start describing it. No blank canvas anxiety, no “I’ll figure out the details later.” Within minutes, you’re…
Here’s what’s undeniable: The Democratic electorate has dramatically shifted when it comes to the United States’ relationship with Israel. Earlier this year, a national poll from Gallup found that 41 percent of Americans sympathize with Palestinians and 36 percent with Israelis — the first time since Gallup began tracking the metric in 2001 that Israelis…
FS KKR Capital Corp, Blue Owl Capital and Oaktree Specialty Lending are facing renewed scrutiny after fresh data showed private credit dividends are becoming less securely covered by cash income across the listed BDC market. The pressure matters for CFOs and finance directors because business development companies have become an important channel between institutional capital,…