BreakingDamaged and Half-Sunken Oil Tanker Raises Environmental Concerns Off OmanThe damaged oil tanker Caroline Bezengi has been leaking crude oil into the Arabian Sea, raising concerns about marine life and Oman’s coastline.1 min read00
MarketsSenate Moves Major Crypto Regulation Bill Toward a Floor VoteThe compromise text splits oversight between two agencies and sets a two-year transition window for existing exchanges.5 min read039
Real EstateHousing Starts Slow for a Third Consecutive MonthBuilders point to financing costs rather than demand, and the regional split is wider than the national figure suggests.6 min read024
EconomyCentral Bank Holds Rates, Signals Patience Through Year-EndTwo governors dissented. The statement dropped a phrase about 'further tightening' that had appeared in every release since January.5 min read057
