Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by quarter-point The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced a quarter-point rate cut, setting the path for borrowing costs two days after the victory of President-Elect Donald Trump.

Marianne Williamson on the future of the Democratic party Former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson discusses the results of the 2024 election and what Kamala Harris' loss means for the future of the Democratic party.

Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods) is set to soar to new heights—quite literally. A subsidiary of Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group), CP Foods is a leading player in the food and agro-industrial industries. Through this principle, CP Foods aims to ensure its actions not only boost business growth but also improve society’s well-being. The “Three Benefits Principle” is not just a corporate philosophy but a guiding force that shapes every decision CP Foods makes. In addition to product innovation, CP Foods is also focused on enhancing its operational efficiency through smart farming methods.

WASHINGTON—In his inaugural address as he took over from Donald Trump , President Biden said “democracy has prevailed.” Nearly four years later voters rebuked his tenure and delivered the White House back to Trump , a leader whom Biden reviles. “When I ran the first time, I thought of myself as being a transition president,” Biden said in an August interview with CBS News. In the second two years of his presidency, the White House turned to implementing Biden’s agenda but didn’t launch new bold ideas. “He is as sharp as ever,” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre days after his debate performance. A major piece of Biden’s argument against Trump over the past four years was to call out what Democrats viewed as his autocratic instincts.

PoliticsHarris vows to continue fighting in concession speechVice President Kamala Harris conceded the presidential race on Nov. 6 at Howard University but said, “I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign.”

Former NFL star Robert Griffin III appeares to have had enough with the criticism toward Black men after Fox News projected former President Donald Trump to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris in the election. “Black Men do support Black Women. The Fox News Voter Analysis nationally suggested a majority of Black men and Black women voted for Harris. The vice president received 74% of the vote from Black men and 89% of the vote from Black women among nearly 120,000 respondents. In 2020, among nearly 109,000 respondents, the Fox News Voter Analysis said 87% of Black men and 93% of Black women voted for Biden.

1 person critically injured after bus overturns on upstate New York highway A bus with more than two dozen passengers aboard rolled over on a highway in upstate New York on Thursday morning, critically injuring one person and sending others to hospitals, police said.

Big Tech moguls Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai were among several high-powered executives to congratulate Donald Trump following his stunning victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Bezos — who blocked the Washington Post’s editorial board from endorsing Harris two weeks before the election – was among the first to kiss the ring. 4 Jeff Bezos congratulated Donald Trump on his win — after he blocked the Washington Post’s editorial board from endorsing Kamala Harris. Looking forward to working with you and your administration,” Zuckerberg wrote on his Threads account on Wednesday. 4 Former President Donald Trump soundly defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s election.

World leaders call President-elect Trump after election victory Despite some leaders criticizing Trump's foreign policy during his first term, many appeared to take a conciliatory approach in congratulating him.

Giuliani to appear in court after missing deadline to surrender assets Rudy Giuliani entered a New York City courthouse Thursday to explain to a federal judge why he hasn't surrendered his valuables as part of a $148 million defamation judgment.

AdvertisementTop global leaders congratulated Trump and said they look forward to working with him but also indicated they are trying to insulate their nations from the possible ramifications of his presidency. For some authoritarian leaders, Trump’s win felt like a vindication of their own thinking and policies. Donald Trump shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting at Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on July 26, 2024. “The Trump victory is a victory for corporate tech, VCs and crypto powerbrokers,” Schaake, now a Stanford University nonresident fellow, wrote on X, using the acronym “VC” in reference to private equity investors. Several social media users in Japan posted fears that their prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, will struggle to contend with his new U.S. counterpart’s approach.

Joe Biden’s full address from the White House President Joe Biden stepped into the White House Rose Garden on Thursday to speak to the nation for the first time since his party's bruising defeat in the election.

PoliticsBiden promises peaceful transfer of powerPresident Joe Biden spoke on Nov. 7, following President-elect Donald Trump’s election to a second term.

Fuji and why it mattersJapan's Mount Fuji has finally regained its signature snowcap following a record-breaking period during which its peak remained bare. This year marked the latest that snow has ever reappeared on Mount Fuji, an active volcano visible on a clear day from Tokyo. On Oct. 29, the 12,000-foot peak broke a 130-year-old record of snow absence, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. MORE: Japan's Mount Fuji breaks record for no snow in OctoberWhile Mount Fuji is covered in snow for most of the year, during the hiking season -- between July and September -- the rocky peak is typically bare. Mount Fuji, a World Heritage Site, has not erupted in more than 300 years.

2 Jewish students attacked on campus at DePaul University in Chicago: Officials Masked attackers allegedly punched the students, according to the university.