Professor Known for ‘Torture Memos’ Will Advise Conspiracy Probe Focused on Perceived Trump Foes

    WASHINGTON (AP) — A conservative law professor known for his expansive views of presidential power and for decades-old memos that justified harsh interrogation techniques after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks says he will be advising a team of prosecutors investigating whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against President Donald Trump. John Yoo…

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    Quarter-End Calm Masks High-Stakes Week for Fed, ECB, BoJ and RBA

      Quarter-End Calm Masks High-Stakes Week for Fed, ECB, BoJ and RBA

      Financial markets began the week on a subdued note, with quarter-end positioning and caution ahead of a packed economic calendar keeping most major assets confined to familiar ranges. Geopolitical headlines surrounding the US-Iran conflict attracted little attention, while Brent crude held steady around USD 73 a barrel, suggesting investors are increasingly viewing Middle East tensions…

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        Why Micron Stock Just Dropped

        Key Points Micron (NASDAQ: MU) stock slipped 2% through 12:35 p.m. ET Monday as even more worries about the durability of demand for DRAM and NAND computer memory surfaced. Perennial Micron bull Jordan Klein at Mizuho is doing his best to contain the damage with a note in support of Micron today… but it seems…

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          Alphabet stock pops on Dow debut, but AI questions loom

          Alphabet shares rose 4% Monday as the company officially joined the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon and adding a symbolic blue-chip designation. The move comes despite continued pressure on the stock. Even with Monday’s gain, Alphabet is still tracking for its worst month since February of last year, with six of the past seven…

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          Andy Burnham says he’ll deliver a circuit breaker to transform the U.K. economy if he becomes leader

          MANCHESTER, England — Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, pledged Monday to give away a chunk of his power by handing greater autonomy to local leaders in a “circuit-breaker” for the sclerotic British state. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The former mayor…

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            Wimbledon’s celebrity season begins with the Beckhams, Hollywood stars and a whimsical pair of heels

            After the frenzy of awards season, the summer months can feel a little light on major celebrity sightings, which is exactly why Wimbledon’s arrival is always welcome. Britain’s grand slam tournament has long served as a star-spotting opportunity, drawing royalty, Hollywood heavyweights and fashion favorites to southwest London each summer. Zendaya, Lily Collins, Julia Roberts,…

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