Lightning Strikes Capitol Dome on New Year’s Eve

Lightning struck the Capitol dome in Washington, D.C., on New Year's Eve, leaving observers stunned and social media users wondering whether the lightning signaled a new era of change. Lightning also struck the Washington Monument on the other side of the Mall. It was not immediately clear whether any structures were damaged. The Capitol building […]

Vanguard strikes deal with FDIC over huge holdings in US banks – Financial Times

Stay informed with free updates Just sign up for US financial regulation myFT Digest — delivered straight to your inbox. Vanguard has bowed to regulatory pressure and agreed to new oversight of investments in some U.S. lenders, a decision that could have far-reaching implications for asset managers and banks. The deal, unveiled Friday by the […]

Israel launches strikes in Yemen on Houthi military targets, IDF says

The Israeli military on Thursday claimed responsibility for a series of airstrikes that hit the Houthi-held capital, Sanaa International Airport, and other targets in Yemen. The Israel Defense Forces said the airstrike targeted military infrastructure used by the Houthis to carry out terrorist acts. “The Houthi terrorist regime has repeatedly attacked the State of Israel […]