The Latest Breaking News from United States

Ex-CIA official admits fraud after feds found 300 gold bars at his home, docs say

A former senior CIA official has pleaded guilty to abusing his position and government funds for personal gain

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Kalshi launches perpetual futures tied to US 500 stock index

Kalshi has introduced a new perpetual futures contract that is linked to its US 500 index. This contract will allow traders to hold positions indefinitely, without the need to roll over. It aims to provide stock market exposure, a key step in Kalshi's expansion as a financial exchange. The CEO…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Bulgaria's leader says drone attack hits 2 commercial vessels, and Ukraine's president blames Russia

Bulgaria’s prime minister says that two commercial vessels have been struck by drones in the first attack on shipping in the NATO member’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Dear Levi Strauss Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 7

Levi Strauss is set to report its Q3 results on Oct. 7.

Barchart · Oct 6

Trump accuses Canada of secret trade violations before midterms: ‘We’ve caught them in the act’

Another turn in the tariff dispute.

We Got This Covered · Oct 6

Venezuela Moves to Reform a Law that Jailed Hundreds — Critics Say Repeal It Entirely

Venezuela's Congress is rewriting the Anti-Hate Law used to jail 927 people. Rights groups say reform is not enough — they want full repeal.

Latin Times · Oct 6

Fake SEC Credentials and AI Trading Bots Allegedly Tricked Investors Out of $15M

SEC alleges two investment scams used AI trading bots, fake regulatory documents, and online relationships to take at least $15.3M from retail investors.

International Business Times UK · Oct 6

Crude Prices Rebound as Iran Ramps Up Ship Attacks in Hormuz

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed up +0.01 (+0.01%) on Tuesday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed up +0.0270 (+0.83%). Crude oil and gasoline prices erased early losses on Tuesday and settled higher as short covering emerged on reports that Iran has ramped up attacks on tankers in...

Barchart · Oct 6

Nat-Gas Prices Settle Higher as European Gas Prices Jump

November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.048 (+1.57%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Tuesday, supported by carryover from a rally in European gas prices to a 2-week high. European nat-gas storage levels are only 73% full, which may push European countries to ramp up US gas...

Barchart · Oct 6

As AI threatens to overload the power grid and America faces an electricity crunch, here’s what tech giants are betting on to keep the power flowing

U.S. electricity consumption grew by less than 0.5% annually. Now, AI data centers, factories, robotics and wider electrification are pushing power needs higher. Nuclear energy is gaining attention because it can provide steady, low-carbon electricity at scale.

The Economic Times · Oct 6