Moody's strips U.S. government of top credit rating, citing Washington's failure to rein in debtMoody's Ratings has downgraded the U.S. government's credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing concerns over rising debt and persistent deficit...
17 May, 2025, 08.36 AM IST
Nancy Pelosi’s fortune nosedives in just 72 hours as Donald Trump’s tariffs send shock through markets and lawmakers' wealth rankings; here's how much money she lostNancy Pelosi loses millions after Donald Trump’s new tariffs sent tech stocks into a tailspin. In just 72 hours, Pelosi’s net worth reporte...
04 Apr, 2025, 10.14 PM IST
Critical Baltimore shipping channel reopens 11 weeks after bridge collapseThe main shipping channel into the Port of Baltimore, blocked by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, has reopened after 11 weeks ...
11 Jun, 2024, 10.14 AM IST
Trump mocks Nikki Haley's first name. It's his latest example of attacking rivals based on raceTrump's focus on Haley's name comes as far-right online forums have for months been littered with mentions of her given name alongside raci...
20 Jan, 2024, 09.21 PM IST
US gov't shutdown could slow House Republicans' Biden impeachment inquiryThe looming U.S. government shutdown could potentially slow down the impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. If the government shu...
22 Sep, 2023, 03.46 PM IST
US House Republicans interrogate FTC's Lina Khan over regulation of Big TechRepublicans charged that Lina Khan is "harassing" Twitter since its acquisition by Elon Musk, arbitrarily suing large tech companies and de...
13 Jul, 2023, 11.41 PM IST
Trump's strategy may lead to "ugly nights" in May primariesThe stretch of primaries soon approaching may severely affect Donald Trump's brand. Few of the many Trump-endorsed candidates are facing co...
02 May, 2022, 08.32 PM IST
Trump facing legal, political headwinds as he eyes comebackThe quip - a moment of levity on the links captured on shaky cellphone video - was a reminder that the former president often has another p...
29 Jan, 2022, 10.49 AM IST
Jeff Bezos leaves enduring legacy as he steps away from his role as Amazon CEOToday, Amazon has a market value of more than $1.7 trillion. It posted 2020 annual revenues of $386 billion from operations in e-commerce, ...
04 Jul, 2021, 11.11 AM IST
QE or not, world’s most elite bond club is getting its mojo backThat’s because only primary dealers, which have to bid at US debt auctions, get to sell Treasuries directly to the Fed.
29 Oct, 2019, 08.03 AM IST
Indian touch: Hindu priest for Donald Trump's national prayer serviceNarayanachar L Digalakota from the popular Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Lanham, Maryland would offer prayers at the National Prayer Service.
20 Jan, 2017, 09.38 AM IST
Hindu priest for Donald Trump's national prayer serviceThis is probably the first time a Hindu priest has been called for services at the national prayer service of the presidential inauguration.
20 Jan, 2017, 07.03 AM IST
Bill targeting H1B visas reintroduced in US CongressThe bill among other things increases the minimum salary of H-1B visa to USD 100,000 per annum and eliminate the Masters Degree exemption.
06 Jan, 2017, 08.49 AM IST
From Kendrick Lamar to Taylor Swift, complete list of Grammy nominationsKendrick Lamar earned 11 nominations for the 2016 Grammys, both Taylor Swift and The Weeknd tie for second with 7 nominations.
24 Jan, 2016, 12.21 PM IST
- Fed pledges $7.4 trillion to ease frozen credit
US govt is prepared to lend more than $7.4 trillion on behalf of American taxpayers to rescue the financial system since the credit markets...
25 Nov, 2008, 12.16 AM IST
- Ganpati festival: Transformation through ages
As the Ganesh festival reaches its crescendo, ET correspondent looks at the Elephant God as seen through Western eyes over the centuries, a...
13 Sep, 2008, 12.26 AM IST