• Bank collusion probe in Archegos meltdown closes without charges

    Published Fri, May 1, 2026 · 08:46 AMTHE US Justice Department has closed a criminal antitrust probe into whether banks illegally coordinated their responses to the unraveling of Bill Hwang’s family office Archegos without bringing charges, according to people familiar with the matter, ending a years-long chapter of government scrutiny into an implosion that rocked Wall Street. People involved in the probe were notified earlier this year that the investigation, which began in 2021, was being closed by prosecutors, said some of the people, who asked not to be identified discussing a confidential decision. Authorities examined whether talks among Archegos’ trading partners about how…

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  • Don’t let RFK Jr distract from the big health threat: Sugar

    It’s not the food dye in Froot Loops that Americans should fear; it’s the more than 66 pounds of sugar they consume a year ARE there “toxic chemicals” in food killing Americans? That fear is getting lots of attention thanks to Robert F Kennedy Jr, president-elect Donald Trump’s pick to…

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  • With sound alliances, India can secure the Indo-Pacific

    INS Sahyadri’s port call in Japan highlights deepening India-Japan naval tiesians By Captain By Captain Sarabjeet S Parmar (Retd) The US-Israel-Iran conflict has sent shockwaves through global supply chains and driven energy prices to multi-year highs. Beyond its immediate energy and associated economic toll, the conflict serves as a stark reminder…

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  • EU Energy Crisis Worsens After Iran War

    EU gas prices rise 70% since Iran conflict began Fossil fuel import bill increases by €14 billion in one month European officials warn of prolonged energy crisis and stagflation risks Debate grows over windfall taxes and impact on clean energy investment European Union gas prices have surged 70% and oil…

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  • Upset Taylor Swift says she was told Ticketmaster could handle demand

    POP superstar Taylor Swift said on Friday it was “excruciating” for her to watch fans struggle to secure tickets for her upcoming U.S. tour after she had been assured that Ticketmaster could handle large demand. The New York Times reported that the US Justice Department was investigating whether Ticketmaster parent…

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