Business Update

The family-owned company that operates the newspaper cited mounting losses and labor constraints. A final edition is expected on Sunday, May 3. Source link

The White House is intensifying and broadening its probes into fraud in states led by prominent Democrats. Source link

Companies like Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips say that Venezuela owes them billions of dollars for confiscating their assets two decades ago. Source link

Alaska’s order, its largest ever, follows its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and is part of its plan to expand, including overseas. Source link

Chris Wright said the Trump administration was in “active dialogue” with Venezuela’s government about the plan. Source link

The president is again focused on acquiring the mineral-rich island. But lack of clarity about his goals and tactics is weighing on political and business leaders. Source link

The board said the blockbuster deal it reached with Netflix last month posed less risk. Source link

Tokyo is concerned at signs that Beijing may be laying the groundwork to restrict access to the metals vital to manufacturing. Source link

The central bank faces two major hurdles early on in 2026 that will determine the extent to which it operates free of political meddling. Source link

Policies meant to lure importers to Hainan, a resort island off China’s coast, signal an opening up, Beijing says. One expert calls it a “bait and switch.” Source link