U.S. stocks continued their downward spiral on Friday, deepening an already dismal week. The failure of lawmakers to pass President-elect Donald Trump’s funding plan has raised the specter of a government shutdown right before Christmas, rattling investor confidence and sending markets into a tailspin.

As his term concludes, President Biden faces a pivotal decision: to uphold the American principle of diffused power by reducing presidential authority. This action could reinforce the nation’s core values before he exits office.

President Joe Biden’s first campaign ad of the year delivers a powerful message, juxtaposing images of Martin Luther King Jr. with those of the January 6 rioters. He asks the nation: “What will we do to maintain our democracy? History’s watching.”

With less than 24 hours remaining, Congress races against the clock to prevent a government shutdown. Without a last-minute funding deal, the government could halt operations, prompting urgent action from lawmakers.

A new report titled “Crushed 2024” reveals that lowly paid workers in India’s auto sector face severe injury risks, highlighting persistent safety issues in the industry. As the sixth annual study on worker safety, it underscores the urgent need for improved protections.

Elon Musk has already made waves in U.S. politics by helping propel Donald Trump into the White House. Now, speculation arises that he might be setting his sights on another iconic address: 10 Downing Street. Could the United Kingdom be next in Musk’s political journey?

Just days before Christmas Eve, Starbucks workers are set to initiate a five-day strike, protesting stalled contract negotiations and seeking to pressure the company into action.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has unveiled a groundbreaking policy allowing Black farmers to sell land acquired under previous reforms and use it as collateral for bank loans. This significant change marks a major shift in Zimbabwe’s land policy.

In a surprising twist, Cameron Dicker of the Chargers executed a fair-catch kick, a rare play not seen in the NFL for 48 years. This strategic move has revived interest in an obscure rule, marking a historic moment in American football.