BERLIN—German opposition parties and business groups on Thursday urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to trigger a new election quickly to minimize political uncertainty after his rocky three-way coalition collapsed. The coalition fell apart on Wednesday when years of tensions culminated in a row over how to plug a multi-billion-euro hole in the budget and revive Europe’s […]

BERLIN—Germany’s ruling coalition collapsed on Wednesday as Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his finance minister and paved the way for a snap election. After sacking Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the Free Democrats (FDP) party, Scholz is expected to head a minority government with his Social Democrats (SPD) and the Greens, the second-largest party. He would […]

ORLANDO, Fla.—Two people were killed and six others were wounded in two shootings by a single gunman that took place among thousands of costumed revelers during a Halloween street celebration in downtown Orlando early Friday, authorities said. Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the city’s downtown bar and restaurant district shortly after […]

Israeli warplanes flew over Beirut on Thursday as Hezbollah’s leader delivered a speech that was broadcast across Lebanon. Sonic booms from the aircraft rattled the Lebanese capital following alleged Israeli attacks on the terrorist group’s 2-way radios and pagers. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged all parties to refrain from any escalations that would make […]

Car aficionados from around the globe flocked to California’s Monterey to celebrate the latest cutting-edge sports vehicles. Among the numerous reveals, several new hypercars stole the spotlight. The majority sell for well over a million dollars.  

The Taliban terrorist group celebrated three years since regaining power in Afghanistan at Bagram Air Base on Wednesday. Members showcased some of the military equipment that the United States and coalition forces left behind after the 2021 withdrawal. The event marks the terrorist group’s most significant display of power since regaining control of the country […]

Relatives of an explorer who died on a submersible that imploded while diving to the Titanic shipwreck have sued the company that operated the craft, alleging it is responsible for his death and the implosion. Officials with OceanGate, the company, were warned that the sub, Titan, was not equipped to dive to the Titanic in […]

The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady, but is also setting the stage for a cut in September. NTD speaks with Bankrate’s chief financial analyst to discuss the central bank’s strategy to reign in inflation, and why borrowers should temper their expectations.  

The CEO of CrowdStrike says more than 97 percent of Windows sensors are back online after last week’s major IT outage. NTD speaks with Alexander De Ridder, the chief technology officer of SmythOS, a first-of-its-kind operating system, to learn more about the risks of a centralized internet.  

Tech companies race to show off their latest artificial intelligence models, but innovation requires increasing amounts of data. NTD speaks with a data scientist to learn more about advancing AI and the implications for user privacy and protection.  

Millions of drivers are hitting the road this summer, while hoping to avoid hot insurance premiums. According to the latest Bankrate data, costs go up an average of 43 percent after just one at-fault accident. NTD speaks with Shannon Martin, a Bankrate analyst with over a decade of insurance experience, to learn how motorists can […]

NTD speaks with an energy expert to learn more about the implications of the Houston power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl. The incident illustrates the extent to which society depends on the grid. The failures also expose the system’s vulnerabilities to weather and bad actors.  

Americans take on a side hustle to make ends meet amid a cost of living crisis and persistent inflation. NTD speaks with consumer financial services company Bankrate, which found that more than a third of workers have a second gig. Many turn to a hobby, passion, or second skill to supplement their income.  

Bankrate’s senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick discusses the Labor Department’s job reports. The data come as the Federal Reserve hopes for a cooler labor market as it tries to tame inflation.

Young people are reconsidering the value of going to college as President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan faces legal hurdles. NTD speaks with a political economist to discuss different, and perhaps more lucrative, opportunities for Gen Z.

Americans gear up for barbecues and fireworks ahead of Independence Day. NTD speaks with a fireworks industry expert to learn more about the history of pyrotechnics, illegal fireworks, and how to have fun this Fourth of July without losing any limbs.

Bankrate’s senior industry analyst, Ted Rossman, breaks down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new rule for Buy Now Pay Later companies. Payment plan firms are now subject to the same rules as credit card companies. The agency is hoping the policy simplifies processes like disputed charges and returns.

The second-generation president of the National Flag Day Foundation explains the history and significance of the American flag. A Wisconsin native, David Janik tells NTD what the nation’s banner symbolizes, and what it means to him personally.

An artificial intelligence expert explains how AI-generated content such as deepfakes can mislead voters ahead of the November elections. The Federal Election Commission expects AI to threaten the integrity of the U.S. electoral process.

As Americans continue to face high prices, Bankrate finds that a significant number of adults are asking their parents for financial support. The company’s chief financial analyst breaks down the numbers as empty nesters turn to nest eggs in an effort to help their children.