Iran’s Energy Crisis Hits ‘Dire’ Point as Industries Are Forced to Shut Down

Party City Files for Bankruptcy, to Shut Down 700 Stores

This is the second time Party City has declared bankruptcy in the last two years.

Inc. - 12h

Is the US government going to shut down? What happens if it does

Here's how the US got to the brink of yet another funding lapse and what it means for Americans - and Trump.

BBC News - 1d

Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down

Republicans in the House are working to craft a plan to avert a government shutdown just hours before funding for agencies is set to lapse.

CBS News - 1d

Gingrich says Trump would be 'better off' if government shuts down

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) suggested President-elect Trump would be "better off" letting the government shut down. "I think that President Trump would be much better off to let the ...

The Hill - 1d

Americans face holiday travel TSA crunch if government shuts down

Millions of Americans hoping to travel for the holidays may encounter a snag at TSA stops across U.S. airports if the government shuts down. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Atlanta. Also, CBS ...

CBS News - 1d

What happens if the US government shuts down?

More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisis

Financial Times - 1d

Here's what happens if the government shuts down right before the holidays

The U.S. government will shut down this weekend unless Congress comes up with a plan and takes action soon.

NBC News - 2d

Manchin says he doesn't think the government will shut down

In an interview airing Sunday on "Face the Nation," outgoing independent Sen. Joe Manchin spoke with moderator Margaret Brennan about government funding and Elon Musk's influence on Congress.

CBS News - 2d

Big bets on AI point to venture capital industry’s shift

The strategy of focusing money on larger deals comes at time of extreme indigestion for start-up investors

Financial Times - 2d

Florida Democrat shuts down speculation he will serve as Trump FEMA chief

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) threw cold water on speculation that he would serve in President-elect Trump’s administration as the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on ...

The Hill - 4d

Iran imposes city shutdowns over smog and energy shortages

President Masoud Pezeshkian calls on population to conserve enough gas to last freezing winter

Financial Times - 5d

Edinburgh Airport shut down by IT issue just as holiday travel season gets under way

Edinburgh Airport has been shut down by an unspecified information technology issue, causing headaches for passengers at the start of the busy holiday travel season

ABC News - 6d

Drone activity shut down runways at Stewart Airfield, Hochul says

Drone activity forced runways at New York's Stewart Airfield to shut down Friday night, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.

CBS News - Dec. 14

New York governor calls for federal assistance after mysterious drones shut down airport runways

Mysterious drones in New York temporarily shut down runways at an Orange County airport, a frustrated governor said, calling for federal assistance and declaring that "this has gone too far."

NBC News - Dec. 15

Trump’s Policy Plans Could Hit Restaurant Industry, Seafood Prices and Trucking

While shares of restaurant operators traded higher, the prospect of mass deportations could gut the industry’s labor force.

Inc. - Dec. 13

UN human rights office in Venezuela partially resumes work months after government shut it down

The U.N. office on human rights in Venezuela has partially resumed operations in recent weeks

ABC News - Dec. 13

UN human rights office in Venezuela partially resumes work months after government shut it down

Yahoo News - Dec. 13

World's largest "psychedelic church" to shut down San Francisco location

The world's largest psychedelic church is about to close its doors in San Francisco.

CBS News - Dec. 12

Audi’s Rebrand in China Points to Bigger Changes in the Auto Industry

The “four rings” turns to “four letters” in China—a choice that also signals deeper shifts in the global auto market, where Chinese automakers now dominate.

Wired - Dec. 12

Syria rebel leader vows to shut down notorious Assad prisons

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani also said he would dissolve the former regime's security forces, in a statement seen by Reuters.

BBC News - Dec. 12

Breece Hall injury update: Jets RB still 'struggling a bit' with knee, won't be shut down for season just yet

The Jets leaned on two rookie backs as Hall sat out Week 14 vs. the Dolphins

CBS Sports - Dec. 11

GM to Shut Down Its Cruise Robotaxi Project

The company said it would now focus its efforts on developing fully autonomous vehicles for personal use.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

GM shuts down robotaxi project to focus on autonomous vehicles

General Motors (GM) said Tuesday that it will no longer fund the development of robotaxis and instead focus on creating fully autonomous personal vehicles. Cruise, GM’s self-driving car ...

The Hill - Dec. 11

Overdose deaths are down, but the crisis is far from resolved

It is far too soon to declare victory.

The Hill - Dec. 11

How the Assad regime’s collapse could force Iran to go nuclear

Once the nuclear threshold is crossed, there is no turning back.

The Hill - Dec. 10

Iran to shut offices, colleges and schools in Tehran because of air pollution

Iran's state TV says authorities have ordered the closure of all governmental offices, universities and schools in the province of Tehran for two days because of poor air quality

ABC News - Dec. 10

The FBI’s Dire Warning About Your Messaging Apps Leaves Out 1 Important Point

Federal agencies want you to protect your personal information, but they left out the most important part.

Inc. - Dec. 10

Hit by blackouts Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump

Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Middle East crisis live: thousands flee Homs in central Syria as rebel forces push on

Rebels have captured key cities of Aleppo and Hama, dealing blows to president Bashar al-Assad 14 years after protests erupted across Syria. Iran aims to send missiles and drones to Syria and ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

US shuts down prisons amid scrutiny over sexual abuse and crisis of suicides

Bureau of Prisons closes California facility and suspends operations at six others as rights activists call for clemency. The US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) announced on Thursday it was permanently ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Yuval Sharon to step down as artistic director of the Industry opera company

Visionary opera leader Yuval Sharon will step down as co-artistic director of the Industry, the groundbreaking L.A. company he established a decade ago.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry

AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now.

Inc. - Dec. 5

76ers coach Nick Nurse says no plans to shut down oft-injured center Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid sat out again Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic

ABC News - Dec. 4

Investigation Into Forced Adoptions From Ukraine Points Finger at Putin

Yale researchers traced hundreds of children taken to Russia in the war, finding what they described as “a higher level of crime than first understood.”

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Why Brussels hopes cracking down on China will also save EU industry

Also in this newsletter: Is EU drug policy fair to poorer states?

Financial Times - Dec. 4

XDefiant Shuts Down In June 2025, Ubisoft Closes Two Offices

Ubisoft has announced that XDefiant will shut down on June 3, 2025. Additionally, Ubisoft is closing down its office in Osaka, Japan, as well as San Francisco.. Ubisoft explained that starting ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

Stephen King to Shut Down His 3 Radio Stations in Maine

The author, who owns the small independent stations in Bangor, said that the decision was prompted by a desire to get his business affairs in order.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Why Europe's Vaunted Car Industry Is in Crisis

Europe’s carmakers used to rule the world but now they are fighting battles at home and abroad.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces

White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

Iran’s Energy Crisis Hits ‘Dire’ Point as Industries Are Forced to Shut Down

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