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Sharp Gaps in Bank Balances by Age, Household Type and Education

What do you have in our bank account? Guess what others do in theirs. Cash holdings in U.S. bank accounts vary dramatically depending on age,...

When do you get Trump’s ‘$2,000 Check’? Sounds political!

Tariff Dividend Pledged Repeatedly, but Experts Say Path to Reality Is UnclearRevenue Shortfalls and Legal Questions Cloud OutlookIRS Warns Public of Scam Texts and...

Gas Prices Seen Remaining Stable Despite Maduro’s Removal

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) join President Donald Trump to speak to reporters aboard Air Force One en...

U.S. Condo Market Sinks to Worst Slump in More Than a Decade

Purchase-Price Bubble, Soaring Insurance and HOA Fees Weigh on Demand Condo Prices Fell 1.9% in September–OctoberSingle-Family Homes Still Rising, Though at a Slower Pace The U.S....

Kim Jong-un’s relationship with daughter under scrutiny after New Year’s cheek kiss

Footage of Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju-ae at a New Year’s event has drawn scrutiny from a Japan-based outlet, which described their public displays of closeness as unusual.

North Korean leader seems to reference Venezuela a day after ‘hypersonic’ missile drill

North Korea conducted a hypersonic missile drill as Kim Jong-un warned of “complicated international events,” remarks analysts say alluded to Venezuela and U.S. use of force abroad.

Korean, Japanese automakers to shift production to U.S. as MAGA takes hold

Korean and Japanese automakers are restructuring production to avoid U.S. tariffs, with Japan reimporting U.S.-built cars and Korea expanding local output.

Coupang Korea CEO Harold Rogers clashes with lawmakers at Assembly hearing

Tempers flared at the National Assembly as Coupang executives faced intense scrutiny over a major data breach, labor allegations and a controversial compensation plan during a joint parliamentary hearing.

Army sacks four generals over involvement in Dec. 3 martial law declaration

South Korea’s Defense Ministry has dismissed four Army generals for their involvement in the Dec. 3 martial law declaration, citing violations of legal compliance and duty of integrity.

Ex-President Yoon faces a possible 10-year prison sentence

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a possible 10-year prison sentence after prosecutors sought consecutive terms for obstruction of justice and related charges tied to his martial law declaration.