U.S. plans initial payment towards billions owed to the UN, envoy Waltz says

UN Secretary-General Guterres warned that the organization is at risk of “imminent financial collapse” due to unpaid fees, most of which are owed by the U.S.
Epstein files: Republican lawmaker Massie calls for Trump Commerce chief Lutnick to resign

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick previously said on a podcast that he had cut ties with the notorious sex offender since an initial 2005 encounter.
Super Bowl 60 is set to kick off with a packed ad slate, Bad Bunny halftime and prediction markets at the fore

Super Bowl 60 is set between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. CNBC covers all the top ads and business news from football’s biggest night.
Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ may spur significant changes to higher education in 2026 and the rise of ‘un-college,’ experts say

The trend toward a two-year degree or even shorter-term credential — also dubbed “un-college” — will gain steam in 2026, experts say.
Epstein files: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff quits over appointment of Mandelson as ambassador

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff resigned over the furor surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the U.K. ambassador to the U.S.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s ruling LDP seen winning outright majority in snap election: NHK

PM Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party is likely to win between 274-328 seats in the Lower House, higher than the 233 seats needed for a majority, NHK says.
Top Wall Street analysts like these stocks for long-term growth potential

In recent earnings, some companies proved their ability to capitalize on solid growth opportunities offered by the ongoing AI boom through strong execution.
Tech giants in China sold off alongside their U.S. peers last week. How to play it

While Chinese tech stocks have sold off along with U.S. names in the last several days, analysts say there’s a fundamental difference.
Goldman Sachs says this under-the-radar biotech play could more than double in value

Goldman Sachs sees shares of Biohaven rallying 114% after plunging 72% over the past 12 months.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis announces departure, following mass layoffs

Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis is leaving the newspaper, it announced on Saturday after carrying out widespread layoffs this week.