Outgoing US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Sunday delivered a staunch defense of the need for the central bank to maintain independence and credibility, as it comes under assault from ...

Alden Biesen castle in Bilzen, Belgium, is seen Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, as EU leaders gather for an informal retreat on European competitiveness. The 16th-century castle hosted discussions on ...

Today, America’s universities remain the best in the world. And rightly so. For generations, they’ve made transformative contributions to our society — from scientific breakthroughs and medical ...