Democrats fear viral DSA interview on Fox News will leave a scar

Democrats are worried that the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) leader’s widely circulated comments outlining the group’s priorities could become fodder for Republican attack as the midterm elections approach. The uneasiness of liberal Democrats increased further when DSA co-chair Megan Roemer was asked a series of questions during a Fox News interview on Sunday. Source…

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UBS CEO says the AI pullback is healthy — but there’s a bigger risk investors should watch

UBS reported a profit rise in its second-quarter earnings Wednesday, as CEO Sergio Ermotti warned that geopolitical volatility could create fresh headwinds up ahead. The Swiss banking and wealth management giant’s net profit attributable to shareholders came in at $2.8 billion for the three-month period, in line with forecasts by analysts in an LSEG-compiled consensus…

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Ukraine attacks pressure point in Russia’s economy

A large plume of smoke rises over St. Petersburg following a Ukrainian drone strike targeting logistics facilities operated by Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, on July 24, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russia’s biggest online retailer Wildberries have ratcheted up the pressure on Moscow’s wartime…

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Collins says State Department will reinstate funding for global humanitarian vaccine alliance

Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) said Tuesday that the State Department is ready to restore funding for the global humanitarian vaccine program after the Trump administration halted the program earlier. “It is welcome news that following our recent outreach, the State Department has committed to contributing the full $600 million to GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance,” Collins……

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Oil jumps as U.S.-Iran resume strikes after a brief pause

Anton Petrus | Moment | Getty Images Oil rose sharply in Asia trading, following renewed tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an attack on U.S. forces using ballistic missiles. Futures for international benchmark Brent crude for September delivery gained 3.42% to $86.97 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures for June advanced 3.58% at $82.09 per…

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