on June 17, 2026 at 2:22 am Japan Imports Rise as Energy Supply Diversification Progresses​Megumi Fujikawa

While the Middle East conflict reduced the volume of oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, the resulting surge in energy costs and pivot toward alternative procurement channels likely drove up Japan’s import bill.

While the Middle East conflict reduced the volume of oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, the resulting surge in energy costs and pivot toward alternative procurement channels likely drove up Japan’s import bill.

on June 17, 2026 at 2:11 am Rep. Mike Collins won Georgia’s GOP primary runoff over former college football coach Derek Dooley, setting up a showdown with Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November​Alyssa Lukpat

In another high-profile race in Georgia, voters backed billionaire Rick Jackson in the GOP gubernatorial runoff over Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who was endorsed by Trump.

In another high-profile race in Georgia, voters backed billionaire Rick Jackson in the GOP gubernatorial runoff over Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who was endorsed by Trump.

on June 17, 2026 at 2:00 am The AI Boom’s Hunt for Cash Hits a New Corner of the Bond Market​Vicky Ge Huang

Volume in the convertible-bond market has soared to the highest level since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Volume in the convertible-bond market has soared to the highest level since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

on June 17, 2026 at 2:00 am Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s move to run in a majority-minority district after hers was reshaped in a GOP-led redistricting plan has roiled local politics and the Congressional Black Caucus​Ken Thomas

The primary is stoking party divisions between the establishment and outsiders along with concerns about Black representation.

The primary is stoking party divisions between the establishment and outsiders along with concerns about Black representation.

on June 17, 2026 at 2:00 am See Where Iran’s Billions of Dollars in Frozen Assets Are Held​Benoit Faucon

The U.S. blocked several countries from paying for oil purchases, money that Tehran now wants back to permanently end the war.

The U.S. blocked several countries from paying for oil purchases, money that Tehran now wants back to permanently end the war.

on June 16, 2026 at 3:13 pm Robinhood to Cut 10% of Workforce in Restructuring​Connor Hart

Robinhood Markets will lay off about 10% of its workforce, representing roughly 290 jobs, aiming to cut costs and work more efficiently.

Robinhood Markets will lay off about 10% of its workforce, representing roughly 290 jobs, aiming to cut costs and work more efficiently.

on June 16, 2026 at 3:07 pm U.S. Allies Use G-7 to Focus Trump’s Attention Back to Ukraine​Alexander Ward

The president has spent the past four months focused on Iran, but the Group of Seven summit has left him little choice but to turn his attention back to Ukraine.

The president has spent the past four months focused on Iran, but the Group of Seven summit has left him little choice but to turn his attention back to Ukraine.

on June 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm ‘Avatar’ Star Sam Worthington on His Yearlong Journey to Find Himself​Marc Myers

The “I Will Find You” star on a fluke audition, living in his car and Russell Crowe’s career advice.

The “I Will Find You” star on a fluke audition, living in his car and Russell Crowe’s career advice.

on June 16, 2026 at 2:54 pm Johnson & Johnson CEO Says Cure for Certain Cancers Is Realistic Goal​Adrià Calatayud

Joaquin Duato said AI was already helping the company develop medicines faster, but the extent to which it boosts its bottom line has yet to be seen.

Joaquin Duato said AI was already helping the company develop medicines faster, but the extent to which it boosts its bottom line has yet to be seen.