Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. In a Saturday morning military raid ordered by President Trump, US forces captured ...

For activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, Nicolás Maduro’s swift exit comes at an auspicious time. A U.S. judge in November backed a roughly $6 billion bid by Elliott for Citgo Petroleum, ...

Just a few weeks ago, a U.S. hedge-fund manager known for playing the long game in Latin America won a protracted battle for one of Venezuela’s crown jewels. That bet now looks shrewd in light of the ...

When the clock nears midnight on December 31st, the world bursts into a whirlwind of New Year's traditions—each more unique and meaningful than the last. From Spain to Japan, Brazil, Germany, and ...

Are you aiming to sleep better, eat healthier, scroll less and/or generally upgrade your life starting on Jan. 1? Join the club — it's several thousand years old. New Year's resolutions are a key part ...

With the New Year drawing near, many people start purchasing grapes, but for that one moment, it's special. People eat 12 grapes as the year changes at midnight on the 31st. You may have seen this in ...

Many people around the world welcome the New Year with champagne, parties or warm hugs. In Spain, however, the countdown to midnight follows a very different tradition — eating 12 grapes in the final ...

For the first time, Tesla has taken the unusual step of previewing its own delivery expectations ahead of its fourth-quarter results, a move that has raised eyebrows across Wall Street. In a post on ...

People dressed in white stand along Copacabana beach as fireworks mark New Year’s Eve celebrations in Rio de Janeiro. (Alex Ferro/Riotur via Courthouse News) RIO DE JANEIRO (CN) — Regardless of the ...

New Year’s celebrations in the United States reflect a blend of long-standing customs, regional practices, and modern lifestyle trends. While the scale and style of celebrations vary widely, certain ...