US Embassies Say They Can’t Help Evacuate Americans From the Middle East Despite Advisory to Leave

Initial Jobless Claims Continue To Signal No Labor Market Stress The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the first time dipped last week to 215k (218k exp), continuing to show labor market resilience in the face of slumping sentiment. ...basically unchanged in five years. Continuing claims ticked higher but remains well off cycle highs from last fall... So once again, claims data shows no signs of the pain that sentiment surveys suggest... ...even though payrolls data suggests deterioration. Tyler Durden Thu, 07/02/2026 - 08:53

These Are The World's Most Prosperous Countries The world’s richest countries are not always the most prosperous. As Visual Capitalist's Dorothy Neufeld details below, according to the Atlantic Council’s 2026 Prosperity Index, the world’s most prosperous countries tend to combine economic strength with high living standards. Meanwhile, the U.S. places 38th overall, far below many smaller advanced economies, highlighting the gap between wealth creation and broader quality of life. Europe Leads Global Prosperity Rankings Europe dominates the rankings, claiming 30 of the top 40 spots. Norway, Iceland, Denmark, and Sweden all place in the global...

Rubio Heads To Gulf Capitals As Washington Races To Lock In Iran Deal US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates this week, set for June 23–25, following the weekend breakthrough Switzerland-based negotiations with Iran, Department of State Spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced Monday. The announcement comes on the heels of indirect talks between Iranian and American officials - the latter delegation which was led by Vice President JD Vance in person, which took place on Sunday in the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock...