Crisis

These lawmakers want to head off a potential post-election crisis

A bipartisan effort is underway in Congress to avert a constitutional crisis, where Republicans don't seat Democrats, if they win the chamber.

The Global Diesel Crisis, Explained

How did the world reach a tipping point, and who holds the leverage?

ESMA seeks evidence tokenized collateral can be cashed out in crisis

ESMA is seeking industry feedback on the legal, liquidity and operational risks of tokenized collateral before deciding whether additional EU regulatory measur…

How affordability crisis impacts Americans' everyday lives - and how some are dealing with it

Trade wars, tariffs and the Iran conflict are hiking up costs for the everyday American. "CBS Evening News" takes a look at how it's impacting farmers, busines…

Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis

Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.

This chart shows the No. 1 reason why the cost of raising kids jumped 60% in eight years

"The birth-rate crisis is really an affordability crisis."

AI Investment Boom to Drive Fastest Global Trade Growth Since Financial Crisis, WTO Forecasts

The Geneva-based body raised its growth forecast for the global trade in goods this year to 3.9% from 1.9%, and lifted its projection for next year to 4.1% fro…

France Is Veering Toward a Potential Debt Crisis, a Warning to the World

French bond investors are demanding sharply higher interest rates, a cautionary development for other high-debt countries.

A strategist who called the Asian financial crisis sees parallels with the AI boom

Albert Edwards, well-known for his generally bearish views on equity markets, finds the economicbenefits of AI to be a promise rather than a reality at present.

The French debt crisis is turning existential. Read more in today's WSJ Economics newsletter:

Plus, a growing trade deficit, MAGA economics after Trump, and the Fed's rate-hike outlook.

Governments are mishandling the affordability crisis

They should lift incomes, not suppress prices

Inside India newsletter: Food crisis, economic shock ahead as India braces for El Niño

The super El Niño weather phenomenon is emerging as the latest headwind for the Indian economy.

Farmers Struggle As Energy Crisis Consumes Their Wallets

Both the energy industry and the cultural industry are very low margins.

Chevron CEO warns against 'unwise' diesel export ban, says it could make energy crisis worse

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned Wednesday it would be "unwise" of the US to impose a ban on diesel exports, saying such a policy could actually make the global e…

Trucking Capacity Crisis: Rejections Up 4x on Same Volume

The freight market is experiencing an unprecedented capacity crisis, with carriers rejecting loads at four times the normal rate despite stable volumes. This i…

Oprah-backed healthy restaurant chain dramatically closes LA stores overnight in bankruptcy crisis

Too good to be True.

Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground as Mideast crisis engulfs Yemen

Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground to Yemen's Saudi-backed military, but oil prices ease despite the Middle East crisis erupting in a battle over control…

Ray Dalio predicts a debt crisis within 3 years as we're 'approaching our limits'

Ray Dalio predicts a debt crisis within 3 years as we're 'approaching our limits'

Spain's government to approve urgent housing measures after a night of unrest in Barcelona

Spain's government is expected to approve urgent measures on the country's housing crisis

Sánchez Calls Snap Elections Over Spain's Housing Crisis

The vote's timing makes it a litmus test for progressive politics across Europe.

Someone at your company may be in crisis right now. Are you ready?

Preparing for a potential jobsite overdose with Nalaxone is like having any other safety first aid, writes ABC's vice president of human resources.

British government 'complacent about food as a national security matter'

Experts say country does not have plan to feed people in a crisis and is unprepared for future shortages. Britain does not have a plan for how to feed people i…

Tens of thousands protest across Spain over housing crisis

Spanish media say Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez might call a snap election for November after proposed housing legislation failed in parliament.

'This can't go on': tens of thousands protest against housing crisis in Spain

Demonstrators take to the streets of Madrid ⁠and other Spanish cities ⁠after new legislation fails to pass. Tens of thousands of people have taken to the stree…

Gen Z's Sexual Catastrophe Brought Us The Crisis At Cornell

There is little dispute that something is missing from the mindset of America's younger generations. From headlines about young people - especially young women…

Hochul eyes changes to state's rape law amid Cornell crisis

Spanish right wing votes down housing crisis plans as protest movement grows

Opposition lawmakers joined forces to defeat proposals made by Socialist-led coalition after eviction of 87-year-old. Rightwing lawmakers in Spain have joined…

'A persistent crisis': the 16 children removed from an Ohio family are part of a statewide issue

The case of the Siders family illustrates major shortcomings among Ohio's political and administrative authorities. In June 2025, Jody Walker stood in front of…

The Bedroom Crisis Nobody Wants To Blame On Porn

I was sitting across from a friend in a restaurant as he told me about his porn addiction. He grimaced uncomfortably, lowered his voice, and said, "And this is…

France school protests escalate into 'urban violence' as PM calls crisis cabinet meeting

About 900 demonstrations, blockades and related incidents under way outside high schools around the countryA fast-growing protest by high-school students over…