Nationals

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, on his fourth trip to Israel since President Biden was elected, said Monday Washington would not dictate how Jerusalem conducts its war against the Palestinian Hamas militants who launched a rampage that resulted in the deaths of at least 1,200 people and hundreds of others taken hostage. … [Read more...] about Austin on trip backs Israel’s fight but urges protection of civilians

BlackRock was hit with a lawsuit by Tennessee on Monday alleging that the world's largest asset manager violated the state's consumer protection law over its promotion of ESG investing. … [Read more...] about BlackRock sued by Tennessee over claims it ‘misled consumers’ on ESG investments

U.S. Steel, the Pittsburgh steel producer that played a key role in the nation's industrialization, is being acquired by Nippon Steel in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $14.1 billion. … [Read more...] about Storied U.S. Steel to be acquired for more than $14 billion by Nippon Steel

North Korea fired a second ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast Monday, the South Korean military said. … [Read more...] about North Korea fires another missile in a resumption of weapons testing, South Korea says

The Nationals have signed right-hander Spenser Watkins, as revealed by Watkins himself in a statement on X (via the account of his agency, Gaeta Sports Management).  Reports from earlier this week suggested that Watkins was close to a deal with a KBO League team, yet as Watkins explained in his statement, he chose to stay in the United States due to the upcoming birth of his … [Read more...] about Nationals Sign Spenser Watkins