EXPLAINED: 67 | Rare Historical Photos

Trump's Renewed Push for Greenland Control Draws Swift Rebuff As Denmark Vows To Defend ‘Every Inch’ of the Arctic Island

Denmark pledged to defend its territory after President Donald Trump renewed his call for the U.S. to control Greenland—overshadowing the NATO summit in Turkey.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Finland's President Says 'Ukraine Has Won' War Against Russia by Preserving Sovereignty— But Warns Kyiv Still Needs Air Defense

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Tuesday that Ukraine has already won the war against Russia by preserving its independence, even as he warned NATO allies that Kyiv still urgently needs more air defense support.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?

The S&P 500 slipped on Tuesday as investors rotated out of artificial intelligence-linked stocks and geopolitical tensions flared again in the Middle East. Polymarket traders are now overwhelmingly betting the benchmark index will open lower on Wednesday.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Chamath Palihapitiya Says Meta 'Completely Fumbled It' on AI: Why Mark Zuckerberg Missed Big Tech's Next Major Leap

Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya believes Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg have “completely fumbled” the artificial intelligence race, squandering a historic opportunity to become the world’s undisputed champion of open-source AI.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Elizabeth Warren Calls Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill 'Legalized Theft' That Takes From the 'Working People' to Reward the Ultra-Rich

On Tuesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and economist Peter Schiff shared opposing views about President Donald Trump’s signature tax-and-spending package on social media.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Says 'Only 62% of Americans' Exposed to Stocks: 'I'd Like to Get That to 100'

Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) CEO Vlad Tenev said Tuesday he wanted every American to have exposure to the U.S. stock market, as the company expands access to investing through new products and international markets.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Mike Pence Asks Trump Not to Lift Turkey Sanctions, Giving Ankara F-35 Jets Would Be a 'Strategic Mistake' That Undermines US, Israel and NATO Security

Former Vice President Mike Pence urged President Donald Trump to reconsider plans to ease sanctions on Turkey and restore its access to F-35 fighter jets, warning the move could create major security risks for the U.S. and its allies.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Andrew Cuomo on Trump's Billion-Dollar Crypto Fortune: 'Public Cynicism is 'Very High,' Hope They Build in Full Disclosure and 'Clear Ethics Guidelines'

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo advocated on Tuesday for clear ethics guidelines in the cryptocurrency legislation amid mounting controversy over President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency earnings.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Mitch McConnell Told Me 'We Should End the War With Iran, Quit Giving Aid to Israel,' Says Thomas Massie

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Rep. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) supported ending the war with Iran, stopping aid to Israel and ending warrantless surveillance of Americans during a 20-minute conversation.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Trump's Former Counterterrorism Head Says US Should 'Just Walk Away' From Iran War Following Missile Strikes

Joe Kent, the former Director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, urged President Donald Trump to end the hostilities with Iran as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran amid the latest round of missile strikes.

Benzinga · Jul 8