CNBC

The Tanbreez rare earth minerals site rings a fjord, near Narsarsuaq, the gateway settlement to southern Greenland, on Monday, May 5, 2025. As ice melts due to climate change, Greenland’s reserves of rare earths, gold, and diamonds are expected to become more accessible. Photographer: Carsten Snejbjerg/Bloomberg Carsten Snejbjerg

US considers Greenland critical minerals mining investment

The US government is considering investing in a company’s critical minerals mining projects in Greenland, its CEO has said ahead of high-stakes talks over the island’s future.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
If Venezuela was triggering a broader repricing of risk, it would show up in falling bond yields and rising inflation expectations — none of which is happening, according to market watchers.

The five signals investors are watching for after Venezuela

Markets are weighing whether the Venezuela episode marks a turning point in how political power is priced into assets, or whether it will become another headline shock that fades quickly from portfolios.

Updated
Read more (4 min) →
Nvidia test cars, part of the autonomous vehicle fleet, at the company's auto garage in California.

Chip giant Nvidia revs up self-driving car plans

Nvidia has unveiled plans to test a robotaxi service with a partner as soon as 2027, highlighting the chipmaker’s ambition to become a major player in the world of self-driving cars. 

Updated
Read more (4 min) →

Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters.

Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox.

Email Us
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.
Don’t believe these 6 nutrition lies.

Don’t believe these six nutrition lies

If you want to live longer and feel better, stop doing this.

Updated
Read more (4 min) →
Victoria Beckham Netflix

Victoria Beckham’s timeless diet revealed

Why Victoria Beckham’s eating habits have not changed for decades.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
The world’s oldest cryptocurrency was last trading at $US88,242, down about 6 per cent on the year, or about 30 per cent off its record high of around $US126,000 hit in early October.

Bitcoin ends 2025 in the red but can it rebound in new year?

Bitcoin boomed earlier this year but its seemingly magical momentum didn’t last. In the last quarter, the token surrendered its gains, placing the flagship cryptocurrency on track to finish 2025 in the red.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Here’s the No. 1 thing successful couples do to keep their relationship strong heading into the new year, according to Romanoff.

Successful couples do this kick off the new year

Successful couples use the holidays as an opportunity to strengthen their relationship by creating new traditions, says a New York–based psychologist.

Updated
Read more (1 min) →
Agentic commerce generally refers to AI systems that act on behalf of users to discover products, compare deals and complete payments within the chatbot.

A world where AI agents book flights and shop for you

Payment giants like Visa and Mastercard plan AI-driven purchases inside chatbots as early as 2026.

Updated
Read more (4 min) →
Donald Trump announces the creation of the “Trump-class” battleship that will become the centerpiece of his “Golden Fleet” program.

Trump-class battleship faces huge obstacle: Reality

There remain several gaps between Trump’s vision for a ‘Golden Fleet’ and modern naval warfare.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Some Google users can now change their email address without losing data.

How to change embarrassing old email without losing data

When people started picking email addresses, some mistakes were made, with many people left stuck with an email they wished no one ever had to see. Some users may be about to change that without losing data.

Updated
Read more (1 min) →
Formula 1 cars and a circuit made with Lego are displayed at the 2025 Canadian International AutoShow at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto, Feb. 21, 2025.

Why Lego is going all in on F1

In the nearly year since Lego and Formula 1 launched their partnership, the collaboration has bolstered fan engagement and the demographic reach for both brands

Updated
Read more (4 min) →
YouTube boss says he limits hid children’s social media access.

YouTube CEO’s shock kids social media move

YouTube’s chief executive Neal Mohan is the latest in a line of tech bosses who have admitted to limiting their children’s social media use, as harms of being online for young people have become more evident.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Are we chasing the wrong thing? A leading psychologist says happiness and meaning aren’t the whole story.

Forget happiness — try this instead

Are we chasing the wrong thing? A leading psychologist says happiness and meaning aren’t the whole story.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Bay Area Kids Rentals table and chairs at a Peppa Pig themed partyCourtesy of Bay Area Kids Rentals

Parents’ kids party side hustle brings in $450,000 a year

When Tayo Lanlehin was planning her son’s first birthday, she bought yellow and blue signs, balloons and a cake with 3D planets. It turned into a money-making machine that takes up just a few hours a week.

Updated
Read more (4 min) →
BHP has ruled out a merger with Anglo American.

BHP rules out fresh takeover bid of Anglo American

After reports emerged that a new takeover bid was underway between BHP and Anglo American, the London-listed mining giant flipped, revealing it is ‘no longer’ looking to combine companies.

Updated
Read more (1 min) →