What we are reading May 22, 2025
Gaudy displays of power and the reversal of fortune for a major American insurance company. This and other news will be discussed in our weekly news roundup.
Trump defends the high price tag for his military parade: ‘Peanuts compared to the value’
In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Trump also outlined a White House renovation he hopes to carry out — which he said he will pay for himself.
Nnamdi Egwuonwu
Capital One completes acquisition of Discover - UPI.com
Capital One Financial services has completed its acquisition of former credit card rival Discover Financial Service, the companies announced on Sunday.
Mark Moran
One of America’s biggest companies is imploding | CNN Business
UnitedHealth Group, one of America’s biggest corporations and a member of the exclusive Dow Jones Industrial Average, is suddenly unraveling.
Matt Egan
Space Force Growth Will Be Focused on Enlisted Corps: CMSSF
The Space Force wants to grow its enlisted force faster than its officer corps to meet more operational needs, CMSSF John F. Bentivegna said.
Greg Hadley
Valentin-Yves Mudimbe: the philosopher who reshaped how the world thinks about Africa
Few have challenged colonial knowledge systems as profoundly as Mudimbe.
Christophe Premat
Capital One’s $35 Billion Discover Acquisition Is Set to Close on Sunday. Here’s What That Means for You
The two credit card issuers are poised to merge after the deal goes through this weekend.
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