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US Demand for EVs Soars as Next Vehicle Buyers Snap Up Deals with Unmatched Discounts

Aug 30, 2024 10:14 am UTC| Technology Business

Next vehicle buyers in the US are increasingly turning to electric cars, fueled by soaring demand and unmatched discounts that make EVs more accessible than ever. US EV Demand Surges More than 25% of consumers are...

Cybertruck With Laundry Machine Mod Stuns Dallas Streets

Aug 30, 2024 09:28 am UTC| Technology Business

Dallas drivers did a double-take this week as a Cybertruck outfitted with a laundry machine cruised through traffic. The inventive rig, created by a local handyman, showcases Teslas unparalleled versatility. Cybertruck...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Plummet to Yearly Low as $60K Retest Looms

Aug 30, 2024 09:02 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

As Bitcoin exchange reserves decline to a new yearly low, the cryptocurrency is positioned for a critical retest of the $60,000 mark. Bitcoin Reserves Hit New Yearly Low Crypto exchange holdings have hit a new supply...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu SHIB Joins Kraken's Collateral List for Futures Trading, Expanding Crypto Options

Aug 30, 2024 08:22 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu SHIB can now be used as collateral for futures contracts on Kraken, a major US cryptocurrency exchange, opening new trading opportunities for users. Shiba Inu SHIB Now Accepted as Collateral on Kraken You...

Digital Currency Revolution

Tesla, Elon Musk Clear in Dogecoin Lawsuit Alleging Market Manipulation and Insider Trading

Aug 30, 2024 07:46 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Law

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk and Tesla of manipulating the price of dogecoin through insider trading and public stunts, dealing a decisive legal victory to Musk and his electric vehicle...

Apple Expands Apple Intelligence Access Beyond US, Removing Region Lock in Latest iOS 18.1 Betas

Aug 29, 2024 20:34 pm UTC| Technology Business

Apples latest iOS 18.1 beta removes the region lock on Apple Intelligence, allowing global users to access the feature with US English still required, signaling a significant expansion of the service beyond the United...

Samsung Faces Honor’s Thinly Veiled Apology on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Rival Magic V3

Aug 29, 2024 20:15 pm UTC| Technology Business

Honor has set a new benchmark in the foldable phone market, using a humorous and tiny engraved apology on its ultra-thin Magic V3 to playfully mock Samsungs Galaxy Z Fold 6 design. Honors Magic V3 Takes Foldable Market...

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Economy

Gold Drops Below $4,000 as Strong US Dollar and Fed Rate Hike Expectations Pressure Bullion

Gold prices continued their downward trend during Asian trading on Thursday, falling to their lowest level in more than seven months as a stronger U.S. dollar and growing expectations of additional Federal Reserve interest...

South Korea’s KOSPI Jumps Over 5% as Samsung, SK Hynix Rally on Micron Earnings Boost

South Koreas benchmark KOSPI index soared more than 5% at Thursdays market open, prompting the Korea Exchange (KRX) to temporarily halt program trading after a sharp rally fueled by leading semiconductor stocks. The...

BOJ Hawk Signals Faster Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Risks

Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Naoki Tamura has called for the central bank to continue raising interest rates every few months, while remaining prepared to accelerate the pace of tightening if inflation risks continue...

Australian Household Spending Rebounds Strongly in May as Travel and Dining Drive Consumer Growth

Australias household spending recorded a solid recovery in May, fueled by a sharp rebound in travel activity after an unexpected decline in April caused by disruptions linked to global conflict. The latest figures indicate...

Asian Markets Rally as Micron and Qualcomm AI Outlook Lifts Global Tech Stocks

Asian equities climbed sharply on Thursday after upbeat earnings and optimistic forecasts from semiconductor leaders Micron Technology and Qualcomm renewed investor confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. The...

Politics

Young Brazilian Voters Shift Right Ahead of 2026 Election

As Brazil prepares for its October presidential election, a growing number of young voters are moving away from the left, signaling a major political shift that could influence the countrys future. Many who once supported...

Pelosi Discloses Major Intel and Uber Call Option Purchases Worth Up to $6 Million

Representative Nancy Pelosi has disclosed a new financial transaction report revealing that her spouse, Paul Pelosi, purchased substantial call options in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) and Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:...

Trump Requests $11 Billion More in Farm Aid as Rising Costs Pressure U.S. Farmers

U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Congress to approve more than $11 billion in additional farm aid to help American farmers cope with soaring fuel and fertilizer expenses linked to the recent Iran conflict. According...

Trump Orders DOJ Investigation Into Exxon, Chevron Over High Gas Prices

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating ExxonMobil, Chevron, and other major oil companies over persistently high gasoline and natural gas prices. The move comes amid...

NATO Chief Tries to Ease Trump Alliance Dispute

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to reduce tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump during a White House meeting on Wednesday, emphasizing that most NATO allies have continued to support the United States despite...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Samsung and SK Hynix Shares Jump After Micron Earnings Boost AI Chip Optimism

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix posted strong gains on Thursday after Micron Technology delivered record quarterly earnings and issued a stronger-than-expected revenue forecast, reinforcing confidence in the growing...

Micron Stock Surges on Strong AI Demand, Record Revenue, and Bullish Q4 Forecast

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) delivered a stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter performance and issued an optimistic outlook for the fourth quarter, sending its shares up nearly 9% in after-hours trading. The...

Anthropic AI Model Uncovers Vulnerabilities in Classified U.S. Government Systems During Security Test

Anthropics advanced artificial intelligence model identified vulnerabilities in classified U.S. government computer systems during a recent security testing exercise, according to a report by the Associated Press citing a...

Samsung Electronics Stock Surges on Report of Massive $59 Billion Share Buyback Plan

Samsung Electronics shares rallied sharply on Wednesday after a report suggested the company could launch a substantial share buyback program worth nearly 90 trillion won ($59 billion) over the next three years. The...

SK Hynix Moves Closer to New York ADR Listing Amid AI Chip Boom

South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix is reportedly preparing to take a major step toward a U.S. market debut by filing documents for an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) offering with South Koreas financial regulator....