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US under Trump Series

Trump’s Transition Sparks Controversy: 'Refusing Taxpayer Funding is Just Another Stunt,' Critics Say Amid Policy Push

Nov 27, 2024 05:26 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trumps transition team has announced it will forego taxpayer funding for costs associated with the upcoming transition process, remaining consistent with his stated commitment to save taxpayers...

US under Trump Series

Missouri Judge Upholds Gender-Affirming Care Ban: 'Children Need Protection, Not Procedures,' Critics Slam Controversial Ruling

Nov 27, 2024 05:24 am UTC| Politics

A Missouri judge has upheld the states contentious ban on gender-affirming care for minors, ruling in favor of the law that prohibits the use of puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries for individuals under the...

US under Trump Series

Border Czar Declares War on Sanctuary Cities: 'Denver Mayor Could Face Jail Time Over Immigration Standoff!'

Nov 27, 2024 05:21 am UTC| Politics

In a fiery statement that has ignited political tensions, Border Czar Tom Homan has signaled his willingness to jail Denver Mayor Mike Johnston over the citys sanctuary policies. Homans remarks come as Denver remains...

Biden’s $24 Billion Ukraine Request Sparks Outrage: 'How Much Longer Will Taxpayers Foot the Bill?' Critics Ask

Nov 27, 2024 05:19 am UTC| Politics

President Joe Biden has submitted a request to Congress seeking an additional $24 billion in funding for Ukraine, a move aimed at supporting the nation in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The request, which includes both...

US under Trump Series

Trump’s Florida Documents Case Dropped: '1st Circuit Decision Stuns Critics and Sparks New Legal Debates'

Nov 27, 2024 05:17 am UTC| Politics

In a significant legal development, the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to dismiss the Florida documents case involving President-elect Donald Trump. The decision, announced Tuesday, marks a pivotal moment in the...

Adam Schiff Sparks Backlash After Praising Marco Rubio’s Cabinet Role in Trump Administration: 'A Surprising Ally?'

Nov 27, 2024 05:14 am UTC| Politics

In a surprising turn of events, Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff has publicly praised Senator Marco Rubios appointment to President-elect Donald Trumps cabinet. Schiff, a prominent Trump critic, referred to Rubio as a great...

Nancy Pelosi's $264 Million Milestone Sparks Outrage: 'Insider Trading or Savvy Investing?'

Nov 27, 2024 05:12 am UTC| Politics

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has seen her financial portfolio soar to an all-time high, with her estimated net worth now reaching $264 million, according to recent reports. The significant growth in her wealth...

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Economy

India–U.S. Interim Trade Pact Cuts Auto Tariffs but Leaves Tesla Out

India and the United States have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral trade ties with the release of an interim trade framework that includes major tariff reductions on high-end American automobiles and...

Trump’s Inflation Claims Clash With Voters’ Cost-of-Living Reality

Donald Trump has positioned himself as the Republican Partys chief voice on the cost of living during a pivotal election year, but a Reuters review of his recent speeches shows a growing disconnect between his rhetoric and...

South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom

South Africa is keen to make use of potential new European Central Bank (ECB) repo liquidity lines, according to central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago, as the country continues to navigate easing inflation and a gradual...

Russian Stocks End Mixed as MOEX Index Closes Flat Amid Commodity Strength

Russian stocks finished the latest trading session on a mixed note, with the MOEX Russia Index closing flat as gains in select blue-chip shares were offset by losses in others. At the close of trading in Moscow, the...

China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices

Chinas central bank has continued to strengthen its gold reserves, extending its buying streak to a 15th consecutive month in January, according to the latest data released by the Peoples Bank of China (PBOC). The move...

Politics

US Pushes Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Before Summer Amid Escalating Attacks

The United States is pressing Ukraine and Russia to reach an agreement to end the war before the start of summer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said following two days of U.S.-brokered talks held in Abu Dhabi....

Netanyahu to Meet Trump in Washington as Iran Nuclear Talks Intensify

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday, with Irans nuclear program and regional security topping the agenda. The meeting comes amid renewed...

Trump Backs Nexstar–Tegna Merger Amid Shifting U.S. Media Landscape

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed a proposed merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, signaling renewed political attention on the future of local television broadcasting. In a post shared Saturday on...

Japan Election 2026: Sanae Takaichi Poised for Landslide Win Despite Record Snowfall

Japanese voters headed to the polls on Sunday in a rare winter election that could deliver Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a commanding mandate, even as record snowfall threatened to suppress turnout in parts of the country....

Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Threat Against Vice President JD Vance, Faces Additional Federal Charges

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a 33-year-old Ohio man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Vice President JD Vance during the vice presidents visit to the Ohio region in January, according to the...

Science

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

Technology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Investment Boom Is Just Beginning as NVDA Shares Surge

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang reaffirmed his bullish stance on artificial intelligence, calling the massive capital expenditure flowing into AI infrastructure both appropriate and necessary as the industry...

Amazon Stock Rebounds After Earnings as $200B Capex Plan Sparks AI Spending Debate

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) delivered a mixed but closely watched earnings report, beating Wall Street expectations on revenue while unveiling a massive long-term investment plan that unsettled investors. The e-commerce and...

Global PC Makers Eye Chinese Memory Chip Suppliers Amid Ongoing Supply Crunch

Major PC manufacturers including HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus are reportedly exploring the option of sourcing memory chips from Chinese semiconductor companies for the first time, as a prolonged global supply crunch continues...

OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Strategy With Major Hiring Push Ahead of New Business Offering

OpenAI is significantly accelerating its enterprise AI strategy by hiring hundreds of new employees for its technical consulting division, according to a report by The Information, citing a person familiar with the...

SoftBank Shares Slide After Arm Earnings Miss Fuels Tech Stock Sell-Off

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) shares tumbled sharply on Thursday, tracking a steep decline in Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) after the UK-based chip designer reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the December quarter....