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Donald Trump Ridiculed for Unaware Appearance at Tulsi Gabbard Town Hall: ‘Mr. Magoo Runs for President’

Aug 31, 2024 11:50 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump is facing a wave of ridicule after a recent town hall appearance with Tulsi Gabbard, where it was reported that he was unaware of the events details until he arrived. The incident has sparked...

Kamala Harris Shock: Democrat Nominee Unveils Dramatic Moment Biden Endorsed Her Presidential Candidacy

Aug 31, 2024 11:40 am UTC| Politics

Vice President Kamala Harris shared the intimate details of the phone call that reshaped the 2024 presidential race. On July 21, while at her residence at the Naval Observatory, Harris received a call from President Joe...

Megyn Kelly Slams Tim Walz for ‘Lies’ About Military Service: Accuses Him of ‘Besmirching the American People’

Aug 31, 2024 11:19 am UTC| Politics

In a fiery critique, conservative commentator Megyn Kelly took aim at Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, accusing him of lying about his military service and besmirching the American people during a recent CNN interview. Walz,...

Donald Trump Mocked Online for ‘Awkward’ Dance Moves: ‘He Looks Like a Dying Fish'

Aug 31, 2024 11:17 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump found himself the subject of widespread mockery after a video clip of his recent rally in Glendale, Arizona, went viral. The clip, which shows Trump awkwardly dancing to music, quickly...

'Horrible Liar' Donald Trump Faces Backlash Over False Claims That Six States 'Kill Babies' After Birth During Michigan Rally

Aug 31, 2024 11:03 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump is facing significant backlash after making inflammatory and false statements during a rally in Michigan. On Thursday, August 29, Trump claimed that it is legal in six states to kill children...

'Repulsive' Donald Trump Slammed for ‘Creepy’ Comments About Rallygoer’s Young Daughter, Sparking Outrage Online

Aug 31, 2024 10:54 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump is once again facing intense criticism after making unsettling comments during a rally in Michigan. The incident occurred during a speech in Potterville, where Trump, known for his...

Donald Trump Faces Backlash from Georgia Republicans Over Abortion Comments: ‘Today’s the Day He Lost’

Aug 30, 2024 16:58 pm UTC| Politics

Donald Trumps latest remarks on reproductive rights have ignited a firestorm within the Republican Party, particularly among conservatives in Georgia. The former president, who is currently the GOPs leading candidate for...

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Economy

China to Tighten Crude Steel Output Controls and Export Regulation Through 2030

China has announced it will continue strict regulation of crude steel output and prohibit the addition of illegal new capacity from 2026 to 2030, reinforcing its long-term strategy to curb overcapacity and reduce carbon...

Asian Stocks and Gold Rally as Investors Chase Year-End Gains Amid Dollar Weakness

Asian stock markets climbed to their highest levels in six weeks on Friday, extending a strong year-end rally as investors looked to finish the year on a positive note. Despite thin trading volumes due to market holidays...

Gold and Silver Hit Record Highs as Safe-Haven Demand Surges Amid Global Uncertainty

Gold and silver prices surged to fresh record highs on Friday, extending a strong year-end rally as investors rushed into safe-haven assets amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a weakening U.S. dollar. Precious metals...

Platinum Surges to Record High as Supply Crunch and Policy Shift Drive Historic Rally

Platinum prices soared to a record high on Friday, marking one of the strongest rallies in the metals history as a combination of supply constraints, shifting investor sentiment, and an unexpected European Union policy...

China Revises 2024 GDP Lower After Final Review, Eyes Growth in 2025

Chinas economy in 2024 was officially revised downward following a final verification by the countrys statistics bureau, highlighting ongoing adjustments in the worlds second-largest economy. According to the latest...

Politics

Japan Approves Record ¥122.3 Trillion Budget as Takaichi Seeks Fiscal Balance

Japans government, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, has approved a record-breaking budget worth 122.3 trillion yen ($785 billion) for the next fiscal year starting in April, underscoring its attempt to balance...

White House East Wing Ballroom Plans Face Scrutiny Ahead of January Hearing

The White House is set to reveal new details about President Donald Trumps proposed East Wing ballroom during a federal commission hearing scheduled for early next month, according to official notices. The project, which...

Zelenskiy Discusses Ukraine Peace Efforts With Trump Envoys

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that he held an extensive discussion with U.S. President Donald Trumps special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner, focusing on possible ways to...

Kim Jong Un Signals Continued Missile Development as North Korea Plans Five-Year Military Modernization

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has signaled that the country will continue to advance its missile capabilities over the next five years, underscoring Pyongyangs ongoing focus on strengthening its military deterrence....

US Airstrikes Target Islamic State Militants in Northwest Nigeria Amid Rising Security Concerns

The United States has carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants operating in northwest Nigeria, according to a statement made by U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday. The strikes were described as a direct...

Science

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...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

Nvidia to Acquire Groq in $20 Billion Deal to Boost AI Chip Dominance

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has reportedly agreed to acquire Groq, a fast-growing designer of high-performance artificial intelligence accelerator chips, in a $20 billion all-cash transaction, according to a CNBC report. The...

Texas App Store Age Verification Law Blocked by Federal Judge in First Amendment Ruling

A federal judge in Texas has blocked the enforcement of a new state law that would have required app stores and developers to verify users ages, marking a significant legal win for major technology companies and digital...

FTC Praises Instacart for Ending AI Pricing Tests After $60M Settlement

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has welcomed Instacarts decision to end its artificial intelligence-based price testing, a move that follows weeks of consumer backlash and regulatory scrutiny. FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson...

John Carreyrou Sues Major AI Firms Over Alleged Copyrighted Book Use in AI Training

Investigative journalist John Carreyrou, widely known for exposing fraud at Silicon Valley blood-testing startup Theranos and for authoring the bestselling book Bad Blood, has filed a new copyright infringement lawsuit...

Italy Fines Apple €98.6 Million Over App Store Dominance

Italys competition authority has imposed a 98.6 million ($115.53 million) fine on U.S. technology giant Apple and two of its subsidiaries, citing alleged abuse of a dominant market position related to the distribution of...