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US under Trump Series

Georgia Court Shocker: Fani Willis Ordered to Reveal Secret Ties to January 6 Committee and Jack Smith

Dec 04, 2024 09:30 am UTC| Politics

A Georgia court has issued a groundbreaking ruling requiring Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to disclose all communications with Special Counsel Jack Smith and the Democrat-led January 6 Committee. The decision...

US under Trump Series

Miami-Dade Renames Prominent Street ‘President Donald J. Trump Avenue’ – Critics Call It a ‘Political Move!’

Dec 04, 2024 09:24 am UTC| Politics

Miami-Dade County has officially renamed a prominent street in honor of former President Donald J. Trump, a move that has drawn both praise and sharp criticism. The decision to rename the road, now called President Donald...

US under Trump Series

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Push to End Daylight Saving Time Sparks Fierce Debate: ‘Is This the Reform We Need?’

Dec 04, 2024 09:21 am UTC| Politics

Elon Musk, billionaire entrepreneur and owner of Tesla and X (formerly Twitter), and Vivek Ramaswamy, a prominent entrepreneur and political figure, are reportedly exploring the possibility of ending daylight saving time...

Florida Sheriff Drops Out! Chad Chronister Shocks GOP With DEA Withdrawal Over ‘Pandemic Backlash’ Drama

Dec 04, 2024 09:15 am UTC| Politics

Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister has withdrawn his nomination to serve as the next administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) under President-elect Donald Trump. His decision, announced late Monday, comes...

Pentagon Drama: Senate GOP Doubts Mount Over Trump’s Controversial Pick Pete Hegseth in Explosive New Report

Dec 04, 2024 09:12 am UTC| Politics

Pete Hegseth, former Fox News contributor and Trump loyalist, faces growing resistance among Senate Republicans over his nomination to lead the Pentagon. According to an NBC report, as many as six GOP senators remain...

US under Trump Series

Trump Eyes Ron DeSantis for Key Role: ‘A Political Shake-Up That Could Change Everything!’

Dec 04, 2024 09:09 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a potential replacement for Pete Hegseth, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The move, if confirmed, could mark a...

Asia Stocks Reel from South Korea’s Martial Law Reversal and Political Turmoil

Dec 04, 2024 06:54 am UTC| Economy Politics

Asian stocks tumbled Wednesday, led by South Koreas KOSPI falling over 2%, as President Yoon Suk-Yeols abrupt martial law and its reversal deepened political unrest, unnerving investors across the region. Asian Stocks...

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Economy

UK Economy Sees Marginal Growth Amid Tax Hikes and Business Caution

The UK economy showed a modest rebound in November, with GDP increasing by 0.1% from October, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks the first monthly growth since August, falling short of...

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U.S. Tightens Chip Export Controls, Adds Chinese AI Firms to Blacklist

The Biden administration has added over 25 entities, including Chinese AI firm Zhipu AI and chipmaker Sophgo, to the U.S. restricted trade list. These companies, along with two Singapore-based firms, now face strict export...

Taiwan Gains Confidence as U.S. Excludes It from AI Export Curbs

The U.S. governments decision to exclude Taiwan from its new restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chip and technology exports reflects confidence in the islands regulatory controls and legal compliance, Taiwans...

UK Inflation Stabilizes: November CPI at 2.6%, Signaling Economic Recovery

In November 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the UK was reported at 2.6% compared to the same month last year, which matched what experts had predicted. This is an increase from October 2024, when the CPI was at...

Politics

Denmark’s Prime Minister Responds to U.S. Greenland Claims Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Denmarks Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has convened a meeting with business leaders to address rising geopolitical concerns following U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps remarks about taking control of Greenland. Last...

Biden Warns of Tech Oligarchy Threatening Democracy

In his farewell address, President Joe Biden cautioned against the rise of an American oligarchy led by tech billionaires wielding dangerous concentrations of power. Echoing President Eisenhowers 1961 warning about a...

Biden Administration Considers Options to Delay TikTok Ban

President Joe Bidens administration is exploring ways to keep TikTok accessible in the U.S. as a potential ban looms on Sunday, NBC reported. Officials are evaluating measures to delay the apps shutdown, possibly deferring...

Biden and Trump Share Credit for Gaza Ceasefire Deal

U.S. President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both claimed credit for a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal finalized after months of negotiations. The agreement, supported by a Trump envoy, marks a significant...

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to Address Global Impact of U.S. Elections at UBS Summit

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will speak at the UBS Wealth Insights 2025 summit in the Asian financial hub on Thursday. Days before President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration, Pence will offer insights on the U.S....

Science

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

Public Health Experts Warn of ‘Quad-Demic’ as Flu, COVID, RSV, and Norovirus Threaten Winter Surge

Public health experts are raising alarms over a potential quad-demic this winter, with flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus all expected to surge simultaneously. This unprecedented convergence of...

Technology

TikTok Shutdown: U.S. Users Brace for Loss as Ban Nears

Disappointment swept U.S. TikTok on Wednesday as ByteDance announced plans to shut down the app for 170 million U.S. users by Sunday, following months of uncertainty. Content creators and influencers, many reliant on...

Big Tech Leaders, Including Sundar Pichai and Tim Cook, to Attend Trump Inauguration

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and other Big Tech leaders are set to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration on Monday, sources told Reuters. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, is also confirmed to be present, as reported...

Apple Explores New Credit Card Partners as Goldman Sachs Reevaluates Deal

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly in talks with Barclays (NYSE:BCS) and Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) to replace Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) as its credit card partner, according to Reuters. Discussions with...

TikTok Braces for Possible US Shutdown This Sunday Amid Security Concerns

TikTok, the popular short-video platform owned by ByteDance, could face a nationwide shutdown in the U.S. as early as this Sunday, according to The Information. The move follows increased scrutiny from lawmakers and...

What si RedNote? The Chinese App Gaining Global Attention Amid TikTok Uncertainty

RedNote, known as Xiaohongshu in China, has gained massive attention as over half a million TikTok users flock to the platform amid concerns over a U.S. ban on TikTok. This lifestyle app allows users to share experiences,...