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Trump’s VP Candidate JD Vance Calls Out SEC's Gary Gensler in Resurfaced Crypto Clip

Jul 16, 2024 07:11 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Politics

In a resurfaced clip, Donald Trumps VP pick, JD Vance, brands SEC Chair Gary Gensler the worst person for his crypto regulation policies, igniting discussion online. Vances Sharp Critique of Genslers Crypto...

Special Counsel to Appeal Ruling Dismissing Donald Trump’s Documents Case; Legal Expert Weighs In

Jul 16, 2024 05:53 am UTC| Politics

Special Counsel Jack Smith is set to appeal U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannons dismissal of former President Trumps classified documents case. The ruling, citing improper appointment, has been labeled a blessing in...

Private Efforts to Urge Joe Biden to Exit Presidential Race Intensify Amid Polling Concerns

Jul 16, 2024 05:50 am UTC| Politics

Despite public silence, private efforts to influence President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race persist. Democratic insiders, citing dire internal polling data, continue to urge Biden and his advisers to...

Would-Be Donald Trump Assassin Aimed Gun at Officer, Prompting Security Probes: Report

Jul 16, 2024 05:30 am UTC| Politics

A report reveals that the would-be assassin of former President Donald Trump aimed his gun at a local officer, prompting the officer to retreat just moments before the attack. Congress is now calling for probes into the...

Melania Trump Speaks Out After Assassination Attempt on Husband Donald Trump

Jul 16, 2024 05:27 am UTC| Politics

Melania Trump has broken her silence following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, urging Americans to rise above hatred and seek unity. Her poignant letter highlighted the personal impact of the...

Donald Trump Reflects on Miraculous Escape During Assassination Attempt in Pennsylvania Speech

Jul 16, 2024 05:24 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during his speech in Pennsylvania, reflecting on the miraculous turn of events that saved his life. Trump sustained a minor ear injury but was...

Donald Trump VP Pick, JD Vance, Sparks Controversy with Anti-EV Bill Amid Musk Endorsement

Jul 16, 2024 03:49 am UTC| Technology Politics

Over the weekend, Elon Musk supported Donald Trump for president in 2024. Some people who are passionate about Tesla and electric vehicles (EVs) are referring to anti-EV legislation suggested by Trumps newly nominated Vice...

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Economy

Russia Stocks End Flat as Energy Shares Support MOEX Index

Russian stocks finished mixed after the close of trading in Moscow on Saturday, with the MOEX Russia Index ending the session unchanged at 0.00%. Market sentiment remained cautious as gains in select energy and utility...

Trump Defends Economic Record in North Carolina as Midterm Election Pressure Mounts

U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to the battleground state of North Carolina on Friday to defend his economic policies and reassure voters that the U.S. economy remains on solid footing, as concerns grow ahead of a...

EU Approves €90 Billion Ukraine Aid as Frozen Russian Asset Plan Stalls

Ukraine welcomed a major European Union decision on Friday to provide 90 billion in financial support over the next two years, a move Kyiv says will significantly strengthen its economic resilience amid the ongoing war...

Kevin Hassett Says Inflation Is Below Target, Backs Trump’s Call for Rate Cuts

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said President Donald Trump is correct in claiming inflation is low, despite official data, public sentiment, and many economists suggesting otherwise. Speaking on Fox Business,...

U.S. Stocks End Week Higher as Tech Rally Offsets Consumer Weakness

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, recovering from a volatile start to the week as gains in technology and AI-related shares outweighed sharp declines in consumer stocks such as Nike. Major indexes finished in positive...

Politics

Bangladesh Mourns Slain Youth Leader as Funeral Draws Thousands Amid Political Unrest

Tens of thousands of Bangladeshis gathered in Dhaka on Saturday to attend the funeral of Sharif Osman Hadi, a slain youth leader and election candidate whose killing has intensified political unrest ahead of the countrys...

U.S. Intercepts Venezuelan Oil Tanker in International Waters Amid Escalating Blockade Tensions

The United States has intercepted an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, intensifying tensions just days after President Donald Trump announced a total and complete blockade of sanctioned oil shipments...

Google and Apple Warn U.S. Visa Holders to Avoid International Travel Amid Lengthy Embassy Delays

Alphabets Google and Apple have advised certain employees working in the United States on temporary visas to avoid international travel, as visa stamping delays at U.S. embassies and consulates can now stretch up to 12...

U.S.–Russia Talks in Florida Raise Hopes but Reveal Deep Divides Over Ukraine War

U.S. negotiators met Russian officials in Florida over the weekend as the Trump administration intensified diplomatic efforts to help end Russias war in Ukraine, a conflict that began with Moscows full-scale invasion in...

Ukraine Signals Support for U.S.-Led Three-Sided Talks With Russia to Boost Peace Efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Ukraine is prepared to support a U.S. proposal for three-sided talks involving the United States, Ukraine, and Russia, provided the initiative helps accelerate...

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

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Blacklist More Chinese Tech Firms Over Military Ties

A group of nine Republican U.S. lawmakers has formally urged the Pentagon to expand its list of Chinese companies accused of supporting Chinas military, intensifying scrutiny of Beijing-linked technology firms amid rising...

Dina Powell McCormick Resigns From Meta Board After Eight Months, May Take Advisory Role

Dina Powell McCormick has resigned from Meta Platforms board of directors effective immediately, just eight months after joining the social media company, Meta confirmed on Friday. The unexpected departure comes at a time...

TikTok U.S. Deal Advances as ByteDance Signs Binding Joint Venture Agreement

TikTok has taken a major step toward securing its future in the United States after its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, announced it has signed binding agreements with three major investors to form a new joint venture...

Trump Administration Reviews Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China, Marking Major Shift in U.S. AI Export Policy

The U.S. government under President Donald Trump has launched a formal review that could pave the way for the first-ever shipments of Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, according to multiple sources...

Oracle Stock Surges After Hours on TikTok Deal Optimism and OpenAI Fundraising Buzz

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) shares surged sharply in extended trading on Thursday, reflecting renewed investor optimism fueled by reports of a potential U.S. TikTok transaction and fresh fundraising discussions...