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Trump’s Bold Treasury Pick Shocks Supporters: ‘Soros-Funded Scott Bessent Tapped for Secretary'

Nov 12, 2024 04:35 am UTC| Politics

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly planning to nominate Scott Bessent, a prominent hedge fund manager with past ties to billionaire George Soros, as Secretary of the Treasury. The unexpected choice has stirred...

Trump to Tap Marco Rubio as Secretary of State: ‘A Bold Choice’ Set to Shake Up Foreign Policy

Nov 12, 2024 04:32 am UTC| Politics

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State, according to a report from The New York Times. The anticipated nomination of Rubio, a vocal advocate of strong U.S. international...

Infowars Shutting Down? Alex Jones Shocks Supporters with ‘Final Broadcast’ Announcement Coming Wednesday

Nov 12, 2024 04:29 am UTC| Entertainment Politics

Alex Jones revealed on Monday that Infowars, his controversial media platform, will be shutting down operations this Wednesday. Known for his inflammatory rhetoric and conspiracy theories, Jones announced the closure...

Republicans Seize Control of U.S. House in Historic Shift: ‘Democrats Are Out – Change Is Coming!’

Nov 12, 2024 04:26 am UTC| Politics

Republicans have gained control of the U.S. House of Representatives, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). This victory represents a turning point in the legislative landscape, granting the GOP a platform to challenge the...

‘Mike Waltz for National Security Adviser!’ Trump’s Bold Pick Sparks Fierce Reactions: ‘The War Room Just Got Real’

Nov 12, 2024 04:20 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump has chosen Florida Congressman Mike Waltz to serve as National Security Adviser in his anticipated return to the White House, signaling a strong emphasis on military experience and...

Kash Patel for CIA? Ex-Defense Official Reportedly in Line for Top National Security Post in Trump’s New Cabinet Shake-Up

Nov 12, 2024 04:16 am UTC| Politics

Former Department of Defense official Kash Patel is reportedly under consideration for key national security roles within the Trump administration, including the powerful position of CIA director. Known for his loyalty to...

Resign or Get Fired? Trump Transition Lawyer Warns DOJ Officials to Back President’s Agenda or Leave

Nov 12, 2024 04:13 am UTC| Politics

In a forceful message aimed at career officials within the Department of Justice, Trump transition attorney Mark Paoletta has delivered a stark ultimatum: support the incoming presidents policy agenda or prepare to resign ...

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Economy

US Stock Futures Rise as Trump’s Iran Talks Boost Market Sentiment Ahead of Key Earnings

U.S. stock index futures moved higher late Sunday after President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran would begin on Monday, easing geopolitical concerns and lifting investor sentiment. The prospect of...

China Defends Industrial Policy Ahead of Key U.S. and EU Trade Talks

China is doubling down on its industrial-focused economic strategy as it prepares for high-stakes trade negotiations with the United States and the European Union, signaling little intention of making major policy changes...

UK Stock Market May Outperform if AI Bubble Bursts, Capital Economics Says

The U.K. stock market could prove more resilient than many global peers if the artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom reverses, according to Capital Economics, which argues that the FTSE 100 is better positioned than...

Trump Says Iran Talks to Begin as Strait of Hormuz Deal Nears, Oil Prices Fall

U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are scheduled to begin on Monday afternoon, signaling a possible breakthrough in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce tensions in the Middle East....

US Signals More Joint Yen Intervention With Japan if Currency Volatility Continues

The United States is prepared to join additional coordinated foreign exchange intervention with Japan if excessive volatility in the yen continues, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday, reinforcing...

Politics

Russian Border Drone Strike Kills Child in Belgorod, Injures Two Others

A Ukrainian drone strike in Russias Belgorod region killed a 13-year-old girl and injured two other children on Sunday, according to local Russian officials. The incident occurred near a playground in the border village of...

Israel Strikes Gaza as Trump Ceasefire Push Faces Fresh Challenges

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 18 Palestinians across Gaza on Sunday, marking a second consecutive day of heavy bombardment despite U.S. President Donald Trumps announcement of progress toward implementing last years...

US Embassies Urge Americans to Leave Middle East as Iran Tensions Escalate

The United States has issued emergency security alerts across several Middle Eastern diplomatic missions, urging American citizens to consider leaving the region as tensions with Iran continue to rise. U.S. embassies in...

DOJ Subpoenas New York Times Freelancer Over North Korea Military Report

The U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed records belonging to freelance journalist Matthew Cole as part of an investigation into the sources behind a 2025 New York Times report detailing a failed U.S. military...

Capital One Says AML Review Led to Closure of Trump Organization Accounts

Capital One Financial has defended its decision to close hundreds of bank accounts linked to the Trump Organization, arguing in a court filing that the move followed an extensive anti-money laundering (AML) review rather...

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

SpaceX Earnings Preview: Bernstein Says 4 Key Factors Will Drive Long-Term Valuation

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: SPCX) is set to release its first quarterly earnings report on August 4, but Bernstein believes investors should focus less on the financial results and more on managements...

AI Data Center Boom Faces New Risks as Public Backlash and Policy Scrutiny Grow

Public opposition to large-scale data center construction is rising sharply, creating new challenges for the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom, according to Wolfe Research. The firm identified growing voter...

T-Mobile Executives Reportedly Oppose $300 Billion Deutsche Telekom Merger

Senior executives at T-Mobile US have reportedly told parent company Deutsche Telekom that they do not support a proposed $300 billion merger between the two companies, citing shareholder resistance and potential...

Roblox Stock Drops 16% as Q3 Bookings Forecast Misses Expectations

Roblox Corp. (NYSE: RBLX) shares plunged about 16% in premarket trading after the gaming platform reported mixed second-quarter 2026 results and issued weaker-than-expected third-quarter bookings guidance, raising concerns...

Apple Stock Slides 7% as Weak Sales Forecast Overshadows Quarterly Earnings Beat

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares fell more than 7% in premarket trading after the tech giant issued weaker-than-expected guidance for the September quarter, overshadowing better-than-anticipated quarterly earnings and revenue....