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Donald Trump's Shock Pick: Susie Wiles Named Chief of Staff as Insiders Call Her 'The True Power Behind the Throne

Nov 08, 2024 02:12 am UTC| Politics

In a move that has taken Washington by surprise, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles as his White House Chief of Staff. The appointment places Wiles, a long-time political strategist and Trump ally, in...

Digital Currency Revolution

Italy’s Minister Open to Revising 42% Crypto Tax Amid Lawmaker Concerns

Nov 07, 2024 23:37 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Italys proposed tax hike on cryptocurrency gains to 42% may face adjustments as the countrys economy minister considers alternate options amid pushback from lawmakers. The Treasurys plan aims to increase revenue but has...

Trump’s Shocking Election Victory Stalls Gaza Cease-Fire Efforts – ‘Why Would Netanyahu Give Biden Anything Now?’ Insiders Say

Nov 07, 2024 22:41 pm UTC| Politics

Former President Donald J. Trumps recent election victory has cast a long shadow over delicate negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza, throwing the already fraught peace efforts into deeper uncertainty. Analysts and Middle...

Pelosi and Brazile’s Explosive Argument at Harris Concession Speech – ‘They Know They’re All Trapped!’ Insider Reveals

Nov 07, 2024 22:35 pm UTC| Politics

The tension was palpable at Vice President Kamala Harriss concession speech in Washington, D.C., as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic strategist Donna Brazile were reportedly seen locked in a heated...

Putin Declares 'Death of New World Order,' Backs Trump’s Foreign Policy in Stunning Statement

Nov 07, 2024 22:31 pm UTC| Politics

Just days after the U.S. election, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a provocative declaration: the New World Order is dead. His statement, delivered on Russian state media, came shortly after Elon Musks cryptic Novus...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Defies Trump: 'I Won't Resign Even If He Demands It!'

Nov 07, 2024 20:50 pm UTC| Politics

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has made it clear that he has no plans to step down if President-elect Donald Trump asks him to leave. In a rare and bold statement underscoring the Feds independence, Powell, who has...

Trump’s Lawyer Issues Bold Threat: ‘We Will Put Your Fat*ss in Prison,’ Warns AG Letitia James!

Nov 07, 2024 20:47 pm UTC| Politics

Mike Davis, a lawyer representing President-elect Donald Trump, has launched a scathing warning at New York Attorney General Letitia James. The remarks, made publicly, mark an escalation in the already tense standoff...

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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....