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House Committee Moves to Hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Contempt Over Afghanistan Withdrawal Subpoena

Sep 24, 2024 16:44 pm UTC| Politics

The House Foreign Affairs Committee is poised to recommend holding Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress over his failure to comply with a subpoena concerning the Biden administrations handling of the...

Clear victor? Donald Trump Leads Kamala Harris Among Teamsters Union Members Across All 50 States

Sep 24, 2024 16:41 pm UTC| Politics

In a surprising turn of events, internal polling from the influential Teamsters union shows former President Donald Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris among union members in all 50 states. This internal data could...

위기에 처한 노스캐롤라이나 공화당 주지사 후보 캠프, 보좌관 4명 사퇴

Sep 24, 2024 11:14 am UTC| Politics

노스캐롤라이나 공화당 주지사 후보인 마크 로빈슨의 선거운동 핵심 보좌관 4명이 CNN이 그가 과거 자신을 흑인 나치라고 부르며 노예제를 부활시키자는 발언을 했다고 보도한 지 3일 만인 일요일 사퇴했다. 아프리카계 미국인인...

UBS 2024 미국 대선 24가지 질문 답변

Sep 24, 2024 11:08 am UTC| Politics

선거일까지 8주도 남지 않은 상황에서 카말라 해리스(Kamala Harris) 부통령과 도널드 트럼프(Donald Trump) 전 대통령 간의 경쟁은 여전히 치열하다. 이 경선은 정책과 스타일에서 뚜렷한 차이를 보이며, 7개의 주요 경합주에서 승패가...

미국 선거, 감세 및 일자리 법안 향방은?

Sep 24, 2024 11:04 am UTC| Economy Politics

외신 보도에 따르면, 2017년 트럼프 대통령 하에 통과된 감세 및 일자리 법안(TCJA)의 미래는 2024년 미국 선거 이후 다뤄야 할 중요한 재정 정책 중 하나로 떠오르고 있다. 법안은 2025년 12월 31일 만료될 예정이기 때문에, 이를...

Donald Trump for President? Republicans Seize Lead in Voter Registration in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania for First Time in Over 50 Years

Sep 24, 2024 03:26 am UTC| Politics

In a significant political shift, Republicans have taken the lead in voter registration in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, for the first time in more than five decades. The county, which has historically leaned Democratic,...

Overwhelming Winner? Cincinnati Bakery’s Famous Cookie Poll Shows Donald Trump Leading Kamala Harris in 2024 Election Prediction

Sep 24, 2024 03:22 am UTC| Politics

In a lighthearted yet notable tradition, a Cincinnati bakerys cookie poll is once again making headlines as it tracks the pulse of the 2024 U.S. presidential race. The bakery, which has gained national attention for its...

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Economy

US Launches New Trade Investigation Into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The United States has initiated a new trade investigation into Vietnams handling of intellectual property (IP) rights, a move that could eventually lead to additional tariffs on Vietnamese imports. The investigation,...

US Dollar Slips as Markets Weigh Potential US-Iran Peace Deal and Oil Price Outlook

The U.S. dollar weakened slightly on Friday as investor confidence improved following comments from President Donald Trump regarding a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The prospect of easing...

Asian Currencies Steady as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension Hopes Weigh on Dollar

Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Friday while the U.S. dollar remained largely unchanged, as investors assessed reports suggesting the United States and Iran are close to extending their ceasefire agreement....

Asian Stocks Rally as AI Boom and Iran Ceasefire Progress Lift Market Sentiment

Asian stock markets posted strong gains on Friday, supported by a global technology rally and growing optimism surrounding a potential extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Investor confidence...

Tokyo Inflation Cools in May, Supporting BOJ’s Cautious Rate Hike Path

Tokyo consumer inflation slowed in May, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will continue taking a measured approach to monetary policy tightening as inflationary pressures remain moderate. According to...

Politics

US Southern Command Chief Holds Rare Military Meeting With Cuban Officials at Guantanamo Bay

A rare high-level military meeting between the United States and Cuba took place at the perimeter of the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, marking a significant development in U.S.-Cuba relations amid growing...

Trump Nears Decision on Iran Ceasefire Extension as Key Disputes Remain

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is close to making a final decision on a proposed agreement to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, although major disagreements between Washington and Tehran continue to...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Access to Federal Lands in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at removing restrictions that limit access to federal lands across the United States, according to a statement from the White House. The move is part of...

Netanyahu Gaza Expansion Plan Sparks Hamas Condemnation and International Concern

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus announcement that Israel plans to expand its area of control in Gaza has drawn strong criticism from Hamas, European governments, and residents of the Palestinian territory. The...

Russia Prepares New Large-Scale Attack on Ukraine, Zelenskiy Warns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned that Russia is preparing a major new attack on Ukraine, citing intelligence reports that indicate plans for a large-scale military strike. The announcement comes as...

Science

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

Technology

Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements

A Kentucky school district has secured nearly $27 million in settlements from major social media companies over allegations that their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. The financial details,...

MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by growing demand for its database platform among enterprises and organizations developing artificial intelligence...

SpaceX IPO Could Become Largest in History with $1.8 Trillion Valuation Target

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving forward with plans for a historic initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion. According to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the...

Autodesk Beats Q1 Estimates, Acquires MaintainX for $3.6 Billion

Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) reported stronger-than-expected financial results for its fiscal first quarter and announced a major $3.6 billion acquisition of MaintainX, a move that strengthens its position in AI-powered...

US Quantum Stocks Surge After $2 Billion Government Investment

The U.S. Department of Commerce has sparked major excitement across the technology and financial sectors after announcing plans to invest $2 billion into quantum computing and advanced hardware companies through the CHIPS...