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Is Melania Trump An Adult Film Actress? Ex-FLOTUS Defends Nude Modeling Job As 'Celebration of the Human Form'

Sep 18, 2024 15:56 pm UTC| Politics

As former First Lady Melania Trump prepares to release her memoir, she has reignited public discussion about her past nude modeling work. In a rare statement, Trump framed her work as a form of artistic expression and...

Scripted? 'Hollywood Liberal' Billie Eilish Faces Backlash From Donald Trump Supporters After Endorsing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

Sep 18, 2024 15:49 pm UTC| Politics

Billie Eilish, the 22-year-old Grammy-winning singer, is the latest celebrity to be swept into political controversy after publicly endorsing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for the upcoming elections. Eilish and her brother...

'Fake' George Clooney Fires Back at Donald Trump, Urges Ex-POTUS to Exit Politics in Latest Exchange

Sep 18, 2024 15:45 pm UTC| Politics

Actor and director George Clooney has once again found himself at the center of a political controversy after responding to criticism from former President Donald Trump. The exchange comes after Trump referred to Clooney...

Donald Trump's Kids: A Look at the Former President's Five Children and Their Roles

Sep 18, 2024 15:42 pm UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump remains a towering figure in American politics, but beyond his controversial political career, his family has also been a focal point of media attention. Trumps five childrenIvanka Trump,...

7 Haunting Donald Trump Conspiracy Theories That Continue to Shape Political Discourse

Sep 18, 2024 15:34 pm UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump has been at the center of countless controversies and political debates throughout his career. As one of the most polarizing figures in modern American history, Trump has often been linked to...

Obvious Winner? Donald Trump Defeats Kamala Harris Anew As Former President Tops Poll, Popularity Surges in 2024 Race

Sep 18, 2024 15:29 pm UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump has regained the top position in national polling for the 2024 presidential race, solidifying his status as the leading contender in the Republican Party. On September 18, 2024, the latest...

Donald Trump Scandals: The Most Controversial Issues Involving the Former President

Sep 18, 2024 15:24 pm UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump has been a lightning rod for controversy throughout his political career. From his time in the White House to his post-presidency ambitions, Trumps name has been linked to numerous scandals,...

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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...