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Donald Trump Vows to Create ‘Federal Fund for Victims of Illegal Immigrants’—Says Biden, Harris Let ‘Dangerous Criminals In,’ Sparks Outrage

Oct 24, 2024 02:38 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump has raised the stakes in the 2024 election with a bold new proposal: the creation of a federal compensation fund for Americans harmed by illegal immigrants allowed into the country under the...

Kamala Harris ‘Snubs’ Joe Rogan and All-In Podcast—‘Won’t Face Tough Questions,’ Claims Tech Mogul David Sacks in Shocking Revelation

Oct 24, 2024 02:35 am UTC| Politics

Vice President Kamala Harris has reportedly turned down an invitation to appear on Joe Rogans popular podcast and the widely followed All-In podcast, according to venture capitalist and tech mogul David Sacks. The news,...

Comedian Theo Von Bets ‘A Whopping $125k on Trump!’—‘He’s Got This in the Bag,’ Von’s Bold Election Gamble Shocks Fans

Oct 24, 2024 02:33 am UTC| Politics

Comedian Theo Von has taken his political opinions to the next level, placing a jaw-dropping $125,000 bet on Donald Trump winning the upcoming presidential election. The popular stand-up comic, known for his unfiltered...

Kamala Harris Admits ‘Groceries Are Too Expensive’ Under Biden-Harris Administration—‘We Know Americans Are Struggling,’ VP’s Shocking Confession Sparks National Outrage!

Oct 24, 2024 02:29 am UTC| Politics

Vice President Kamala Harris has acknowledged what millions of Americans have been feeling for months: grocery prices are too high under the Biden-Harris administration. In a candid admission during a press briefing on...

‘This Will Be Epic!’—Donald Trump Set to Drop Bombshells on Joe Rogan's Podcast This Friday, ‘No Topic Off-Limits’

Oct 23, 2024 14:44 pm UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump is set to join Joe Rogan on his popular podcast this Friday. The highly anticipated appearance is already generating buzz, with many speculating on the topics that could come up and the...

‘$50 Million to Secure the White House!’—Bill Gates’ Shocking Donation to Kamala Harris’ Campaign Sends Shockwaves Across America

Oct 23, 2024 14:27 pm UTC| Politics

Tech mogul and philanthropist Bill Gates has reportedly made a staggering $50 million donation to a nonprofit organization supporting Vice President Kamala Harris bid for the presidency, sending shockwaves through...

‘Put Them in Camps!’—Nearly Half of Americans Back Shocking Plan to Detain Undocumented Immigrants in Military Camps, New Survey Shows

Oct 23, 2024 14:22 pm UTC| Politics

A new poll shows that nearly half of Americans support the idea of detaining undocumented immigrants in militarized camps. The data, derived from the PRRI American Values Survey and reported by Axios, has sent shockwaves...

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Economy

Gold Prices Rise as Trump Delays Iran Strike, Oil Slumps

Gold prices edged higher on Monday after a sharp decline in oil prices eased inflation concerns, boosting demand for safe-haven assets. The rally came after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a planned military strike...

Asian Stocks Slide as AI Selloff Hits South Korea, Oil Prices Drop on Iran Talks

Asian stock markets opened the week lower on Monday, with South Korea leading regional losses as renewed selling in artificial intelligence-related technology stocks overshadowed improving investor sentiment from easing...

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...

Politics

Taiwan Says U.S. Military Cooperation Is Stronger Than Many Realize

Taiwans military cooperation with the United States is stronger than many people realize, Defence Minister Wellington Koo said, highlighting expanding exchanges with the U.S. Pacific Command as Taipei works to strengthen...

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...

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...

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....