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Donald Trump Drops Bombshell: ‘Tim Cook Told Me About Apple’s Billions in EU Fines — I Won’t Let Them Get Away with It’

Oct 18, 2024 03:49 am UTC| Politics

During a recent appearance on the PBD Podcast, former President Donald Trump revealed a candid conversation he had with Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding the tech giants multi-billion-dollar fines imposed by the European Union....

Donald Trump to Be Interviewed by The Undertaker? WWE Legend Set to Grill Trump on His ‘Biggest Battles Yet!’

Oct 18, 2024 03:32 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump is set to make an unexpected appearance on WWE legend The Undertakers podcast, as reported by Daily Mail. This unusual pairing has sparked intrigue across social media, as the two iconic...

Donald Trump Says Ukraine War ‘Should Never Have Started,’ Blames Volodymyr Zelensky for Letting It Happen

Oct 18, 2024 03:29 am UTC| Politics

In a candid discussion during an appearance on the PBD Podcast on October 17, 2024, former President Donald Trump made controversial comments about the Ukraine conflict. Trump directly blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

Donald Trump ROASTS de Blasio: ‘I Don’t Give a Sh*t If This is Comedy—He Was a Terrible Mayor!’

Oct 18, 2024 03:06 am UTC| Politics

President Donald Trump pulled no punches at a recent event, taking a sharp jab at former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. Trump, known for his blunt style, delivered a harsh critique of de Blasios tenure, causing...

Donald Trump Shocks Audience: ‘I Thought About Skipping Jokes… Nothing Funny About What’s Happening to America!’

Oct 18, 2024 03:00 am UTC| Politics

During a speech in New York, former President Donald Trump departed from his usual humorous tone, delivering a somber reflection on the state of the nation. I actually thought about not doing jokes tonight. Theres nothing...

Donald Trump Stuns Crowd: ‘Why Take Shots at Myself When People Have Been Shooting at Me for Years?’

Oct 18, 2024 02:57 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump, known for his fiery rhetoric and sharp wit, delivered a memorable one-liner during a recent speech. While addressing his critics, Trump quipped, I guess I just dont see the point of taking...

Donald Trump Shocks Audience: ‘I Survived Two Assassination Attempts, Thanks to God's Divine Mercy

Oct 18, 2024 02:54 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump stunned his audience during a recent speech, revealing that he had survived not one, but two assassination attempts, and credited his survival to Gods providence and divine mercy. In a...

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Economy

KOSPI Drops Nearly 5% as Samsung, SK Hynix Lead AI Stock Selloff

South Koreas benchmark KOSPI tumbled nearly 5% on Monday, extending losses after recording its worst monthly decline since the 2008 global financial crisis. Renewed selling in major semiconductor stocks erased much of...

Japanese Yen Rallies as Intervention Hopes and BOJ Outlook Weigh on USD/JPY

The Japanese yen extended its rally against the U.S. dollar on Monday, climbing nearly 1% as investors increased bets that Japanese authorities could launch another coordinated currency intervention with the United States...

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...

Politics

Former House Appropriations Chair Kay Granger Dies at 83

Former U.S. Representative Kay Granger, a longtime Texas Republican and the first Republican woman to chair the powerful House Appropriations Committee, has died at the age of 83, according to confirmation from her son,...

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...

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...

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...

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

Meta Cuts Wipro Outsourcing by 25% After AI-Led Restructuring

Meta Platforms has reportedly reduced the amount of IT work it outsources to Wipro Ltd by at least 25% following an artificial intelligence-driven restructuring that resulted in the closure of its digital marketing...

Alibaba Stock Jumps as Qwen 3.8-MAX AI Model Intensifies China's AI Race

Alibaba Group (HK:9988) shares climbed sharply on Monday after the company introduced Qwen 3.8-MAX, the newest version of its flagship artificial intelligence model, highlighting its growing ambitions in the rapidly...

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...