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‘He’s Ready for It!’ Donald Trump Agrees to Fox News Town Hall with All-Women Audience: ‘It’s Going to Be Wild'

Oct 12, 2024 02:20 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump has agreed to participate in a Fox News town hall on October 16 in Georgia, and the event is already making waves due to its unique setup: the audience will be comprised entirely of women. The...

‘They’re Done!’ Donald Trump Vows Elite ICE Squads Will ‘Hunt Down’ Every Illegal Alien Gang Member—No Mercy, Just Jail

Oct 12, 2024 02:12 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump made a bold and controversial promise during a recent rally, vowing to deploy elite squads of ICE, Border Patrol, and federal law enforcement officers to hunt down, arrest, and deport every...

‘He Knew I Was Destined for Greatness!’ Kamala Harris Drops Bombshell, Says John McCain Predicted She'll Be a 'Great Senator'

Oct 12, 2024 02:09 am UTC| Politics

Vice President Kamala Harris has made a surprising revelation about a conversation she once had with the late Senator John McCain, claiming he told her she would be a great senator long before she assumed her role in the...

‘We Have a Winner!’ Donald Trump’s Shocking 71.9% Chance of Electoral College Win Stuns Critics: ‘He’s Closer Than You Think’

Oct 12, 2024 02:05 am UTC| Politics

In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trumps chances of winning the Electoral College have skyrocketed to 71.9%, according to recent data from RealClearPolitics (RCP) and Silver Bulletin. The figures are...

‘This Changes Everything!’ North Carolina Expands Voting Access After Hurricane—Critics Claim ‘Manipulation of the Election Process'

Oct 12, 2024 02:02 am UTC| Politics

In the wake of recent hurricanes that devastated parts of North Carolina, state officials have announced an expansion of voting access for the impacted areas ahead of the upcoming election. The move, aimed at ensuring that...

‘They’re Stacking the Deck!’ RNC Forces Detroit to Hire More GOP Poll Workers in Major Pre-Election Settlement Win

Oct 12, 2024 01:59 am UTC| Politics

In a significant pre-election development, the Republican National Committee (RNC) has secured a settlement with the city of Detroit, requiring the city to hire more Republican poll workers for next months presidential...

Donald Trump Demands Military Aircraft and Armored Vehicles Over Life-Threat Fears: ‘We Must Be Ready'

Oct 12, 2024 01:55 am UTC| Politics

Amid growing concerns over reported threats against his life, former President Donald Trumps campaign has made an unprecedented request for military aircraft and armored vehicles. The move, which many are calling extreme,...

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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...