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US Election Series: African-Americans ponder upon the question posed by Trump

Sep 20, 2016 12:43 pm UTC| Commentary Politics

What has been worrying the Democrats lately is the question posed by Republican nominee Donald Trump at a rally in Wisconsin, where he asked the African-Americans to honestly judge, what the voting for Democrats for the...

US Election Series: Trump has momentum but that’s not enough

Sep 20, 2016 11:58 am UTC| Commentary Politics

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has clearly got the momentum working for him, however, including us doubt whether that would really be enough. Mr. Trump has covered lots of ground since the Democratic...

Does the UK need or even want a 'Great British Firewall'?

Sep 20, 2016 11:58 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Youve probably heard of the Great Firewall of China, the virtual fortification that allows the Chinese government to monitor and restrict internet traffic to and from the worlds most populous nation. Well, the...

US Election Series

If Donald Trump takes control of the US drone fleet ...

Sep 20, 2016 11:46 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

When future historians look back on his presidency, Barack Obama will be remembered for many things but among them all, perhaps the most stark is his open embrace of unmanned aerial systems, popularly referred to as...

US Election Series

US Election Series: Hillary Clinton outspends Trump in ads but Trump gets more airtime

Sep 20, 2016 11:16 am UTC| Commentary Politics

It would be no exaggeration to say that when it comes to advertisements, Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trumps campaign is drowning under the tidal waves of ads from Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clintons...

Putin back in power with landslide victory

Sep 20, 2016 06:16 am UTC| Commentary Politics

In the election for thelower house of the parliament, on Sunday, the ruling United Russia party has won a decisive victory and the final results showed that it was better than predicted in the polls. The party secured...

US Election Series

"Not fit to be President": Hillary Clinton and our problem with older women

Sep 20, 2016 05:04 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Since Hillary Clinton launched her first US Presidential campaign in 2007, the vitriol directed towards her has been heavily grounded in sexism. Former President Barack Obama recently commented on the key challenge to...

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Economy

Activist Investor Starboard Value Takes $1B Stake in Pfizer, Calls for Strategic Overhaul

Activist investor Starboard Value has acquired a $1 billion stake in Pfizer to push for strategic changes in the U.S. pharmaceutical giant. This investment comes as Pfizer contends with declining sales of its COVID-19...

Asian Markets Rally Amid Strong U.S. Labor Data

Asian Stocks Surge, Dollar Hits 7-Week High Asian stocks surged on Monday, with the dollar reaching a seven-week peak against the yen. The rally was sparked by robust U.S. labor data, easing recession fears and reducing...

FxWirPro- Major Economic Events this Week

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U.S. Stock Futures Edge Up as Markets Eye Fed Signals and Q3 Earnings

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher After Strong Payrolls U.S. stock index futures saw slight gains on Sunday evening following upbeat sentiment from last weeks robust nonfarm payroll data. Investors now turn their focus...

U.S. Inflation, Fed Meeting, Earnings Season, and Oil Prices: A Market Outlook for the Week

U.S. September Inflation Data in Focus Thursdays Consumer Price Index (CPI) release is expected to show that inflation moderated at the end of Q3, following a stronger-than-expected jobs report last week. This data will...

Politics

Are Donald Trump's Parents Alive?

Donald Trumps rise to the presidency has been a widely discussed chapter in American political history, but what about the people who shaped him? Are Donald Trumps parents still alive? The answer may surprise those who...

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Getting a Divorce? Insider Reveals ‘Melania Is Ready to Walk Away'

Rumors about Donald Trump and Melania Trump heading for divorce have been circulating for years, but the chatter has only intensified in recent months. From speculations about Melanias absence at key events to reports of...

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Still Together?

Speculation about the status of Donald Trump and Melania Trumps marriage has been swirling for years. The former president and first lady, despite being thrust into the spotlight during Trumps presidency, have always...

Donald Trump Surges Ahead by 7 Points! 'America Wants Change,' Poll Shows He’s Leading Kamala Harris 52% to 45%

Donald Trump is riding a wave of momentum, as the latest Rasmussen poll shows the former president has taken a 7-point lead over Kamala Harris in a head-to-head matchup for the 2024 presidential election. According to the...

58% of Israelis Believe ‘Donald Trump Will Keep Us Safer’ – Kamala Harris Lags Behind at Just 20%

With the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaching, Donald Trump is gaining overwhelming support from Israel, as a recent survey revealed that 58% of Israelis believe Trump would better safeguard their nations security...

Science

SpaceX Prepares to Launch NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s Moon Next Week

SpaceX is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of NASAs Europa Clipper mission to Jupiters moon, Europa, next week. After overcoming recent Falcon 9 setbacks, SpaceX has encapsulated the satellite within the Falcon...

Europe Pushes Back Against SpaceX's Efforts to Expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell Operations

European mobile network operators are opposing SpaceXs initiative to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell services, urging the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject SpaceXs request to operate beyond standard...

SpaceX and T-Mobile Begin Testing Starlink Cellular Satellite Service Ahead of 2025 Launch

SpaceX and T-Mobile have reportedly initiated tests for their highly anticipated Starlink Cellular satellite service. Speculation emerged after users noticed satellite activity on their phones, fueling excitement ahead of...

SpaceX Pauses Falcon 9 Launches After Anomaly During Crew 9 Mission Investigation

SpaceX has suspended all Falcon 9 launches after an anomaly occurred with the rockets second stage during the Crew 9 mission for NASA. The second stage failed to land as planned, prompting an investigation and delaying...

Tesla’s $25K Compact Car Could Drive Bigger Stock Gains Than Robotaxi, Analyst Predicts

As anticipation builds for Teslas Robotaxi, some analysts believe the companys upcoming $25,000 compact car will have a more significant impact on its stock. Gary Black of The Future Fund argues that entering the...

Technology

Bitcoin ETFs on Brink of Toppling Satoshi Nakamoto’s Legendary $68 Billion BTC Fortress

With 4.68% of Bitcoins total supply now under their control, Bitcoin ETFs are set to topple Satoshi Nakamotos legendary $68.2 billion BTC holdings this month, marking a monumental moment for the crypto world. Bitcoin...

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price on the Brink? Bollinger Bands Reveal Intriguing Twist

Shiba Inu (SHIB) might be gearing up for a significant price movement as it rises above the Bollinger Bands average. Despite a recent dip, bullish indicators suggest a potential upward trend if key levels hold. SHIB...

UAE Ends VAT on Crypto Transactions: Huge Win for Virtual Asset Companies

The UAE has scrapped value-added tax on crypto transfers and conversions, a landmark move retroactive to 2018. Virtual asset companies can now recover previously paid VAT and benefit from the countrys evolving...

Tesla to Raise $783 Million Through Debt Sale Secured by Prime Auto Leases

Tesla is set to raise $783 million by selling debt backed by prime automotive leases, Bloomberg reported. The deal, led by Societe Generale, is expected to be priced next week, marking Teslas second asset-backed security...

LEGO's Homepage Hit by 'LEGO Coin' Crypto Scam, Phishing Scheme Exposed in Minutes

LEGOs homepage was briefly hijacked on October 5, displaying a fraudulent LEGO Coin token promoting secret rewards. The phishing scheme directed users to a malicious website, but LEGO quickly removed the scam, ensuring no...