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Ann Coulter Sparks Outrage After Mocking Tim Walz’s Son for Crying at DNC: ‘Talk About Weird’

Aug 23, 2024 02:11 am UTC| Politics

Conservative commentator Ann Coulter stirred controversy after launching a sharp critique at Gus Walz, the son of Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, for showing emotion during his fathers speech at the...

Fact Check Confirms Bill Clinton’s Shocking DNC Statistic: GOP Trails Democrats in Job Creation by 49 Million

Aug 23, 2024 02:01 am UTC| Politics

Former President Bill Clintons speech at the Democratic National Convention delivered a striking blow to the long-held Republican narrative that their presidents are better for the economy. In his address, Clinton...

US voters speak many languages, but non-English campaigning remains risky for Harris and Trump

Aug 22, 2024 23:21 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Tim Walz speaks Mandarin. But dont expect to hear Kamala Harris running mate deploying his Chinese language skills on the US election campaign trail. While languages are inextricably interlinked with identity, they are...

Donald Trump Lashes Out at Barack and Michelle Obama for 'Getting Personal' After Scathing DNC Speeches

Aug 22, 2024 04:30 am UTC| Politics

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump took the stage in North Carolina on Wednesday, veering off-script to launch a fierce rebuttal against former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. The...

Donald Trump Ridiculed After Blaming Lisp on ‘Technical Issues’ in Elon Musk Interview: ‘His Brain Is Melting’

Aug 22, 2024 04:19 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump found himself at the center of yet another controversy after attempting to explain away a noticeable lisp during his recent interview with Elon Musk. The interview, which took place on X...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Branded a ‘Disgrace’ Amid Rumors of Teaming Up with Donald Trump in 2024

Aug 22, 2024 04:07 am UTC| Politics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a figure who once garnered respect due to his famous family lineage, now finds himself at the center of a firestorm, with critics labeling him a disgrace amid rumors that he may align with former...

Stormy Daniels Jabs Donald Trump with Hilarious Response to Barack Obama’s Hand Gesture at DNC

Aug 22, 2024 03:59 am UTC| Politics

During a recent Democratic National Convention appearance, former President Barack Obama took a playful swipe at his successor, Donald Trump, and his well-documented obsession with size, a jab that quickly caught the...

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Economy

Fed Rate Hike Threatens Housing as U.S. Growth Leans on AI, Citi Says

The Federal Reserves latest interest rate hike could deepen the U.S. housing downturn while making economic growth increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence investment, according to Citi Research. The Fed raised its...

Strait of Hormuz Oil Shipments Hit Six-Month High as U.S. Clears Mines

Oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have climbed to a six-month high over the past two weeks, as U.S.-led naval escorts and mine-clearing operations improve access to the critical energy...

Bessent, He Lifeng to Discuss AI Security and Trade in New York

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York on Sunday for talks covering artificial intelligence security, trade and other major economic issues, according to a person...

Canada Eyes India Trade Deal by Year-End

Canada is increasingly optimistic that it can finalize a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with India before the end of the year, with energy, nuclear power and critical minerals emerging as major areas...

Mexico Pushes for US Trade Deal Before Midterms

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that her government is working to secure a trade agreement with the United States as quickly as possible, following what she described as a productive conversation with U.S....

Politics

Germany’s Carsten Breuer Elected Next NATO Military Committee Chair

German General Carsten Breuer has been elected as the next chair of the NATO Military Committee, putting Germanys chief of defence in line to become the alliances most senior military officer. Chiefs of defence from NATOs...

Turkey Ready to Aid Saudi Arabia Under Defence Pact as Houthi Attacks Escalate

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Saturday that Ankara is prepared to help Saudi Arabia meet potential military needs as Houthi attacks intensify, citing a trilateral defence agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia...

US, Denmark and Greenland Reach Deal to Expand American Military Presence

The United States, Denmark and Greenland have reached an agreement allowing Washington to expand its military presence in Greenland while restricting US adversaries from establishing bases or making sensitive investments...

Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Leave at Least Three Dead

Israeli airstrikes killed at least three Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to Palestinian health officials, as violence continued despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. One Israeli strike near the...

Trump Plans Federal AI Force and AI Czar

U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he plans to create a federal AI Force and appoint an artificial intelligence czar, outlining an effort to accelerate U.S. AI development while using existing laws to address...

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 Nasdaq 100 Weight to More Than Double in Rebalance

SpaceX is set to gain significantly more influence in the Nasdaq 100 Index when the benchmark completes its quarterly rebalance on Monday, with the companys weighting expected to more than double. According to Bloomberg,...

Westinghouse Targets $50 Billion Valuation in U.S. IPO

Westinghouse Electric Co. is seeking a valuation of more than $50 billion for its planned U.S. initial public offering, as the nuclear technology company moves closer to a public market debut amid growing interest in...

NASA, Boeing Discuss Expanding Starliner Missions

NASA is holding discussions with Boeing about expanding the use of its Starliner spacecraft for future missions, potentially giving the troubled vehicle a larger role in U.S. human spaceflight plans. The space agency and...

Apple Pay Set for India Launch With Axis Bank

Apple is preparing to launch Apple Pay in India next month, initially partnering with Axis Bank to support the lenders credit cards, according to three people familiar with the plans. The rollout would bring Apples digital...

Hyundai CEO Warns Chinese Automakers Could Disrupt US Market

Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz warned that Chinese automakers could eventually reshape the US auto market as they have in Europe unless Washington maintains tariffs and other market-access protections. Speaking in San Jose,...