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Barack Obama Pressuring President Joe Biden to Step Down From 2024 Presidential Race Could Backfire, Axios Reports

Jul 13, 2024 20:42 pm UTC| Politics

During a CNN appearance, Alex Thompson of Axios reported that Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosis attempts to persuade President Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 race could backfire, potentially making Biden more determined...

Joe Biden Campaign Lambasts Tesla CEO Elon Musk For Donating 'Substantial Sum' To Donald Trump-Supporting PAC

Jul 13, 2024 05:30 am UTC| Politics

Elon Musk, who has increased his criticism of President Joe Biden, has reportedly donated a substantial sum to America PAC, a political organization supporting Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported. The PACs donor list, which...

'Power Hungry' FLOTUS Jill Biden's 'Longstanding' Grudge Against Kamala Harris Impacts 2024 Presidential Dynamics: 'Go F**ck Yourself'

Jul 13, 2024 05:23 am UTC| Politics

When Kamala Harris took to the stage during a Democratic primary debate before the 2020 election and implied that Joe Biden was racist, his wife, Jill, response was crystal clear. Go f**k yourself, the then-future first...

Amber Rose Faces Backlash for Saying 'Convicted Felon' Donald Trump Makes Her Feel Safe: 'My Brain Is Broken'

Jul 13, 2024 03:58 am UTC| Politics

Amber Roses comments about being so sympathetic to Donald Trump, even though he is a convicted felon, provoked a lot of criticism. For me, Donald Trump is the epitome of an Alpha Male. Hes there to protect, to provide,...

President Joe Biden's Cabinet Meetings Are Said To Be 'Scripted' Amid POTUS' Alleged 'Cognitive Decline'

Jul 12, 2024 04:07 am UTC| Politics

A new revelation claims that President Joe Bidens cabinet meetings are partially scripted by having the questions and replies of cabinet members pre-screened before the sessions begin. Two different sources have...

Donald Trump Named George Clooney 'Fake Movie Actor' Who Never Made 'Great Movie' For Calling Joe Biden To Quit 2024 Presidential Race

Jul 12, 2024 03:43 am UTC| Politics

George Clooney, who starred in Oceans Eleven, was criticized by former President Donald Trump for his recent opinion piece published in the New York Times. In the piece, Clooney begged President Joe Biden to withdraw from...

Barron Trump Called 'Spawn of Satan' After Debut at His Father Donald Trump's Florida Campaign Rally: 'There’s An Aura of 'Not Right’ About Him'

Jul 12, 2024 03:13 am UTC| Politics

During his fathers campaign event on a golf course in Florida, former First Son Barron Trump made his debut at a rally. This incident sparked an outpouring of hatred and scorn from critics on social media regarding his...

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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,...