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video Watch: Video Of ‘GTAV’ Exploding ‘Galaxy Note 7’ Mod Removed By Samsung

Oct 20, 2016 10:09 am UTC| Technology Politics

Samsung is really getting pummelled from all sides now. First was its second recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, then there was the FAA ban. Now, the company has to contend with Grand Theft Auto V modders who made...

US Election Series

Zuckerberg Says Thiel’s Support For Trump Is Okay Because Of ‘Diversity’

Oct 20, 2016 10:05 am UTC| Technology Politics

Peter Thiel publicly announced his support for Presidential Candidate Donald Trump recently and donated $1.25 million to his campaign. This drew the collective ire of a few Silicon Valley entities and certain left-leaning...

US Election Series

Facebook Introduces Presidential Endorsement Button, This Should Go Well

Oct 20, 2016 09:45 am UTC| Technology Politics

The current presidential election has been one of the most tumultuous and incendiary cycles in recent history, with Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton racing for the White House amid scandal after scandal. Naturally, a lot...

US Election Series

Where To Watch The 3rd Clinton/Trump Debate Online

Oct 20, 2016 01:06 am UTC| Technology Politics

The third presidential debate is almost here where Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will go head to head for the last time before the November 8 election day. The event will be shown live on major network channels in the...

Is the government pushing for private health insurance over comprehensive care in the NHS?

Oct 19, 2016 17:53 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics Health

Theresa May has little time for those arguing for NHS funding increases. After all, unlike most government departments, NHS funding has increased over recent years, offering protection against inflation at least. Other...

US Election Series

Why Donald Trump’s win likely to push dollar higher?

Oct 19, 2016 09:57 am UTC| Commentary Economy Politics

The Republican candidate Donald Trumps win might prove decisive for the dollar and that is in many ways. Some are too direct and the other are more elusive and indirect. There could be shortages of the dollar in the global...

US Election Series

Sexist Silicon Valley Billionaire Donates $1.25M To Trump Campaign

Oct 18, 2016 08:08 am UTC| Technology Politics

Peter Thiel is a documented sexist who once wrote publicly that womens right to vote is a bad thing. True to form, he just donated $1.25 million to the Trump campaign despite the many controversies surrounding the...

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Economy

China's Economic Resurgence: Strong Growth Signals a Bright Future Ahead

The Chinese economy had fared even better than its forecast of 5.0% at the same quarter last year with the report of an annualized increase of 5.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase came in contrast with previous...

Bull Market Optimism Persists Amid Historical Trends and Economic Growth

As the bull market enters its third year, the Sevens Report remains optimistic despite concerns over stretched valuations and geopolitical risks. The report cites factors such as robust economic growth, pro-growth policies...

Wall Street Slips as Apple Drags Tech Amid Mixed Economic Data

The SP 500 dipped Thursday as banking sector strength was overshadowed by a tech slump led by Apple. At market close, the Dow fell 0.2%, the SP 500 dropped 0.2%, and the NASDAQ slid 0.9%. Apple shares tumbled 4% after...

UK Economy Sees Marginal Growth Amid Tax Hikes and Business Caution

The UK economy showed a modest rebound in November, with GDP increasing by 0.1% from October, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks the first monthly growth since August, falling short of...

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Politics

Democratic AGs Fight to Defend Biden Policies Amid Trump’s Return

Democratic attorneys general from over a dozen states, including California, New Jersey, and Michigan, have launched legal efforts to protect Biden administration policies on immigration, the environment, and gun control...

Denmark PM Responds to Trump’s Greenland Remarks Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Denmarks Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for a meeting with the nations business leaders after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump suggested possible military or economic action, including tariffs, to gain...

Trump’s "Shock and Awe" Agenda: Executive Orders from Day One

President-elect Trump and senior Republican leaders are gearing up for a bold wave of executive actions starting on Day 1. Vice President-elect Vance revealed plans to sign dozens of executive orders, with Trump suggesting...

Denmark’s Prime Minister Responds to U.S. Greenland Claims Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Denmarks Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has convened a meeting with business leaders to address rising geopolitical concerns following U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps remarks about taking control of Greenland. Last...

Biden Warns of Tech Oligarchy Threatening Democracy

In his farewell address, President Joe Biden cautioned against the rise of an American oligarchy led by tech billionaires wielding dangerous concentrations of power. Echoing President Eisenhowers 1961 warning about a...

Science

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

Public Health Experts Warn of ‘Quad-Demic’ as Flu, COVID, RSV, and Norovirus Threaten Winter Surge

Public health experts are raising alarms over a potential quad-demic this winter, with flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus all expected to surge simultaneously. This unprecedented convergence of...

Technology

FBI Warns of Massive AT&T Breach Impacting Agents' Data

The FBI has raised concerns over a significant data breach of ATTs (NYSE:T) systems last year, potentially exposing months of agents call and text logs. The breach, disclosed by Bloomberg News, compromised FBI devices...

SpaceX Conducts Major Starship Test, Launching Mock Satellites

SpaceX achieved a milestone on Thursday by launching its largest Starship prototype rocket to date from its Texas base. This marked the seventh test mission for the spacecraft, showcasing significant progress in SpaceXs...

RedNote Surges as TikTok Ban Drives U.S. Users to New Platform

Chinese social media app RedNote, known as Xiaohongshu in China, gained nearly 3 million U.S. users in a single day this week, according to Similarweb (NYSE:SMWB). The apps daily active users in the United States...

FTC Refers Complaint Against Snap Inc. to DOJ Over Alleged Harmful AI Chatbot

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it has referred a complaint against Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The complaint alleges that Snapchats artificial intelligence chatbot, My AI,...

Tesla Cybertruck Discounts Highlight Pricing, Production Challenges

Tesla has introduced discounts for new Cybertruck models, with price cuts of up to $1,600 on new units and $2,600 on demo versions, according to CNBC. This move follows reports of slowed production at Teslas Austin, Texas...