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Donald Trump's 'No Choice' Mass Deportation Plan Sparks Outrage: 'No Price Tag on Security,' Says Former President

Nov 08, 2024 19:59 pm UTC| Politics

President-elect Donald Trump has doubled down on his plans for mass deportations, stating his administration will have no choice but to carry out a sweeping policy to expel undocumented immigrants. Trumps remarks, made...

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Sparks Outrage, Ends Migrant Food Vouchers Amidst Surging Costs: 'We Can’t Afford This Anymore!'

Nov 08, 2024 19:55 pm UTC| Politics

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has made the controversial decision to end food vouchers for migrants, a move he says is necessary as the city struggles to manage the financial burden of a growing influx of migrant...

Digital Currency Revolution

Crypto-Backed Candidates Win Big in Key California, Nevada Races as Pro-Digital Asset Momentum Builds

Nov 08, 2024 18:01 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Candidates backed by cryptocurrency PACs scored pivotal victories in California and Nevadas House races, with Republican Young Kim and Democrats Susie Lee and Steven Horsford securing seats. Industry insiders expect the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin May Offset US Deficit as Treasury Reserve—Tom Lee Eyes $150K Price

Nov 08, 2024 14:50 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Fundstrats Tom Lee foresees Bitcoin hitting $150,000, suggesting it could serve as a treasury reserve asset to alleviate the US national deficit. He attributes this potential rise to favorable post-election market...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ether Targets $3,200 Surge as Trump’s Victory Spurs $132M ETF Inflows, Igniting Market Confidence

Nov 08, 2024 13:21 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Following Donald Trumps re-election, Ether is on track to hit $3,200 as strong ETF inflows signal rising investor confidence. With $132 million in post-election inflows, analysts are eyeing a bullish trend for Ethereum,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Trump Win Drives Bitcoin to Record $77K as Spot ETF Inflows Soar, Investors Bet on Fed Cut

Nov 08, 2024 13:05 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Bitcoin is on the cusp of hitting a historic $77,000, with Trumps election victory sparking unprecedented spot ETF inflows and investor enthusiasm. The bullish sentiment comes amid expectations of a Fed rate cut and a new...

Texas AG Paxton Declares ‘Victory Against Biden’s Mass Amnesty Plan!’ After Court Blocks Immigration Policy in Major Blow to White House

Nov 08, 2024 02:23 am UTC| Politics

A federal judge has delivered a significant ruling in favor of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and a coalition of conservative states, blocking a Biden administration immigration policy aimed at granting what opponents...

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Economy

Cleveland Fed President Warns of Ongoing Inflation Challenge

The U.S. continues to face an inflation problem, according to Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Beth Hammack, who spoke with The Wall Street Journal on Friday. Hammack, who opposed a December Fed decision to cut...

Rupee Marginally Weaker Amid Dollar Demand and RBI Intervention

The Indian rupee edged lower on Friday, trading at 86.5850 against the U.S. dollar by 09:55 a.m. IST, compared to its previous close of 86.55. The slight dip was driven by heightened dollar demand due to the maturity of...

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...

Politics

Mike Pence to Attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration Amid Strained Relations

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence plans to attend President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration on Monday, according to the New York Times. The report, citing sources familiar with the planning, noted that representatives...

GOP States File Lawsuit Against Biden's Offshore Drilling Restrictions

Republican-led states filed a lawsuit challenging outgoing President Joe Bidens recent ban on new offshore oil and gas development across most U.S. coastlines. Announced on January 6, the ban impacts 625 million acres of...

Trump Administration Plans Major Immigration Raid in Chicago

Donald Trumps incoming presidential administration is set to launch a large-scale immigration raid in Chicago the day after his inauguration, according to the Wall Street Journal. The operation, expected to begin Tuesday...

Trump’s Inauguration Moves Indoors Due to Extreme Cold

President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration on Monday will be held indoors at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda instead of outdoors, marking the first indoor ceremony in 40 years due to severe cold. Trump announced on Truth Social,...

Biden Commutes 2,500 Sentences in Historic Clemency Action

President Joe Biden, set to leave office next week, announced the commutation of sentences for nearly 2,500 individuals convicted of non-violent drug offenses. The action highlights his commitment to criminal justice...

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...

From dead galaxies to mysterious red dots, here’s what the James Webb telescope has found in just 3 years

On this day three years ago, we witnessed the nail-biting launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the largest and most powerful telescope humans have ever sent into space. It took 30 years to build, but in three...

Technology

SpaceX Starship Explosion Investigated After Caribbean Debris Fallout

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and officials from the Turks and Caicos Islands are investigating SpaceXs Starship explosion, which sent debris across the northern Caribbean and forced flight diversions. The...

Trump's Inauguration Ushers in a Transformative Era for Cryptocurrency

President-elect Donald Trumps administration, featuring several pro-crypto appointees, is expected to influence U.S. policy on emerging technologies. The crypto industry, which has long faced regulatory challenges, hopes...

SpaceX Starship Breaks Apart After Launch, Disrupting Air Traffic

A SpaceX Starship rocket broke apart minutes after launching from Texas, disrupting airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico due to falling debris. The rocket, carrying its first test payload of mock satellites, lost...

TSMC Faces Challenges in Bringing Advanced Chipmaking to U.S.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is encountering significant hurdles in its effort to bring advanced chip production to its new $65 billion Arizona facilities. CEO C.C. Wei highlighted that compliance issues,...

Nintendo Unveils Switch 2 Console, Launch Expected This Year

Nintendo has announced the release of the highly anticipated Switch 2 console, a successor to its popular hybrid home-portable gaming device. The Kyoto-based company revealed plans to provide more details, including...