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Donald Trump Promises to Cap Credit Card Interest Rates at 10%—Can He Deliver on This Bold Economic Plan?

Sep 19, 2024 23:23 pm UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump has introduced a bold economic proposal as part of his potential 2024 campaign platform, announcing that he intends to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. This sweeping plan, aimed at...

Survey Reveals 37% of Americans Believe U.S. Government Involved in Trump Assassination Plot—Public Trust in Agencies Dwindles

Sep 19, 2024 23:19 pm UTC| Politics

A recent survey has revealed a startling statistic: 37% of Americans believe it is very or somewhat likely that U.S. government agencies were involved in an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The...

Rep. Matt Gaetz Claims Assassination Teams Targeting Trump—Unverified Report Sparks Alarm

Sep 19, 2024 23:16 pm UTC| Politics

Rep. Matt Gaetz has raised alarms with an unverified claim that multiple assassination teams are targeting former President Donald Trump. According to Gaetz, a source within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...

House Democrats Face Backlash for Opposing Deportation Bill on Immigrants Convicted of Assaulting Women

Sep 19, 2024 23:13 pm UTC| Politics

A recent vote in the House of Representatives has stirred significant controversy after 158 House Democrats opposed a bill requiring the deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of assaulting women. The legislation,...

House Committee Alleges ActBlue Funnelled Suspicious Donations to Kamala Harris and Democrats—Investigations Demanded

Sep 19, 2024 23:10 pm UTC| Politics

The House Administration Committee has raised alarms over the flow of hundreds of millions of dollars in political donations, potentially linked to Kamala Harris and other prominent Democrats, through the fundraising...

Survey Claims One-Third of Democrats Would Have Preferred Trump’s Death—Alarming Sentiment Exposed

Sep 19, 2024 23:07 pm UTC| Politics

A recent survey conducted by the Napolitan News Service has made waves in the political landscape by suggesting that nearly one-third of Democrats expressed a preference for former President Donald Trumps death. This...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cardano’s Hoskinson to Face Argentina President Milei in Pivotal Blockchain Economy Discussion

Sep 19, 2024 20:03 pm UTC| Digital Currency Politics Technology Business

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, will meet Argentinas President Javier Milei at Tech Forum in October to explore how blockchain technology can reshape Argentinas financial systems, discussing everything from digital...

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Economy

Taiwan Delegation Extends Support at Trump Inauguration Amid China Tensions

Taiwans delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Han Kuo-yu, is attending Donald Trumps U.S. presidential inauguration to represent Taiwans 23 million people and extend highest blessings to the United States. Speaking at...

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...

Politics

Netanyahu Delays Gaza Ceasefire Over Hostage List from Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Gazas ceasefire, set for 0630 GMT Sunday, will not commence until Hamas provides a list of hostages to be released. This comes hours before the 15-month conflicts...

Trump Returns to Washington for Inauguration Festivities Featuring Fireworks and Entertainment

President-elect Donald Trump arrived in Washington, D.C., ahead of his second inauguration, marking his return to power. Trump flew on an Air Force plane sent by outgoing President Joe Biden from Florida, accompanied by...

Penny Schwinn Chosen by Trump for Key Education Department Role

President-elect Donald Trump announced Penny Schwinn, former Tennessee education commissioner, as his choice for deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Schwinns extensive experience in education...

Trump Heads to Washington on Military Plane for Inauguration Return

Donald Trump, the president-elect, traveled to Washington on a U.S. military aircraft provided by outgoing President Joe Biden ahead of Mondays inauguration celebrations. Trump opted for the government plane over his usual...

South Korea Extends Detention of President Yoon Amid Protests

A South Korean court extended President Yoon Suk Yeols detention by 20 days on Sunday, igniting violent protests by hundreds of his supporters. Demonstrators stormed the court building, smashing windows and clashing with...

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

Oracle Prepares to Shut Down TikTok U.S. Servers Amid Ban

Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), the cloud provider for TikToks U.S. operations, has reportedly instructed staff to prepare for shutting down servers hosting TikToks U.S. data. According to The Information, the shutdown could occur as...

TikTok Ban Delayed? Trump Suggests 90-Day Reprieve

President-elect Donald Trump stated he would most likely grant TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a potential U.S. ban after taking office Monday. The Chinese-owned app, with 170 million American users, faces shutdown Sunday...

Perplexity AI Proposes Merger with TikTok U.S. to Avoid Ban

U.S. search engine startup Perplexity AI has proposed a merger with TikTok U.S., aiming to resolve the platforms looming ban in the United States, according to a confidential source. TikTok, owned by Chinas ByteDance,...

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...