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Ghana elections: swing voting is on the rise, shaping outcomes – a look at what’s driving this

Nov 19, 2024 07:39 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Ghanaian elections have become much more challenging for politicians. In the past they have often been characterised as nothing more than an ethnic headcount. But since the 2008 presidential and parliamentary elections,...

Sweden Warns: ‘Military Threat Levels Are Rising’—Nordic Nations Prepare for Worst-Case Scenarios

Nov 19, 2024 07:36 am UTC| Politics

In a stark and unprecedented move, Sweden has begun distributing millions of war preparation pamphlets to its citizens, while neighboring Finland launched a comprehensive crisis preparedness website. Both nations have...

Kamala Harris Campaign Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Media Payments Before Key Interviews: 'Shocking Conflict Allegations Emerge'

Nov 19, 2024 04:28 am UTC| Politics

In a developing controversy, Vice President Kamala Harris campaign is under fire after reports surfaced suggesting that her team allegedly made significant financial contributions to organizations affiliated with media...

US under Trump Series

Nancy Mace's Bold Capitol Move: A Ban on Transgender Women in Women’s Restrooms Sparks Fiery Debate

Nov 19, 2024 04:22 am UTC| Politics

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., has announced plans to introduce a measure that would bar transgender women from using womens restrooms within the U.S. Capitol. The proposal has immediately drawn polarized reactions, with...

US under Trump Series

Trump’s Pick for Transportation Secretary Sparks Outrage: 'Sean Duffy Plans to Axe DEI Initiatives for Pilots'

Nov 19, 2024 04:19 am UTC| Politics

Former Wisconsin congressman Sean Duffy has been tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation. Duffys nomination has already generated significant controversy due to his public...

US under Trump Series

Trump Campaign Declares Legal War: Chris LaCivita Promises 'Jail Time' Over Alleged Illegal Ballot Counting in Pennsylvania

Nov 19, 2024 04:16 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trumps campaign manager, Chris LaCivita, has ignited a legal firestorm, alleging that officials in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, knowingly counted illegal ballots during the 2024 election. In an...

Shockwaves Through Pennsylvania as Supreme Court Sides With RNC: Undated Ballots Will Not Count

Nov 19, 2024 04:11 am UTC| Politics Law

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has once again ruled in favor of the Republican National Committee (RNC), upholding the decision that undated mail-in ballots cannot be counted. This ruling, delivered amid heated debates...

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Economy

Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Blockade, Russia Sanctions Fears, and Supply Risks

Oil prices extended their gains during Asian trading on Thursday as geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Russia heightened concerns over global crude supply. Market sentiment was boosted after U.S. President...

Asian Stocks Slide as AI Spending Fears and Global Central Bank Decisions Weigh on Markets

Asian shares fell sharply on Thursday as technology stocks came under renewed pressure, driven by growing investor concerns over heavy artificial intelligence spending and its impact on corporate balance sheets. Market...

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions as Yen, Sterling and Euro React

The U.S. dollar remained steady against major global currencies on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of key central bank decisions in the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan. Currency markets showed cautious...

BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as signs mount that UK inflation is easing and economic growth is weakening. Financial markets anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction, bringing the...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Micron Earnings Boost AI Sentiment Ahead of CPI Data

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday evening, supported by blowout earnings and strong guidance from Micron Technology, although broader gains remained limited as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S....

Politics

Trump Announces $1,776 Cash Bonus for U.S. Military Personnel Ahead of Christmas

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that eligible U.S. military personnel will receive a one-time cash payment of $1,776, a move he described as a special warrior dividend timed ahead of Christmas. The...

U.S. House Advances GOP Healthcare Bill as ACA Subsidies Near Expiration

A major U.S. federal healthcare subsidy expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire at the end of the year after the House of Representatives narrowly advanced a Republican healthcare bill that does not renew...

U.S. Initiates $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising China Tensions

Taiwans defence ministry announced on Thursday that the United States government has formally initiated the congressional notification process for a proposed $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, underscoring Washingtons...

Union-Aligned Investors Question Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Trump Immigration Policies

A union-aligned investment group has urged major U.S. corporations including Amazon, Walmart and Google-parent Alphabet to explain how President Donald Trumps immigration policies are affecting their finances, workforce...

Venezuela Seeks UN Security Council Meeting Over U.S. Oil Tanker Blockade

Venezuela has formally requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address what it described as ongoing U.S. aggression against the country, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The request...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

Apple Opens iPhone to Alternative App Stores in Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple has announced a major shift in its App Store policies in Japan, opening iPhones and other Apple devices to alternative app stores in order to comply with new competition laws aimed at reshaping the countrys...

Micron Technology Forecasts Surge in Revenue and Earnings on AI-Driven Memory Demand

Micron Technology delivered record first-quarter results and issued a bullish forecast for the current quarter, driven by rising memory prices and strong demand linked to artificial intelligence workloads. The upbeat...

Oracle Stock Slides After Blue Owl Exit Report, Company Says Michigan Data Center Talks Remain on Track

Oracle shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a Financial Times report claimed that Blue Owl Capital, Oracles largest U.S. data center partner, decided not to support a planned $10 billion data center project in...

OpenAI Explores Massive Funding Round at $750 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the company behind the widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly entered preliminary discussions with investors about a potential new funding round that could value the company at approximately $750 billion....

Republicans Raise National Security Concerns Over Intel’s Testing of China-Linked Chipmaking Tools

Republican lawmakers are raising alarms over potential U.S. national security risks after a Reuters report revealed that Intel evaluated advanced chipmaking equipment from ACM Research, a company with significant ties to...