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‘Smarter Than the Entire Harris Campaign!’ Democratic Donor Stirs Controversy with Shocking Barron Trump Comment

Nov 29, 2024 21:44 pm UTC| Politics

A Democratic mega-donor, John Morgan, has sparked intense debate after claiming that Barron Trump, the teenage son of former President Donald Trump, is much smarter than everyone in the Harris campaign. The remark, made...

US under Trump Series

Joe Rogan Heads to Mar-a-Lago: Donald Trump Jr. Promises ‘Explosive’ Guest Appearance That Could Break Records'

Nov 29, 2024 21:41 pm UTC| Politics

Joe Rogan, the provocative podcaster known for his candid discussions, is set to record an episode at the storied Mar-a-Lago estate. This announcement has stirred speculation across the political and entertainment...

Is AOC the Next Big Thing?’ Speculation Heats Up Over a Possible 2028 Presidential Bid

Nov 29, 2024 21:37 pm UTC| Politics

As whispers grow louder in Washington, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the progressive congresswoman from New York, is rumored to be considering a bid for the presidency in 2028. According to reports by The Hill, the speculation...

US under Trump Series

Mark Zuckerberg’s Alleged Support for Trump’s ‘Reform Movement’ Sparks Outrage: ‘National Renewal or Corporate Alliance?’

Nov 29, 2024 21:26 pm UTC| Politics

In a surprising twist, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly aligning himself with Donald Trumps second-term vision, with sources suggesting he sees it as an opportunity for national renewal. The revelation, which emerged...

US under Trump Series

‘I’m Pretty F*ing Scared!’ Misinformation Researchers Fear Retaliation Under Trump’s Presidency Amid Funding and Job Security Crisis

Nov 29, 2024 21:23 pm UTC| Politics

As Donald Trump prepares to return to office in 2025, a wave of anxiety is sweeping through the academic and professional circles of misinformation researchers. Concerns over potential funding cuts, job security, and...

Joe Rogan Rejects Zelensky’s Podcast Pitch: ‘The Ukrainian President Wanted On, But I Said No!’

Nov 29, 2024 21:20 pm UTC| Politics

Joe Rogan, the influential podcaster known for his unfiltered interviews, recently revealed that he turned down a request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to appear on The Joe Rogan Experience. The revelation,...

US under Trump Series

Mass Exodus Fear: Americans Eye Escape Abroad After Trump Victory—‘A 1,514% Surge Is Just the Beginning!’

Nov 29, 2024 21:17 pm UTC| Politics

The re-election of Donald Trump has sparked a staggering surge in Americans exploring opportunities to move abroad, with search activity skyrocketing by 1,514%, according to a report by the New York Post. This...

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Economy

US Stock Futures Flat as Iran Strait of Hormuz Demands Fuel Oil Concerns

U.S. stock futures were largely flat Sunday night as investors assessed renewed geopolitical risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran setting conditions for fully reopening the critical oil shipping route. SP 500...

Japan Posts First Current Account Deficit in 17 Months as Dividend Payments Surge

Japan recorded a current account deficit in June for the first time in 17 months, as rising dividend payments to overseas investors and higher oil import costs weighed on the countrys external balance. The current account...

China Inflation Cools in July as CPI Misses Forecast, PPI Deflation Eases

Chinas consumer inflation slowed more than expected in July, while factory-gate prices remained firmly in deflationary territory, highlighting continued weakness in domestic demand despite signs of improvement in the...

Australian Shares Fall as Westpac Slides, Miners Gain Ahead of RBA Decision

Australian shares moved lower on Monday as a sharp decline in Westpac Banking Corporation weighed on the financial sector, while gains in mining stocks helped limit broader market losses ahead of the Reserve Bank of...

US Dollar Near Two-Month Low as Markets Await Inflation Data

The U.S. dollar traded near a two-month low against major currencies on Monday as investors turned their attention to upcoming U.S. inflation data for fresh signals on the Federal Reserves interest rate outlook. The euro...

Politics

Houthi Attack on Yemen’s Mocha Port Kills Seven, Injures 30

Seven people were killed and 30 others wounded after Houthi forces launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Yemens Red Sea port city of Mocha, according to the Yemeni military. In a statement issued early Monday,...

Taiwan Tests Penghu Defense, Mobile Internet Limits in War Drills

Taiwans military conducted a simulated defense of the strategically important Penghu Islands on Monday as part of its annual Han Kuang military exercises, while authorities prepared to restrict mobile internet speeds in a...

Iran-Oman Hormuz Shipping Deal Nears Final Stage

Iran said Sunday that an agreement with Oman establishing new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz is nearing completion, but Tehran stressed that the crucial waterway will remain closed until the United States meets...

Germany Warns of Daily Hybrid Warfare Threats

Germany is facing foreign hybrid warfare operations on a daily basis, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has warned after authorities discovered an explosive-carrying drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Dobrindt said hostile...

ICE to Complete Nationwide Body Camera Rollout by End of August

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will equip all officers and agents working in the field with body-worn cameras by the end of August, accelerating a nationwide rollout that was initially expected to take...

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

Nvidia Seen Beating Q2 Targets as Vera Rubin Cycle Begins

Nvidia (NVDA) could enter a multi-quarter growth cycle as shipments of its next-generation Vera Rubin AI chips begin, with BofA Global Research forecasting stronger-than-expected quarterly results and maintaining a bullish...

OpenAI Restricts Astra AI Over Cyberattack Risks

OpenAI has reportedly restricted parts of the development of its next-generation AI model, code-named Astra, after early evaluations indicated the system could potentially carry out sophisticated cyberattacks with limited...

Nvidia to Invest Up to $3 Billion in Blackstone-Backed Lancium

Nvidia is reportedly preparing to invest as much as $3 billion in Lancium, a Blackstone-backed power infrastructure developer involved in the Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure initiative, as demand for...

Meta Ordered to Pay $567M Over Child Safety Violations in New Mexico

Meta Platforms Inc. has been ordered to pay $567 million into a fund designed to address harm to young people, in a major legal ruling involving child safety on Facebook and Instagram. Judge Bryan Biedscheid of New Mexicos...

Nintendo Shares Jump as Switch 2 Sales Boost Earnings

Nintendo shares surged nearly 5% on Friday after the Japanese gaming giant reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings and upgraded its full-year financial outlook, supported by robust demand for the new Switch...