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Steve Bannon’s Explosive Warning: ‘Billionaires Must Sacrifice Before America Faces Fiscal Firestorm!’

Dec 06, 2024 15:35 pm UTC| Politics

Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon sounded the alarm over the United States fiscal state, warning that the country is on the brink of an economic reckoning that could upend the lives of millions. In his latest War Room...

US under Trump Series

Scaramucci Claims GOP Senators ‘Give Trump the Finger’ Over Gaetz and Other Cabinet Picks

Dec 06, 2024 15:33 pm UTC| Politics

Anthony Scaramucci, former Trump aide and vocal critic, has revealed his belief that rational Republicans in the Senate are quietly resisting President-elect Donald Trumps influence. In an exclusive interview with...

Kurt Russell Dragged Into Election Fraud Debate: ‘Bogus Quote’ Sparks Viral Misinformation Controversy

Dec 06, 2024 15:29 pm UTC| Politics

A viral claim circulating on social media falsely attributes a quote to actor Kurt Russell, suggesting he accused President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of cheating during the 2020 presidential election...

US under Trump Series

Trump’s Alleged Plan to Target Liz Cheney? GOP Insider Shuts Down Speculation as Cheney Fires Back

Dec 06, 2024 15:26 pm UTC| Politics

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January, speculation over whether his administration will target political adversaries, including former Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney, has sparked heated...

Biden’s Last Chance? Democrats Demand Urgent Student Loan Forgiveness Amid Trump’s Bold Education Overhaul Plans

Dec 06, 2024 15:21 pm UTC| Politics

With the clock ticking on President Joe Bidens term, nearly 80 Democratic lawmakers have called on the administration to take immediate steps to forgive the debts of student borrowers, particularly those defrauded by...

George Santos Returns as ‘Santos-Claus’ in Shocking Capitol Hill Cameo: ‘I Have PTSD From This Place'

Dec 06, 2024 15:18 pm UTC| Politics

George Santos, the expelled former congressman from New York, made an unexpected return to Capitol Hill on Thursday, donning a Santa Claus suit for a brief yet eyebrow-raising appearance. Santos, who was ousted from...

US under Trump Series

GOP Senator Tuberville Faces Backlash: ‘Not Our Job’ to Vet Trump Nominees Amid Scandal Shocks Senate

Dec 06, 2024 15:16 pm UTC| Politics

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville ignited controversy on Thursday after stating that it is not our job to vet President-elect Donald Trumps Cabinet nominees. The Republican lawmaker made the remark during an interview with...

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Economy

Australia Unemployment Hits Five-Year High Despite Strong Jobs Growth

Australias labour market delivered mixed signals in August as employment growth comfortably exceeded expectations, while the unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in nearly five years amid increased participation...

Asian Stocks Fall as Bond Yields Surge Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

Asian stocks mostly declined on Thursday as surging global bond yields weighed on risk appetite, while investors awaited a closely watched meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping....

Gold Prices Fall as Treasury Yields Rise on Fed Rate Hike Bets

Gold prices edged lower on Thursday, extending pressure from the previous session as rising Treasury yields, stronger oil prices and a firm U.S. dollar fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve may continue raising...

Asian Currencies Mixed as Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High

Asian currencies traded mixed on Thursday as the U.S. dollar hovered near a two-month high, supported by stronger U.S. economic data, renewed inflation concerns and growing expectations for another Federal Reserve rate...

RBI Uses $10 Billion Currency Swaps to Drain Excess Rupee Liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India has conducted at least $10 billion worth of currency swaps in recent weeks as it moves to absorb excess liquidity from the countrys financial system and contain potential inflation risks,...

Politics

Judge Orders Trump to Restore White House Access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico

A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trumps administration to temporarily restore White House press access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ruling that the administrations ban on the three...

Ghana Says Western Support Growing for Slave Trade Reparations

Ghana says Western support is increasing for its campaign seeking reparations for the trans-Atlantic slave trade, with the initial effort focused on securing the return of African artifacts taken during the colonial era....

Sudan Rejects US Legitimacy Remarks, Defends Sovereignty

Sudan on Wednesday defended its national sovereignty and urged the United States to engage constructively with its government after Washington questioned the legitimacy of the countrys warring authorities. The dispute...

South Korea, US Discuss Warship Building Cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung discussed expanding cooperation with the United States on warship construction during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, according to South Koreas presidential...

US Invites Putin to Miami G20, Opening Door to Trump Summit

The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami, Florida, in December, potentially creating an opportunity for another meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. U.S....

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

Tencent Launches TenPayGo Payment App for Foreign Tourists in China

Tencent has launched TenPayGo, a new mobile payment app designed to make digital transactions easier for international travelers visiting China, as the technology giant looks to benefit from growing inbound tourism ahead...

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ Says AI Won’t Replace Livestream Hosts

Chinas livestream shopping industry is entering a slower phase, but Li Jiaqi, the influential presenter known as the Lipstick King, believes artificial intelligence will complement rather than replace human hosts. Li, who...

Meta Unveils Muse Charm AI Device, Expands Smart Glasses Lineup

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) unveiled a palm-sized device designed specifically for its Muse artificial intelligence agent on Wednesday, alongside an expanded lineup of smart glasses and new AI capabilities. CEO Mark...

SoftBank Raises $11.1 Billion in Bond Sale to Fund OpenAI Investment

SoftBank Group has raised $11.1 billion through a major dollar- and euro-denominated bond offering as the Japanese technology investment giant builds up cash to finance its expanding artificial intelligence investments,...

Meta Connect Spotlights Camera-Free Smart Glasses Amid Privacy Concerns

Meta Platforms opened its annual Connect conference on Wednesday, with the technology giant expected to introduce new smart glasses as it seeks to expand its lead in AI-powered wearable devices while addressing mounting...