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Joe Biden Promises a ‘Peaceful and Orderly’ Power Transition Despite Fierce Tensions – ‘Democracy Must Prevail’ He Declares in Fiery Address

Nov 07, 2024 17:24 pm UTC| Politics

President Joe Biden has vowed to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition of power, affirming his commitment to uphold democratic values and respect the electoral process. Speaking in an address to the nation, Biden called...

Dow Jones Surges by 1,500 Points After Trump’s Election Win – ‘A Stunning Market Comeback Nobody Saw Coming!’

Nov 07, 2024 17:17 pm UTC| Politics Business

The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a remarkable surge on Wednesday, rocketing by more than 1,500 points in the wake of Donald Trumps presidential victory. This unexpected jump marked one of the largest single-day...

Rand Paul Predicts a ‘Massive Shift’ with RFK Jr. in Trump’s Cabinet — ‘A Big Influence on the Way'

Nov 07, 2024 17:14 pm UTC| Politics

Sen. Rand Paul, a long-time advocate for limited government and individual liberties, is expressing optimism over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s potential role in the incoming Trump administration. In a recent interview, Paul...

Donald Trump Jr. Shocks Supporters With Surprise 2028 ‘Endorsement’ – ‘Kamala, You’re the One!’ He Declares

Nov 07, 2024 17:11 pm UTC| Politics

In a statement that has left both conservatives and liberals raising their eyebrows, Donald Trump Jr. took to social media to sarcastically pre-endorse Kamala Harris for the 2028 presidential race. The son of former...

Gov. DeSantis Pushes Controversial Choice for Trump’s HHS Secretary: ‘Dr. Ladapo is the Right Man for the Job'

Nov 07, 2024 17:09 pm UTC| Politics

Gov. Ron DeSantis has thrown his support behind a controversial candidate for Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, recommending Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo as a perfect fit for the role in a possible...

NY Judge Reportedly Weighs Dropping Case Against Trump Post-Election: ‘A Shocking Move That Could Change Everything'

Nov 07, 2024 17:04 pm UTC| Politics

Following Donald Trumps recent election victory, New York Judge Juan Merchan is reportedly considering the possibility of dismissing the high-profile case against the former president. This development has sent shockwaves...

Project 2025’s John McEntee Reportedly ‘Pulling Strings’ for Trump’s Transition Team — ‘The Architect of Trump’s Comeback Strategy'

Nov 07, 2024 17:01 pm UTC| Politics

John McEntee, a key figure in Project 2025, is reportedly advising Donald Trumps transition team as the former president prepares for a possible return to the White House. According to CNN, McEntee is said to be offering...

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Economy

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...

Russian Envoy Dmitriev Heads to US for Ukraine Talks

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev is traveling to the United States for talks with Trump administration representatives, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as Washington and Moscow continue diplomatic...

U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 2007 High as Fed Rate Hike Bets Rise

U.S. Treasury yields surged Wednesday as stronger economic data, renewed inflation concerns and hawkish Federal Reserve comments triggered a sharp bond sell-off. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest...

US, China Extend Trade Truce to Jan. 10 Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce, known as the Busan Agreement, until Jan. 10, giving the worlds two largest economies additional time to negotiate a broader economic agreement. U.S....

Wall Street Falls as Treasury Yields Surge, Oil Rebounds on Iran Tensions

Wall Street ended sharply lower Wednesday as surging U.S. Treasury yields pressured technology stocks, while investors monitored renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and Chinese President Xi Jinpings visit to Washington. The SP 500...

Politics

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...

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....

US Officials Split Over Response to Israeli West Bank Settlements

A proposed U.S. statement criticizing the UK, France and Canada over restrictions on imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank was ultimately shelved amid disagreements within the Trump administration,...

Europe Warns Russia Is Escalating Hybrid Attacks Across NATO

European officials have warned that Russia is intensifying hybrid attacks across Europe, including cyberattacks, sabotage and airspace violations, in an effort to weaken Western support for Ukraine. Speaking during the UN...

Gaza Faces Evacuation Crisis as War-Damaged Buildings Risk Collapse

Gaza authorities are struggling to evacuate residents from hundreds of war-damaged buildings at risk of collapse, citing shortages of heavy equipment, funding and safe land for displaced families. The danger intensified on...

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

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...

Anthropic’s Claude Discovers CRISPR-Like Enzyme System

Anthropic has launched a new life sciences research group and laboratory focused on fundamental biology, with its Claude AI model already contributing to the discovery of a previously unknown enzyme system that shares...

Microsoft Stock Upgraded as Stifel Sees Stronger Azure Growth

Stifel upgraded Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) to Buy from Hold and lifted its price target to $575 from $530, citing stronger confidence in the technology giants ability to maintain mid-to-upper-teens revenue growth. Analysts...

Scott Bessent Eyed as Trump’s New AI Czar

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is under consideration to become President Donald Trumps new artificial intelligence czar as Washington intensifies its focus on AI development, safety and national security. A source...

China Reviews Broadcom Switch Use in State Data Centres

China is reviewing the use of Broadcom switches in state-backed data centres as Beijing intensifies efforts to reduce dependence on foreign technology and promote domestic semiconductor and networking equipment suppliers,...