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CNN Analyst Warns of Potential Donald Trump-Elon Musk Quid Pro Quo, Calls it 'Scary'

Jul 17, 2024 02:56 am UTC| Politics

A former member of the White House staff stated on Tuesday that the relationship between billionaire Elon Musk and Donald Trump, who is a former president, convicted felon, and the presumptive nominee for the Republican...

Why Trump’s victory over death could land him in the Oval Office for a second time

Jul 16, 2024 17:03 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

A headline from the Canadian satirical publication The Beaverton captured the political mood among Democrats after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump: Whatever you need to do to mentally prepare yourself for a...

Trump’s assassination attempt reveals a major security breakdown

Jul 16, 2024 16:51 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

As investigators analyze what led 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks to try to assassinate former president Donald Trump and how Crooks was able to fire at the former president at a heavily patrolled event on July 13,...

Donald Trump picks JD Vance as his running mate: Here’s why the Ohio senator is a smart choice

Jul 16, 2024 16:51 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Just two days after surviving a bloody assassination attempt that claimed the life of one of his supporters, Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate. Thats a good move. Lets...

Digital Currency Revolution

Trump’s VP Candidate JD Vance Calls Out SEC's Gary Gensler in Resurfaced Crypto Clip

Jul 16, 2024 07:11 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Politics

In a resurfaced clip, Donald Trumps VP pick, JD Vance, brands SEC Chair Gary Gensler the worst person for his crypto regulation policies, igniting discussion online. Vances Sharp Critique of Genslers Crypto...

Special Counsel to Appeal Ruling Dismissing Donald Trump’s Documents Case; Legal Expert Weighs In

Jul 16, 2024 05:53 am UTC| Politics

Special Counsel Jack Smith is set to appeal U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannons dismissal of former President Trumps classified documents case. The ruling, citing improper appointment, has been labeled a blessing in...

Private Efforts to Urge Joe Biden to Exit Presidential Race Intensify Amid Polling Concerns

Jul 16, 2024 05:50 am UTC| Politics

Despite public silence, private efforts to influence President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race persist. Democratic insiders, citing dire internal polling data, continue to urge Biden and his advisers to...

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Economy

Wall Street Faces Inflation Pressure as Strong Earnings Season Nears End

U.S. stocks may encounter increased volatility in the final stretch of a strong corporate earnings season as investors shift attention toward rising inflation, higher Treasury yields, and growing geopolitical tensions....

Wall Street Futures Rally as Oil Prices Drop Amid Optimism Over U.S.-Iran Talks

U.S. stock futures surged Sunday night after easing tensions in the Middle East sparked a sharp decline in oil prices and boosted investor confidence. Market optimism grew following signs of progress in negotiations...

Global Bond Selloff Pressures Stocks as Rising Oil Prices Fuel Inflation Fears

The global bond market has faced intense pressure over the past two weeks as investors reacted to soaring oil prices and growing inflation concerns tied to escalating Middle East tensions. The ongoing disruption around the...

Gold Prices Surge as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Hopes Boost Market Sentiment

Gold prices climbed sharply during early Asian trading on Monday as renewed optimism surrounding a possible U.S.-Iran peace agreement lifted investor confidence across global markets. The rally in bullion came alongside a...

Oil Prices Drop Below $100 as Hopes Rise for U.S.-Iran Peace Agreement

Oil prices tumbled sharply during early Asian trading on Monday as optimism surrounding a possible U.S.-Iran peace agreement eased concerns over global crude supply disruptions. Brent crude futures for July delivery...

Politics

Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Assault on Kyiv, Killing Civilians and Damaging Historic Sites

Russia carried out one of its largest attacks on Kyiv and nearby regions since the war began, launching hundreds of drones and missiles, including the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile. The overnight assault...

Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Talks Ongoing as U.S. Blockade Remains in Place

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Washington is in no rush to finalize a peace agreement with Iran, stressing that the current naval blockade against the country will remain active until a formal deal is...

Trump’s White House Ballroom Push Draws Criticism Amid Rising Gas Prices

U.S. President Donald Trump is facing growing criticism after repeatedly promoting the construction of a new White House ballroom while many Americans struggle with high gas prices and economic uncertainty. During a visit...

Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Refugee Camp Kills Infant and Parents Amid Fragile Ceasefire

An Israeli airstrike on a residential apartment in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza killed three Palestinians on Sunday, including a six-month-old baby, according to local health officials. The victims were...

Trump’s White House Ballroom Project Draws Criticism Amid Rising Gas Prices

U.S. President Donald Trump is facing growing criticism after repeatedly promoting his White House ballroom construction project while Americans struggle with high gas prices and economic uncertainty. Speaking at the...

Science

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

Technology

Meta AI Push Could Add $26 Billion in Revenue by 2027, Wolfe Research Says

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is projected to generate more than $26 billion in additional revenue by 2027 through artificial intelligence products, subscription services, and new advertising tools, according to a recent...

SpaceX Starship V3 Test Flight Boosts IPO Momentum Ahead of Historic Market Debut

SpaceX successfully completed a major test flight of its upgraded Starship V3 rocket, marking a significant achievement for Elon Musks aerospace company as it moves closer to a highly anticipated initial public offering....

PDG Explores $1 Billion Sale of China Data Center Assets

Princeton Digital Group (PDG), a major data center operator backed by private equity firm Warburg Pincus, has reportedly launched a sale process for its China-based assets that could be valued at as much as $1 billion,...

Lam Research Expands AI-Powered Semiconductor Tools and Arizona Operations

Lam Research is accelerating its investment in artificial intelligence and advanced sensing technology to improve semiconductor manufacturing efficiency while expanding its presence in Arizona and California. The...

Texas Sues Meta Over WhatsApp Encryption Claims

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms and its messaging service WhatsApp, accusing the companies of misleading consumers about WhatsApps encryption and privacy protections. The...