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House Committee Moves to Hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Contempt Over Afghanistan Withdrawal Subpoena

Sep 24, 2024 16:44 pm UTC| Politics

The House Foreign Affairs Committee is poised to recommend holding Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress over his failure to comply with a subpoena concerning the Biden administrations handling of the...

Clear victor? Donald Trump Leads Kamala Harris Among Teamsters Union Members Across All 50 States

Sep 24, 2024 16:41 pm UTC| Politics

In a surprising turn of events, internal polling from the influential Teamsters union shows former President Donald Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris among union members in all 50 states. This internal data could...

위기에 처한 노스캐롤라이나 공화당 주지사 후보 캠프, 보좌관 4명 사퇴

Sep 24, 2024 11:14 am UTC| Politics

노스캐롤라이나 공화당 주지사 후보인 마크 로빈슨의 선거운동 핵심 보좌관 4명이 CNN이 그가 과거 자신을 흑인 나치라고 부르며 노예제를 부활시키자는 발언을 했다고 보도한 지 3일 만인 일요일 사퇴했다. 아프리카계 미국인인...

UBS 2024 미국 대선 24가지 질문 답변

Sep 24, 2024 11:08 am UTC| Politics

선거일까지 8주도 남지 않은 상황에서 카말라 해리스(Kamala Harris) 부통령과 도널드 트럼프(Donald Trump) 전 대통령 간의 경쟁은 여전히 치열하다. 이 경선은 정책과 스타일에서 뚜렷한 차이를 보이며, 7개의 주요 경합주에서 승패가...

미국 선거, 감세 및 일자리 법안 향방은?

Sep 24, 2024 11:04 am UTC| Economy Politics

외신 보도에 따르면, 2017년 트럼프 대통령 하에 통과된 감세 및 일자리 법안(TCJA)의 미래는 2024년 미국 선거 이후 다뤄야 할 중요한 재정 정책 중 하나로 떠오르고 있다. 법안은 2025년 12월 31일 만료될 예정이기 때문에, 이를...

Donald Trump for President? Republicans Seize Lead in Voter Registration in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania for First Time in Over 50 Years

Sep 24, 2024 03:26 am UTC| Politics

In a significant political shift, Republicans have taken the lead in voter registration in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, for the first time in more than five decades. The county, which has historically leaned Democratic,...

Overwhelming Winner? Cincinnati Bakery’s Famous Cookie Poll Shows Donald Trump Leading Kamala Harris in 2024 Election Prediction

Sep 24, 2024 03:22 am UTC| Politics

In a lighthearted yet notable tradition, a Cincinnati bakerys cookie poll is once again making headlines as it tracks the pulse of the 2024 U.S. presidential race. The bakery, which has gained national attention for its...

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Economy

China Exports Beat July Forecasts as AI Demand Fuels High-Tech Trade

Chinas exports posted stronger-than-expected growth in July, supported by booming global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and a rush to ship goods before higher U.S. tariffs took effect. Exports increased...

US Dollar Gains as Iran Tensions, Fed Rate Hike Bets Rise

The U.S. dollar headed for a weekly gain against major currencies on Friday as uncertainty over an Iran peace agreement boosted demand for safe-haven assets, while rising Treasury yields and expectations of tighter Federal...

BOJ Rate Hike Expectations Rise Ahead of September Meeting

Bank of Japan policymakers are preparing a series of closely watched speeches ahead of the BOJs September 17-18 policy meeting, as expectations grow that the central bank will deliver another interest rate hike. BOJ board...

Asian Stocks Mixed as Chip Selloff Hits KOSPI, Nikkei Ahead of US Jobs Data

Asian stocks traded mixed on Friday as renewed weakness in semiconductor shares weighed on South Korean and Japanese markets, while investors awaited the closely watched U.S. July nonfarm payrolls report for fresh clues on...

China Trade Surplus Beats Forecasts in July as Exports Stay Strong

Chinas trade surplus exceeded market expectations in July as exports remained resilient, although faster import growth and softer export momentum pushed the surplus lower compared with the previous month. Official...

Politics

Bezalel Smotrich Faces Election Battle as Israel’s Far-Right Vote Fractures

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is facing a difficult political battle ahead of Israels October 27 election after his position on ultra-Orthodox military exemptions angered some of his traditional supporters in...

Trump Administration Weighs Executive Order on Vaccines and Autism Research

The Trump administration is considering an executive order focused on vaccines and autism research that could be announced as early as next week, Bloomberg News reported Friday, citing people familiar with the discussions....

New Zealand MMP Electoral System Faces Fresh Referendum Debate

New Zealands mixed-member proportional (MMP) electoral system is back in the spotlight after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he was open to holding a referendum on how the country elects its parliament. The proposal...

Trump Faces Tough Choices as Iran War Drags On

U.S. President Donald Trump is facing increasingly difficult choices as the Iran war enters its sixth month, with diplomacy and the threat of renewed military action offering uncertain paths toward ending the conflict....

US Expands Social Media Vetting to Foreign Journalists Seeking Visas

The U.S. State Department is reportedly expanding social media vetting for visa applicants to include foreign journalists seeking permission to work in the United States, marking another expansion of the Trump...

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 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...

Cloudflare Stock Jumps 15% as Earnings Beat Estimates, 2026 Outlook Raised

Cloudflare shares surged in after-hours trading Thursday after the cloud connectivity and cybersecurity company delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly results, issued upbeat third-quarter guidance and raised its...

SoftBank Q1 Profit Beats Forecast as Intel Rally and OpenAI Investments Boost Returns

SoftBank Group (TYO: 9984) reported a stronger-than-expected fiscal first-quarter profit despite higher operating and financing costs, supported by massive investment gains from Intel and its Vision Fund portfolio. For the...

DeepSeek to Raise AI API Prices as Demand for New Models Surges

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has announced plans to significantly increase the pricing of its API services as demand for its latest AI models continues to grow. The company revealed the upcoming change...