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California Man Makes Shocking Discovery: ‘I Found Dozens of Ballots Stuffed in a Storm Drain'

Oct 19, 2024 05:37 am UTC| Politics

In a startling discovery that has left local authorities scrambling for answers, a California man found nearly a dozen ballots stuffed in a storm drain while doing yard work. The shocking incident has raised concerns over...

Dave Ramsey Shocks the World: ‘I’m Voting for Donald Trump!’ – Financial Guru Breaks His Silence on 2024 Election

Oct 19, 2024 05:26 am UTC| Politics

In a move that sent shockwaves through the financial world and beyond, renowned financial advisor Dave Ramsey has publicly announced his support for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming 2024 presidential election....

Popeyes’ Cajun-Style Thanksgiving Turkey Is Back—Here’s How To Secure Yours

Oct 18, 2024 13:33 pm UTC| Politics

Popeyes has announced the return of its Cajun-style turkey for the 2024 holiday season, offering customers a flavorful, pre-cooked option just in time for Thanksgiving. Priced at $99 for online orders or $54.99 in-store,...

Donald Trump Drops Bombshell: ‘Tim Cook Told Me About Apple’s Billions in EU Fines — I Won’t Let Them Get Away with It’

Oct 18, 2024 03:49 am UTC| Politics

During a recent appearance on the PBD Podcast, former President Donald Trump revealed a candid conversation he had with Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding the tech giants multi-billion-dollar fines imposed by the European Union....

Donald Trump to Be Interviewed by The Undertaker? WWE Legend Set to Grill Trump on His ‘Biggest Battles Yet!’

Oct 18, 2024 03:32 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump is set to make an unexpected appearance on WWE legend The Undertakers podcast, as reported by Daily Mail. This unusual pairing has sparked intrigue across social media, as the two iconic...

Donald Trump Says Ukraine War ‘Should Never Have Started,’ Blames Volodymyr Zelensky for Letting It Happen

Oct 18, 2024 03:29 am UTC| Politics

In a candid discussion during an appearance on the PBD Podcast on October 17, 2024, former President Donald Trump made controversial comments about the Ukraine conflict. Trump directly blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

Donald Trump ROASTS de Blasio: ‘I Don’t Give a Sh*t If This is Comedy—He Was a Terrible Mayor!’

Oct 18, 2024 03:06 am UTC| Politics

President Donald Trump pulled no punches at a recent event, taking a sharp jab at former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. Trump, known for his blunt style, delivered a harsh critique of de Blasios tenure, causing...

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Economy

Asian Stocks Mixed Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

Asian stock markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of a closely watched meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. U.S. stock futures were also largely...

Asian Currencies Muted as Dollar Firms Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

Most Asian currencies traded in narrow ranges on Wednesday as a firmer U.S. dollar and caution ahead of the Trump-Xi summit offset optimism stemming from falling oil prices. Regional trading volumes were subdued due to a...

Oil Prices Extend Losses as U.S.-Iran Talks Ease Supply Fears

Oil prices extended their decline for a sixth consecutive session on Wednesday as signs of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran eased concerns over Middle East supply disruptions. Saudi Arabias efforts to...

Gold Prices Rise as Oil Slide Eases Fed Rate Hike Fears

Gold prices moved higher on Wednesday as a steep decline in oil prices eased inflation concerns and reduced expectations for additional interest rate increases from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Renewed signs of possible...

RBA Says ASX Still Falls Short on Governance and Risk Controls

The Reserve Bank of Australia said ASXs clearing and settlement facilities still fall short of regulatory expectations in several key areas, despite improvements made by the exchange operator over the past year. In its...

Politics

China Tightens Fentanyl Rules Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

China has introduced new guidelines for handling criminal cases involving fentanyl-related substances, strengthening its legal framework for combating synthetic opioid crimes ahead of a high-profile meeting between Chinese...

Taiwan Vows to Advance US Arms Sales Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

Taiwan will maintain close communication with the United States to ensure planned arms sales move forward, a defence ministry official said Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi...

Macron Challenges Trump’s Gaza Peace Claims at UN

French President Emmanuel Macron challenged U.S. President Donald Trumps claims of achieving peace in Gaza on Tuesday, arguing that humanitarian access to the enclave had not improved despite the proclaimed agreement....

Russian Strikes Kill Eight Across Ukraine as Energy Sites Hit

Russian strikes across Ukraine killed eight people and damaged industrial and energy infrastructure on Tuesday as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General...

Marco Rubio to Meet Russia’s Lavrov in New York

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York City on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. State Department, as diplomatic attention remains focused on the...

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

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,...

US Northeast Airports Resume Operations After Telecom Outage Disrupts Thousands of Flights

US airport operations across the Northeast began returning to normal on Monday after crews repaired telecommunications problems that had disrupted air traffic and contributed to thousands of flight delays and cancellations...

Burnham Eyes UK Leadership Role in AI Ahead of Trump Meeting

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will push for the UK to take a global leadership role in artificial intelligence on Tuesday as he makes his first major appearance on the international diplomatic stage at the United...

OpenAI Urges US-Led Global Standards for Frontier AI

OpenAI is calling for the United States to lead an international effort to establish technical standards for advanced artificial intelligence, as concerns grow over increasingly capable AI systems and the prospect of...