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Is Barack Obama the Anti-Christ? Shocking Claim from Revelation Sparks Controversy

Oct 08, 2024 16:37 pm UTC| Politics

The internet has long been a hotbed for conspiracy theories, and one of the most controversial claims to arise in recent years revolves around former President Barack Obama. Some conspiracy theorists have latched onto the...

Kamala Harris' Tax Policies Could Cause 'Bloodbath' with 800K Jobs Lost and GDP Slashed by 2%

Oct 08, 2024 16:33 pm UTC| Politics

Kamala Harris proposed tax policies are sparking serious concerns after a recent analysis from the Tax Foundation. The organization revealed alarming figures, projecting that her plans could result in almost 800,000 job...

Kamala Harris Now a 55/45 Favorite, but 'Basically a Toss-Up!' Polls Show Shocking New Florida Decline

Oct 08, 2024 16:29 pm UTC| Politics

Despite a slight national polling lead for Kamala Harris, the latest polling data paints a far more complex picture of the 2024 presidential race, with Harriss chances dwindling in key battleground states. According to the...

Donald Trump 'Furious' Over Barron and Melania’s Bonding Habit: ‘They Speak Slovenian, and He Hates It'

Oct 08, 2024 16:25 pm UTC| Politics

Tensions within the Trump family have reportedly reached new heights, with sources revealing that Donald Trump is infuriated by a unique bonding habit shared between his wife, Melania Trump, and their son, Barron....

Kamala Harris Clings to Slim Lead Over Trump Among Independent Voters: ‘It’s Just a 1-Point Margin'

Oct 08, 2024 16:21 pm UTC| Politics

In a close race for the 2024 general election, Vice President Kamala Harris is barely ahead of Donald Trump among independent voters, according to a recent poll by Morning Consult. The poll, conducted from October 4 to...

Kamala Harris Will Be ‘Even Less Competent’ Than Joe Biden, Tom Cotton Warns in Explosive Tweet

Oct 08, 2024 16:17 pm UTC| Politics

In a blunt and fiery tweet on Tuesday, Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton launched a sharp critique of Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming that electing her in 2024 would result in a continuation of President Bidens policies ...

Kamala Harris Leads Donald Trump by 3 Points in Latest National Poll: 'A Tight Race, But I'm Confident'

Oct 08, 2024 16:14 pm UTC| Politics

In a highly competitive national race, Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump by a narrow 3% margin in two recent head-to-head matchups, according to a new poll by Siena College and the New York...

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Economy

Diesel Dilemma: U.S. Considers Export Ban Amidst Record Prices

Rising domestic costs to unprecedented levels, President Trump has said support for a short ban on U.S. diesel exportsa complicated issue for the administration. Driven by the Middle East war, supply interruptions, and...

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...

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...