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What remains of ‘Operation Car Wash’, Brazil’s historic anti-corruption probe?

Sep 11, 2024 02:28 am UTC| Politics

Ten years ago, in March 2014, prosecutors in the Brazilian city of Curitiba transformed a money laundering investigation into a historic anti-corruption probe known as Operação Lava Jato (Operation Car Wash)....

Digital Currency Revolution

Crypto Gains Influence as a Key Issue in the US Election for the First Time According to Survey

Sep 10, 2024 14:10 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Cryptocurrency regulation is emerging as a pivotal issue in the upcoming US presidential election, with a majority of crypto owners factoring candidates positions on the subject into their voting decisions, according to a...

백악관, 헌터 바이든 사면하지 않을 것 확인, 정치적 논쟁 촉발 백악관, 헌터 바이든 사면하지 않을 것 확인, 정치적 논쟁 촉발

Sep 10, 2024 07:46 am UTC| Politics

백악관은 조 바이든(Joe Biden) 대통령이 아들 헌터 바이든(Hunter Biden)의 연방 사건에서 유죄를 인정한 후에도 그를 사면하지 않을 것이라고 재확인했다. 고위 행정부 관계자들에 의해 명확해진 이 결정은 헌터 바이든이 세금 범죄 및...

도널드 트럼프, 2024년 재선 시 선거 부정 행위에 대한 강력한 형사 처벌 공약

Sep 10, 2024 07:46 am UTC| Politics

도널드 트럼프는 선거 무결성에 대한 발언 수위를 높이며, 2024년 대선에서 승리할 경우 선거 사기에 연루된 개인들에게 장기 징역형을 부과하겠다고 약속했다. 이 같은 발언은 미국의 선거 과정이 손상되었다는 그의 지속적인 주장을...

도널드 트럼프, 표현의 자유 회복 약속, 2024년 당선 시 연방 검열 금지 행정명령 추진

Sep 10, 2024 07:45 am UTC| Politics

위스콘신 유세에서 도널드 트럼프 전 대통령은 연방 정부의 표현의 자유 제한을 단속하겠다고 공언하며, 2024년 대선에서 승리할 경우 단호한 조치를 취하겠다고 약속했다. 트럼프는 연방 공무원들이 협력하여 언론을 제한하는 것을...

도널드 트럼프, 선거인단 승리 유력, 새로운 여론조사 확실한 승리 시사

Sep 10, 2024 07:42 am UTC| Politics

최근 뉴욕 타임스/시에나(New York Times/Siena) 여론조사는 정치권에 충격을 안기며 도널드 트럼프 전 대통령이 이번 11월 선거인단에서 압도적인 승리를 눈앞에 두고 있음을 시사했다. 이 여론조사는 트럼프가 거의 100%에 가까운 승리...

카말라 해리스 캠프, 트럼프와의 논쟁을 위해 토론 중 마이크 음소거 방지 압박 의혹

Sep 10, 2024 07:42 am UTC| Politics

카말라 해리스(Kamala Harris) 부통령 캠프가 도널드 트럼프(Donald Trump) 전 대통령과의 다가오는 토론에서 마이크를 음소거하지 않도록 압박했다는 의혹이 제기되었다. 이 의도는 트럼프를 방해해 바이럴 순간을 만들기 위한 것이라는...

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Economy

European Stocks Slip as Iran Tensions Offset Strong Eurozone Data

European stocks reversed early gains on Wednesday as renewed tensions involving Iran weighed on investor sentiment, overshadowing stronger-than-expected Eurozone economic data and temporary relief in crude oil prices. The...

Dollar Hits Two-Month High as Fed Rate Hike Bets Rise

The U.S. dollar climbed to a two-month high on Wednesday as traders increased bets that the Federal Reserve will continue raising interest rates to curb persistent inflation. The Dollar Spot Index gained 0.2%, extending...

US Stock Futures Rise as Meta Muse Fuels AI Rally

U.S. stock futures edged higher Wednesday as investors focused on renewed artificial intelligence enthusiasm, upcoming U.S. economic data and a key meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders. Dow Jones futures rose 41...

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...

Politics

Trump Board of Peace Unveils $2.45 Billion Gaza Recovery Plan

U.S. President Donald Trumps Board of Peace is set to unveil a six-month, $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan on Wednesday, outlining dozens of projects aimed at rebuilding critical infrastructure and restoring basic services...

Kremlin Says No Grounds Yet for Ukraine Peace Talks

The Kremlin said Wednesday that conditions are not yet in place to restart Ukraine peace talks, even as Russia remains open to negotiations ahead of a planned meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S....

Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Tied in Brazil Runoff Poll

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro remain locked in a statistical tie in a potential presidential runoff, according to an AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll released Wednesday, highlighting...

Iran Vows ‘Crushing’ Response as US Talks Continue

Irans military has warned it is prepared to launch crushing retaliatory attacks if the United States or Israel carries out further strikes, responding to President Donald Trumps threat to annihilate the Islamic Republic....

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...

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

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,...

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...