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Trump selects billionaire who conducted the inaugural private spacewalk to head NASA

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump has put forward the name of Jared Isaacman, a notable tech entrepreneur and CEO of a card-processing company, to steer NASA. Isaacman, 41, has made...

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Trump selects billionaire who conducted the inaugural private spacewalk to head NASA

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump has put forward the name of Jared Isaacman, a notable tech entrepreneur and CEO of a card-processing company, to steer NASA. Isaacman, 41, has made...

OpenAI’s Sam Altman expresses minimal concern regarding Elon Musk’s impact on the Trump administration.

NEW YORK — Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, expressed that he is “not particularly concerned” about Elon Musk's potential influence within the upcoming Trump administration. During a conference held by The...

An Irish YouTuber transformed a small audience into millions for charitable causes through festive livestreams.

NEW YORK — Seán McLoughlin, widely recognized as Jacksepticeye, is known for his diverse roles as a YouTuber, voice actor, and coffee entrepreneur. Yet, he often expresses that he might have pursued...

General Motors incurs over $5 billion in charges for asset write-downs and restructuring due to losses in China.

DETROIT — General Motors is facing significant challenges with its joint ventures in China, prompting the company to plan for a write-down of assets and a substantial restructuring expense exceeding $5 billion...

GM expands recall to include more than 132,000 heavy-duty pickups due to tailgates that may open without warning.

DETROIT — General Motors has announced a recall expansion involving over 132,000 heavy-duty trucks in the United States due to issues with tailgate release switches that may short circuit, potentially causing the...

Crypto mogul who spent $6.2 million on banana art consumes the fruit in Hong Kong.

HONG KONG — A crypto entrepreneur recently made headlines when he devoured a banana that he bought as part of a conceptual art piece for a staggering $6.2 million. This event took...

Denmark experiences major cellphone disruption affecting emergency services

COPENHAGEN — A major disruption hit one of Denmark's leading mobile networks on Thursday, resulting in significant challenges for residents trying to access emergency services. This incident led at least one hospital...

Authorities intensified efforts against sugary vapes following a surge in youth usage, prompting the Supreme Court to get involved.

Vaping is set to be a focus of the Supreme Court next week as federal authorities seek the court's endorsement of its ban on flavored products, a measure aimed at curbing the...

Uncertainty looms over AI regulations with the US government shifting to total Republican dominance

WASHINGTON — As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to develop rapidly, the federal government is shifting its focus from prioritizing protective measures to streamlining processes. This shift may excite some investors...

Three dead and one critically hurt in Tesla Cybertruck accident in Northern California

PIEDMONT, California — A tragic incident unfolded early Wednesday as a Tesla Cybertruck crashed and ignited, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and leaving another with serious injuries, according to local...

Dinosaur droppings and regurgitated remains aid researchers in tracing the evolution of these ancient creatures.

NEW YORK — Utilizing ancient feces and vomit samples discovered in Poland, scientists have unveiled insights into how dinosaurs ascended to become the dominant creatures on the planet millions of years ago. Researchers...

Australia’s House of Representatives approves legislation to prohibit social media access for young children.

MELBOURNE, Australia — On Wednesday, the House of Representatives in Australia approved a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at protecting minors from social media access. The bill prohibits children under the age...

Federal authorities aim to obtain documents from firm that implemented AI weapon detection system in New York City subway.

NEW YORK — Federal authorities in New York are currently looking into documents from Evolv, the company behind an AI-assisted weapons detection scanner that was briefly used in the subway system over...

Biden’s advancements in surveillance technology may support Trump’s planned immigration enforcement.

President-elect Donald Trump is poised to assume office next year, bringing with him an array of technological resources that could assist in fulfilling his campaign commitment to intensify immigration enforcement. Among these...

Authorities urge the Pentagon to halt Osprey flights until safety concerns are resolved.

In a recent development, three lawmakers from Massachusetts are urging Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to reevaluate the operational status of the military's V-22 Osprey aircraft. They advocate for the grounding of this...

Are users experiencing issues with Outlook? Microsoft 365 outages reported by numerous individuals.

NEW YORK – On Monday, numerous Microsoft 365 users across the globe experienced disruptions affecting popular services, including Outlook and Teams. Reports of complications began flooding social media, particularly on platforms such...

Supreme Court intervenes in dispute regarding FCC’s $8 billion funding for internet and telecommunications

The Supreme Court has decided to engage in a significant legal dispute concerning the $8 billion annually allocated by the federal government to subsidize internet and phone services in various institutions, including...

Supreme Court permits multibillion-dollar class action lawsuit to advance against Meta

The Supreme Court has decided to allow a significant class action lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to move forward. This lawsuit originates from the privacy issues linked to the...

Essential information regarding the suggested actions aimed at limiting Google’s dominance in search.

U.S. authorities are taking bold steps to enhance competition in the online search arena following a federal judge's ruling that Google has unlawfully dominated the market for the past decade. The...

Elon Musk’s financial campaign may lead to a constitutional conflict during Trump’s second term.

WASHINGTON — Initially, when Elon Musk proposed an initiative aimed at reducing the size of the federal government, Donald Trump appeared to dismiss the idea. The concept, eventually dubbed the Department of...

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Fed Chair Powell announces rate cut in September – interest rates will go down in three steps til end of year

A larger Federal Reserve rate cut in September could unsettle investors. While lowering interest rates might stimulate the economy, it raises the question: how much economic support is actually needed? Last week, Federal Reserve...

After low inflation data focus shifts to likely rate cut in September as more Fed officials line up behind it

Two Federal Reserve officials signaled on Thursday that a rate cut may be on the horizon, as strong economic data led financial markets to scale back expectations for a significant reduction in...

3 reasons why bitcoin could soar to $100,000 this year, according to Anthony Scaramucci

Bitcoin is still on track to nearly double from current levels this year, despite the crypto's steep sell-off, according to Anthony Scaramucci. The Skyridge Capital founder and longtime crypto bull said he saw a number...

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Roof restorers in Paris receive UNESCO World Heritage designation

PARIS — In the early hours of the morning until nightfall, the roof restorers of Paris diligently work to replace the iconic zinc sheets that contribute to the city's distinctive skyline, regardless...

United Healthcare’s CEO maintained a discreet public presence before being fatally shot in New York.

NEW YORK – Brian Thompson, the CEO of one of the largest health insurance firms in the United States, was relatively unknown to the millions whose lives his decisions shaped. However, Wednesday’s...

Trump selects cryptocurrency supporter Paul Atkins for SEC chair position

In a recent announcement, President-elect Donald Trump revealed his plans to nominate Paul Atkins, a strong advocate for cryptocurrency, as the next chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)....

Biden administration retreats from suggested changes to apprenticeship initiatives.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Biden administration has opted to withdraw its planned revision of workplace apprenticeship programs following significant resistance from business organizations concerned about financial implications and Republican state attorneys...

California agriculture looks forward to increased water supply from the Trump administration.

Since Donald Trump secured his election victory, discussions around immigration, border security, and government efficiency have become frequent topics. However, it is in the agricultural heartland of California where his remarks about...

Trump selects billionaire who conducted the inaugural private spacewalk to head NASA

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump has put forward the name of Jared Isaacman, a notable tech entrepreneur and CEO of a card-processing company, to steer NASA. Isaacman, 41, has made...

California raw milk recall widens as additional bird flu virus is discovered in tests.

A California dairy has broadened its recall of raw milk products sold in stores and ceased production after health officials identified bird flu virus traces in additional milk samples. Raw Farm,...

OpenAI’s Sam Altman expresses minimal concern regarding Elon Musk’s impact on the Trump administration.

NEW YORK — Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, expressed that he is “not particularly concerned” about Elon Musk's potential influence within the upcoming Trump administration. During a conference held by The...

An Irish YouTuber transformed a small audience into millions for charitable causes through festive livestreams.

NEW YORK — Seán McLoughlin, widely recognized as Jacksepticeye, is known for his diverse roles as a YouTuber, voice actor, and coffee entrepreneur. Yet, he often expresses that he might have pursued...

General Motors incurs over $5 billion in charges for asset write-downs and restructuring due to losses in China.

DETROIT — General Motors is facing significant challenges with its joint ventures in China, prompting the company to plan for a write-down of assets and a substantial restructuring expense exceeding $5 billion...

A judge has once more dismissed Musk’s multi-billion-dollar compensation plan from Tesla. What’s next?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Compensation Plan Nullified Again DETROIT — In a significant legal development, a judge in Delaware has invalidated...

Hunter Biden’s firearm charges dropped following President Joe Biden’s expansive pardon.

A federal judge has terminated the firearms case against Hunter Biden following an extensive pardon issued by President Joe Biden. U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika closed the case just a week...

Utility reports that New Jersey’s capital city water remained mostly untested for over a year.

TRENTON, N.J. — Residents of New Jersey's capital and nearby areas were recently informed that their drinking water had gone without adequate testing for over a year. This notice affected around 200,000...

GM expands recall to include more than 132,000 heavy-duty pickups due to tailgates that may open without warning.

DETROIT — General Motors has announced a recall expansion involving over 132,000 heavy-duty trucks in the United States due to issues with tailgate release switches that may short circuit, potentially causing the...

BlackRock to acquire credit investment firm HPS Investment Partners in around $12 billion transaction

BlackRock is set to acquire credit investment manager HPS Investment Partners in a deal valued at around $12 billion, expanding its capabilities to cater to its insurance clientele. On Tuesday, BlackRock...

Senior Federal Reserve official favors December interest rate reduction, contingent on economic performance.

WASHINGTON — A prominent official from the Federal Reserve indicated on Monday that he is inclined to endorse a reduction in interest rates during the upcoming meeting in two weeks. However, he...

Trump and GOP lawmakers plan an extensive 100-day plan, kicking off with tax reductions.

**Prospective Republican Agenda in the Aftermath of Election Victory** In Washington, the Republican Party is gearing up for a significant shift in policy following their electoral success....

Iceland holds parliamentary elections as debates arise over immigration, energy strategies, and economic issues.

REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Voters in Iceland are set to elect a new parliament this Saturday, following tensions regarding immigration, energy strategies, and economic concerns that led Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson to dissolve...

Trudeau warns that Trump’s tariff threat could increase costs for American consumers.

TORONTO — On Friday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed concerns about the potential implementation of significant tariffs by President-elect Donald Trump on Canadian products. Trudeau emphasized that such measures would not...

The ruble’s decline presents a dual challenge for the Kremlin.

Russia's ruble is currently experiencing a decline against several global currencies, posing challenges for the Kremlin as it attempts to manage consumer inflation while simultaneously ramping up spending related to the ongoing...

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Dow hits new record on rate cut rally: What’s next for Wall Street ?

US stocks closed Monday with mixed results as investors braced for a key earnings report and upcoming economic data later in the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 65 points, or 0.2%,...

Tech comeback: Battered sector takes charge in latest market upswing

Stocks have surged back from recent lows as fresh economic data eases recession fears. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) are both showing positive gains for the month, despite an initial...

AI hype faces scrutiny on Wall Street is becoming more skeptical of artificial-intelligence hype

After 18 months of promoting artificial intelligence and its potentially transformative impact on corporate profits and human productivity, Wall Street is growing more skeptical. Analysts have recently scrutinized the financials underpinning the technology....

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Trump selects cryptocurrency supporter Paul Atkins for SEC chair position

In a recent announcement, President-elect Donald Trump revealed his plans to nominate Paul Atkins, a strong advocate for cryptocurrency, as the next...

General Motors incurs over $5 billion in charges for asset write-downs and restructuring due to losses in China.

DETROIT — General Motors is facing significant challenges with its joint ventures in China, prompting the company to plan for a write-down of assets...

BlackRock to acquire credit investment firm HPS Investment Partners in around $12 billion transaction

BlackRock is set to acquire credit investment manager HPS Investment Partners in a deal valued at around $12 billion, expanding its capabilities to cater...

Senior Federal Reserve official favors December interest rate reduction, contingent on economic performance.

WASHINGTON — A prominent official from the Federal Reserve indicated on Monday that he is inclined to endorse a reduction in interest rates during...

US inflation indicator rises as persistent price pressures remain

WASHINGTON — Consumer prices saw an uptick last month, indicating a possible halt in the steady decline of inflation that has been observed over...

Federal Reserve leaders indicate a careful approach to reducing interest rates in light of persistent inflation.

WASHINGTON — With inflation rates remaining high, officials from the Federal Reserve conveyed a sense of caution during their recent meeting regarding the possibility...

Supreme Court intervenes in dispute regarding FCC’s $8 billion funding for internet and telecommunications

The Supreme Court has decided to engage in a significant legal dispute concerning the $8 billion annually allocated by the federal government to subsidize...

Supreme Court permits multibillion-dollar class action lawsuit to advance against Meta

The Supreme Court has decided to allow a significant class action lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to move forward. This lawsuit...

Nvidia: The most valuable company on Wall Street and the numbers behind its ascent

Nvidia has reported impressive quarterly earnings that have surpassed the expectations of financial analysts. The tech company's semiconductors have experienced a surge in demand,...

Bill Hwang, the founder of Archegos hedge fund, sentenced to 18 years in prison for extensive fraud.

NEW YORK — On Wednesday, the founder of Archegos Capital Management, a hedge fund, received an 18-year prison sentence for committing fraud related to...

Delta’s CEO claims Trump administration will undo the government ‘overreach’ experienced during Biden’s tenure.

The CEO of Delta Air Lines has expressed optimism about the incoming Trump administration, describing it as a potential “breath of fresh air” for...

Target announces a decline in its third-quarter earnings and offers a cautious forecast for the holiday season.

NEW YORK — In the third quarter, Target managed to achieve a modest increase in sales, but its profits took a hit as inflation-conscious...

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