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Two men, aged 21, are arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, police say. Continue Reading »

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Nasser hospital in Khan Younis has a critical shortage of fuel and had to stop admitting patients after Israeli tanks advanced nearby on Thursday. Continue Reading »

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• Fox-Dominion trial delay 'is not unusual,' judge says • Fox News' defamation battle isn't stopping Trump's election lies Continue Reading »

The judge just announced in court that a settlement has been reached in the historic defamation case between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems. Continue Reading »

A settlement has been reached in Dominion Voting Systems' defamation case against Fox News, the judge for the case announced. The network will pay more than $787 million to Dominion, a lawyer for the company said. Continue Reading »

The arrival of agentic AI at Goldman Sachs, in which programs don't just help with tasks but execute complex jobs, signals a shift on Wall Street. Continue Reading »

Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought spoke Friday on CNBC's "Squawk Box." Continue Reading »

President Donald Trump announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, starting Aug. 1, the latest letter to a trade partner that threatens high rates. Continue Reading »

The Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap ETF (GRNY) hit $1.5 billion in assets under management just eight months after launch. Continue Reading »

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has caught up to Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett in net worth, according to analysis from Fortune and Bloomberg. Continue Reading »

Par AFP Par Julien DURY © 2025 AFP Ne pas exposer un bébé au soleil, mettre un chapeau à son enfant même si le temps est couvert... Ces recommandations sont essentielles pour réduire le risque de cancer à l'âge adulte. Mais elles restent trop peu appliquées, regrettent des médecins. "On ne protège pas assez bien les enfants du soleil", résume à l'AFP Sophie Mallet, membre de la Société française de dermatologie (SFD), qui vient de lancer une alerte en ce sens.L'organisme a l'habitude de communiquer chaque été sur la nécessité de bien se protéger du soleil. Mais c'est la première fois que les dermatologues français se concentrent sur la situation des enfants.C'est un "enjeu de santé publique", souligne la SFD dans un communiqué publié mercredi. Elle rappelle que la peau des enfants est plus fragile et cite des études montrant qu'un coup de soleil avant 15 ans double le risque de développer un jour un mélanome, le cancer de la peau le plus meurtrier.Un enfant doit le moins possible être exposé au soleil jusqu'à trois ans, soulignent les dermatologues. Même plus âgé, il faut éviter de s'exposer entre midi et 16 heures. Et privilégier des vêtements couvrants, notamment un ... Continue Reading »

Par AFP © 2025 AFP Tadej Pogacar a remporté vendredi à Mûr-de-Bretagne sa 19e étape dans le Tour de France et peut envisager d'intégrer le Top 5 des coureurs ayant le plus levé les bras dans la Grande Boucle.Le record de 35 victoires est détenu depuis l'an dernier par le sprinteur britannique et néo-retraité Mark Cavendish devant Eddy Merckx (34) et Bernard Hinault (28).S'il est encore loin des deux premiers, Pogacar, triple vainqueur du Tour de France, n'a que 26 ans et peut dès cette année envisager de rejoindre le sprinteur français André Darrigade, lauréat de 25 étapes dans la Grande Boucle de 1953 à 1964.Parmi les coureurs en activité, Jasper Philipsen compte 10 victoires, dont l'étape inaugurale cette année à Lille. Mais le sprinteur belge a été contraint à l'abandon dès la 3e étape sur chute.. Coureurs comptant le plus grand nombre de victoires au Tour de France:1. Mark Cavendish (GBR): 35 (de 2008 à 2024)2. Eddy Merckx (BEL): 34 (de 1969 à 1975)3. Bernard Hinault (FRA): 28 (de 1978 à 1986)4. André Leducq (FRA): 25 (de 1927 à 1938)5. André Darrigade (FRA): 22 (de 1953 à 1964)...7. Tadej Pogacar* (SLO): 19 (depuis 2020)...10. Jacques Anquetil (FRA): ... Continue Reading »

Par AFP © 2025 AFP Tadej Pogacar, intraitable, s'est imposé vendredi à l'issue de la 7e étape, à Mûr-de-Bretagne, sa deuxième victoire dans ce Tour de France, et a repris le maillot jaune à Mathieu van der Poel, lâché dans la dernière montée.Déjà vainqueur à Rouen mardi, le champion du monde s'est montré le plus fort dans les derniers hectomètres de la seconde ascension à Mûr-de-Bretagne, devançant au sprint son rival Jonas Vingegaard et le Britannique Oscar Onley. Le Slovène décroche par la même sa 19e victoire dans la Grande Boucle, et sa 101e de sa carrière professionnelle, sur un terrain de jeu qui convenait à nouveau à merveille à ses qualités de puncheur.Présent au sein d'un groupe de huit coureurs qui s'était détaché dans le mur final, Pogacar, emmené par son coéquipier Jhonatan Narvaez, s'est retourné à plusieurs reprises avant de lancer son attaque à 200 mètres de la ligne pour s'imposer sans discussion possible.Grâce à ce nouveau succès, et les bonifications qui vont avec, le leader d'UAE continue de creuser l'écart au classement général.Après sept étapes, il compte 54 secondes sur le Belge Remco Evenepoel, 1 min 11 sec sur le Français Kévin Vauquelin et 1 ... Continue Reading »

Par AFP © 2025 AFP Près d'un millier de de personnes, dont de nombreux responsables politiques nationaux et locaux, ont rendu vendredi un dernier hommage au député Olivier Marleix en l'église d'Anet, la localité d'Eure-et-Loir où il vivait et où il a mis fin à ses jours lundi à l'âge de 54 ans."Il vaut mieux être vivant dans un corps mort que mort dans un corps vivant", a déclaré sa fille Anna au début de la cérémonie des obsèques chargée d'émotion dans l'église Saint-Cyr Sainte-Julitte, trop exigüe pour accueillir la forte affluence. La plupart des participants ont suivi l'hommage, conduit par l'évêque de Chartres Philippe Christory, sur un grand écran installé devant l'entrée de l'édifice. Olivier Marleix devait ensuite être inhumé dans la stricte intimité au cimetière de la ville."Son départ a été très brutal et très choquant" et "donc tout le monde voulait être là, le gouvernement, le Parlement et puis tant et tant de personnes", "c'est un signe de reconnaissance" autour de "son engagement" et "d'affection pour les siens", a commenté le Premier ministre François ... Continue Reading »

Par AFP Par Sarah KHORCHI © 2025 AFP Le témoignage surprise d'une ex-compagne de Cédric Jubillar affirmant qu'il lui aurait avoué le meurtre de son épouse surgit un peu plus de deux mois avant le procès d'assises du peintre-plaquiste qui a toujours nié toute implication dans la disparition de l'infirmière en décembre 2020."J'ai déjà tué une fois, ne me trompe pas et tout se passera bien", aurait dit Cédric Jubillar à son ex-compagne, affirme à l'AFP Joaquinito Maria Alogo De Obono, l'avocat d'une jeune femme ayant eu une relation avec l'accusé, son conseil précisant avoir déposé une demande de constitution de partie civile en son nom en début de semaine.Cette jeune femme, dont le témoignage anonyme a été rapporté par les médias régionaux La Dépêche du Midi et France 3 Occitanie, affirme que Cédric Jubillar, qui doit comparaitre à partir du 22 septembre devant la cour d'assises à Albi pour le meurtre de son épouse Delphine, lui aurait avoué le meurtre de cette dernière, disparue dans la nuit du 15 au 16 décembre 2020 à Cagnac-les-mines (Tarn)."Ma cliente souhaite que sa parole soit écoutée par la justice", souligne Me Alogo De Obono.L'instruction de ce dossier étant close, "en l'état ... Continue Reading »

A five-story residential building has been hit by a Ukrainian airstrike, causing its collapse, a Russian governor said Read Full Article at RT.com Continue Reading »

As Washington threatens sanctions against Moscow, New Delhi navigates a delicate balance between economic needs and strategic autonomy Read Full Article at RT.com Continue Reading »

Plans by some nations to put troops in Ukraine is evidence of a militaristic approach, Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com Continue Reading »

Moscow is closing the Polish consulate in Kaliningrad after Warsaw forced out the Russian mission in Krakow Read Full Article at RT.com Continue Reading »

Western Europe’s economic competitiveness is dwindling, Jamie Dimon has warned Read Full Article at RT.com Continue Reading »

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Министр цифрового развития и связи региона Александр Синелобов сообщил, что стороны проведут несколько мероприятий в этом направлении Continue Reading »

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Заместитель директора инвестиционного департамента КРДВ Мария Бадмацыренова сообщила, что в год 80-летия Победы регионы Дальнего Востока и Арктики готовы также предложить патриотические туры Continue Reading »

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The Trump administration confirms it is relying on the shadowy website to identify student protesters for deportation. Continue Reading »

Poland ordered Russian consulate in Krakow to shut after accusations Moscow orchestrated fire at Warsaw shopping centre. Continue Reading »

The US and other Western countries have been reducing their funding, prioritising their defence spending instead. Continue Reading »

Thousands of Bosnian Serbs participated in the Srebrenica genocide in July 1995, killing more than 8,000 men and boys. Continue Reading »

Francesca Albanese says sanctions by the US aim to silence her for exposing genocide and calling out those complicit. Continue Reading »

The US president says he will sell weapons to Nato, which would then give them to Ukraine. Continue Reading »

Two men, aged 21, are arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, police say. Continue Reading »

It comes amid a deepening row between the union and Labour over the long-running dispute. Continue Reading »

Nasser hospital in Khan Younis has a critical shortage of fuel and had to stop admitting patients after Israeli tanks advanced nearby on Thursday. Continue Reading »

Blue Stevens, 24, died in a stabbing outside a luxury hotel in west London on Wednesday night. Continue Reading »

Blunt letters dictating terms posted to social media and changes late in negotiations have left trading partners wondering what President Trump will do next. Continue Reading »

Individual investors were the ones who piled into stocks when they plunged in early April, while big Wall Street institutions missed out on the gains. Continue Reading »

The payments, part of the new domestic policy law, are for U.S. citizens born this year through 2028. The idea is that the money in the accounts will have many years to grow. Continue Reading »

Secret meetings, altered records, ignored intelligence: the inside story of the prime minister’s political calculations since Oct. 7. Continue Reading »

Prolonging the Gaza war helped the Israeli prime minister forestall a political reckoning. Continue Reading »

The Chinese upstart says it has trained high-performing AI models cheaply, without using the most advanced chips. Continue Reading »

DeepSeek, SoFi and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom. Continue Reading »

DeepSeek is called “amazing and impressive” despite working with less-advanced chips. Continue Reading »

The LinkedIn co-founder is starting Manas AI with “The Emperor of All Maladies” author Siddhartha Mukherjee. Continue Reading »

Apps can add flexibility and freshness to your routine. Just try not to get injured. Continue Reading »

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken. Continue Reading »

Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in. Continue Reading »

Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said. Continue Reading »

The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea. Continue Reading »

Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city. Continue Reading »

For President Donald Trump's attention: When the person submitting your name as a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize is promoting the construction of a concentration camp – into which the entire population of the Gaza Strip will be herded, with no ability to leave unless people "choose" to emigrate – it's not clear whether he is being a sycophant or sabotaging your candidacy. Continue Reading »

While Ursula von der Leyen may have survived yesterday’s vote of no confidence, the result has laid bare growing cross-party discontent with her increasingly authoritarian leadership. Support for the European President is eroding. Continue Reading »

Last updated 7/11/25 6:37am ET President Donald Trump made a lot of promises on the 2024 campaign trail. Which have been kept, and which are unfulfilled? AllSides is tracking the latest updates on Trump's campaign promises and ensuing legislation. We're also tracking how closely these actions align with Heritage Foundation's (Right bias) Project 2025. This live blog was originally derived from research for AllSides’ 2024 Presidential Election Voter Guides. Did we miss... Continue Reading »

During a Wednesday night appearance on NewsNation, MAGA congressman Tim Burchett floated a wild conspiracy theory that the reason the Trump administration won’t release Jeffrey Epstein’s long-fabled “client list” is that the previous president’s team “destroyed everything” related to the deceased sex offender. MAGA world has been up in arms over this week’s memo from the Justice Department concluding that there was no evidence that Epstein was blackmailing... Continue Reading »

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., believes the Jeffrey Epstein files no longer exist and could’ve been destroyed by someone. He went so far as to accuse the Biden administration of destroying the files Burchett, who predicted Americans would never learn the truth about the convicted sex offender, joined “On Balance” to discuss his thoughts on the Department of Justice and FBI’s findings that there’s no “client list” to be disclosed and that Epstein died by suicide. “I... Continue Reading »

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) said Wednesday that he believes the Biden administration destroyed key files pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein. The Trump administration released a memo earlier this week stating that Epstein never had a client list full of high-profile people with the intent to blackmail them. Burchett said he believes such a list did exist at one point, despite the administration’s insistence. “I think the files existed at one time,” Burchett told NewsNation... Continue Reading »

Mobile network anomalies consistent with cell phone surveillance were detected at a July 4 protest at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Washington state. Those anomalies, according to an independent analysis by Straight Arrow News, suggest that a device known as an IMSI catcher may have been used to collect identifying information on cell phones at the protest site. ICE did not respond to requests for comment from SAN. It is not clear whether ICE or any other law... Continue Reading »

A staffer from the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, recently got high-level access to view and change the contents of a payments system that controls tens of billions of dollars in government payments and loans to farmers and ranchers across the United States, according to internal access logs reviewed by NPR. Continue Reading »

Daphnee Poteau, a Haitian who came to the U.S in 2023, began working for Amazon last year at a returns center in Indianapolis. While packing up boxes, she met her husband Kristopher Vincent, who’s been at the site, known as IND8, since 2013. Continue Reading »

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last month arrested the most people in at least five years, but deportations are still lagging far behind what President Donald Trump has promised — and even behind those in the Obama administration, according to data obtained by NBC News. Continue Reading »

A slump in active oil and gas rigs across the United States has undercut President Donald Trump's rallying cry to "drill, baby, drill," raising economic and political stakes for his administration. Continue Reading »

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin rolled out a new facts page Thursday debunking wild claims — including from his fellow Republicans — that so-called “chemtrails” are being sprayed from aircraft to change the weather, alter populations or even control people’s minds. Continue Reading »

I’m generally optimistic about all the ways artificial intelligence is going to make life better — scientific research, medical diagnoses, tutoring and my favorite current use, vacation planning. But it also offers a malevolent seduction: excellence without effort. Continue Reading »

Generative AI critics and advocates are both racing to gather evidence that the new technology stunts (or boosts) human thinking powers — but the data simply isn't there yet. Continue Reading »

Last updated 7/10/25 at 5:30pm ET  This page will update with the latest actions by the Trump administration and its Elon Musk-led advisory group, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to scale back federal government spending and programs. Which departments have been cut? Where are the biggest rollbacks taking place? In which cases has a judge stepped in to block the Trump administration's moves? Find the latest updates below. As of July 10, the cuts have eliminated... Continue Reading »

In a Congress addicted to bad ideas and bloated spending—something we saw again last week—it's rare to find a tax policy with broad, bipartisan support that also happens to be good policy. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are one of those rare gems. They promote individual responsibility, reduce health care costs, and enjoy overwhelming support from voters across the political spectrum. Continue Reading »

A large majority of U.S. adults—77%—reported feeling financially insecure in a May survey conducted by Bankrate, highlighting a continued rise in financial unease dating back to 2023 and presenting potential challenges for employers as they shape compensation strategies. Continue Reading »

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) shipped thousands of viral samples to a lab in Wuhan over the course of a 10-year program even though it had no formal agreement with the lab in place, according to previously unreported documents. The documents show that USAID funded the exportation of 11,000 samples from Yunnan Province, where some of the closest relatives of the COVID-19 virus circulate, to Wuhan, the epicenter of the pandemic, with no apparent plan for... Continue Reading »

X CEO Linda Yaccarino said she’s stepping down after two bumpy years running Elon Musk’s social media platform. Yaccarino posted a positive message Wednesday about her tenure at the company formerly known as Twitter and said “the best is yet to come as X enters a new chapter with” Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, maker of the chatbot Grok. She did not say why she is leaving. Musk responded to Yaccarino’s announcement with his own 5-word statement on X: “Thank you for your... Continue Reading »

Linda Yaccarino, one of Elon Musk's top deputies as CEO of his X social media site, is exiting the company in a surprise move just months after the platform was acquired by the billionaire's AI startup, xAI. Yaccarino, 61, made the announcement in a post on X suggesting it was her decision, though Musk has a history of dismissing deputies suddenly. "I've decided to step down as CEO of X," Yaccarino wrote. Continue Reading »

Trump To Send $300M In Weapons To Ukraine Drawn From Pentagon Reserves For the first time, President Donald Trump is set to use his authority to send weapons directly to Ukraine from Pentagon reserves, Reuters reports, citing two sources familiar with the matter, after last week's brief halt in shipments and now subsequent reversal. Until now, the Trump administration had only transferred arms that were previously approved during Biden's prior term. Trump is likely to use the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), which enables the president to quickly provide military aid in 'emergencies', despite long-running fears that America could lack for key military hardware if fighting its own wars against a major power, Reuters says. It remains that the US hasn't fought a direct war with a 'great power' in quite some time, going back the WW2-era. US Air Force Trump on Tuesday indicated he would send more weapons to Ukraine amid intensifying Russian advances and aerial strikes, after the prior week saw hundreds of drones sent nightly. "More than three years after Russia's invasion of its neighbor, Trump's team will identify arms from U.S. stockpiles to send to Ukraine under the Presidential Drawdown ... Continue Reading »

T-Mobile Scraps DEI Programs To Better Align With Trump Admin Policies Authored by Katabella Roberts via The Epoch Times, T-Mobile officially scrapped its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to better align itself with the Trump administration’s policies, it has confirmed. In a letter to FCC Chair Brendan Carr, T-Mobile executive Mark Nelson said the wireless carrier had made some “adjustments” to ensure its policies and practices “maintain close alignment with our values” and are “responsive to the direction you’ve provided.” “For the last several years, we have described some aspects of our company culture and practices as aligned with ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ (DEI),” Nelson wrote. “Our primary intention always was to create a culture that makes employees feel supported and therefore able to bring their best to the company.” Nelson said the mobile carrier believes that “skills, aptitude, and a growth mindset are what contribute to exceptional performance—and that merit is how you advance at our company, regardless of who you are or where you’re from.” The company recognizes, however, that the “legal and policy landscape” surrounding DEI under federal law has changed, and it remains “fully committed to ensuring that T-Mobile does not ... Continue Reading »

The 'Count Dooku' Of Austrian Economics Faces 'Anakin' Murphy Mises Institute Jedi Bob “Anakin” Murphy finally faced his nemesis: George Mason University’s David Beckworth, deemed the “Count Dooku” of Austrian Economics by Bob for Beckworth’s apprenticeship under Misesian scholars and subsequent drift into mainstream circles.  They waged battle at last night’s ZeroHedge debate on the question: Should we abolish the Federal Reserve? Whether this was the first Dooku-Skywalker battle in which Anakin loses his arm or the second where Dooku loses his head — you’ll have to decide. Below were the highlights for those short on time and listen to the full debate on X or Spotify: “Lender of last resort” Beckworth believes the lender of last resort function is necessary but advocated for "some kind of federal facility, something that's approved by Congress… shifting the burden of being the lender of last resort or the bailouts to the federal government as opposed to the Federal Reserve.” Murphy criticized the Fed’s motives during the GFC, arguing the ‘lender-of-last-resort’ principle was merely a pretext. He noted the irony that “right when they were saying all this stuff and buying the so-called ‘toxic assets’ is when ... Continue Reading »

Education Department To Resume Interest Accrual On 7.7 Million Student Loan Borrowers Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, The U.S. Department of Education announced it will restart interest accrual for student-loan borrowers in the Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, starting from Aug. 1, according to a July 9 Education Department (ED) statement. Launched in 2023 by the Biden administration, the SAVE plan calculated student loan payments based on the individual’s income and family size. The plan prevents interest from getting accrued, brings loan payments for those who earn less than $32,800 annually to zero per month, while providing early forgiveness for low-balance borrowers. In June last year, a federal court blocked parts of the SAVE plan. As a result, student loan borrowers enrolled in the plan had their loans put in forbearance with a zero percent interest rate. The SAVE plan was struck down as illegal by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in February. In April, a federal court issued an injunction to implement the decision made by the appeals court. The latest action by the ED was taken in order to comply with the court injunction. The department will ... Continue Reading »

BMI Dismisses Trump's Copper Tariff As Likely Just A "Negotiating Tool, Not Serious Proposal"  The global copper industry had been on edge since the start of President Trump's second term amid rising tariff threats. Earlier this week, those fears materialized when the Trump administration announced a 50% tariff on all copper imports, set to take effect August 1, citing a strong national security assessment. Still, questions remain over how long the tariffs will last—and whether they'll ultimately be reversed.  Analysts from BMI Research, a unit of Fitch Group, view the impending 50% copper import tariffs as merely a negotiation tactic rather than a serious policy, intended to pressure trading partners into fairer agreements. "The tariff threat is, of course, a negotiating tool more likely rather than a serious proposal," BMI analysts wrote in a Thursday report to clients. In fact, tariffs are primarily used by the Trump administration as economic tools to pressure trading partners into offering market access, policy reforms, or more favorable trade terms. This view is echoed by the analysts, who believe the president will ultimately walk back the copper tariff, summed up by the acronym TACO: "Trump Always Chickens ... Continue Reading »

Hemispheric Defense Theme Accelerates As Hegseth Calls For Drone Dominance An investment thesis gaining traction across our desk is the "Hemispheric Defense" theme, driven by the urgent need for the Western world—led by the U.S. and Europe—to accelerate weapons production, re-shore critical supply chains, and expand domestic industrial capacity. This initiative is unfolding as the world rapidly stumbles into a bipolar geopolitical order, with the U.S. challenging the BRICS bloc to preserve the global dollar system (remember this from earlier in the week?)   For months, we have outlined the specifics of the Hemispheric Defense investment theme, along with the companies best positioned to profit from new Department of Defense strategies aimed at ensuring America remains the dominant superpower heading into the 2030s:  Making Sense Of Hemispheric Defense In Trump Era Golden Dome Unleashes U.S. Hemispheric Defense Theme - And Goldman Finds One Firm Stands Out Goldman Flags Must-Own Defense Stocks Amid Pentagon's Shifting Priorities Goldman Cranks Up Bullish Tone On Hemispheric Defense Theme At the start of the year, billionaire investor Marc Andreessen—co-founder of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz—underscored the urgent need to re-shore the drone supply chain to the U.S. He emphasized that drones share ... Continue Reading »

Did TACO Trades Just Get Burrito'd? Via Rabobank, A combo of confidence, arrogance, and ignorance has seen continued TACO trades on tariffs: Trump always chickens out, say those who just watched him bomb Iran’s nuclear sites with vastly fatter tail risks than a spike in CPI (the fear of which overlooking Japanese car-markers just cut prices 19.4% to keep access to the US market).  But did that just get burrito-ed? True, the Vietnamese government still hasn’t formally accepted the trade deal announced, showing how unhappy they are with 20% tariffs. Yet Trump just dropped a bomb in stating he plans to impose rates of 15% or 20% on most trading partners, not 10%. He also dropped a 35% tariff on non-USMCA compliant goods from Canada starting 1 August with any counter tariff rate stacked on top: no transshipped goods from Canada will be allowed. Can you see what was flagged here months ago: that the US would set the level of the USMCA external tariff, forming a Fortress North America? A similar Trump letter could go out to the EU today: will it say 10%, 15%, 20%, or 35%, and will everyone continue to buy EUR on ... Continue Reading »

Nvidia CEO Makes Pit Stop At White House Before China Trip Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with President Trump at the White House on Thursday, just days before a trip to China. The meeting comes as Nvidia—now the world's most valuable chipmaker (and world's most valuable company)—remains largely shut out of China's semiconductor market due to U.S. export restrictions. While the conversation wasn't disclosed, Huang likely focused on the urgent need to restore Nvidia's ability to sell advanced AI chips in the world's second-largest economy. CNBC's Megan Cassella reported Thursday afternoon that Huang met with Trump. No details about the meeting were released, but the president praised Nvidia in a Truth Social post: "NVIDIA IS UP 47% SINCE TRUMP TARIFFS. USA is taking in Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Tariffs"... "COUNTRY IS NOW 'BACK.'" Also on Thursday, Nvidia became the first company to close a trading day with a market cap over $4 trillion... This was a symbolic milestone for capital markets and the current bull cycle. In a separate report, Bloomberg noted that Huang's White House visit comes just days before he is scheduled to travel to Beijing, where he will meet ... Continue Reading »

EPA Promises 'Total Transparency On The Issues Of Geoengineering And Contrails' Authored by Jon Fleetwood, Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new online resources to address public questions and concerns about the topics of geoengineering and contrails. Jet engine condensation trails contain metal nanoparticles and sulfur that form lingering lines in the troposphere that disperse and form cirrus cloud cover that blocks the sun and sky when the air is cold and wet enough. These lines are often referred to as “chemtrails,” though the term can be misleading and imply the trails are mostly caused by independent spray apparatuses attached to aircraft. There is ongoing debate (here) among the anti-geoengineering community as to whether the cause of these sun- and sky-blocking emissions is jet engine exhaust or independent sprayers. The FAA, NASA, and NOAA have officially admitted that jets emit substances that linger in the sky and alter the weather. The EPA’s new move follows the revelation that Rainmaker, a drone-based cloud seeding startup backed by Peter Thiel’s elite fellowship, had active government clearance to deploy weather-modifying chemicals over Texas just days before historic July 2025 floods killed more than 60 people. “EPA created these new online resources to communicate everything ... Continue Reading »

Bitcoin, Ether Soar As ETFs Clock Second-Biggest Day Of Inflows Ever Bitcoin and Ether investors piled into their respective crypto-themed funds on Thursday, marking their second-largest daily inflows since their inception. US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds inflows totaled $1.17 billion, with $448 million coming from BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) and $324 million from Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, according to Farside Investors. The near-record inflows came as Bitcoin topped $113,800, setting new highs and continuing to rally into Friday. CoinTelegraph reports that the inflows come second to the $1.37 billion recorded on Nov. 7, 2024, when Donald Trump won the US presidential election. Meanwhile, Ether spot ETFs witnessed a total net inflow of $383.1 million on Thursday, which also marks the second-highest net inflow in history for the funds. The lion’s share of inflows came from BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA), which saw $300.9 million in net inflows — its highest daily inflow on record. In a Friday X post, NovaDius Wealth Management president Nate Geraci said the near-record inflows occurred despite legacy financial advisers’ hesitation to offer Bitcoin or Ether spot ETFs. “Major platforms such as Vanguard are still gatekeeping these ETFs,” ... Continue Reading »

Texas Greenlights Gold And Silver As Legal Tender Via SchiffGold.com, Austin, TX keeps rewriting the monetary rulebook.  House Bill 1056, cleared by both chambers in late May, designates properly marked gold and silver “specie” as legal tender in the Lone Star State starting September 1, 2026.  A second phase—launching no later than May 1, 2027—authorizes an electronic payment rail fully backed by bullion stored in the Texas Bullion Depository.  While Federal Reserve notes remain king for now, the measure lays fresh track for Texans who prefer metal over paper or pixel money. Unlike commemorative coins that often carry eyebrow-raising premiums, qualifying pieces under H.B. 1056 need only display weight and purity and may carry a private refiner’s stamp—just no hints of sovereign issuance.  The act specifies that no person or business can be forced to accept the shiny stuff, sidestepping the usual “cash-only” grumbles from merchants.  Supporters see the voluntary approach as a constitutional workaround that respects contract freedom while widening transactional choice. The bill also sketches out the digital future of hard money.  The comptroller may license electronic platforms that let consumers send fractions of ounces with smartphone ease, all fully redeemable in physical metal.  Fees must be “reasonable and necessary,” and pricing must reflect commercially ... Continue Reading »

Trump Admin Teases Resumption Of Anti-Houthi Airstrikes After Ship Attacks The Trump administration this week teased the possibility that it could order resumed airstrikes in Yemen following the two latest attacks by the Houthis on two commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The Houthis have repeatedly claimed the operations would cease if Israel ends its ongoing military campaign and blockade in Gaza. “These attacks highlight the continued danger posed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels to maritime trade and regional security,” said State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce in a briefing earlier this week. She emphasized that the US remains committed to defending commercial shipping and freedom of navigation. That's when she followed with what appeared to be a direct threat of more action. "The United States has been clear: We will continue to take necessary action to protect freedom of navigation and commercial shipping from Houthi terrorist attacks," she said. That didn't sway the Houthis given on Wednesday they confirmed responsibility for a Monday strike on the Eternity C, a Greek-owned cargo ship headed to Israel’s port of Eilat. Israel has also been conducting occasional major aerial operations over Yemen.  Some 14 or 15 crew members have been ... Continue Reading »

Dramatic Video: Anti-ICE Protester Fires Weapon At Federal Agents During Immigration Raid Dramatic video footage from Ventura County, California, shows an anti-ICE protester discharging what appears to be a weapon at federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation in an agricultural zone. The nature of the weapon remains unconfirmed. "A protester was seen apparently firing some kind of weapon at federal agents during the immigration raid at a farm near Camarillo on Thursday. It's unknown if anyone was injured in the chaos," local media outlet ABC7 wrote in a post on X. ABC7 released additional details about the immigration raid and the resulting violent clash between protesters and federal agents: The operation was taking place at a farm along Laguna Road near Camarillo. AIR7 was over the scene surrounded by fields as federal agents formed a line across the street. At one point, a group of protesters were seen facing off with agents, some of whom threw smoke canisters towards the growing crowd. . . . During the chaotic moments, AIR7 captured one of the people gathered at the demonstration allegedly firing a gun towards federal agents. This happened after the agents fired smoke canisters ... Continue Reading »

Houthis Again Target Tel Aviv, As Israelis Plead For More US Raids On Yemen The Houthis have clearly been ramping up their attacks on Israeli interests and assets out of Yemen, and on Thursday another ballistic missile strike on Tel Aviv was attempted. Israel's military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, shortly after conducting airstrikes on Houthi targets. The Iran-aligned group later confirmed responsibility for the launch, calling it a "qualitative military operation" involving a ballistic missile. Prior missile intercept over Tel Aviv in June, via AFP As a result, multiple alert sirens were active across Israel during the dawn hours. All of this comes after the Houthis attacked and sank two commercial vessels bound for Israel, in complex operations which they boasted of and captured on film. Israel is now reportedly formally asking the United States to renew its military strikes on the Iran-backed group, according to Kan public broadcaster.. Israel told the US that the attacks on shipping "can no longer remain solely an Israeli problem," and called for "more intense combined attacks against Houthi regime targets — not just [Israeli] air force fighter jet strikes, but also a renewal of ... Continue Reading »

Sweden Cracks Down On OnlyFans - Will U.S. Follow Suit? Authored by Addison Graham via RealClearPolitics, The X-rated social media platform OnlyFans is experiencing real growth, with revenue, content, and user numbers all on the rise. The site’s over 4 million “creators” sell content – including images, videos, and personalized chats – to more than 300 million subscribers, or “fans.” It’s primarily a sex site, and claims that the platform isn’t powered by porn are usually accompanied by winks and nods to the contrary. OnlyFans keeps a 20% cut of what users pay, boasting $1.3 billion of revenue in 2023. It’s a lucrative approach to monetizing porn consumption, but the platform just hit a legal roadblock in a seemingly unlikely country. Sweden, which in 1971 became the second country in the world to formally legalize all forms of pornography, has not been as soft on prostitution. In 1999, the country criminalized the purchase of sex, but not the sale, in efforts to protect vulnerable women from facing stiff legal consequences. That policy will now apply to the virtual world. As of July 1, Swedes could face up to a year in prison for ... Continue Reading »

Where Trump Wants To Send Deportees Under The Third-Country Deal Eight men deported from the U.S. arrived in South Sudan last week after being held for weeks in Djibouti while their legal process was carried out in court. South Sudan is on the United State’s no-travel list due to “crime, kidnapping and armed conflict.” The eight had been convicted of violent crimes in the U.S. and had either completed or been near the end of finishing their sentences. The group had initially been sent towards South Sudan in May. However, they were redirected to Djibouti when Judge Brian E. Murphy in Boston said that the men were not given “meaningful opportunity” to object that the deportation could put them in danger. According to AP, the group was flown out of the U.S. just hours after receiving notice with no chance to contact lawyers. Last week, the supreme court overturned Judge Murphy's ruling. The case is being compared to the UK’s highly-criticized and now abandoned Rwanda deal, as South Sudan is not the country of origin for all of the men but rather a ‘third-country’. While one of the eight is from South Sudan, the others are from Cuba, Laos, ... Continue Reading »

EU Justice Commissioner Signals Brussels Will Continue To Blackmail Hungary In Run Up To National Elections Via Remix news, Using the “Poland method,” the European Union elite played a pivotal role in toppling the conservative Polish government by freezing billions in EU funds. Once Donald Tusk came to power, the money began flowing again. Now, the same method is set to be used against Hungary in the run-up to national elections next year. The European Commission published its 2025 Rule of Law Report on Tuesday, before which European Commissioner for Justice Michael McGrath told RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland that they are concerned about the situation in Hungary and are ready to use all means available to force Hungary to fall in line. What does that mean in practice? Withholding billions in cohesion funds from Hungary, and possibly much more in the future. “As far as Hungary is concerned, the Commission remains seriously concerned about the rule of law situation,” the EU justice commissioner said before the report was published, as cited by the Mandiner news portal.  McGrath noted that various tools were at Brussels’ disposal to take action, from freezing EU funds to referring the case to the European ... Continue Reading »

White House Acts Surprised At Ukraine Weapons Pause Two US officials who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity have confirmed the resumption of arms and ammo deliveries to Ukraine's military which include 155 mm artillery shells and GMLRS precision-guided rockets. Last week's ordered pause affected a specific shipment and was reportedly initiated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to review US weapons inventory levels amid fears of dwindling American stockpiles. Via Lockheed Martin The Ukrainians too appear to have confirmed receipt of the paused shipments, and have said they are 'impressed' with Trump's decision-making. But interestingly, the White House has acted surprised that the pause was ever given: During a meeting of his Cabinet on Tuesday, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sitting next to him, Trump said he didn't know who signed off on the weapons pause. "I don't know. Why don't you tell me?" Trump told a reporter who asked who ordered the pause. Trump also repeated he was "very unhappy" with Putin and said he was looking into sanctions on Russia as a consequence. And on Wednesday the president was questioned by a reporter as follows: "Yesterday, you said that you were not sure ... Continue Reading »

Erdogan Crackdown Continues With 500 Opposition Figures Arrested In 'Octopus' Probe Via The Cradle Turkish authorities have detained more than 500 members and officials of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) since October 2024 in an intensifying crackdown that has exclusively targeted municipalities held by the secularist party, according to a Reuters review of legal filings and state disclosures published on Thursday. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has defended the campaign as an effort to dismantle a corrupt “octopus” network with arms stretching “to other parts of Turkiye and abroad.” Getty Images His office has not responded to requests for comment on accusations of political interference or selective prosecution. The probe initially focused on Istanbul but has since spread to CHP-run cities including Izmir, Adana, Antalya, and Adiyaman – territories seized from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in last year’s municipal elections.  More than 220 individuals have been imprisoned or placed under house arrest, with 202 detained in the past week alone. Among those jailed is Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul and Erdogan’s leading political rival, who was arrested in March on corruption charges he denies.  A 121-page police transcript reviewed by Reuters alleges that Imamoglu’s phone repeatedly connected to ... Continue Reading »

Russia Unveils New Tactic In Latest Drone Swarms On Ukraine It has now become the norm for hundreds of drones to be exchanged each night across borders between Russia and Ukraine. In the overnight and into Thursday morning hours, Russia once again sent some 400 drones into Ukraine. The attack also included close to 20 ballistic and cruise missiles. CNN and others, who have correspondents on the ground, have witnessed a 'new tactic' in the war. Russia sent drones on the Ukrainian capital "flying from all directions" - in yet another effective effort at confusing and breaking past anti-air defenses. "Russia has been intensifying its aerial attacks against Ukraine in recent weeks, but the assault on Thursday appeared to mark a change in approach from Moscow," CNN notes, before adding: They were flying at different altitudes, and attacking from all directions — with some of the drones initially bypassing the capital before abruptly changing direction and speeding back towards the city. Illustration of Shahed drones, Alamy Stock Photo Still, Ukraine's military says it was able to shootdown or disable 382 of the 415 aerial weapons Russia launched overnight. Local authorities said a 22-year-old female police officer was ... Continue Reading »