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Dem mayor torches DNC in scathing letter for ‘abandoning’ Black voters after convention snub

Atlanta’s Democratic Mayor Andre Dickens launched a scathing attack on the Democratic National Committee’s leadership Thursday, accusing party leaders of turning their backs on Black voters and the South after…

Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan early Thursday, accusing him of dragging Turkey into “dangerous adventures in Syria” and warning the…

Why Treasury Secretary Bessent’s moves to calm the bond market haven’t worked so far

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is finding out the hard way that calming the bond market requires more than just adjusting a few levers at the Treasury Department. Despite a surprise…

Why Is Moderna Stock Down Today?

Moderna experienced a sharp correction on Thursday, erasing more than 18 billion dollars in market valuation just one day after its stock had skyrocketed to record heights. The plunge saw…

Wall Street loves these high-yielding AI bonds. What income investors should know

Wall Street has found a new favorite playground for those seeking steady returns, and it is centered squarely on the artificial intelligence boom. While most headlines focus on skyrocketing stock…

The U.S. Just Hit $40 Trillion in Debt — 2 Years Ahead of Schedule. Here’s What Investors Need to Know.

The United States federal government has officially crossed a daunting financial milestone, racking up more than 40 trillion dollars in outstanding debt. While the trend of mounting deficits has been…

Bond yields fall after Treasury announces surprise move to ease rising rates

Longer-term U.S. Treasury yields dropped sharply Wednesday after the Treasury Department announced it would increase the size of its government debt repurchases by “at least double” in a surprise move.…

United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran on Wednesday after the UAE said it had come under renewed fire from the country —…

Scandals, socialists and Trump roil primaries, send incumbents packing at near-record pace

Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida, facing a pair of controversies, is the latest in a growing list of congressional incumbents sent packing in party primaries this year. Twelve House…

Clarence Thomas chokes up as he reveals promise he made after grandparents’ sudden deaths

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas choked up recalling a promise he made after his grandparents’ deaths during a wide-ranging conversation about economist Thomas Sowell’s influence on his thinking and views…

Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial

A bombshell testimony from a former Meta safety engineer has cast a harsh light on the company’s internal approach to youth protection, suggesting that Mark Zuckerberg knowingly misled the public…

Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta

Arturo Bejar stepped out of the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and United States Courthouse this week after delivering scorching testimony in a landmark trial against Meta. A former engineer…

How actively tax-managed investment portfolios can help you keep more after taxes

Most investors spend their energy chasing the highest possible returns, hunting for undervalued securities or sector breakouts that promise growth. While these goals are essential, many overlook a critical factor…

If this is true, the hyperscalers are toast

For years, the narrative surrounding artificial intelligence has focused on bigger being better. The tech world has bet hundreds of billions of dollars on massive data centers and giant language…

Gov. Josh Shapiro takes a hard line against ‘predatory’ data center developers in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced significant restrictions on data center projects Tuesday, signing an executive order to stop “predatory” backers and “bad proposals from infecting our commonwealth.” The order, along…

Disney and ABC sue FCC, seeking to stop early license renewal process

The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday sued the Federal Communications Commission, arguing that the agency’s decision to review ABC’s broadcast television licenses earlier than usual amounts to an attack on…

Blue state mayor arrested for fraud sparks uproar for not speaking English in viral clip: ‘How is this real’

The mayor of a northern Massachusetts town went viral on social media in recent days after his lawyer told reporters the mayor doesn’t speak English when they pressed him about…

Massive risk in South China Sea exposed after four-day power loss on US Navy destroyer

A U.S. guided-missile destroyer spent four days without power in the South China Sea last month after an engineering casualty involving its generators, forcing the Navy to tow the warship…