Politics
How Elon Musk’s Service to Trump Will Probably, Eventually End
Elon Musk should take note: Whom the gods wish to destroy, they first make mad with self-regard. Source link
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Politics
Trump launches probe into Maine schools after president's clash with governor over trans athletes
The Trump administration announced it has launched an investigation into whether schools in Maine are violating federal law by continuing…
Business
Gold eases from record high on profit-taking, eyes eighth weekly gain
GOLD prices eased on Friday (Feb 21) as investors booked profits from the previous session’s record high, but were set for an eighth…
Business
Greenback recovers as markets in consolidation mode; pares gains after data
The US dollar rose against a broad range of currencies on Friday (Feb 21) including the euro, sterling and those tied to commodities such…
News
Europe: Stoxx 600 closes near record high; German elections in focus
EUROPEAN shares settled near a record high on Friday (Feb 21) and marked their longest streak of weekly gains in nearly a year, while…
Business
US: Wall Street ends sharply lower on mounting concerns over economy, tariffs
US stocks tumbled on Friday (Feb 21), extending their sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and closing the book on a…
Politics
AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech
The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in…
Politics
The Problem with Trump’s IVF Push
We should be wary of throwing tax dollars at an industry that commodifies babies and bodies and is rife with risk. Source link
News
FACT CHECK: Was 'The View' Cohost Joy Behar Arrested by TSA at Airport While Fleeing the United States?
A post has gone viral on social media that appears to claim that Joy Behar, the cohost of the ABC daytime talk show "The View," was…
Politics
Business Names Decoded: Trade Names vs. Regular Names
Picking the right name for your business might seem like a small step, but it’s actually a big deal. The name you choose can influence how…
News
New Coranavirus that Can Cause Another Pandemic Discovered by Wuhan Scientists in China
A newly discovered coronavirus in China has raised fresh concerns over its power to spread among humans and killing them like it did five…
Politics
Trump rips Zelenskyy in radio interview, tells governors of 'good talks with Putin'
President Trump attacked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday as ineffective and said it's not important for the Kyiv leader…
Politics
'See you in court': Maine governor, Trump spar at White House over trans athletes
President Trump and Maine Gov. Janet Mills sparred face-to-face over his executive order banning biological males from competing in…
Politics
Hamas Claims Shiri Bibas' Remains Were 'Mixed Up' with Another Woman Who was Buried Next to Her as Netanyahu Issues Chilling Threat
Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to make Hamas "pay the full price" after the group failed to return Shiri Bibas' body, calling it a "cruel…
Politics
The 2026 Senate Map Begins to Take Shape
Senate Republicans are likely to be more on defense than offense in 2026, but the field will be small unless and until the environment…
News
Hamas Didn't Shoot Kfir and Ariel Bibas but Brutally Killed Them with Their Bare Hands, Israel Claims Forensic Tests Show
Israel announced on Friday that Hamas terrorists had brutally murdered Israeli brothers Ariel and Kfir Bibas with their bare hands,…
Politics
As Governor, Deb Haaland Would Double Down on New Mexico’s Failures
What would a Haaland governorship mean for New Mexico? Simply put, it would be a disaster. Source link
News
Light and D’ARC: The Afterparty That the Left Couldn’t Shut Down
Apparently, the idea of conservatives even gathering to enjoy some drinks is too much for progressive activists to bear. Source link
Business
US: Wall St opens mixed after Thursday’s fall; UnitedHealth drops
WALL Street’s main indexes opened mixed on Friday (Feb 21), a day after Walmart’s dour forecast hit sentiment, while UnitedHealth slid…
Business
Hong Leong Finance posts 10% rise in H2 profit to S$51.5 million, as net interest margin expands
HONG Leong Finance posted a 10 per cent rise in net profit to S$51.5 million for the six months ended December 2024. This was driven by an…
Business
Singapore unveils S$5 billion boost for fund managers, other moves to revive equities market
SINGAPORE’S capital markets look set to receive a liquidity boost,following the announcement on Friday (Feb 21) of a S$5 billion…
Politics
The Week: Ukraine Gets Shut Out from Peace Talks and Slammed by U.S.
Plus: With inflation still persisting, the Fed would be wrong to cut interest rates further. Source link
Politics
Ukraine Never Should Have Made the Mistake of Getting Invaded
Realpolitik is one thing; needlessly insulting an ally and condemning it in perversely moralizing terms is another. Source link