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Republican Civil War? Tennessee Governor Backs Primary Challenger Against Trump-Endorsed Congressman
Republican Civil War? Tennessee Governor Backs Primary Challenger Against Trump-Endorsed Congressman A major political battle is unfolding in Tennessee as Republican Governor Bill Lee has endorsed a primary challenger to incumbent U.S. Representative Andy Ogles, creating one of the most closely watched GOP contests ahead of the next election cycle. The endorsement places one of...
Business
Oil Prices, Fed Rate Cut Bets, and Iran Sanctions Collide—Why Global Markets Just Entered a Critical Turning Point
Oil Prices, Fed Rate Cut Bets, and Iran Sanctions Collide—Why Global Markets Just Entered a Critical Turning Point A series of major developments in the U.S. economy and global energy markets unfolded within hours, creating one of the most significant trading sessions in recent weeks. Weaker-than-expected private hiring, a sharp rise in U.S. crude oil...
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A School Bus-Sized SpaceX Rocket May Have Slammed Into the Moon—NASA Is Racing to Find the Massive Impact Crater
A School Bus-Sized SpaceX Rocket May Have Slammed Into the Moon—NASA Is Racing to Find the Massive Impact Crater A large piece of a SpaceX rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, potentially creating a brand-new impact crater that scientists are now eager to locate. NASA has announced plans to observe the suspected...
Business
Rocket Lab Wins $397 Million U.S. Space Force Deal to Build Next-Generation ‘Flatellites’ for Missile Tracking
Rocket Lab Wins $397 Million U.S. Space Force Deal to Build Next-Generation ‘Flatellites’ for Missile Tracking Rocket Lab has secured one of the biggest defense contracts in its history after winning a potential $397 million agreement from the U.S. Space Force to develop advanced “Flatellite” spacecraft designed to improve the military’s ability to detect, track,...
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Marine One Safety Scare: FAA Launches Investigation After Mid-Air Incident Involving Trump’s Presidential Helicopter
Marine One Safety Scare: FAA Launches Investigation After Mid-Air Incident Involving Trump’s Presidential Helicopter The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened an investigation after an air safety incident involving Marine One, the presidential helicopter carrying President Donald Trump, over the Washington, D.C., area. While officials emphasized that the flight landed safely and no injuries were...
Business
CVS Health Raises Full-Year Outlook After Strong Earnings Beat and Eli Lilly Weight-Loss Drug Deal
CVS Health Raises Full-Year Outlook After Strong Earnings Beat and Eli Lilly Weight-Loss Drug Deal CVS Health surprised Wall Street with stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, boosted its full-year earnings guidance, and unveiled a strategic partnership with Eli Lilly that could strengthen its position in the fast-growing weight-loss drug market. The combination of improving insurance performance, solid...
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Trump Orders $5 Million White House Helipad Redo After Complaining It Was Slanted
Trump Orders $5 Million White House Helipad Redo After Complaining It Was Slanted President Donald Trump has ordered changes to the newly built White House helipad after reportedly expressing dissatisfaction with the way the landing area was constructed. The helipad, which has undergone weeks of around-the-clock work, is now being modified after Trump reportedly complained...
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U.S. Water Systems Hit by Expanding Cyberattack Wave as At Least 12 States Face New Threat
U.S. Water Systems Hit by Expanding Cyberattack Wave as At Least 12 States Face New Threat A growing cyberattack campaign targeting U.S. water and wastewater infrastructure has expanded beyond the seven states previously identified by federal officials, with new reporting indicating that systems in at least 12 states have now been affected or targeted. The...
Commodities
Trump Gives Iran a “Last Chance” as Hormuz Deal Moves Closer — But Tehran Wants Control of the Vital Oil Route
Trump Gives Iran a “Last Chance” as Hormuz Deal Moves Closer — But Tehran Wants Control of the Vital Oil Route President Donald Trump is warning Iran that time is running out for a deal as diplomatic efforts intensify over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. Iran and Oman...