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NEW YORK — US stock futures fell sharply Tuesday as investor skepticism grew over whether the recent tech driven rally on Wall Street can continue. Futures tied to the S&P 500 dropped 0.9%, while contracts for the tech heavy Nasdaq 100 fell about 1.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 0.6%, reflecting broader caution across … Read more
Microsoft Corp. has signed a $9.7 billion cloud services contract with Australian artificial intelligence infrastructure provider IREN, a move that will give the software giant access to Nvidia’s advanced chips amid a global rush for computing power. The five year agreement, announced Monday, marks one of Microsoft’s largest third party technology deals and underscores its … Read more
WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court’s decision not to immediately block former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs has left American manufacturers, trade partners, and economists preparing for a prolonged period of uncertainty in global commerce. For companies like OTC Industrial Technologies, which supplies factory equipment across the Midwest, the ruling underscores how deeply entrenched Trump’s … Read more
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s latest push to abolish the Senate filibuster in order to end the ongoing government shutdown has been met with firm and immediate resistance from Republican senators, many of whom have long defended the 60 vote threshold as a vital safeguard for minority party rights and legislative stability. In late … Read more
NEW YORK — As Wall Street’s fascination with blockchain technology deepens, gold one of the world’s oldest stores of value is finding a new digital home. The recent surge in gold prices has fueled growing interest in tokenized gold, a blockchain based asset designed to mirror the value of the precious metal while offering the … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping sparked laughter during a state visit to South Korea after joking about a potential “backdoor” in Xiaomi smartphones he gifted to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. The remark, made during a bilateral meeting following the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Gyeongju on Saturday, underscored the ongoing geopolitical undercurrents surrounding … Read more
DODOMA, Tanzania — President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the landslide winner of Tanzania’s general election on Saturday, securing a second five year term after a vote marred by violence, internet shutdowns, and allegations of voter suppression. The National Electoral Commission said Hassan won with 97.66 percent of more than 31.9 million ballots cast, in … Read more
WASHINGTON — Two federal judges on Friday ordered the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds, directing officials to use emergency reserves to keep the nation’s largest anti hunger program running amid a prolonged government shutdown. The rulings came after multiple states filed lawsuits seeking to force the … Read more
NEW YORK — Amazon shares climbed sharply Thursday after the e-commerce giant posted better than expected third quarter results, while Apple’s chief executive predicted the company’s best ever holiday quarter. The upbeat tone from Big Tech helped lift investor sentiment, with Reddit and Coinbase also advancing as markets entered the busiest stretch of the third … Read more
The line between science fiction and daily life just blurred. Robotics company 1X has opened preorders for the 1X NEO humanoid robot, a consumer ready domestic assistant designed to handle everyday chores and adapt over time. From folding laundry to organizing shelves, NEO aims to transform how households approach repetitive tasks. The company described it … Read more
