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RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi has been elected lieutenant governor, becoming the first Muslim American woman to win statewide office in the United States. Her victory marks a historic milestone in both Virginia’s political landscape and the nation’s evolving record of representation in public office. NBC News and the Associated Press projected … Read more
TRENTON, N.J. — Democrat Mikie Sherrill, a four term member of Congress and former Navy helicopter pilot, has been elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a closely watched race that tested both parties’ strength ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Sherrill’s victory marks a significant win for Democrats eager to retain … Read more
RICHMOND, Va. — Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the commonwealth and marking a major victory for Democrats in a state that has steadily shifted blue. The Associated Press projected Spanberger’s victory over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle Sears after partial results showed her leading 55% … Read more
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