Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tried in vain to spin the country’s astronomical $40 trillion debt on CNBC Thursday. Speaking to the network’s Sara Eisen, Bessent admitted that he didn’t know when the Iran war would end, but that things were otherwise going well with the economy despite the soaring nationalContinue Reading
Bangladesh elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir by parliamentary vote, filling vacancy after Shahabuddin’s resignation., Bangladesh elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir by parliamentary vote, filling vacancy after Shahabuddin’s early resignation. Members of parliament in Bangladesh have elected ruling party veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the next president, following the prematureContinue Reading
Humanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference., Humanoid robots take centre stage in China-US tech race NewsFeed Humanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference. Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports onContinue Reading
HONG KONG, August 14, 2src26 – (ACN Newswire) – In recent years, the digital economy has deeply penetrated global consumer markets. The online fashion industry, with its unique advantages of lightweight operations, high iteration speed, and global reach, has entered a golden period of rapid growth…Continue Reading
Russia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv., NewsFeed Russia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv and the surrounding region, killing at least 16 and injuring dozens. The attack hit 28 locations across Ukraine. PublishedContinue Reading
UK maritime security monitor says Seamull tanker diverted towards Somalia, as wave of piracy sweeps the Gulf of Aden., UK maritime security monitor says Seamull tanker was diverted toward Somalia, as growing wave of piracy sweeps the Gulf of Aden. A tanker has been boarded by six armed people whoContinue Reading
The following story is co-published with Luke Savage’s Substack . Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press and fielded a question about Medicare For All from host Kristen Welker, who among other things noted his co-sponsorship of Medicare for all legislation from 2013 to 2021. Here’s the rest ofContinue Reading
On the morning of August 10, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, leaving nearly three hundred people dead, four thousand injured, and potentially thousands more missing by the latest count. The crisis created an early test for new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella, who was inaugurated days before. A few hoursContinue Reading
Walmart says it has received nearly $3 billion in tariff refunds — and used some of that windfall to cut prices for consumers strained by inflation., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
The right-wing firebrand’s ‘Christian Crusader’ march brought Lang’s supporters, Dearborn residents and a hate group to Dearborn’s library.Continue Reading
During a deposition in July, Sinema said her relationship with her bodyguard went from professional to sexual in May of 2024.Continue Reading
Pakistan says the comments contradict Washington’s position, but experts see them as a diplomatic misstep., Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the top United States diplomat in Islamabad on Wednesday, hours after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor described Indian-administered Kashmir as “an important part of India”Continue Reading
Heavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concern., The total debt of the United States has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, according to a Department of the Treasury update on Wednesday. Ballooning debt, especially during President Traitor 47’sContinue Reading