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Empty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm convention
The two day Republican convention in Dallas showcased the party’s biggest asset in trying to win competitive midterm races and its greatest obstacle: President Trump.
Rand Paul and his staff travel by private jet with taxpayer dollars while preaching fiscal restraint
The expense is not illegal or against Senate rules, but it’s raising questions about why the charter flights were necessary for official business.
Diesel hits all-time high of $6 per gallon
“We are endangering one of the strongest economic pillars that we have in this country,” said fourth-generation Iowa farmer Mark Mueller.
Shanahan, McVay brush off travel plans as factor in Niners’ win over Rams
Though many Niners players applauded the team’s decision to travel to Melbourne a week in advance, Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay both said they didn’t think the Niners’ and Rams’ different arrival times factored into San Francisco’s 27-7 win.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port in Yemen
The rebel group took over Yemen’s port of Mokha, an area vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea, Houthi and Yemeni officials said. Mokha is about 50 miles from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Trump-Vance US midterm pitch: Vote Republican or live with the ‘lunatics’
Party far more comfortable raising fear of Democratic alternative than discussing own policies, including Iran war
Box Office: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Makes $3.5M+ In Previews on Thursday
The Sandra Bullock-Nicole Kidman reteam ‘Practical Magic 2’ is off to a great start with $3.5M-$4M in previews at the domestic box office.
GOP convention attendee calls for shooting Democrats during Cruz’s speech
Democrats condemned the calls for violence. The Republican senator did not address the outburst in the moment but later posted a clip in which it could be clearly heard.
JD Vance pitches himself as Trump’s political heir on day two of Republican midterm convention
Vice-president dog-whistled, exaggerated claims of success and echoed Trump talking points to excited audience
Scoop: MBS urged Trump to strike Houthis amid Red Sea threat
Trump declined, and U.S. officials stressed he has no plans to intervene directly against the Houthis for now.
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Fire Opal And Black Opal Combine For Quantum Finance Learning
Using Monte Carlo Integration on quantum computers, analysts can simulate thousands of market outcomes for faster, more precise financial modeling.
JUMO and Standard Bank launch Social Finance Framework to scale inclusive finance in Africa
Designed to support the mobilisation of sustainable funding for financial inclusion and economic empowerment across Africa. CAPE TOWN, South Africa,
Why Latino Families Need More Than Financial Literacy To Build Wealth
Financial literacy is often treated as the missing step toward building wealth; however, knowledge alone may not be enough for
Set Yourself Up for a Strong 2027: 2 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy in September
Both companies are approaching milestones that could light a fire under their stocks.
Copart Inc (CPRT) (Q4 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Total Loss Frequency and ACV …
Copart Inc (CPRT) posts $1.2 billion in Q4 revenue as it bets on a landmark ACV deal to offset declining