Charlie Kirk, R.I.P.
The murder of the Turning Point USA leader represents a shocking event that may herald a turn toward greater political violence in America. Source link
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Mexico plans 50% tariff on Chinese cars before US, Canada talks
General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis, which owns the Chrysler, Jeep and Ram brands, ship their own China-made cars to the country and other parts of Latin America Mexico plans to…
Will CNMC Goldmine continue to shine?
There are sharply divergent views on the direction of gold prices; meanwhile, gold mining stocks are now performing better than the precious yellow metal Back in April, as global markets…
Higher operating costs are a stone in the shoe – even for the rich eyeing family offices
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House Democrats rail at GOP in chamber after request for prayer for Charlie Kirk and family
House lawmakers erupted at one another Wednesday when a Republican lawmaker requested Speaker Mike Johnson say a prayer for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and his family. Source link
'Out of Control': Charlie Kirk assassination blamed on growing left-wing violence
In April, rising conservative star Charlie Kirk posted a survey showing those on the political left were far more likely to justify murdering Donald Trump and his then-sidekick Elon Musk.…
US FDA, border agency seize US$86.5 million worth of unauthorised e-cigarettes
US AUTHORITIES have seized 4.7 million unauthorised e-cigarettes valued at US$86.5 million in the largest operation of its kind to date, the Department of Health and Human Services said on…
Senate Republicans reject Schumer's 'political stunt,' kill move to release Epstein files
Senate Republicans late Wednesday killed an amendment filed by Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer to the annual defense authorization bill to force the Justice Department to release…
Roy Cooper's Senate run hits headwinds from Charlotte light-rail stabbing
As North Carolina governor, Democrat Roy Cooper followed the party playbook on public safety, releasing thousands of prisoners during the pandemic and emphasizing social justice as riots…
Europe: Tech drag weighs on Stoxx 600 despite Inditex boost
EUROPEAN shares reversed course to close lower on Wednesday as a boost from Spanish fast-fashion giant Inditex was offset by a pullback in technology stocks. The pan-European Stoxx 600…
Trump orders flags lowered for Charlie Kirk after deadly shooting
President Trump on Wednesday ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff through Sunday evening to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Source link
Senate GOP poised to change rules to force some Trump nominees through Democrats' roadblocks
Senate Republicans on Thursday will give Democrats one final chance to quickly advance some of President Trump's nominees before they change the chamber's rules to remove the need for the…
Charlie Kirk, 31, was a conservative icon whose movement will grow stronger, allies say
Charlie Kirk, the well-known Trump ally and founder of Turning Point USA who was shot to death Wednesday, was a conservative icon for young conservatives. Source link
DoorDash plans to test drone deliveries in San Francisco warehouse
Food delivery app DoorDash is setting its sights on a new destination to test out flying drone deliveries: San Francisco. The tech company leased a warehouse in the Mission District last…
9/11 was 24 years ago and the U.S. is still at war
The U.S. hasn't had troops in Afghanistan for four years, yet nearly a quarter century after Al Qaeda's September 11 sneak attack on America, Congress' authorization for the president to…
Trump's deportation plans result in 320,000 fewer immigrants and slower population growth, CBO says
President Donald Trump's plans for mass deportations and other hardline immigration measures will result in roughly 320,000 people removed from the United States over the next ten years,…
Missouri voters and lawmakers clash over who should be able to initiate constitutional amendments
Missouri voters and the lawmakers they elect could be headed for a clash at the ballot box over the power to set public policy. Source link
Why I Am Not Judging Bystanders on the Charlotte Train
A closer look at the full video of Iryna Zarutska’s stabbing from two angles provides reason to be forgiving. Source link
Teachers sue over Trump's immigration crackdown, saying students are staying home
Labor unions representing millions of educators and school employees are suing President Donald Trump's administration over its immigration crackdown, saying arrests near school campuses…
UOL sells Kinex mall for S$375 million
Property developer UOL has entered into an agreement to sell Kinex, a retail mall, for US$375 million. The buyers of the freehold property are Kinex Times Square and Xiaohong Property…
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs on boosted rate-cut bets
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit intraday record highs at the open on Wednesday (Sep 10), after cooler-than-expected producer inflation data boosted bets on interest-rate cuts by the Federal…
Russia’s Drone Incursion over Poland Demands a Serious Response
If Russia thinks NATO is a paper tiger, Moscow must be forced to reconsider. Source link
mm2 Asia’s Malaysia unit settles dispute with landlord over unpaid rent, other charges
A Malaysian unit of beleaguered entertainment group mm2 Asia has settled a dispute with its landlord, Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust, over unpaid rent and other charges for its movie…
Del Monte Pacific swings into the black in Q1 with US$5.5 million net profit
This is due to higher sales from both the company’s domestic market in the Philippines and international markets Canned-food brand Del Monte Pacific has returned to the black with a net…