Georgia governor suspends lawmaker accused of unemployment fraud
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday suspended a state House member accused of lying to collect federal unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Source link
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Gold’s bullish outlook makes it a core portfolio asset, not just a hedge, say panellists
The precious metal will likely continue to rally amid geopolitical uncertainty and central bank demand, observers say Gold is increasingly a good asset to include in an investor’s…
Stretched valuations no barrier to global equity opportunities in 2026: panellists
Investors can still generate returns by being risk-on in a diversified manner, say market watchers Risk assets will likely continue to perform well globally in 2026, even though valuations…
Democrats call for criminal investigation into potential DOGE misuse of Social Security data
Democratic House lawmakers are calling for a criminal investigation and congressional action into the Department of Government Efficiency after court filings showed that DOGE may have…
Amazon plans thousands more corporate job cuts next week, sources say
Amazon is planning a second round of job cuts next week as part of its broader goal of trimming some 30,000 corporate workers, according to two people familiar with the matter.…
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s pay rises to US$43 million in 2025
RGAN Chase said on Thursday its longtime CEO Jamie Dimon‘s 2025 pay package climbed about 10 per cent to US$43 million. His compensation included a base salary of US$1.5…
Vance's message in Minneapolis: Local officials must cooperate with the immigration crackdown
Insisting that he was in Minnesota to calm tensions, Vice President JD Vance on Thursday blamed "far-left people" and state and local law enforcement officials for the chaos that has…
Jury finds Chicago man not guilty of circulating $10K bounty on life of top Border Patrol leader
A man accused of offering a $10,000 bounty over Snapchat for the life of a top Border Patrol leader was found not guilty on Thursday in the first criminal trial stemming from the…
Oil slides 2% as Trump tones down threats toward Greenland and Iran
Oil prices slid about 2 per cent to a one-week low on Thursday after US President Donald Trump softened threats toward Greenland and Iran, and on some positive movement that could…
Autodesk to cut about 7% of staff amid sales reorganisation push
Software company Autodesk is planning to cut around 1,000 jobs, or about 7 per cent of its workforce, as it seeks to streamline its efforts in sales and marketing. Most of the…
Ian Roberts, illegal immigrant who was school superintendent in Iowa, pleads guilty to two felonies
Ian Roberts, the illegal immigrant who held repeated high-profile jobs in school systems across the country, pled guilty Thursday to having lied about his citizenship to gain jobs, and to…
US stocks: Wall Street ends up as investors buoyed by tariff relief, upbeat data
Many of the so-called Magnificent Seven stocks are due to report earnings next week Street’s main indexes ended higher on Thursday, the second straight day of gains, as…
CBP makes million-dollar drug busts on Texas border
Customs and Border Protection officers manning a crossing between Mexico and Texas sniffed out more than $1.2 million in illegal drugs in two incidents this weekend, the agency told The…
Patagonia takes drag queen Pattie Gonia to court in trademark infringement lawsuit
Patagonia, the outdoor apparel company, is suing Pattie Gonia, the drag queen and environmentalist, for trademark infringement—a move the company says is necessary to “protect the brand…
Sen. Klobuchar files paperwork for Minnesota gubernatorial bid
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday took a significant step toward entering the Minnesota governor's race, filing paperwork to establish a campaign committee for a potential run this…
Brooklyn Beckham’s Tawdry Tantrum
Having helicopter parents is hardly a situation worth blowing up your family over. Source link
National Catholic Prayer Breakfast looks to J.D. Vance for keynote
Vice President J.D. Vance will be the keynote speaker at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in March, "Seen, Heard & Whispered" has learned. Source link
JD Vance Says Minneapolis Is to Blame for ICE Violence
Vice President JD Vance is claiming that the ICE violence in Minneapolis is the fault of leaders there. Speaking to reporters while visiting Minnesota, Vance was asked what he would say to…
JD Vance: Nonwhite Citizens Targeted by ICE Must Have Done Something
“There’s a firm argument to be made that this art form, the Delta blues, is our country’s most important contribution to global popular culture. You know, I think it’s probably most…
Paris Hilton Teams Up With AOC on Major AI Porn Bill
A bipartisan effort to curb AI-generated deepfake porn has linked hands from Washington to Hollywood. In an unlikely political alliance, Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez…
Winter storm 2026: You’ve seen the warnings. Here’s how to prepare for extreme cold, ice, and snow
Everyone is talking about it in group chats, at the supermarket, and at the gas pump. No, it’s not Heated Rivalry—it is the “monster” winter storm that is set to hit the U.S. this weekend,…
What Happens When a Chinese Battery Factory Comes to Town
At the end of the day, local residents may feel disconnected from these batteries, and from the green energy transition they enable, because Hungarians are not the target consumers. Most…
Trump Sues JPMorgan Chase for Billions as Revenge Quest Continues
“There’s a firm argument to be made that this art form, the Delta blues, is our country’s most important contribution to global popular culture. You know, I think it’s probably most…
Trump Eyes Cutting Funding for 13 Blue States That Didn’t Vote for Him
“There’s a firm argument to be made that this art form, the Delta blues, is our country’s most important contribution to global popular culture. You know, I think it’s probably most…