Politics

McCarthy faces shutdown threat from right flank

Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from California, finds himself in a challenging position as he strives to prevent a conservative uprising while ensuring the smooth operation of the government. With the deadline for the start of the next fiscal year approaching at the end of September, Congress must pass funding legislation to avert a shutdown. Negotiators in both the House and Senate are racing against … Continue reading McCarthy faces shutdown threat from right flank

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Zelensky slams Biden’s ‘unprecedented and absurd’ stance on NATO membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed strong criticism towards NATO leaders, including President Biden, during the annual gathering of the military alliance’s leaders, injecting fresh diplomatic tension into the proceedings. Zelensky condemned their reluctance to extend membership to his war-torn country, characterizing it as a display of weakness and absurdity, the New York Post reported. His remarks came shortly after Biden mentioned the development of new … Continue reading Zelensky slams Biden’s ‘unprecedented and absurd’ stance on NATO membership

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U.S. News

Landslide tears apart luxury homes in Southern California

On Monday, a devastating landslide wreaked havoc on luxurious residences in the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Southern California. The aftermath revealed a chaotic scene of collapsed roofs, shattered walls, tilted chimneys, and precarious decks hanging over an adjacent canyon, the Associated Press reported. The landslide, which took place in Rolling Hills Estates, a city in Los Angeles County, commenced on Saturday with the emergence of … Continue reading Landslide tears apart luxury homes in Southern California

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U.S. News

Relentless rain causes floods, prompts rescues in Vermont’s capital

In response to heavy rainfall that saturated parts of the Northeast, rescue teams swiftly mobilized into Vermont on Monday. The downpour led to road washouts, necessitated evacuations, and resulted in the suspension of some airline travel. Tragically, one individual lost her life in New York’s Hudson Valley while attempting to flee her flooded residence, the Associated Press has reported. Mike Cannon, representing Vermont Urban Search … Continue reading Relentless rain causes floods, prompts rescues in Vermont’s capital

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World News

Turkey’s pledge of support for Sweden’s NATO entry is tied to goals on security and EU membership

In a surprising move, Turkey has announced its willingness to withdraw its objections to Sweden’s accession to NATO, clearing the path for the Nordic nation to join the Western military alliance. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg disclosed that Turkey had agreed to support Sweden’s bid for NATO membership by presenting the matter for a parliamentary vote. In exchange, Turkey secured a commitment from Sweden to … Continue reading Turkey’s pledge of support for Sweden’s NATO entry is tied to goals on security and EU membership

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World News

Russian navy captain assassinated on morning run

Investigators suspect that a Russian naval captain was fatally shot by a hitman who allegedly tracked him down using a popular fitness app. According to the authorities, Stanislav Rzhitsky, aged 42, was jogging in the city of Krasnodar, Russia, when he was attacked at approximately 6 am on Monday. The Russian investigators have pointed towards Ukraine as the possible culprit behind the incident, suggesting that … Continue reading Russian navy captain assassinated on morning run

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Archaeology

Gateway to Ancient City Abandoned Thousands of Years Ago Discovered

In the middle of a desiccated lake in Spain, a remarkable discovery has been made—an immense gateway leading to an ancient city. Believed to date back to at least the 6th century B.C., the city of Ullastret was initially uncovered in the 1930s and is thought to have been abandoned during the 2nd or 3rd century B.C. Over the past decades, ongoing excavations have gradually … Continue reading Gateway to Ancient City Abandoned Thousands of Years Ago Discovered

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Archaeology

Mysterious giant 300,000-year-old hand axes were found at an Ice Age site in England

Deep within Ice Age sediments in southern England, archaeologists have made an extraordinary discovery of two colossal prehistoric hand axes, one measuring approximately one foot in length. These ancient tools, estimated to be 300,000 years old, consist of flint slabs expertly chipped on both sides, resulting in sharp, serrated edges. They were among more than 800 artifacts unearthed on a hillside above the Medway Valley … Continue reading Mysterious giant 300,000-year-old hand axes were found at an Ice Age site in England

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Archaeology

Lurgan archaeologists find evidence of gold and silver production

A team conducting an archaeological dig near Lurgan, County Armagh, has made a significant discovery that points to the production of gold and silver ingots in the area. The excavation also revealed evidence of metal and glass working, leading to the classification of the site as a “higher status” location. This marks the second year of excavations at the site, known as Kilmocholmóg, meaning “Church … Continue reading Lurgan archaeologists find evidence of gold and silver production

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Space

Swirls of liquid iron may be trapped inside Earth’s ‘solid’ core

Recent research challenges the conventional understanding of Earth’s solid inner core, revealing that it may not be entirely solid throughout. Instead, it appears to be a complex mixture of solid and liquid components extending all the way to the center. The study draws upon the analysis of faint seismic echoes generated by earthquake waves that bounce back to the Earth’s surface from the depths of … Continue reading Swirls of liquid iron may be trapped inside Earth’s ‘solid’ core

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Space

Large Granite ‘body’ on far side of the moon offers clues to ancient lunar volcanoes

The recent discovery of a substantial granite formation beneath an ancient lunar volcano provides further support for the notion that the far side of the moon once experienced intense volcanic activity. This granite deposit was identified beneath a prominent lunar surface feature known as Compton-Belkovich, which is believed to have originated from the cooling of magma that fueled volcanic eruptions on the moon approximately 3.5 … Continue reading Large Granite ‘body’ on far side of the moon offers clues to ancient lunar volcanoes

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Space

James Webb spots most distant active black hole ever observed

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, a team of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery—the most distant active black hole ever observed, at least thus far. This remarkable finding was made in the galaxy CEERS 1019, which is estimated to have existed more than 570 million years after the big bang, as reported by NASA. What makes this black hole particularly intriguing is its unexpectedly … Continue reading James Webb spots most distant active black hole ever observed

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Space

Shiniest Planet Ever Discovered Is The Largest Known “Mirror” In The Universe

Clouds have the remarkable ability to reflect a significant amount of sunlight. On Earth, clouds reflect approximately 30 percent of sunlight back into space. In contrast, Venus, entirely shrouded in clouds, reflects 75 percent of sunlight, making it the brightest object in our night sky. However, astronomers have recently made an astonishing discovery—a newly found exoplanet called LTT9779b surpasses all known planets in terms of … Continue reading Shiniest Planet Ever Discovered Is The Largest Known “Mirror” In The Universe

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Space

SpaceX late-night launch boosts Starlink satellites from Florida

At 11:58 p.m. EDT on July 9, a Falcon 9 rocket soared into the sky from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This successful liftoff marked the 16th time the Falcon 9’s first-stage booster had been used, a remarkable achievement for SpaceX. On board were 22 Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth orbit (LEO). Following its ascent, the booster descended back to Earth for its … Continue reading SpaceX late-night launch boosts Starlink satellites from Florida

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Technology

Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week

Threads, the social media platform aiming to rival Twitter, has achieved a remarkable milestone by acquiring over 100 million users in under five days. The app, developed by Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has surpassed the previous record set by OpenAI’s ChatGPT app, the BBC reported. Threads was launched on both Apple and Android app stores in 100 countries, including the UK, last Wednesday. … Continue reading Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week

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Technology

World powers in rush to get killer robots on battlefield in AI arms race

A recent documentary exploring the future of artificial intelligence in warfare reveals that a new type of cold war has emerged. Military forces worldwide are engaged in a clandestine arms race, striving to develop formidable AI-based weaponry, the New York Post reported. According to Jesse Sweet, the director of the documentary “UNKNOWN: Killer Robots,” premiering on Netflix, world leaders in countries like Russia and China, … Continue reading World powers in rush to get killer robots on battlefield in AI arms race

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Technology

The UN holds a robot press conference about the state of AI

During the AI for Good 2023 global summit, a panel consisting of robots and their creators faced the press to address inquiries on various subjects such as job automation, AI leadership, and the collaboration between humans and robots for a better future. The summit, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations’ tech agency, took place in Geneva from July 4 to 7. … Continue reading The UN holds a robot press conference about the state of AI

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Business

Bitcoin stays above US$30,000

During Monday morning trading in Asia, Bitcoin experienced a slight decline but managed to stay above the crucial support level of US$30,000. Ether, along with several other non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies in the top 10, also saw a modest decrease in value. The overall market sentiment reflects reduced risk appetite across various markets, driven by anticipation of additional interest rate hikes in the United States, Yahoo Finance … Continue reading Bitcoin stays above US$30,000

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Business

China’s factory gate prices fall at fastest pace in 7 years

In June, China witnessed the sharpest decline in factory-gate prices in over seven-and-a-half years, while consumer inflation remained at its slowest pace since 2021. These economic indicators further strengthen the argument for policymakers to implement additional stimulus measures in order to revive sluggish demand. The country’s post-pandemic economic recovery has experienced a slowdown after the robust growth observed in the first quarter, primarily due to … Continue reading China’s factory gate prices fall at fastest pace in 7 years

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Business

Used car prices expected to stabilize following major decline in June

Wholesale prices of used vehicles experienced their most significant drop last month since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, signaling a potential stabilization in prices during the second half of this year. According to Cox Automotive’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, there was a 4.2% decline from May to June, reaching a value of 215.1. This marks the index’s third consecutive monthly decrease and one … Continue reading Used car prices expected to stabilize following major decline in June

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Business

Wall Street drifts ahead of updates on inflation, profits

Stocks on Wall Street are meandering with little direction on Monday, anticipating updates on inflation trends and corporate earnings in the upcoming week. During morning trading, the S&P 500 inched up by 0.1%, following its second weekly decline in the past eight weeks, the Associated Press reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 148 points, or 0.4%, reaching 33,883 as of 10:45 a.m. Eastern time. … Continue reading Wall Street drifts ahead of updates on inflation, profits

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Business

American banking landscape on cusp of seismic shift

The whirlwind weekend in late April that witnessed the nation’s largest bank taking control of its most troubled regional lender signaled the conclusion of one set of problems while ushering in a new phase. Following the successful acquisition bid for First Republic, a lender catering to affluent coastal families with $229 billion in assets, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon offered reassuring words that investors had … Continue reading American banking landscape on cusp of seismic shift

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Politics

Rep. Jamie Raskin says he’s not running for open Senate seat in Maryland

Maryland Representative Jamie Raskin, known for his prominent role in the impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump and the investigation into the January 6, 2021, riot, announced on Friday that he will not be running for the U.S. Senate seat that will become available due to the retirement of Senator Ben Cardin. Raskin, currently serving as the top Democrat on the House Oversight and … Continue reading Rep. Jamie Raskin says he’s not running for open Senate seat in Maryland

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Politics

Grassley claims IRS investigators left out of briefing about Biden family’s alleged criminal scheme

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) alleged in a letter sent on Sunday that Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents were excluded from a briefing regarding an investigation into an alleged “criminal bribery scheme” involving President Joe Biden and his family. The letter was addressed to United States Attorney for the District of Delaware, David Weiss, who led the investigation into Hunter Biden, the Washington Examiner has reported. … Continue reading Grassley claims IRS investigators left out of briefing about Biden family’s alleged criminal scheme

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Politics

Yellen bows to China’s vice premier

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen faced criticism for bowing multiple times during her meeting with China’s vice premier, He Lifeng, with some critics perceiving it as a protocol error indicative of American weakness. Yellen, previously serving as the chair of the Federal Reserve and now occupying a top financial position under President Joe Biden, concluded her first visit to China as treasury secretary on Sunday. Shortly … Continue reading Yellen bows to China’s vice premier

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