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Scarcity Shock Could Collapse Stock Market
Americans are standing at the edge of a major economic turning point — and most don't even realize it yet.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:13:09 EDTCreepy: Meta Creating AI Zuckerberg to Help Run the Company
Meta is developing what can only be described as a rather unsettling new tool: an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg designed to interact directly with employees -- essentially a digital stand-in for the CEO, The Financial Times...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:36:27 EDTPape: Iran's Goal to 'Torpedo' Trump Presidency
A leading U.S. national security expert is warning that Iran's strategic objective in the ongoing conflict may be less about battlefield victory and more about political impact in Washington - specifically, undermining President Donald Trump's presidency.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:35:43 EDTTrump Reclassifies Medical Marijuana as Less Dangerous
President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:44:29 EDTRep. Norman to Newsmax: 'Cautiously Optimistic' on DHS Funding Deal
There is "no excuse" for Congress not to reach a funding agreement before key Homeland Security operations run out of money, Rep. Ralph Norman told Newsmax on Thursday.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:52:14 EDTWarner Bros Shareholders to Vote on Paramount's $81 Billion Takeover
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders are set to vote Thursday on the company's proposed $81 billion sale to Skydance-owned Paramount, in a mega merger that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:43:25 EDTElon Musk to Retain Board Control in SpaceX IPO Filing
SpaceX is telling prospective investors its board will not need a majority of directors who are independent of the company, according to an excerpt of its IPO filing reviewed by Reuters, underscoring how founder Elon Musk is retaining control of the rocket and artificial...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:03:46 EDTElon Musk to Retain Board Control in SpaceX IPO Filing
SpaceX is telling prospective investors its board will not need a majority of directors who are independent of the company, according to an excerpt of its IPO filing reviewed by Reuters, underscoring how founder Elon Musk is retaining control of the rocket and artificial...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:03:46 EDTEU Approves Massive Loan Package for Ukraine After Hungary Lifts Veto
The European Union on Thursday approved a massive loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years, the bloc's Cypriot presidency said, after Hungary lifted its veto. The EU also approved a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its ...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:02:39 EDTHilton, Steyer Under Fire in Calif. Governor Debate
Frontrunners in the race for California governor came under fire from trailing candidates in a televised debate on Wednesday, as former Fox News host Steve Hilton was called an inexperienced talking head and hedge fund billionaire Tom Steyer was faulted for profiting from...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:19:44 EDTLebanon, Israel Resume Talks to Extend Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire
Lebanon and Israel were set to begin a second session of direct talks in Washington on Thursday to discuss the possibility of extending a truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and plans for future negotiations between the two neighbors with a long history of...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:53 EDTEx-Philippine President Duterte to Face Trial on Crimes Against Humanity Charges
Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he allegedly oversaw while in office.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:06 EDTSenate Passes Budget Plan for ICE, Border Patrol in Bid to Reopen DHS
The Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security early Thursday, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democrat objections and sending it to the House. The entire department has been shut down ...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:02:54 EDTNewsom Hedges on California Governor's Race
Term-limited California Gov. Gavin Newsom has yet to weigh in on the Democrats seeking to replace him, saying only that he will support whoever advances from the June 2 primary.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:08:12 EDTUK Divers Prepare to Conduct Mine-Clearing Operations
British military divers are planning to conduct mine-clearing operations in the event they are needed in the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Defense said.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:40:58 EDTDOJ Reaches $1.25 Million Settlement With Trump Aide Over Russia Probe
The Justice Department has settled for $1.25 million a lawsuit from an aide to President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign who was the target of secret surveillance during the FBI's Russia investigation.Carter Page asserted in a 2020 lawsuit that he was the victim of "unlawful...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:24:48 EDTKalshi Suspends 3 Political Candidates for Trades
Kalshi has suspended and fined three political candidates who made trades on the regulated prediction market service: an independent running for U.S. Senate in Va., a congressional candidate in Texas, and a state senator from Minnesota running for Congress.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:07:25 EDTAnthropic Disputes Pentagon Claims of Its AI Tech in Court
Anthropic on Wednesday told an appeals court that it can't manipulate its artificial intelligence tool Claude once it is deployed in classified Pentagon military networks - an assertion aimed at debunking the Trump administration's attempt to brand the company as a supply chain risk.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:23:43 EDTHungary Backs EU Loan to Ukraine After Oil Deal
Hungary has dropped its opposition to a roughly 90 billion euro (about $100 billion) European Union loan to Ukraine after Kyiv resumed oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline, with first deliveries expected by Thursday.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:13:58 EDTJudge Halts Certification of Virginia Map Referendum
A Virginia judge on Wednesday voided a closely watched congressional redistricting referendum and permanently blocked the state from certifying the results, ruling the entire process unconstitutional.
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