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Tsunami Warning Lifted Following Earthquakes Near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula

A tsunami warning issued after a series of earthquakes near the sparsely populated Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s far east has been cancelled.

Do immigrants have real freedom of speech in the us?

So, I always hear that America is all about freedom of speech and that the Constitution protects everyone, but I can't help but wonder if that's actua...

High patent costs in the us killing small inventors?

Trying to get a patent in the US is a sick joke unless you’re loaded. Sure, the filing fees seem “reasonable” at around $400, but then the legal vultu...

Israel and Syria Reach Ceasefire Agreement, Says US Ambassador

Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, according to Tom Barrack, the United States Ambassador to Turkey. The agreement reportedly has the backin...

US Government Requests Federal Court to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Records

The United States Department of Justice has formally requested that a federal court in Manhattan release grand jury documents related to the late Jeff...

EU Trade Chief Engages in Intensive Negotiations with US Officials

A spokesperson for the European Union has reported that the bloc’s trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, has been engaged in intensive discussions with represe...

UN: Over 11 Million Refugees at Risk of Losing Humanitarian Aid

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has warned that as many as 11.6 million displaced people may lose access to humanitarian assistance due to s...

Ray dalio warns of us debt, bond yields, dollar collapse

Ray Dalio is screaming about rising bond yields and the US drowning in debt. Now I’m watching my paycheck shrink while prices go up and the dollar buy...

US Congress Approves $9 Billion Reduction in Aid and Media Funding

The United States Congress has approved a $9 billion reduction in funding for foreign aid and public media, according to a report by The New York Time...

Syrian Government Accuses Druze Groups of Ceasefire Violation in Sweida

The Syrian presidency has accused Druze fighters in the city of Sweida of violating a ceasefire agreement that had previously led to the withdrawal of...

New Israeli Airstrike Reported in Southern Syria, According to State Media

Israeli forces have reportedly carried out another airstrike on the outskirts of Sweida in southern Syria, according to Syrian state news outlets. The...

US State Department: Does Not Support Israeli Strikes in Syria

The United States Department of State has issued a statement indicating that it does not support Israel's recent military actions in Syria, according ...

Brazilian Newspaper Reports Lula to Address US Tariffs

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to deliver a national address regarding recent US tariffs on Brazilian goods, according to t...

Trump: Close to Reaching Trade Agreement with India

United States President Donald Trump has stated that his administration is on the verge of finalizing a trade agreement with India. Speaking in an int...

USA: Iranian Weapons Shipment to Yemen's Houthis Intercepted

A large shipment of weapons reportedly en route from Iran to the Houthi movement in Yemen has been seized, according to the United States Central Comm...

Israeli Defence Minister to Visit Washington for Talks with US Counterpart

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz is scheduled to travel to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday evening, where he will hold discussions with US Secretary...

US Secretary of State: Concrete Measures Agreed to End Syria Conflict Tonight

Marco Rubio has announced that an agreement has been reached on "concrete measures" aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing conflict in Syria by tonig...

Why does the us government make it so hard to get anything done?

It’s honestly like the US government is built to waste time on purpose. All these damn checks and balances just drag everything out. Like, the preside...

US Orders Withdrawal of 2,000 National Guard Troops from Los Angeles

United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has directed the withdrawal of 2,000 National Guard personnel from Los Angeles, according to a stateme...

Trump Says No Urgency for Talks with Iran

United States President Donald Trump has stated that Iran is interested in resuming discussions with the US, but he does not consider it a pressing ma...

US Ambassador Urges Israel to Intensify Investigation into Death of American Citizen

The United States Ambassador, Mike Huckabee, has called on Israeli authorities to strengthen their investigation into the killing of an American citiz...

19 Percent Tariff Imposed on Indonesian Goods

United States President Donald Trump has announced that a 19 percent tariff will be applied to goods imported from Indonesia into the US, according to...

Chief Economist Predicts Further Rise in US Inflation

According to Allan Sørensen, Chief Economist at the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI), several economic factors are expected to drive inflation hi...

Trump Announces Agreement with Indonesia

President Donald Trump has stated on the social media platform Truth Social that he has reached a favorable agreement with Indonesia following direct ...

Trump Expresses Disappointment with Putin but Maintains Engagement

In an interview with the BBC, United States President Donald Trump stated that he is "disappointed with Putin, but not done with him." The comments, r...

US Supreme Court Paves Way for Closure of Department of Education

The United States Supreme Court has cleared the path for President Donald Trump to move forward with plans to dissolve the Department of Education. In...

Two Patriot Air Defense Systems Being Prepared for Ukraine

Preparations are underway to deliver two Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, according to Germany’s Defence Minister. The announcement followed di...

Zelensky Expresses Gratitude for Continued Support Following US and NATO Agreement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that he spoke with US President Donald Trump after the announcement of a new agreement between th...

This Marks a Shift in Trump’s Approach

For the first time, President Trump has authorized the delivery of weapons to Ukraine. Previous shipments were approved under President Biden’s admini...

Trump Announces US to Supply Weapons to Ukraine

President Donald Trump has stated that the United States will provide weapons to Ukraine, with the process being coordinated alongside NATO. Speaking ...

What if state laws go against federal laws in the us?

If a state law says one thing and a federal law says the opposite, the federal law wins. This is because of something called the Supremacy Clause in t...

Air Raid Sirens Sound in Kyiv Shortly After Zelensky Meets with US Envoy Kellogg

Air raid alarms were activated in Kyiv soon after a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Keith Kellogg, the United States' speci...

German Industry Leader: Trump’s Tariffs Discourage Investment in US and Europe

The chief executive of VDMA, Thilo Brodtmann, has stated that the recent extension of tariffs by President Donald Trump’s administration is prolonging...

German Defence Minister Rules Out Supplying Taurus Missiles to Ukraine

On Monday, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is set to arrive in Washington for discussions with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding sup...

EU Trade Chief Reports Progress in Negotiations with United States

The European Union and the United States are making significant progress towards a mutually beneficial agreement in their ongoing trade discussions, a...

Trump Expresses Optimism for Gaza Ceasefire Agreement This Week

President Donald Trump has stated that he is hopeful a ceasefire agreement concerning Gaza could be reached within the week. The United States is back...

President Trump to Visit King Charles in September

United States President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit King Charles of the United Kingdom from 17 to 19 September, according to a statement from B...

Migrants in the US May Be Deported to Third Countries With Six Hours’ Notice

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has the authority to deport migrants to countries with which they have no personal connect...

Iran Signals Willingness to Resume Nuclear Talks with US if Security Assurances Are Provided

Iran has indicated a readiness to restart nuclear negotiations with the United States, provided that it receives assurances against future attacks, ac...

US State Department Terminates All International Climate Staff

All remaining employees in the United States Department of State’s international climate office have been dismissed, according to a report by the Wash...

Minister of Trade Describes Tariff Announcement as an Unclear Situation

Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth (Labour Party) has stated that the recent decision by the United States to impose a 30 percen...

Why is legal immigration to the us so damn slow?

It drives me crazy how slow legal immigration is in the US. The main reason, from what I keep hearing, is these fixed annual caps on green cards. Appa...

Trump Announces 30 Percent Tariffs on Goods from EU and Mexico

Following extended negotiations with the European Union, US President Donald Trump has announced that imports from the EU will be subject to a 30 perc...

US Attorney General Dismisses Additional Justice Department Employees Involved in Trump Investigations

On Friday, United States Attorney General Pam Bondi dismissed nine more employees from the Department of Justice who had previously worked with former...

Wall Street Sees Modest Decline Following Tariff Threats

US stock markets opened lower on Friday, according to reports from Reuters. The decline followed an announcement from President Donald Trump regarding...

Trump’s Envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, to Spend Week in Kyiv

Keith Kellogg, the United States’ special envoy to Ukraine, is scheduled to arrive in Kyiv on Monday and will remain in the country for the entire wee...

EU Expresses Regret Over US Sanctions on UN Expert Francesca Albanese

The European Union has voiced strong regret regarding the United States' decision to impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Specia...

Explain congress, executive, and judicial branches in us law

Every time I try to get my head around how the US government actually works, it feels like a goddamn maze. So, as far as I get it, there are three mai...

Why is canada independent if it was british like the us?

Seriously, why the hell is Canada its own country? The US and Canada were both British at one point, and Canada was even snatched from the French afte...

US and Chinese Foreign Ministers Hold Talks

On Friday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Kuala ...

Why are american workers treated like crap compared to europe?

Why the hell do American workers get screwed so hard on basic rights? I’m talking about the fact that most people here are lucky to get two weeks vaca...

Trump Announces Upcoming Major Statement on Russia

President Donald Trump has indicated that he will deliver a significant announcement regarding Russia on Monday, though he has not provided further de...

US State Department Announces Forthcoming Layoff Notices

The United States Department of State has notified its employees that it will soon issue layoff notices as part of a broader initiative to reduce the ...

Trump Announces Imminent Tariff Letter to EU

President Donald Trump has stated that the European Union will receive a formal notification regarding new tariffs either on Thursday or Friday, accor...

Class Action Lawsuit Allowed on Behalf of Children Potentially Denied US Citizenship

A federal judge in New Hampshire has ruled that the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) may proceed with a class action lawsuit representing childre...

Lula States Brazil Prepared to Respond to Potential US Tariffs

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced that his government is ready to take action if US President Donald Trump follows through o...

German Chancellor Merz Pledges Increased Support for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced plans to provide additional assistance to Ukraine, with a particular focus on enhancing the country’s a...

Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Brazil

United States President Donald Trump has announced that a 50% tariff will be imposed on goods from Brazil starting 1 August, according to a report fro...

US Nuclear-Powered Submarine Visits Norway

The Norwegian Armed Forces have confirmed that a United States nuclear-powered submarine arrived at Haakonsvern naval base in Bergen earlier today. Ac...

Aaa games fail at social gameplay like among us

Big AAA studios seriously have their heads up their asses trying to keep up with what people want. We get the same open world, copy-paste map icons, a...

Why is new york beating london in finance and what it means for fintech

Honestly, watching New York pull ahead of London as a finance hub feels wild, but not that surprising. The US has always had this cutthroat, do-or-die...

Zelensky to Meet Pope and US Envoy During Visit to Rome

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with Pope Leo during his visit to Rome on Wednesday. This will mark the second meeting bet...

Audio Recording of Trump Discussing Threat to Bomb Moscow Leaked

An audio recording has surfaced in which U.S. President Donald Trump recounts a past conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that ...

FT: EU and US Close to Agreement on Temporary Tariff Deal

According to the Financial Times, the European Union is prepared to sign a provisional framework agreement with the United States that would result in...

US Supreme Court Overturns Lower Court's Block on President Trump's Federal Workforce Reductions

The United States Supreme Court has overturned a lower court's decision that had temporarily halted President Donald Trump's significant reductions to...

President Trump Refuses to Allow Undocumented Agricultural Workers to Remain in the US

President Donald Trump has announced that he will not grant permission for undocumented immigrants working in the agricultural sector to stay in the U...

Trump Says EU Likely to Receive Tariff Notification Within Two Days

President Donald Trump has stated that the European Union will probably receive a formal notification regarding tariffs within the next two days, acco...

Trump and Netanyahu Scheduled for Another Meeting on Tuesday

According to reports from Haaretz, United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet again on Tuesday...

Big investors dumping us markets, i moved half my retirement abroad

Every time I check the news, another rich bastard is yanking their money out of the US markets. I’ve had it with the bullshit. I shifted 50 percent of...

Is new york crushing london as the top financial center?

Honestly, if you look at the way money moves these days, New York is absolutely destroying London. It's not even close. Every damn time I read about a...

Portfolio strategy when sp500 is at record highs

SP500 just keeps blasting higher, and honestly it’s making me nervous as hell. Every talking head on CNBC is either calling for a melt-up or warning t...

Russian court fines google: are other us tech giants next?

So now Google has to cough up more cash to Russia because some judge decided they broke the rules (again). Anyone else see this as a huge red flag for...

Norway Granted Extension on New US Tariffs Until August

The United States has announced that higher tariffs will be imposed on several countries starting from 1 August. These changes were communicated to th...

Russia States US Weapons Deliveries to Ukraine Will Prolong the Conflict

Russia has responded to the recent announcement from the United States regarding additional military aid to Ukraine. According to reports from the AFP...

South Africa Rejects Trump’s Tariff Announcement

South Africa has responded to a letter from United States President Donald Trump, in which he announced the introduction of a 30 percent tariff on all...

Trump Expresses Hope to Avoid Further Military Action Against Iran

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States is preparing for renewed discussions with Iran. Speaking to reporters ahead of a dinner me...

How do you celebrate your birthday if you moved time zones

Is it just me or is this whole birthday thing a pain in the ass if you were born in one place and now live somewhere else? I was born in the UK, but I...

Trump Announces 25 Percent Tariff on Japanese Goods

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will implement a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from Japan, effective from 1 August. ...

Von der Leyen: Europe Must Demonstrate Strength in Trade Talks with the US

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has emphasized the importance of Europe presenting a united and strong position in trade negotiatio...

Houthi Militants Claim Responsibility for Red Sea Ship Attack

The Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for an attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea on Sunday, according to reports from AFP. The targe...

Trump Announces United States to Issue Tariff Letters Today

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will begin sending tariff notifications to various countries starting at 18:00 Norwegian t...

Private equity: all about money games, not real innovation

It’s honestly insane how private equity keeps raking in billions by just shuffling money around, slicing up companies, and firing people, instead of a...

Us military using lasers against cheap drones is a joke

So now the US military is rolling out laser guns to shoot down cheap drones? Honestly, this feels like a desperate move because they can't afford to w...

What is a registered voter in the us elections?

All this crap about being a "registered voter" is everywhere right now with the elections coming up, and I’m honestly not sure what it even means. Doe...

US Treasury Secretary Announces New Tariffs to Take Effect August 1 Without Trade Agreements

The United States will implement new tariffs on several countries beginning 1 August if trade agreements are not reached beforehand, Treasury Secretar...

Zelensky Describes Recent Call with President Trump as Most Productive to Date

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described his recent telephone conversation with United States President Donald Trump as the most construct...

Syria Expresses Willingness to Cooperate with US on 1974 Disengagement Agreement

Syria has indicated its readiness to work alongside the United States to implement the 1974 disengagement agreement with Israel, according to a statem...

NATO Secretary General Responds to US Suspension of Arms Deliveries

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated on Friday that he fully understands the United States' need to maintain adequate levels in its own military s...

President Trump Indicates Openness to Allowing Some Migrant Workers to Remain in the US

President Donald Trump has stated that he is open to permitting certain migrant workers to stay in the United States, provided that the farmers who em...

Trump Indicates Willingness to Meet with Iranian Officials

President Donald Trump has stated that he is prepared to hold discussions with representatives from Iran if necessary. Speaking to the press on Thursd...

Most unstable sector in the us economy right now

I don’t care what the news says, commercial real estate is the dumpster fire of the US economy right now. It’s not just “a little unstable,” it’s a fu...

Uk and us may cut tariffs after trump’s global trade war

Honestly, I’m so sick of all this trade war bullshit. Trump slaps tariffs on everyone, and then suddenly we’re all supposed to cheer because the UK an...

Ray dalio warns bond yields could explode and dollar crash

If Ray Dalio is right and bond yields shoot up while the dollar tanks, we’re all screwed. It’s not just Wall Street nerds who get hit. Anyone buying a...

Trump’s Budget Proposal Approved by Congress

The United States Congress has concluded its vote on President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, passing it by a narrow margin. The approval of the prop...

US Employment Figures Exceed Expectations

New data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that 147,000 jobs were added outside the agricultural sector in June. The monthly "non-farm ...

Norwegian Arms Exports See Significant Increase, Reaching 16.2 Billion Kroner Last Year

Norway's export of weapons and defense equipment rose sharply last year, reaching a total value of 16.2 billion kroner, according to the government's ...

Trump’s Major Tax and Budget Proposal Advances in US House

The United States House of Representatives has approved a key procedural step for President Donald Trump’s comprehensive tax and budget proposal, ofte...

New Records Set on Wall Street

On Wednesday, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq stock indices reached new all-time highs on the US financial markets. The gains coincided with an announceme...

Pentagon: Iran's Nuclear Programme Delayed by One to Two Years

The Pentagon has stated that Iran's nuclear programme has suffered a significant setback, estimating that its progress has been delayed by between one...

Emma raducanu’s parents and the real story behind her rise

People act like Emma Raducanu just fell out of the sky with a tennis racket, but it’s obvious her parents played a massive role. I’m honestly a bit ti...