US authorities probe text messages invoking enslavement of Black people
Texts telling recipients to go to ‘nearest plantation’ prompt alarm across US states.
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Trump names his chief of staff in first major appointment
Donald Trump made his first major appointment as president-elect, selecting Susie Wiles as his chief…
US election result: Where did Harris and her campaign go wrong?
A late start, a failure to differentiate herself from Biden, and the loss of key…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 987
As the war enters its 987th day, these are the main developments.
Nissan shares plunge over 10% after downbeat quarterly results, production-cut plans
The automaker posted disappointing second-quarter results and announced reductions in production and staff.
American interest in moving abroad skyrockets after Trump’s win — here’s how many would actually leave
Google Trends showed searches related to “leaving the country” and “how to move to …”…
CNBC Daily Open: Powell maintains that elections won’t sway Fed’s policy
If inflation resurfaces because of the incoming administration’s policies, the Fed’s likely to stay its…
Putin, Zelenskyy offer duelling congratulations after Trump victory
The presidents of Russia and Ukraine have both offered their congratulations to US President-elect Donald…
China expected to announce highly anticipated fiscal stimulus package
Authorities in Beijing have ramped up stimulus announcements since late September in an effort to…
Traders see good chance the Fed cuts again in December then skips in January
Fed funds futures contracts pointed to a roughly 75% probability that the U.S. central bank…
Argentinian prosecutors charge three over death of singer Liam Payne
Toxicology tests show One Direction star had cocaine, prescription drugs and alcohol in his system.
How Samsung fell behind in the AI boom leading to a $126 billion wipeout
Samsung Electronics has fallen behind long-time rival SK Hynix in the area of high-bandwith memory.
Israel killed over 3,100 people in Lebanon since October 2023: Ministry
Since genocide in Gaza began, Israel has also been at war with Hezbollah, an ally…
Russia’s Putin says ready for dialogue with ‘courageous’ Trump
Putin congratulated Trump on winning the US election, saying he was ready for talks with the…
Trump 2.0: Who is going to be in the US president-elect’s administration?
As a second Trump administration looms, intense jockeying for key spots in his forthcoming cabinet…
Block shares plunge 11% on revenue miss
Shares of Square parent Block tumbled in extended trading on Thursday after the company reported…
Fallout after armed Israeli police detain two French gendarmes in Jerusalem
France’s foreign ministry said it would summon Israel’s ambassador over the incident.
Arab Americans desert the Democrats over support for Israel
Trump won the city of Dearborn, Michigan, which has the highest percentage of Arab Americans…
US Fed cuts interest rates, Powell says won’t quit even if asked by Trump
The Fed will have to navigate a changing economic landscape with the election of Donald…
Indian Kashmir lawmakers scuffle over calls for partial autonomy
Indian-administered Kashmir lawmakers were forcibly ejected from parliament after scuffles broke out.
