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Patrick Witt Delays Military Training to Lead White House Push for CLARITY Act

The White House has recently upped the ante in working on the CLARITY Act, as the Senate will go into an August recess…

'Anti-ICE' Army veteran set fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials

Andrew Arrabaca, 43, was armed with two axes, a machete, three knives and fireworks, says the FBI.

London Stock Exchange eyes overnight trading launch in 2027: FT

The move comes as traditional exchanges face growing competition from crypto markets and tokenized equity platforms that…

Trump Vows Retaliation as 10th Night of US Strikes on Iran Rattles Wall Street

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Prediction Markets Sound the Alarm: Odds of a Bab el-Mandeb Closure Surge Amid New Blockade Threats

Prediction markets are now positively evaluating the possibility of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, now that the…

DA: Cop covered bodycam to snap nude prisoners on his iPhone—but other cams caught him

Pennsylvania cop charged with oppression and obstruction.

Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian imports

The duties take effect within 30 days and mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American…

Judge halts Paramount's $111B purchase of Warner Bros. in win for US states

Judge grants restraining order, saying merger "likely to violate antitrust laws."

US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for death of soldiers

The US says the attacks were aimed at degrading Iran's capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Space Force is now seeking to buy up to $30 billion in rocket launches

The Trump administration is asking the Space Force to do a lot. This will require more launches.

Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judge

US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.

AT&T loses key ruling in bid to stop offering basic phone service in California

AT&T suffers setback but will keep asking court and FCC to preempt state rules.

Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings

They were arrested on Saturday after the UK announced dozens of new charges, including rape and sex trafficking, which…

Judge pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros merger

The lawsuit from the states alleges that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.

Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia

The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.

Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison

Known as "El Mayo", the co-founder the Sinaloa Cartel was also ordered to pay $15bn after he admitted to sending vast…

Removal of CLARITY Act’s Section 604 Could Spark First Amendment Battle, Industry Executives Warn

One year after the U.S.

My husbands suicide shows theres something very wrong with US insurance industry

Uefa president boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in protest against Fifa.

Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament

Some protesters demanding education reforms said they were injured in clashes with police who banned the march.

Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify

Russian strikes on the Odesa region have killed 28 people in July alone, local authorities say.

Czechia moves to ban mobile phones in schools from September 2027

The Czech government has approved a nationwide ban on mobile phone use in primary schools and kindergartens, set to take…

AliExpress hit with record $625M fine after failing to make EU-ordered fixes

Online retailer AliExpress says it's shocked by largest DSA fine yet.

Andy Burnham Set to Become UK Prime Minister: What’s in it for Crypto?

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester and a former United Kingdom (UK) cabinet minister, is set to succeed Keir…

Stock Market: The KOSPI Plunges After the AI Rally, Raising Market Concerns

While global markets continue to assess the impact of artificial intelligence on valuations, the South Korean stock…

Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader

The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in…

Pay up or not? Ransomware surge has victims facing tough choices

Governments look at banning ransom payments in face of increasingly sophisticated threats.

‘All I think about is her’: Families demand answers as Nigeria's boat disasters keep happening

Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.

Why are thousands of people protesting in Delhi?

Thousands of mostly young people tried to march on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is…