Month: January 2025
Will we finally see an end to the war in Gaza?
At the time we publish this episode, Israel’s government has yet to accept the terms of the long-negotiated and hard fought ceasefire deal announced yesterday. The deal is still on, but the quarreling over the details demonstrates how difficult it
Read MoreBessent confirmation: Trump’s Treasury pick to tout “new economic golden age” – Axios
Bessent confirmation: Trump’s Treasury pick to tout “new economic golden age” Axios Trump’s Treasury pick Bessent says heavier Russia sanctions coming, no reason for digital currency CNBC Treasury Secretary Pick Scott Bessent Says Trump Could Bring ‘New Economic Golden Age’ The Wall Street
Read MoreFormer Central Banker Mark Carney Seeks Leadership of Canada’s Liberal Party
Carney promised an economic agenda focused on lifting the country from a period of stagnant growth.
Read MoreTrump will keep TikTok from ‘going dark’ if deal is on table, adviser says – Reuters
Trump will keep TikTok from ‘going dark’ if deal is on table, adviser says Reuters TikTok Ban: Supreme Court Could Issue Ruling Friday—Here’s Everything We Know Forbes How a TikTok ban may adversely affect local businesses in Washington KOMO News Biden administration will
Read MoreDonald Trump’s Treasury pick says unwinding tax cuts would spark ‘economic calamity’ – Financial Times
Donald Trump’s Treasury pick says unwinding tax cuts would spark ‘economic calamity’ Financial Times Bessent Says US Barreling to Crisis If Tax Cuts Not Extended Bloomberg Trump’s Treasury pick Bessent says US must keep oversight of Treasuries Reuters Senate Democrats circulating memo alleging
Read MoreAmerican accused of sexual assault has been extradited from France to the U.S.
An American accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” was extradited Thursday from France to the United States.
Read MoreTrump will keep TikTok from ‘going dark’ if deal is on table, adviser says – Reuters
Trump will keep TikTok from ‘going dark’ if deal is on table, adviser says Reuters Trump Is Said to Consider Executive Order to Circumvent TikTok Ban The New York Times Supreme Court may decide Friday if TikTok will be banned on Sunday USA
Read More‘I don’t get it’: Top Dems baffled over report Trump invited TikTok CEO to inauguration
Some Senate members are having trouble wrapping their heads around reports that President-elect Donald Trump has invited TikTok’s CEO to join him on the dais during his inauguration as the 47th president, according to CNN anchor Jim Sciutto. Sciutto posted
Read MoreWill Israel’s Government Ratify the Gaza Ceasefire Deal?
Just one day after the announcement of a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza, Israel’s prime minister threatened to delay a cabinet vote to approve the deal. He later relented and scheduled a vote. To
Read MoreCanadian man’s home security camera captures the sight and sound of a meteorite strike
Joe Velaidum’s home security camera captured the instant a meteorite smashed against his home’s brick walkway. The video is thought to be the first recorded sound of a meteorite’s direct impact.
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