Social Security chief Martin O’Malley races to rebuild troubled agency
Martin O’Malley, the former Baltimore mayor, two-term Maryland governor and 2016 Democratic presidential candidate, is in his fifth month as Social Security Administration commissioner. He took the reins of an agency that had been without a Senate-confirmed leader since July 2021
‘I ran into her yesterday’: RFK’s strange non-relationship with his VP pick
Almost exactly a month after introducing Nicole Shanahan as his vice-presidential pick in a carefully choreographed Bay Area extravaganza, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. still seemed a bit unclear on exactly how his running mate was spending her
How Trump’s latest comments could violate his gag order again
The last time Donald Trump was found in violation of his gag order — two weeks ago, and for the 10th time during his Manhattan trial — New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan signaled that further violations could well
Trump’s Truth Social account shares video referencing ‘unified Reich’
A video posted to Donald Trump’s social media platform featured references to “the creation of a unified Reich” along with hypothetical news headlines should the former president win the election in 2024. In the 30-second video posted Monday, which was deleted
Forget everything you think you know about what the Trump jury will do
Very few Americans have seen what is happening in the Manhattan courtroom where former president Donald Trump is on trial. We hear about it, read news articles about it or watch televised discussions about it. But beyond those lucky enough
GBP/USD Breaks 1.27 Supply Zone: Next Target 1.28
GBP/USD Breaks 1.27 Supply Zone: Next Target 1.28 Quick Look: BoE Decision: The Bank of England left interest rates unchanged with a 7-2 vote, signalling potential future shifts. Inflation Data’s Role: Upcoming UK inflation data will be critical, influencing market expectations and volatility,
Oregon county voting on secession to Idaho effort
(NewsNation) — Conservative residents in eastern Oregon are ready to part ways with their liberal neighbors to the west, looking to secede from the state and join Idaho. Conflicting views on crime and social policies have created a large divide between the
From $375M to $1.6B: Aby Rosen’s Seagram Building
From $375M to $1.6B: Aby Rosen’s Seagram Building Quick Overview Seagram Building Purchase: Aby Rosen bought the Seagram Building in 2000 for $375M; valued at $1.6B by 2013. Portfolio Growth: Rosen’s acquisitions include 50+ Manhattan buildings and a stake in the Chrysler Building. Debt
Natural Gas Prices Dip 0.10% to $2.736
Natural Gas Prices Dip 0.10% to $2.736 Quick Look: Current Price and Key Levels: Natural gas prices are at $2.736, with a pivotal point at $2.75. Immediate resistance is at $2.81, $2.89, and $2.97; support levels are $2.63, $2.55, and $2.45. Market Sentiment:
Kraken’s Strategy on USDT Amid MiCA Regulations
Kraken’s Strategy on USDT Amid MiCA Regulations Quick Look: Kraken’s Stance on USDT: Kraken will continue listing Tether (USDT) for European users despite upcoming MiCA regulations, emphasizing USDT’s importance to its clientele. MiCA Challenges: MiCA regulations require stablecoins like USDT to keep daily
Bitcoin Breaks Through $70,000: Bull Market or Peak?
Bitcoin Breaks Through $70,000: Bull Market or Peak? Quick Look: Bitcoin Surges Past $70,000: Driven by spot buying and BTC ETF purchases, Bitcoin’s price exceeds $70,000, sparking debate on the bull market vs peak. On-Chain Indicators: Analyst ELI5 of TLDR suggests most indicators
Germany’s Property Market Sees 70% Decline in Sales
Germany’s Property Market Sees 70% Decline in Sales Quick Look: Foreign Investment Decline: Foreign buyers accounted for only 35% of Q1 commercial real estate purchases, the lowest since 2013, amid a 70% drop in sales volumes from pre-pandemic levels. Economic Stagnation: High inflation,
Fire at Tesla Fremont Plant: No Injuries
Fire at Tesla Fremont Plant: No Injuries Quick Look: Fire Incident: A fire broke out at Tesla’s Fremont plant, starting in an oven used in vehicle manufacturing; no injuries reported. Response: The fire was classified as a two-alarm fire; firefighters quickly contained it
Nvidia Earnings Anticipate 8.7% Swing, $200B Impact
Nvidia Earnings Anticipate 8.7% Swing, $200B Impact Quick Look: Anticipated Share Movement: Nvidia’s options suggest an 8.7% share swing post-earnings, potentially impacting market capitalisation by about $200 billion. Volatility Expectations: Current expectations are more tempered compared to the previous quarter’s 16.4% surge; the
Video on Trump Truth Social page references ‘unified Reich’
(The Hill) — A campaign video posted to former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social page Monday included a note about establishing a “unified Reich” and other references to the German Empire as hypothetical headlines if he were to win the
Senate Republicans see Trump verdict as political wild card
Senate Republicans are nervously anticipating the verdict in former President Trump's Manhattan hush-money trial and warn that it could have a significant impact on the election. GOP lawmakers say a failure to secure a conviction would be a major embarrassment for
‘Find my Friends for rhinos’: How high-tech tracking is keeping tabs on wildlife
It’s early morning in Sera Community Conservancy in Northern Kenya and sunlight beats down across this expansive semi-arid landscape. Birds calling and boots crunching are the only sounds
Passengers subdue Taiwan metro knife assailant on tenth anniversary of deadly attack
A knife-wielding man who attacked people on a train car in the central Taiwanese city of Taichung early Tuesday was subdued by passengers, according to authorities.