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A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll showed most Americans want babies born in the U.S. to automatically receive citizenship as the Supreme Court moves toward a decision on President Donald Trump‘s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The fight is also taking on a highly personal...

On Saturday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to move faster on reviews tied to psychedelic-based research and treatment, including ibogaine that veteran advocates say may help post-traumatic stress disorder. The push on mental health...

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has said that Tehran is not prepared to restart in-person negotiations with U.S. officials, arguing Washington is sticking to "maximalist" terms that block progress. His remarks came as Iran again tightened how ships move through the Strait of...

On Saturday, Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) told customers that it will stop providing satellite images of Iran and the Middle East conflict zone for an open-ended period. The move comes as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tehran with a 48 hour ultimatum tied to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open...

On Friday, global oil markets showed an unusual split between Brent crude changing hands for immediate delivery and the price investors are paying for Brent contracts tied to late June, a gap that signals traders expect the Strait of Hormuz disruption to be brief even as physical supplies tighten....

Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) condemned Polymarket for permitting users to wager on whether a missing U.S. service member would be recovered after shot down over Iran. "This is DISGUSTING," Moulton wrote on X. In Washington, the episode is feeding wider alarm about prediction markets, including staff...

On Saturday, in a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that failure to open the route could trigger U.S. strikes on Iranian power plants. The threat lands as Iran’s ambassador to the U.K., Ali Mousavi, recently...

As India and Pakistan escalate military conflicts this week, the U.S. and China find themselves playing a pivotal role in the arms trade in South Asia. Records show that India is increasingly purchasing military equipment from the U.S. and other Western suppliers, while Pakistan is turning to China...

Global defense budgets reached unprecedented levels in 2024, driven by mounting conflicts and geopolitical strains. A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) showcases a sensational increase in military spending across the globe. What Happened: According to...

In a move indicating a possible easing of trade tensions, China has reportedly started to exempt some U.S. imports from high tariffs and is proactively seeking feedback from companies on other key items they want excluded from them. What Happened: Companies in China say that they have been...

Toy Association President and CEO Greg Ahearn issued a grave warning on CNN in a recent appearance, saying President Trump's high tariffs on Chinese imports threaten to disrupt the holiday season. Since China produces most of the world's toys, Ahearn said the U.S. supply chain is not equipped to...

OKX (CRYPTO: OKB), one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in terms of daily trading volume, announced its entry into the U.S. market Tuesday by setting up a new regional headquarters in San Jose, California. What Happened: OKX’s expansion plan includes not only setting up a new...

Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio praised President Donald Trump‘s decision to press pause on the tariffs imposed on several of the country’s trading partners on Wednesday, with the exception of China. What Happened: In a post on X, the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates said...

President-elect Donald Trump‘s move to impose 25% tariffs on Canada can thwart the growth of the stock markets and affect corporate profits, inflation, transportation and oil marketing companies. What Happened: This comes as Goldman Sachs head of commodities research, Daan Struyven told...

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has expressed apprehension over the economic implications of President-elect Donald Trump‘s proposed tariffs. What Happened: Cuban, a vocal supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris during the recent campaign, has been openly critical of Trump’s...