European stocks rise as global selloff eases; NatWest up 6%
July 26, 2024
European markets were higher on Friday as the global selloff seen this week eases.
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Ask a doctor: ‘I swallowed a bug — now what should I do?’
July 26, 2024
Swallowing a bug can be a startling and somewhat disgusting occurrence — but is it dangerous or just a nuisance? A physician offered his expert opinion.
Nvidia supplier SK Hynix to build $6.8 billion chip plant in South Korea
July 26, 2024
SK Hynix's plant will be in the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster where the South Korean government is looking to build a massive complex of chip operations.
Meet the American who spread global gospel of surfing, Duke Kahanamoku, Hawaii’s original Big Kahuna
July 26, 2024
Duke Kahanamoku is the oriiginal "Big Kahuna." He won three Olympic gold medals in swimming, plus became Hawaii's "Ambassador of Aloha" and an international surfing icon.
Track coach files lawsuit after being fired for suggesting changes to trans athlete laws: ‘I’m in the right’
July 26, 2024
The Liberty Justice Center announced a lawsuit on behalf of former Coach John Parks after he was allegedly fired for suggesting an open division for transgender athletes.
FLASHBACK: Biden being replaced on ticket was ‘fantasy’ dismissed by media
July 26, 2024
The media quickly dismissed the idea that President Biden would be replaced at the top of the Democratic ticket as a "conspiracy theory."
Obama endorses Kamala Harris as she builds momentum against Donald Trump
July 26, 2024
The Obamas' highly anticipated endorsement could give Harris campaign a boost as it builds momentum to rival that of Donald Trump.
CrowdStrike CEO says 97% of Windows sensors back online after major outage
July 26, 2024
Last week, CrowdStrike issued a routine update to its users around the world that contained a bug which caused Microsoft's Windows operating system to crash.
Harris failed to combat ‘root causes’ of illegal immigration, former Border Patrol union chief says
July 26, 2024
Border Patrol's former union president says Vice President Harris has not done enough to secure the U.S. border and has failed to identify the real root causes of migration.
Joe Biden’s health: Leadership ability questions mount as Oval Office speech gave no reason for exiting race
July 26, 2024
Experts agreed that the high-pressure nature of the presidency could pose “significant health risks" for Joe Biden, who has recently displayed signs of cognitive challenges.
Kamala Harris’ House condemnation for border failure ‘long overdue but absolutely warranted’: Brandon Judd
July 26, 2024
Vice President Harris' House border rebuke is "long overdue," according to Brandon Judd, the former president of the National Border Patrol Council.
Netanyahu to meet Trump as Israeli leader looks to rekindle relationship
July 26, 2024
A new chapter between former President Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is moving toward an Act 2 after a turbulent intermission after Biden's election victory in 2020.
Conservative think tank dropping $18 million to highlight ‘extremist’ Harris agenda on parental rights
July 26, 2024
The American Principles Project is putting $18 million behind an effort to highlight what it calls an "extremist" Harris agenda on parental rights and boys in girls sports.
Josh Shapiro emerges as potential Kamala Harris VP: A look at his record as PA’s top law enforcement official
July 26, 2024
A look at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's record as attorney general between 2017 and 2023 as he is eyed as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris on the 2024 ticket.
NatWest to buy Metro Bank mortgage portfolio after 16% profit fall
July 26, 2024
NatWest's first-half pretax operating profit fell by a less than expected 16% to 3 billion pounds ($3.86 billion), it said on Friday.
Japan’s Nikkei falls for eighth straight day amid a broader gain in Asia-Pacific markets
July 26, 2024
Inflation in Japan's capital city of Tokyo is widely considered a leading indicator of price increases in the country.
Venezuela’s Maduro bids for a third term in power — as U.S., Brazil warn over need for free election
July 26, 2024
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro will seek his third term in office on Sunday in a vote that's regarded as the country's most open contest in more than a decade.
Trump blasts FBI Director Wray’s testimony of ‘shrapnel’ hitting him and not a bullet
July 26, 2024
Former President Trump said FBI Director Christopher Wray's testimony has 'lost the confidence of America!'
Airlines roll out business seat upgrades at Farnborough Airshow as demand for lucrative cabin class set to rise
July 26, 2024
Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines showcased new business class products at the event.
She spent four months in France and Spain on a $6,000 budget
July 26, 2024
Rowena Hennigan took a self-funded sabbatical from work to rest and reset, spending four months in Europe on a shoestring budget. Here is how she made it work.
Here’s how much it can cost a family of four to live across 10 major Asian cities
July 26, 2024
Here's approximately how much a family of four will pay for cost of living in these 10 major Asian cities.
Apple’s no longer among top 5 smartphone vendors in China as domestic brands dominate market
July 26, 2024
Apple's smartphone market share in China declined 2% in the second quarter as it faces intensifying rivalry from rivals like Huawei, a Canalys report showed.
Want to avoid giving your kid a smartphone? Mental health experts say you’re not alone — and have 5 tips
July 26, 2024
It's hard to avoid giving your child a smartphone in this new digital age but mental health experts say it starts with having strong boundaries as a parent.
Sinaloa Cartel co-founder ‘El Mayo’ taken into US custody
July 26, 2024
Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael Zambada Garcia, also known as "El Mayo," was taken into U.S. custody on Thursday and now faces charges related to drug importation and distribution.
Rich Chinese travelers are flocking to Tokyo to take advantage of the weak yen
July 26, 2024
LVMH, Kering and Burberry all noted an uptick in sales from travelers to Japan, despite weaker sales in China that weighed on overall results.
The New Threat to the Chip Industry: Worker Unrest
July 26, 2024
With the industry growing in importance and investment pouring in, workers are demanding greater pay and benefits.
GREG GUTFELD: We didn’t get any answers from Biden’s Oval Office address
July 26, 2024
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld reacts to President Biden's first speech since exiting the race for the White House.
Elon Musk’s transgender daughter, in first interview, says he berated her for being queer as a child
July 26, 2024
In an exclusive interview, Vivian Jenna Wilson said her father’s recent statements including that she is “not a girl” inspired her to speak out: “I’m not just gonna let that slide.”
‘It is time for this war to end,’ Harris tells Netanyahu; ‘I will not be silent’ on Palestinian suffering
July 26, 2024
Harris' remarks followed a meeting she held with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington Thursday.
Australian swimming coach facing backlash after voicing support for South Korean athlete
July 26, 2024
The Aussie Olympic swimming coach expressed his hopes that South Korean swimmer Kim Woo-min would win gold in the 400m freestyle at the Summer Games in Paris.
New Jersey man who ripped head off of seagull at pier sparks outrage online: ‘Horrible man’
July 26, 2024
A New Jersey man was charged with third-degree animal cruelty after he allegedly decapitated a seagull, sparking outrage by some online.
SEAN HANNITY: Kamala Harris is struggling to hide her radical record
July 26, 2024
Fox News host Sean Hannity calls out Vice President Kamala Harris over her record on the border ahead of the presidential election.
AI concerns spur video game workers to go on strike starting Friday
July 26, 2024
Artificial Intelligence protections for interactive entertainment companies like Activision have led video game performers with SAG-AFTRA to strike.
How Visa employed artificial intelligence to check $40 billion in fraud as scammers also take to AI
July 26, 2024
The payments giant said it prevented $40 billion worth of fraudulent transactions from October 2022 to September 2023, nearly double from a year ago.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce talks domestic chip production: ‘There’s no place to be reckless here or play politics’
July 26, 2024
In a Thursday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo stressed the importance of domestic chip production.
Growth stocks are plenty. Veteran growth investor shares how he picks ones that can double their earnings
July 26, 2024
How do investors identify the winners from the huge universe of growth stocks out there? This fund manager shares his process.
Beyond Novo and Eli Lilly: Watch these biotech and weight loss drug names, fund manager says
July 26, 2024
Yuri Khodjamirian, fund manager at Tema ETFs, says there's a "valuation opportunity" in biotech stocks at the moment — but also warned of risks.
Samsung hints at new products as it bets on AI to drive upgrades to its latest foldable phones
July 26, 2024
Samsung Electronics' mobile boss TM Roh discussed Galaxy AI and software strategy, while hinting at future foldable products and mixed reality headsets.