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Biden has just approved antipersonnel land mines for Ukraine, two days after approving ATACMS missiles

President Joe Biden has authorized the provision of anti-personnel land mines to Ukraine, a U.S. official told Reuters, marking a strategic move intended to slow Russian advances in Ukraine’s eastern regions. The mines are expected to complement other munitions supplied by the United States. The United States has

US President-elect Donald Trump has named former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as his pick to head the Department of Education, which he said he wanted to abolish

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Linda McMahon, a former administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) during his first term and a co-chair of his transition team, to lead the U.S. Department of Education. McMahon is best known as a professional wrestling executive

Homes are so expensive a record number of first-time buyers needed an inheritance

A report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reveals that the median age of homebuyers has climbed to a record high of 56 this year, up from 49 in 2023 and just 31 back in 1981. Compounding this trend, the share of first-time homebuyers has hit an all-time low,

Americans are spending big on cars and gadgets—and going into debt to do it

Americans increased their spending at retailers last month, signaling that robust consumer activity continues to support steady economic growth. Retail sales rose 0.4% from September to October, according to the Commerce Department’s report on Friday. While this was slightly below September's strong 0.8% gain, it

Russia says Ukraine attacked it using U.S.-made missiles, signals it's ready for nuclear response

Moscow has signaled to the West that it is prepared for a nuclear confrontation after Ukraine reportedly received permission to attack Russian territory using U.S.-supplied long-range missiles. Kyiv acted swiftly, with Ukrainian media reporting on Tuesday that U.S.-made ATACMS missiles had been used to strike a

Donald Trump's sentencing for 34 criminal charges in the state of New York abruptly adjourned by Judge Merchan without explanation

The Manhattan District Attorney clarified on Tuesday that a Bloomberg report claiming Donald Trump’s sentencing for 34 criminal charges had been “adjourned” was incorrect. According to the DA's office, the report was based on an automated schedule alert triggered by a court email last week indicating that

Elon Musk’s X launching new one-stop shop NFL portal

NFL fans now have access to a centralized hub for league content on X, thanks to a new partnership between the social media platform and the NFL. X, owned by Elon Musk, has introduced a portal designed to serve as a one-stop shop for everything NFL-related, a representative for X

Majority of Senate Republicans have reportedly said privately that Matt Gaetz has no path to be confirmed as Attorney General

More than half of Senate Republicans, including several in senior leadership roles, privately express doubts about confirming former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., as attorney general, according to multiple sources who spoke to NBC News anonymously. Many believe there isn’t a viable path for his confirmation and indicate they would

Elon Musk is hiring for his DOGE, Department of Government Efficiency, taskforce—but you’ll need to work 80+ hours per week

Elon Musk's newly announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force is now accepting applications, ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. Dubbed “DOGE” after the cryptocurrency popularized by Musk, the initiative aims to drastically reduce the size of the federal government by cutting bureaucracy, eliminating

The Pentagon has failed its 7th annual audit in a row

The Department of Defense (DoD) was unable to fully account for its $824 billion budget in its latest audit, although officials expressed optimism that the agency is making progress in addressing its financial challenges. The audit resulted in a disclaimer of opinion, meaning auditors lacked sufficient information to form an

The average age of homebuyers is now 56, up from 49 in 2023, according to the National Association of Realtors

A report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reveals that the median age of homebuyers has climbed to a record high of 56 this year, up from 49 in 2023 and just 31 back in 1981. Compounding this trend, the share of first-time homebuyers has hit an all-time low,

The US economic boom is a mirage

As Americans head to the polls, the U.S. economy appears remarkably robust. With nearly 3% average growth over the past nine quarters, the country has attracted substantial foreign investment, pushing its share of the global stock market index to an unprecedented 60%+. Yet, despite these glowing indicators, many voters

Polymarket has prediction odds for SpaceX's launch and successful retrieval tomorrow

Polymarket is an Unusual Whales sponsor and marketing partner. SpaceX Set for Starship Launch and Chopstick Catch: Polymarket and Unusual Whales Stir the Buzz Cape Canaveral, FL — SpaceX is on the brink of another bold leap in space innovation, with its Super Heavy rocket slated for a high-profile launch on

Trump has confirmed reports that he plans to declare a national emergency to enact a mass deportation program

Donald Trump announced on Monday that his administration plans to declare a national emergency and deploy the U.S. military to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. In an early morning post on social media, Trump responded “TRUE!!!” to a statement by Tom Fitton, the president of the conservative

Dental supply stock rallies on theory RFK's anti-fluoride stance will prompt more dentist visits

Dental care supplier Henry Schein saw a significant boost in trading on Monday, as shares surged 7.5%—marking the company’s best day since 2022. Investors speculated that President-elect Donald Trump’s Health and Human Services secretary nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., could advocate for the removal of fluoride

President Trump is set to have a private meeting with Coinbase, COIN, CEO, Brian Armstrong

Coinbase Global saw its stock climb 6.8% following a report that President-elect Donald Trump plans to meet with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on Monday. The two are expected to discuss potential personnel appointments for Trump's administration, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited sources familiar with

DOJ antitrust officials have decided to ask a judge to force Google, GOOGL, to sell off its Chrome browser

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly planning to ask a judge to require Alphabet's Google to divest its Chrome internet browser, according to Bloomberg News, which cites sources familiar with the situation. This request follows an earlier ruling in August where the judge found that

40% of companies advertise positions that don’t exist, per the Guardian

Ghost jobs are becoming alarmingly common in today’s job market. These aren’t roles for people dressed as ghosts but rather fake job listings—positions advertised by companies that don’t actually exist. While this might not sound too troubling at first, the scale of the problem is staggering.

"New York Times admits ‘woke’ ideology is losing its ‘grip on the country’"

The New York Times acknowledged in a weekend analysis that the surge of "woke" ideology that followed George Floyd's death in 2020 has largely subsided this election cycle, with Democrats distancing themselves from progressive calls to defund the police and decriminalize border crossings. Jeremy Peters, a

SpaceX is preparing to launch a tender offer in December to sell existing shares at a price of $135 per share

Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to launch a tender offer in December to sell existing shares at $135 per share, according to two sources familiar with the matter. This move would value SpaceX at over $250 billion, the sources said. SpaceX did not immediately respond to Reuters' request

Suzie Orman has said that $2 million is "not enough," and one cannot "retire on it"

On the Afford Anything podcast, Suze Orman delivered a sharp critique of the idea that a $2 million portfolio is enough to retire early. She didn’t mince words: “Two million dollars is nothing,” Orman said. “It’s pennies in today’s world, to tell you the truth.” Orman warned

It looks increasingly likely that Gary Gensler will step down voluntarily and choose not to finish out his commissioner term of the SEC

SEC Chair Gary Gensler is reportedly planning to step down voluntarily after Thanksgiving, with his departure set for early January, ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, according to Fox Business producer Eleanor Terrett. 🚨NEW: While @realDonaldTrump’s pick for @SECGov Chair remains unknown, it looks increasingly likely that @GaryGensler

Processed food stocks fall as investors brace for increased scrutiny under Trump, RFK Jr

Processed food stocks took a hit on Friday amid investor concerns over potential regulatory changes under President-elect Donald Trump and his ally Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Soda giants PepsiCo and Coca-Cola saw their shares drop over 4% and 1.3%, respectively, during late-day trading. General Mills, the maker of Cheerios

Elon's xAI is raising $6 billion to buy 100,000 Nvidia, NVDA, chips for its Memphis data center

Elon Musk's xAI is reportedly in the process of raising up to $6 billion to fund the purchase of 100,000 Nvidia chips for a new data center in Memphis. Sources suggest that the artificial intelligence venture is targeting a valuation of $50 billion. According to Faber, the

Tesla, TSLA, chief Elon Musk has said that he is the largest individual taxpayer in history

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently claimed, while campaigning for President-elect Donald Trump, that he is the largest individual taxpayer in history, stating he paid over $10 billion in taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Musk joked that he wished the IRS would award him a trophy—"even a