Iran’s Supreme Leader, Unbending Over Time
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has built his 37-year rule on uncompromising repression. His answer to the current protests is no different. Source link
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are ‘only ingredient missing’ for stronger economy
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference to unveil the official Trump Accounts website, at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 17, 2025. Aaron Schwartz | Reuters Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday pressed the administration’s desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth….
How to access your IRS online account before tax season opens
D3sign | Moment | Getty Images Read more CNBC personal finance coverage The reminder comes as the IRS faces tax changes enacted via President Donald Trump‘s “big beautiful bill” after staffing cuts from Elon Musk‘s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, and other reductions. These cuts didn’t significantly impact the 2025 filing season because…
TSMC earnings draw investors’ eyes back to AI
A man walks past a TSMC logo at Hsinchu Science Park in Hsinchu, Taiwan April 15, 2025. Ann Wang | Reuters Thursday offered markets a rare respite from nonstop geopolitical upheaval. Yet the week’s headlines still reflected larger global dynamics. Case in point: Taiwan’s $250 billion investment in chip production in the U.S. is not…
7 plants you should remove from your home right now, especially if you have kids or pets |
Houseplants and flowers can add colour and fresh air to a room, but some of the most colourful flowers have the potential danger of being poisonous to individuals, children, and pets. What may start as something enjoyable can soon cause some major health concerns if the touch of the plant irritates.The ingestion of such toxic…
Mr. Carney Goes to Beijing
The trip, a whirlwind of meetings with Chinese industry and top government officials, conveyed how the prime minister is viewing the wider world. Source link
Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly
Google has appealed a US district judge’s landmark antitrust ruling that found the company illegally held a monopoly in online search. “As we have long said, the Court’s August 2024 ruling ignored the reality that people use Google because they want to, not because they’re forced to,” Google’s vice president for regulatory affairs Lee-Anne Mulholland…
Nato airspace: Can Baltic startups counter Russian drones?
What would happen if Russia sent hundreds of drones at once into Nato airspace?This nightly reality in Russia’s war in Ukraine is a scenario the EU and Nato is scrambling to prepare for after last month’s airspace incursions by Russia and alleged espionage across Europe. German General Reveals NATO’s Plan To Deploy 800,000 Troops To…
Australian Open 2026: Novak Djokovic tries to relieve himself of pressure as he chases 25th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic says he does not think the upcoming Australian Open is “now or never” for his hopes of winning a standalone all-time record 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic, 38, has been tied on 24 major victories with Australia’s Margaret Court since his last triumph at the 2023 US Open. Unsurprisingly, the Serb has showed…
Inside the Doctors Without Borders Clinics That Israel Is Closing in Gaza
The aid group has refused to comply with new Israeli rules restricting speech and demanding information on staff. Patients are stunned. “I need this place,” says one. Source link