A federal judge is likely to reinstate $500 million in frozen UCLA medical research grants. Judge Rita Lin indicated she'll extend a previous ruling, reversing the Trump administration's funding freezes, citing violations of the Administrative Procedure Act. The administration used unspecific form letters to suspend grants, a process deemed...
Fans and activists protested outside Disney's Burbank HQ and the El Capitan Theatre after ABC paused Jimmy Kimmel Live. The demonstration, involving under 100 people including WGA members and anti-Trump protestors, criticized the pause as an attack on free speech. Protestors held signs criticizing Disney and Trump, while...
A global stock market rally stalled after the Bank of Japan announced it would begin selling its substantial ETF holdings. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index dropped 0.4% following the news, despite earlier gains spurred by record highs in US equity markets. Gold prices rose, while Treasury yields fell....
Ukraine launched precision strikes on two major Russian oil refineries in Bashkortostan and Volgograd, disrupting fuel supplies to the Russian military. These attacks, part of a wider campaign targeting Russia's oil infrastructure, have significantly reduced Russia's oil processing capacity, causing fuel shortages and price hikes across the country. ...
Cardi B's highly anticipated second album, "Am I the Drama?", has finally dropped seven years after her debut. The album showcases Cardi's signature larger-than-life personality and unmatched musical versatility, blending various genres from R&B to synth-pop. It features collaborations with artists like Selena Gomez, Janet Jackson, and Lizzo,...
Ukrainian long-range drone strikes hit two major Russian oil refineries on Thursday, causing damage and fires. One attack targeted the Gazprom Naftohim Salavat facility in Bashkortostan, approximately 800 miles from the front lines. Another strike hit a refinery in Volgograd, closer to the conflict zone. Ukraine's increased targeting...
Following the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, Asian central banks have more leeway to ease their own policies. This move, aimed at risk management, reduces the gap between US and Asian bond yields, easing currency pressures. Several Asian banks, including South Korea and Australia, have already lowered rates to...
During a UK state visit, Donald Trump urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to use the military to control borders, mirroring US actions. While avoiding major conflicts, disagreements arose over Palestine recognition and Trump's criticism of London's mayor. The visit, however, yielded a promised £150bn investment from US companies....
A potential deal concerning TikTok's US operations is nearing completion, involving a sale to American firms like Oracle. While presented as a win-win, details remain unclear. The US may not gain full access to TikTok's algorithm, receiving a modified version instead. China benefits by retaining control of its...
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and other elected officials were arrested Thursday during a protest at a Manhattan immigration office. 71 people in total were arrested after demanding access to a migrant holding facility on the 10th floor. DHS confirmed the arrests, stating Lander obstructed law enforcement....
