Veterans outraged at US cash benefiting the Taliban via the UN
A report detailing how U.S. currency is flowing into Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, propping up a regime that U.S. troops have fought for decades, has sparked frustration and anger among prominent veterans. Late last month, an Afghan government monitoring group released a report concluding that since December 2021, the UN, working with other groups, has helped funnel […]
Warren hammers Powell over jobs report: 'Cut rates now'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) slammed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for keeping interest rates steady earlier this week after Friday’s weaker-than-expected jobs report. “Fed Chairman Powell made a serious error by not lowering interest rates,” Warren said in a post on X. “He has been warned many times that if he waits too long, the […]
Dow plunges over 900 points after weak jobs report sparks recession fears
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 800 points and the Nasdaq entered a correction on Friday, on track to fall more than 10% from its July record, as weak jobs data stoked fears of a slowing U.S. economy and pessimistic outlooks for Amazon and Intel dampened sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell […]
Mortgage rates drop to new low as Fed grows closer to slashing interest rates: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates fell again this week to their lowest levels since February, according to Freddie Mac. (iStock) Mortgage rates fell again this week to their lowest since February on expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut rates by 25 basis points in September, according to Freddie Mac. According to Freddie Mac’s latest report, the average […]
Reports State First F-16s Have Arrived in Ukraine, but Kyiv Circumspect
The first US-designed F-16 fighter jets have been widely reported to have arrived in Ukraine, but the Kyiv government has remained tight-lipped about the long-requested aircraft. Lithuania’s foreign minister appeared to confirm that F-16 multirole fighter jets have arrived in Ukraine, following days of unsubstantiated claims by anonymous sources that the long-awaited aircraft had arrived […]
Reports State First F-16s Have Arrived in Ukraine, but Kyiv Circumspect
The first US-designed F-16 fighter jets have been widely reported to have arrived in Ukraine, but the Kyiv government has remained tight-lipped about the long-requested aircraft. Lithuania’s foreign minister appeared to confirm that F-16 multirole fighter jets have arrived in Ukraine, following days of unsubstantiated claims by anonymous sources that the long-awaited aircraft had arrived […]
Olympic judges appear to miss ‘blatant’ Honey Osrin swimming infraction
A new swimming controversy is brewing at the Paris Olympics. British swimmer Hannie Oslin placed second in the women’s 200m backstroke semi-final on Thursday in a time of 2 minutes 7.84 seconds, qualifying for Friday’s final. However, footage of the race posted on social media, but since removed, showed Oslin swimming underwater beyond the 15-metre […]
Another boxer who failed gender test dominates female
Another Olympic boxer shrouded in gender controversy scores a dominant victory. Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting defeated Uzbekistan’s Shitra Turdybekova by unanimous decision on Friday. 57 kg Top 16. “Everyone has the right to play sport without discrimination.” Lin wins by a landslide Turdybekova Lin clearly had the athletic advantage, easily pushing Turdybekova aside, leaving the Uzbek […]
Skip Bayless’ final Fox Sports day has arrived
After eight years with Fox Sports, Skip Bayless is expected to say goodbye to the network and “Undisputed” viewers on Friday. “We’ve just received word that Friday will be Skip Bayless’ last day at FS1,” said Marcellus Wiley, who previously worked at the network. He spoke on Thursday’s podcast. The Washington Post’s Ryan Glaspiegel was […]
NY appeals court rejects Trump’s request to lift Judge Merchan’s gag order despite end of trial
The New York Court of Appeals on Thursday The motion was denied. Donald Trump’s legal team has asked Manhattan Judge Juan Marchan to lift the remainder of a gag order he issued against the former president. Trump’s lawyers have repeatedly asked for the restraining order to be lifted, arguing it is silencing the Republican presidential […]