Trump directs US Treasury to stop making pennies, citing rising costs – syracuse.com
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has instructed the Treasury to stop minting new pennys, citing rising costs to produce a cent coin. “For a long time, the US has been minting pennies, literally costing more than two cents. This is a waste!” Trump posted Sunday night about his true social site. “I […]
Trump halts aid to South Africa citing new land law
President Trump has signed an executive order officially halting all aid to South Africa, citing his cabinet the country's new land law aimed at combating racist apartheid. It urged them to come up with a resettlement programme for Africans who claim to be “a victim of unfair racism.” The era. in Presidential OrderThe president ticked […]
Trump orders freeze of aid to South Africa, citing country’s land expropriation law
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday, freezing support for South Africa earlier this week for laws aimed at dealing with some mistakes from the South African racist apartheid era He officially signed his announcement that he would do so. The country's white minority. “As long as South Africa continues to support bad […]
California’s Largest Insurer State Farm Cancels Super Bowl Ads Citing L.A. Fires
One of the last large insurance companies in California, a state farm, a major insurance company, has canceled Super Bowl Advertising this year in quoting the tragedy of LA's mountain fire. “The state farms, their agents, and all employees are all focused on supporting customers affected by the Southern California's mountain fire during this tragedy,” […]
Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation – The Associated Press
Tokyo (AP) -The Bank of Japan raised the main interest rates from 0.25 % on Friday to about 0.5 %, and noted that inflation is maintained at a desirable target level. “The economy is gradually recovering.” BOJ GOV. KAZUO UEDA After the two -day policy committee in Tokyo, he told the reporters. Governor Midorita will […]
Trump Admin Fires Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan, Citing Border Failures And ‘Leadership Deficiencies’
U.S. Coast Guard Commander Gen. Linda Fagan speaks during a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on June 11, 2024, at the Capitol in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images OAN Staff Blake Wolf11:04 AM – Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Trump administration officials fired Coast Guard Commander Linda Fagan, citing […]
Bank of America upgrades TD to 'Buy,' citing confidence in incoming CEO – Yahoo Canada Finance
TD Bank's management change is progressing at a rapid pace, with incoming CEO Raymond Chun set to take over on February 1st instead of April. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) · Mandel Gunn (via Getty Images) Bank of America (BofA) analysts on Friday upgraded Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD.TO) (TD) to a “buy” rating, citing […]
TikTok app in jeopardy after SCOTUS upholds ban, citing ‘national security concerns’
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal ban on TikTok, the popular social media app used by 170 million Americans. In a unanimous decision, SCOTUS agreed with the government that “national security concerns” regarding the app's partnership with the People's Republic of China and its data collection outweigh users' First Amendment rights. “There's […]
FDA backs Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers
WASHINGTON – Federal health officials on Thursday endorsed the public health benefits of nicotine pouches and cleared Philip Morris International's Zyn to help adult smokers cut back on cigarettes or quit smoking. The Food and Drug Administration has approved 10 Zyn flavors, including coffee, mint, and menthol. This is the first time regulators have approved […]
Hegseth Demolishes Democrat Hirono for Attack Citing Debunked Anonymous Reports
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, went on record shortly after Sen. Maisie Hirono (D-HI) thoroughly refuted an anonymous report that claimed she drank alcohol while on duty at Fox News. Established. Mr. Hirono used time during Mr. Hegseth's confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee to promote anonymous reporting, […]